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Due to Coronavirus (Covid-19) all our classroom TEFL courses are postponed and scheduled to restart from May 2020. Students can start and complete the online portion of their course straight away (if full payment is made at the time of booking) and receive a level 5 168hr TEFL certificate. A 20hr certificate will be awarded upon completion of your classroom course to compliment your main level 5 qualification. Alternatively students can enrol on our online-only course option here.

Dates 2020	Location	Availability	Price	Enroll Now

02 May - 03 May	Philadelphia, The Windsor Suites	5 Places Left	$420	Enroll Now!
25 Jul - 26 Jul	Philadelphia, The Windsor Suites	Filling Up	$420	Enroll Now!

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Date: 02 May - 03 May
Location: Philadelphia, The Windsor Suites
Availability: 5 Places Left
Price:$420
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Date: 25 Jul - 26 Jul
Location: Philadelphia, The Windsor Suites
Availability: Filling Up
Price:$420
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Combined Level 5 TEFL Course (168hrs)

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*Book 2 places at the same time and get $80 off - offer is only valid on the combined course, not the online-only option.

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The USA's leading level 5 TEFL course

The one and only course you need -168hrs and you're done!

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What our combined level 5 TEFL course includes

20-hour Weekend Classroom TEFL Course in Philadelphia
148-hour Online TEFL & Grammar Course to further your TEFL training (6 months' access)
Free 30-Hour T op-up Course in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English or Teaching Online & 1:1
198 hours of TEFL training
Level 5 DEAC (U.S. Department of Education recognized body) approved qualification
Tutor support from EFL professionals
Help with finding TEFL Jobs abroad on completion of the course

All for just $420! (Was $840) *Offer ends 07/04/2020

Feeling uninspired and unfulfilled by your current job? Then living and working abroad teaching English as a foreign language might be the perfect position for you!

At The TEFL Academy in Philadelphia, we offer a Combined Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hours). In just 20 hours spanning over the course of a weekend at the Windsor Suites, our highly qualified instructors will teach you in a face-to-face setting. Upon completion, you will be able to finish the rest of the TEFL course online, where our expert TEFL instructors will offer valuable insight and help when needed.

The classroom course in Philadelphia will instruct you on how to put together and implement an ideal lesson plan. Most importantly, you will also have the opportunity to teach a lesson. Teaching will offer you a greater understanding of how rewarding it is to teach English as a foreign language.

You can continue the 148 study hours over a span of six months or just a few weeks. It should be noted that many students complete it in less than six weeks’ time. What will you learn during the online course? The theory of TEFL, as well as valuable grammar and vocabulary instruction.

Upon completion of the TEFL course, you will be given a Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), which is acknowledged around the world. Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the critiera for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a U.S. Department of Education National Accreditor. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognized awarding body. Be sure to visit our TEFL Jobs Board to begin applying for jobs worldwide once you have received your final grade. We also offer you the opportunity to specialize in your chosen field of teaching English. All enrollments on our level 5 course include a free top-up course in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English or Teaching Online & 1:1. You will be provided with a unique discount code with your booking confirmation email which can be redeemed against your chosen course.

If you love to travel and want to make a difference in people’s lives, then don’t delay! You can enroll in your TEFL course in Philadelphia by putting down an $80 deposit. Deposits are only accepted for courses more than 2 weeks away, your online course will be available as soon as you have paid the balance in full.

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“Our course has been approved by the DEAC, a U.S. Department of Education recognized awarding body.”

Weekend course units and timetable

Day 1 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

Course Introduction
Warmers/Icebreakers
Classroom Management
Morning Break
Teaching Absolute Beginners
Foreign Language Lesson
Lesson Planning
Teaching Pronunciation
Break for Lunch
Teaching Vocabulary
Functions and Grammar in Context
Jobs & CVs
Afternoon Break
Teaching Practice Preparation
Teaching Practice

Day 2 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

Teaching Grammar
Teaching Speaking
Morning Break
Teaching Reading
Teaching Writing
Teaching Listening
Break for Lunch
Teaching Practice Preparation
Teaching Practice
Afternoon Break
Feedback
Course Close

“Our course has been approved by the DEAC, a U.S. Department of Education recognized awarding body.”

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Online Course (Instant access on enrollment)

The online course consists of ten mandatory units. All ten units are exam-assessed and for units 5, 7 and 10 there are also coursework-assessed assignments. You get 6-months access to the course, but some students complete their qualification within 4 - 6 weeks (when studied full time).

Online Course Unit Breakdown

Lesson Planning
Teaching English Vocabulary
Teaching Pronunciation
Understanding English Grammar
Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading
Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing
Teaching English Grammar
Principles of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Materials and Aids for Teaching English/Classroom Management Strategies
Using Resources Effectively when Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Case Study, CV and Cover Letter, Job Sites and Resources

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Course options explained

With so much choice and such a vast amount of conflicting information available on the Internet it can be difficult for potential TEFL course students to make the correct choice. Employers offering the best opportunities with the most competitive packages are now asking for level 5 TEFL qualifications. Our course leads to a Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), which is regulated by Ofqual (UK government) and DEAC-Approved (US Department of Education National Accreditor).

A regulated level 5 qualification means that Ofqual (UK government), have approved the qualification to be at a recognised level of achievement. Our Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168hrs) is the same level as the following qualifications: a diploma of higher education (DipHE), a foundation degree and the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL qualifications.

You will see many TEFL courses available that are at levels lower than level 5, although these may be accepted by some recruiters, students wishing to gain access to top employers with the best jobs and working conditions should complete a level 5 TEFL qualification.

All regulated level 5 courses are 150hrs+ in length. We have never seen a single employer ask for more than 168hrs of TEFL training.

Career opportunities

With 1.5 billion people wanting to learn English right now the career opportunities are endless! Once you have completed the course you will be qualified to teach English internationally.

You will be qualified to teach:

Children
Young Adults
Adults

In a range of educational settings such as:

Schools
Universities/Colleges
Private English Language Schools
Business/Corporate English
Private One-to-One Tuition

“Our course has been approved by the DEAC, a U.S. Department of Education recognized awarding body.”

Dana Lightman, TEFL Trainer

Dana’s love of language and teaching propelled her to obtain an advanced degree in TESL.

After teaching for 8 years, she was tapped by the University of Pennsylvania to teach the Master’s level ESL practicum. Continued classroom experience increased her desire to learn more about how to create the optimum learning environment for her students, and she continued her studies in group dynamics and behavioural science. Dana believes that the best ESL teachers not only teach language skills, but also promote confidence and positivity in their students, and she is passionate about training other teachers to do just that. A strong believer in practising what she teaches, Dana continues to teach ESL to immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia area.

"I believe that the best ESL teachers not only teach language skills, but also promote confidence and positivity in their students"

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Ellen Polsky, TEFL Trainer

Ellen Polsky has been teaching and training teachers since 1977. Her first job was in Cali, Colombia, where she taught students aged between 16 and 65.

Since then, she has worked at Temple University, the University of Colorado, and two non-profit organizations. In addition to teaching English as an Additional/Foreign Language, Ellen has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Linguistics. She has extensive experience training new and experienced teachers in basic literacy skills and adult education. Ellen has a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Linguistics and a Master's degree in Foundations of Bilingual/Multicultural Education, with a TESOL emphasis. Though she has administered, coordinated, and directed ESL programs at universities and non-profit organizations, her passion is teaching and training teachers. Ellen currently teaches ESL and Linguistics, tutors professionals who have been relocated to the Philadelphia area, and trains both volunteers and those who plan to teach abroad. Teaching has always been Ellen's passion. She feels that she learns as much from her students as they learn from her.

"Teaching has always been my passion and I feel that I learn as much from my students as they learn from me."

The TEFL Academy course is held at:

The Windsor Suites
1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia
PA 19103
USA

Tel: +1 347 434 9694
Email: philadelphia@theteflacademy.com

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TEFL Courses in other locations:
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Feeling uninspired and unfulfilled by your current job? Then living and working abroad teaching English as a foreign language might be the perfect position for you!

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