Did you know there are a projected 1.5 billion English learners around the globe? A whole fifth of the world’s population. Also, more than 20,000 new ESL jobs are listed per month. These stats reveal just how big the demand for certified TEFL teachers is!
You might have a great command of the English language and you aspire to be an English language teacher in a reputed school or educational institution. However, did you know that you also have the potential to teach English abroad?
Teaching English as a foreign language is one of the most happening job markets across the globe right now. There are multiple nations where millions of ex-pats are living where they look for both native and non-native English speakers to teach the English language to their kids.
Having a TEFL certification (a minimum of 3 weeks of in-class TEFL course) can fetch you solid English teaching job opportunities worldwide. In the age of coronavirus, a TEFL certification is a legitimate way to gain employment.
So, if you are interested in teaching English abroad, there is a premium and exclusive teacher training institute in Kolkata, that provides high-quality TEFL certification programs to aspirants and professional teachers. With 15 years of experience. An in-class TEFL course in Kolkata from the Asian College of Teachers (ACT) will provide you with the optimum level of knowledge and criteria you must possess to become an ESL teacher globally.
Perks of ACT’s TEFL Programs
An International TEFL certification program offered by the Asian College of Teachers is accredited by international bodies of repute like the TESOL Canadaand Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC).
There are 3 modes of TEFL course available, online mode, in-class mode, and live online mode. Each mode has its own benefits which we shall discuss later. You can choose a TEFL course according to your requirement and location availability.
International online TEFL courses have these variants:
- 120 hours TEFL certificate.
- 220 hours Diploma TEFL certificate.
- 280 hours Advanced Diploma TEFL certificate.
- 400 hours PG Diploma TEFL certificate.
- 500 hours Advanced PG Diploma TEFL certificate.
- Business English teacher training.
- Young Learners teacher training.
In-class TEFL certification courses are for a tenure of 3 weeks and is comprised of 120 hours.
- You can enjoy the perks of real-time teaching practice sessions
- Learn 21st-century ESL teaching methodologies, classroom management strategies, lesson planning and more
- The placement team will provide you with 100% assistance in preparing for the interview and cracking one
- Get a chance to participate in the Cambridge TKT Test
- Get job opportunities to teach abroad as an ESL/EFL teacher
Besides, you can get an opportunity to appear in a TESOL Canada Board Exam. Let us explain the importance of this TCBE.
- Learners can take TCBE Board Exams anywhere as they are conducted online
- TCBE will increase the chance of getting an English teaching job in Canada & USA apart from the international recognition
- Having a TCBE certificate, learners can avail Canadian & American Ministry of Foreign Affairs Seal of Authentication Approval (on request)
- Foreign Affairs Authentication can be locally recognized through the Ministry of Educations, increasing public college employment chances
- Canadian & American Employers' Recognition of the Member's Educational Standards
- TCBE will facilitate Canada & USA Immigration, Work-permit (Skilled Worker Applicant), and H1 Visas (USA) facilitation
- TCBE is being accepted in most cases as an English Language Proficiency Diploma as an equivalent to TOEFL & IELTS for PR Immigration reasons (assessed on an individual basis)
- Internationally valued as a credited TESOL program (12 credits), that can be applied toward graduate academic Master’s or Ph.D. studies
- TCBE supports scholarship potentials in graduate schools in Canada and the USA
This certificate from TESOL Canada (TCBE), Canada's largest recognized online TESOL center, and Microsoft Certified Educator Program (MCE), Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) after appearing for their respective exams at an added cost. After successfully completing the course, learners will get internationally accredited certificates.
TEFL learners must have a minimum of 10+2 certificates in order to apply for these 120 hours international TEFL course Kolkata. You must have a stronghold of the language with excellent communication skills in English. Kolkata is the city of joy where adjusting to the ambiance will not at all be a problem for you. The city has its own charm and you can always get someone to help you with your need.
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), data was published in the year 2020 stating that Kolkata is the safest metro city in India. The report goes like this:
As per news reports, the city is followed by Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Kolkata has recorded the lowest rate of cognizable offenses and a score of 129.5, whereas Hyderabad has 233, Mumbai 318.6, and Bengaluru 401.9, with a national average of 810.3, according to a report by The Times of India.
It added that Kolkata has taken the top spot both in terms of crimes that come under the ambit of IPC (Indian Penal Code) and those that are registered under other state law or SLL crimes. The city has also managed to reduce its IPC crime rate. The rankings have been arrived at after comparing the city against 18 others with over two million population.
The teaching methodologies being used by the trainers are of international standard and learners get prepared for the 21st-century classroom teaching. TEFL training is provided by expert mentors who have years of experience in teaching aspirants and professional teachers.
The application process is online and one gets support from the customer executives thoroughly. An upcoming TEFL batch is scheduled from 4th July to 22nd July. The same is available in the live-online mode where the schedule looks like this:
- 25th June - 10th September 2022(10 am to 1 pm) - 3 months
- 7th June - 14th July 2022 (2 pm - 5 pm) - 1.5 to 2 months
The 3 weels in-class TEFL course certification offered by the Asian College of Teachers is accredited by:
- CPD Certification Service UK.
- International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE).
TEFL course in Kolkata by The Asian College of Teachers is endorsed by NCC, an awarding organization and a global provider of British education. Asian College of Teachers is a proud member of the
- International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT),
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), and
- International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL).
Asian College of Teachers is having more than 50000+ alumni and over 600 school networks. Teachers are getting placed in reputed institutions globally. Public schools, Private schools, International schools, and other language institutions are recruiting TEFL certified teachers from the Asian College of Teachers.
ACT has been conferred with multiple awards like Asia Pacific Achievers’ Award in 2016 and the Indian Education Awards in consecutive years – 2017 & 2018. It has also been accorded the second position in the ‘Top 10 Digital Learning Portals in India’ in 2017 and again listed among the 'Top 10 Promising Institutes for Distance Learning in India for the year 2018 for the second time in a row as per the Higher Education Review India Magazine for its outstanding effort in designing tailor-made teacher education courses and making it universally accessible to prepare efficacious global educators.
ACT has also been listed among “The 10 Best Vocational Education and Training Institutes in India 2018” by esteemed The Knowledge Review magazine.
Thus, choosing a premium and international level TEFL course from the Asian College of Teachers will provide you with a window of opportunities for teaching English in any part of the world.
To know more, call our toll-free number: 1800-212-6400.
Written By : Sudeshna Guha Thakurta
