How to become a TEFL Tutor
Question: How do I find a TEFL course?
Answer: Courses are delivered on a part-time, evening, distance and weekend basis throughout the country. For current listings of recognised courses information is available on the ACELS website www.acels.ie.
Question: Once I have completed my TEFL course what job opportunities can arise?
Answer: English is increasing the dominant language of international trade and this results in a constant demand for teachers of English. Holders of a TEFL qualification can gain employment in many different areas;
- Teaching short refresher courses for a local VEC
- Teaching short informal English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) courses
- Giving private tuition or one to one to one tuition to a student(s)
- Teaching business English that people may require for their jobs
- Teaching in a summer camp or college
