Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Lanugage (CertTEFL) - Level 4 qualification (UK NQF equivalent) 120 Hours tuition. Full time and Intensive. With 6 hours observed teaching.

COURSE DETAILS

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

The EDI Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CertTEFL) is a Level 4 qualification (UK NQF equivalent) designed for people who have little or no experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) but who wish to embark on a career as an EFL teacher. The EDI Cert TEFL is a highly practical course designed to provide candidates with the initial skills they need for teaching English to adult students of other languages.

Achievement of the EDI Cert TEFL will confirm that candidates have a good understanding of the essential aspects of the EFL teacher’s role, can organise and manage effective learning and have developed professionally through on-going reflection and evaluation.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

There are 6 mandatory units:

• Unit 1: Teaching and learning in an EFL context
• Unit 2: Developing teaching skills and managing the learning environment
• Unit 3: Teaching language
• Unit 4: Teaching language skills
• Unit 5: Planning and evaluation
• Unit 6: Assessment of learners

ASSESSMENT METHOD

The EDI Cert TEFL is assessed via a combination of teaching practice, teacher observation and written assignments. Each candidate is required to keep a portfolio of work that includes all materials relating to the teaching practice, teacher observation and written assignments. This portfolio may be requested at the end of the course for moderation by EDI.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

On completion of this qualification candidates could:

• Progress to a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Dip TEFL)
• Become a qualified Teacher of Business English by taking the LCCI Further Certificate in Teaching Business English (FTBE) and gaining the EDI Certificate in Teaching Business English (Cert TEB) qualification