Study Overseas Courses
Both the Certificate III and Certificate IV in TESOL courses are offered on the Study Overseas Program. These courses are available to anyone who speaks fluent English and is genuinely interested in teaching overseas – you do not need a university degree or any previous teaching experience to join the world of TESOL. On completion of the course, our students feel confident and prepared for living and working overseas, and in their abilities to teach English to a range of ages and English-proficiency levels.
Our TESOL training utilises a blended-delivery method which combines face-to-face training and convenient online learning. Students can complete their online course from anywhere in the world, and then the in-class component and practical teaching component will be completed on-site in the destination city of their choice.
Both courses are Nationally Recognised and accredited by the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF), and recognised by employers around the world. The material and content have been developed in-house by experienced Teach International staff and is consistently reviewed, developed and improved.
The Certificate III and Certificate IV in TESOL when completed overseas will be scheduled as follows;
Study Overseas Program Itinerary:
- Tuesday: Course orientation dinner
- Wednesday - Sunday: 5 day in-class TESOL course
- Monday: Free time
- Tuesday: School introductions / free time
- Wednesday: Lesson planning workshop
- Thursday-Saturday (of the following week): Practice teaching
- Sunday: Graduation dinner
In-class component (completed overseas)
28 hours in-class, over five days at a local venue.
Academic Objectives:
- Tools for the communicative ESL classroom
- How to teach grammar and pronunciation using the Communicative approach
- Lessons for different levels and ages
- The use of groups in the ESL classroom
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Using activities and music in the classroom
Job search process:
- Regional profiles - information on the ESL markets around the world - including culture, geo-politics, cost of living, salaries, etc.
- Composing an international resume & introduction letter
- Expected job opportunities - types of schools/students
- Using the Internet effectively in all areas of TESOL
- All the steps you need to find, apply for and get the job that is right for you!
- Introduction to potential employers during the practice teaching week – our students who wish to stay often find work during this week.
Preparation for overseas working and living:
- Culture shock, reverse culture shock
- Taxes
- Health Insurance - what you need and how to get it
- Visas - what they are, how to get one, who pays for it, etc.
- City and cultural orientation.
Lesson Planning Workshop (completed overseas)
- Guided lesson planning supervised by trainers
- Preparation for lessons that you will teach during the practice teaching week
- Blended lesson planning using standard text books used in local schools with your own ideas
- Sharing of ideas and support before practice teaching week begins.
- Unique to the Study Overseas Program
Practice Teaching (completed overseas)
- Experience teaching in a real ESL classroom overseas
- Teach at a local school, with local students
- Classroom management strategies
- Provide a student-centred classroom environment
- Fully supported practice teaching while in classroom
- Formal observation and evaluation - face to face assessment during practice teaching hours
- Certificate III students will complete four hours of practice teaching, one hour formally observed
- Certificate IV students will complete six hours of practice teaching, six hours formally observed
- Total of 16 hours guided preparation of lesson plans during practice teaching component – we will fully support you during the practice teaching.
Online Courses (completed at any time)
Certificate III students - 50 hours of online work
Certificate IV students - 130 hours of online work
- Grammar Refresher course – all students complete an online grammar fundamentals refresher course.
- Certificate III students complete two of the following online electives, Certificate IV students complete all six;
Teaching Children
Teaching Adults
Teaching Business English/TOEIC
Teaching IELTS (Exam Preparation)
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Certificate III Auxiliary Units.
- Certificate IV Units.
Ideally you will complete the grammar course and as many electives as you can before attending the course overseas. This will ensure you are the best prepared and most confident teacher you can be when practice teaching overseas. The Certificate III and IV Auxilliary Units can be completed after attending the overseas course.
To find out more about our different certificates go to our Courses page.
