The TEFL Certificate Program at the Boston Academy of English provides you with an in-depth analysis into teaching both ESL (English as a Second Language) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language).

In addition to learning how to prepare lessons for all English proficiencies, the TEFL Program content includes the following topics:

·        conducting a needs analysis

·        establishing learning objectives  

·        planning individual lessons  

·        language-learning theories  

·        presentation, practice, and use of language

·        learner/teacher roles  

·        learner styles/group dynamics  

·        classroom management/mixed levels  

·        error correction  

·        culture and living overseas  

·        textbooks/resources/testing/media & equipment  

·        getting a job/résumé building

·        teaching business English/and E.S.P. (English for Specific Purposes)

·        adapting/using appropriate lesson materials

·        language-learning strategies, including role-play, group, pair, and individual work

·        assessment of learners' language-learning achievements

·        alternative methods of assessment

Who is Eligible for the Program?

In order to participate in the TEFL Certification Program, a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, as most employers now require this in addition to the TEFL Teaching Certificate. We do consider applicants who have not earned a Bachelor’s degree on a case-by-case basis, and applicants who have a significant teaching background are strong candidates for admission to the program.  All applicants are asked to submit a resume and/or academic transcripts with the application, as well as a 300 word essay describing the reasons for a desire to pursue English language teaching as a career path.

Our program integrates non-native English speakers with native speakers, making the program a rich and insightful experience for all participants. We prefer our non-native participants to provide a valid TOEFL score, but we can also accomodate those who do not have a TOEFL score based on the telephone interview and the submission of a short essay. All applicants are required to participate in a brief telephone interview to ensure that language proficiency will not impede the learning of English Language concepts and methodologies throughout the course.