How do I become an ESL teacher?


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one_of_a_kind asked:


I love tutoring but I am looking for a career now in English as a Second Language. What online schools or schools in Southern California offer this program? Would I need to get a master’s degree or simply a certificate? Are these jobs in demand? Thanks!

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2 Responses to “How do I become an ESL teacher?”

  1. ICAL Says:
    July 5th, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    In general you’ll need a degree (although there are still possibilities if you do not have this) and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate to get a visa and work. The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house or online at your own pace which is a much cheaper option (see).

    There are plenty of jobs around depending on where you would like to teach. At the moment China is the big destination and there’s a lot of work there, but having said that there’s still work in other countries. Most Americans go for Central/South America and Asia (Europe has visa issues).

    Hope this helps! ICAL

  2. Ontesol Says:
    July 6th, 2010 at 4:02 am

    A BA in any area and a recognized certificate will do. The most recognized certificates are TESL Canada (Online and on-site), Trinity CertTESOL, and CELTA. A 100-hour certificate will get you an entry-level job in most countries and you can take one online for under $300. Check for more information about the requirements of the top ESL destinations. Ontesol

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