A Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate is designed for those with little or no experience teaching English. A TEFL Certificate prepares you for your first English teaching job overseas. The majority of international employers expect their English teachers to have (i) a college or university degree, and (ii) a TEFL Certificate that demonstrates knowledge and qualifications to plan and deliver effective English lessons.
A TEFL Certificate also provides the skills and knowledge for those working with English language learners in U.S. nonprofit organizations (NPOs), community groups, translation services, and other support services. A TEFL Certificate has become a valuable and important skill for those assisting speakers in multicultural cities and towns in the U.S. and abroad whose English is not their first language.
The TEFL Certificate at the University of North Georgia (UNG) is offered through the Center for Language Education (CLE) in the College of Education (COE). The TEFL Certificate will
In addition, the TEFL Certificate at UNG will provide you with opportunities to conduct classroom observations and practice teaching during the TEFL Certificate practicum through our partner schools and ESL centers.
There are four online courses totaling 120 hours, with opportunities for classroom observations and teaching practice. Course instructors in the TEFL Certificate are accessible and quickly respond to students’ questions. Some video-conference or face-to-face classes may be integrated into each course if there is student interest.
There are many opportunities to teach English overseas. Faculty and staff in the TEFL Certificate are available to assist you with your job search.
An individual must be 18 years and completed high school or possess a GED or foreign equivalent. An individual must self-certify that they earned a high school diploma or possess a GED or a foreign equivalent.
If English is not your first language, non-native English speakers may demonstrate language proficiency by (i) arranging an oral interview with a TEFL instructor, or (ii) sharing a TOEFL (iBT) score of 70.
Registration deadline is January 6, 2023