{"id":606,"date":"2019-05-07T03:13:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T03:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachinctrl.org\/?p=606"},"modified":"2023-08-02T07:51:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T07:51:49","slug":"english-language-certification-why-they-matter-when-teaching-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachinctrl.org\/?p=606","title":{"rendered":"English Language Certification: Why They Matter When Teaching Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a growing demand for English teachers in today\u2019s increasingly globalised world. In a 2015 report by the British Council, one of the largest providers of English language instruction in the world, it\u2019s estimated that 2 billion people will be studying English by 2020<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With high demand, it\u2019s no surprise that schools all over the world are hiring teachers outside their countries to teach English. Whether it\u2019s an international school in the Philippines<\/a> or a public school in Chile, people who want to teach in a foreign country will find numerous career opportunities abroad.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re considering teaching English abroad, it\u2019s important to remember that hiring requirements differ in each organisation. Some institutions require a college degree, while others will consider applicants only with teaching experience.<\/p>\n

Most schools require some form of basic English language certification. Although it\u2019s possible to find a position without it, a certificate will make your job search easier and gives you more leeway to negotiate a higher salary. Certified English teachers learn useful strategies<\/a> to help their students understand English.<\/p>\n

Available English Language Programmes<\/h2>\n

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There are two common programmes for English teachers: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA).<\/p>\n

A TEFL programme refers to certified courses that train teachers who teach English to non-native speakers. These include: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and English Language Teaching (ELT). Some TEFL programmes are applied more to teach in native-speaking English countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, while other certifications grant access to teach in local schools.<\/p>\n

CELTA is a specific programme sponsored by Cambridge University. Considered by many as prestigious, the course follows strict standards and employs teachers from the university. The programme is designed to teach adults.<\/p>\n

The Differences Among English Language Certifications<\/h2>\n

Although both essentially certify you to teach English to non-native speakers, CELTA and TEFL have several differences:<\/p>\n