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To TEFL or not to TEFL? A quick summary for the international teacher
As an international IB PYP teacher, I am often asked if I am TEFL certified and what benefits this certification may offer a qualified teacher.
The short answer is yes. I got my TEFL certificate three years into my career. I have since taken several courses that assist with teaching English asĀ foreign language. But before I go into the reasons why I chose to become TEFL certified,Ā let me give you a wee bit of background.
What is TEFL?
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It refers to a course that you can take, eitherĀ online or in-personĀ to learn how to teach English to non-English speaking students/children who speak English as their second or even third language.
Within 2 years of graduating from university in Scotland, I applied for my first position as an international teacher. I was winging my way to Abu Dhabi with only 2 years of teaching experience under my belt and a whole lot of excitement; new culture, sunshine,Ā international students, travel and a...
