Academy of Teaching and Training Inc'

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Academy of Teaching and Training Inc.
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Our Mission

• The Academy Of Teaching and Training is
  committed to providing quality teacher education
  in the field of English as a Second Language.We
  are dedicated to delivering comprehensive teacher
  training programs that meet the needs of EFL/ESL
  employers both locally and internationally.

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Our Purpose

• The main purpose of our programs is to mentor
  potential and current teachers in teaching
  English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL)
  with a solid theoretical background, relevant
  methodologies and practical, communicative
  teaching skills to teach English in Canada and
  abroad.

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Our History

• Began in January 2003, in Toronto
• Division of ESLplus Inc
• Over 200 graduates since 2003
• TESL Canada recognized programs
• Owned and managed by an ESL
• professional and teacher trainer

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Definitions

• What is ESL?
• English as a second language
• Used worldwide to describe the study of English
  in a native English-speaking country by
  non-native English speakers

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Definitions

• What is EFL?
• English as a foreign language
• Used worldwide to describe the study of English
  in a country where English is not the students
  native language

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Definitions

• What is TESOL?
• Teaching (or Teachers of) English to Speakers of
  Other Languages
• Used worldwide to describe the teaching of the
  English language to non-English speakers
• Used interchangeably with TESL or TEFL

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Definitions

• What is TESL or TEFL?
• Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
• What is CELTA?
• Teaching Certificate in English Language
  Training for Adults (Royal Society of Arts)
• English teacher certification program in Britain

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Our Programs

• Foundation TESOL Certificate Program
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• 5-day intensive teacher training
• 60 hours in total (including practicum and
  independent readings)
• Practicum 10 hours
• Ideal for those who plan to teach in EFL
  countries, conversational English or private
  tutorial setting

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Our Programs

• Advanced TESOL Certificate Program
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• 9-day intensive teacher training
• 65 hours in-class sessions
• Practicum
• 10 hours if working towards TESL/TEFL Basic
• 40 hours if working towards TESL/TEFL Advanced
• Ideal for those who decide to upgrade their
  Foundation TESOL to TESL/TEFL status

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Our Programs

• TESL/TEFL Basic Post-Graduate Certificate
• Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
• 14-day intensive teacher training
• 100 hours in-class sessions
• Practicum 20 hours
• Ideal for those who wish to teach all levels
  of English, locally or abroad

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Our Programs

• TESL/TEFL Advanced Post-Graduate Certificate
• Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
• 14-day intensive teacher training
• 100 hours in-class sessions
• Practicum 50 hours
• Ideal for those who wish to teach all levels
  of English, locally or abroad

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Questions to ask yourself

• How are my English skills?
• Do I truly care about how a person learns or uses
  a target language?
• How are my social skills?
• Do I possess potential effective teaching skills?
• Am I the type of person to travel and teach?

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If you

• Wish to earn tax-free money in order to pay off
  debts and/or save money
• Are unemployed or not satisfied with present work
  situation
• Are an adventurer who wants to travel and make
  good money to continue your global travels
• Are a high school or university/college graduate
  wanting to take a year or two off between your
  academic studies and your work career

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If you

• Are new or inexperienced in teaching
• Want to make a career in the booming
  English-teaching industry
• Are retired but not ready to retire
• Would like to explore church missions or join
  volunteer organizations
• Desire to tutor or teach English in public or
  private institutions

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Then

• TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE
  IS FOR YOU!

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Am I eligible to join the programs?

• Must be a native or near-native, or fluent
  non-native English speaker
• Minimum High School graduate for TESOL Minimum
  University Level for TESL/TEFL
• Flexible, open-minded and creative
• Computer literate
• Teaching experience not necessary, but a plus

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What is the demand for ESL/EFL teachers out there?

• 30,000 conversational and basic English language
  teachers needed in more than 85 countries
• Asia south Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan,
  Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam,
  Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal
  and India
• Eastern Europe Poland, Czech Republic,Hungary,
  Slovakia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Russia, Ukraine,
  Romania, Latvia, Croatia

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What is the demand for ESL/EFL teachers out there?

• Western Europe Spain, Greece, Portugal, Italy,
  France, Germany, Austria,Belgium and Finland
• Latin America Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Costa
  Rica, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela,
  Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama and
  Guatemala
• Middle East Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,
  Israel, Lebanon, Qatar, Bahrain, Syria, Libya,
  Oman, Yemen, Iran

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What is the demand for ESL/EFL teachers out there?

• Africa Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Zimbabwe, South
  Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Tanzania and Nigeria
• Native English-Speaking Countries USA,
  Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland
  and Ireland

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Countries presently paying the most money to
ESL/EFL teachers

• Asia South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan
• Eastern Europe Poland, Czech Republic, Turkey
• Western Europe Germany, Spain, Austria
• Latin America Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile
• Middle East Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,
  Bahrain
• Africa Egypt, Morocco

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How much do ESL/EFL teachers earn at present?

• IN CANADA
• School boards - 32-35/hour for certified
  teachers 18-22 per hour if you are not
• Community colleges - 32-50 an hour (TESL/TEFL
  preferred)
• University ESL programs - 40-55 an hour
  graduate degree preferred
• Private schools 12-25 an hour
• Private tutoring 10-35 an hour
• Corporate training 25-50 an hour

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How much do ESL/EFL teachers earn at present?

• OVERSEAS
• Private tutoring between C45-C100/hour
• 20-25 hours classroom teaching a week C3,100
  to C4,600 per month including benefits
• Short-term contracts (e.g. summer) - 800-1200
  per week or 35-55 an hour
• Schools provide classroom workbooks, teaching
  aids and training
• Almost always you will be paid in the local
  currency

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Why should I choose the Academy for my teacher
training?

• Teaching and learning is in-class
• Reasonable price for the value of your
  certificate
• Small, interactive classes
• Our certificate is recognized globally by
  employers because of the mother company, ESLplus
  Inc.
• Our TESL/TEFL programs are TESL Canada accredited.

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Why should I choose the Academy for my teacher
training?

• Our teaching staff are experienced and qualified
  as mentors for potential teachers
• The owner and director of the Academy is not
  only a practicing ESL professional and author of
  ESL books, but also a regular trainer/speaker in
  TESL Canada and TESL Ontario conferences, as
  well as affiliates.

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Why should I choose the Academy for my teacher
training?

• We utilize materials that are constantly updated,
  evaluated and tested in classroom setting
• Part-time and fulltime schedules available
• Payment Plan options available

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What the Academy is NOT

• We are not a recruiting agency
• We do not guarantee jobs
• We are not a diploma mill
• We do not misrepresent ourselves
• We do not partner exclusively with any employer
  or school or company or agent

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Entrance Requirements

• Pass the pre-course English assessment test
• Copy of proof of Canadian status (passport, PR
  card, citizenship ID, etc)
• Copy of recent diploma
• Proof of English proficiency for non-native
  English speakers (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)

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Textbooks

• TESOL
• Teaching English as a Second or Foreign
  Language by Marianne Celce-Murcia (2006)
• TESL/TEFL
• Teaching by Principles An Interactive
  Approach to Language Pedagogy by Brown, H.
  Douglas (2001)

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Fees

• Foundation TESOL
• Fulltime - 700 Part-time - 800
• Advanced TESOL
• Equivalent to TESL/TEFL Basic
• Fulltime - 800 Part-time - 900
• Equivalent to TESL/TEFL Advanced
  
• Fulltime - 1000 Part-time - 1100
• Fees include theory methodology, course
  textbook, supplementary materials, registration
  fee and GST
• International students additional
  administration fee of Cdn 75.00 on top of the
  course fees

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Fees

• TESL/TEFL Basic
• Fulltime - 1350 Part-time - 1450
• TESL/TEFL Advanced
• Fulltime - 1650 Part-time -
  1750
• Fees include theory methodology, course
  textbook, supplementary materials, registration
  fee and GST
• International students additional
  administration fee of Cdn 75.00 on top of the
  course fees

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Discounts

• 5 discount if paying 20 business days before
  course start date.
• family discount of 5 to second sibling or
  spouse.
• group discount 15th person FREE

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Payment Options

• Cash
• Cheque payable to Academy of Teaching and
  Training
• Major Credit Card online through PayPal
• Bank/Wire Transfer

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Register NOW!
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