Partner School

Our Partner School is located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, with a metro stop conveniently located nearby, as well as a bus service in the area. The area, like most of Barcelona, is both commercial and residential. There are a number of apartment buildings, shops, bars and restaurants that are conveniently located close to the school. The TEFL course is accredited by the National Awarding Body NCFE as being at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), which is equivalent to CELTA/Trinity certificates. This enables you to work anywhere in the world and on successful completion of your TEFL Certification you will receive an International TEFL Certificate and a Course Transcript which gives a complete breakdown of course contents and grades for potential employers.

Course Aims

The overall aim of the TEFL course in Barcelona is to provide a thorough TEFL / TESOL course, which includes a balance between the theory and methodology of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and to thoroughly prepare you for teaching in any overseas environment.

Who Can Apply

To be accepted onto the course you don’t need to have prior teaching experience or teaching qualifications. This is an initial teaching qualification in the specialized field of TEFL / TESOL. If you do not hold a university degree, you should hold qualifications for entry to tertiary level education (e.g. A levels, High School diploma, etc), although exceptions are made with those candidates who demonstrate their suitability for the course through the questionnaire questions in the application form. Non-native English speakers will be accepted onto the course on equal terms to native English language speakers provided that they demonstrate a high command of the language. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old.

Pre-Course Task

Once you have been accepted on the TEFL / TESOL course and you have paid your deposit we will send you a pre-course task consisting of a grammar workbook covering the most essential aspects of the grammar of English with corresponding exercises so you can practice in preparation for the course.

Here is some recommended literature so you take full advantage of the course:

The Practice of English Language Teaching, J Harmer, Longman (this is the set book for the course)
Learning Teaching, J Scrivener, Heinemann
Teaching English Pronunciation, J Kenworthy, Longman

Please note this is merely a list of recommended reading for those willing to start ahead. The different concepts in the recommended literature will be introduced and revisited often during the course.

Arrival and Orientation

On arrival, you will be given a welcome pack consisting of all sorts of practical information on how to get about in the city (map, public transport timetables, places of interest, local doctors who speak English, hairdressers, restaurants and shops where English is spoken, essential and emergency telephone numbers, cell phone information, etc). Plus all our staff will always be there to help you with their extensive local knowledge.

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