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"The ITTO course is the way to fulfill dreams = becoming a teacher of EFL and helping to build bridges among the peoples of the world." Dr. Phillip Victor Sanchez Former Ambassador of the United States of America
" I love the city! I have lived here almost 7 months, and I have met so many great people and such a good time. It is really a charming city. Just because you are fluent in a language does not mean that you can teach it. Taking a TEFL course is very important if you want to teach English properly. "
Megan O’Neil
If you’ve ever considered teaching English in a foreign country, but don’t know where to start, look no further. I knew nothing about TEFL beforehand, and had no teaching experience, but now I feel confident that I can get the job done.
Clayton Janca
Hi ITTO!! So nice to open my mail and see your friendly greeting! We have been so very busy since we arrived home!.Our time in Mexico was so enriching and we will forever remember all the good friends we made there! Please send warm greetings from us to all the staff! Each one of you made our time at ITTO very enjoyable and memorable!
Barbara
How is the new ITTO class? Are they as much fun as our class? Our time at ITTO was wonderful and we will never forget all that we learned and the wonderful people of Mexico. Please give a very sincere hello and personal greetings to all ITTO staff.
Best Regards,
Bill
“The instructors imparted invaluable advice on a daily basis, to prepare me for the next phase.”
John Donnelly
Assisted for job placement in Spain
April, 2007
“Not only did I learn how to teach someone properly but I also learned grammar and phonetics.”
“Even though I am not looking for a job yet observing others getting jobs seemed very efficient.”
Rikki Schoenfeld
January, 2007
“The guaranteed paid job placement program was so helpful! Really made life easier and I could focus on the class instead of trying to find a job. Keep up the good work!”
“Real, in-the-classroom teaching experience. Intense instruction, knowledgeable staff. Lost of work!”
Jessica Ahlstrand
Teaching position secured by ITTO in Costa Rica
March, 2007
“This course is very intensive, but the experience and knowledge I acquired here will be very valuable to my teaching career.”
Katie Sanz
January, 2007
“Guaranteed paid employment placement is one of the main reasons I chose the ITTO program.”
Lily Reishman
Teaching position secured by ITTO in Oaxaca, Mexico
January, 2007
“The course has given me the confidence and knowledge to teach.”
“Considering this an intensive course but very rewarding at the end. The accomplishment you feel is worth the hard work.”
Judy Maltby
January, 2007
“Guaranteed paid job placement is the main reason why I chose ITTO vs. other courses.”
“I would highly recommend the ITTO course. It is very thorough and gives you an excellent base from which to start your career as a teacher.”
Michele McPhillips
Assisted for job placement in Vegas, USA
April, 2007
“I already had 3 jobs to choose from before the course finished.”
Kurt Bissinger
Teaching position secured by ITTO in Campeche, Mexico
January, 2007
“I had a friend who took the course and told me what to expect.”
“I think ITTO offered everything they said they would and a bit more.”
“Very helpful; I will definitely be using the guaranteed paid job placement in the future.”
Tara Caverly
March, 2007
“I feel like the practice teaching and observations really prepared me for teaching.”
“Don’t hesitate, sign-up now. I came knowing nothing about teaching and am leaving feeling very confident and prepared.”
Alisha Gocke.
Teaching position secured by ITTO in Guadalajara, Mexico
January, 2007
“I think the guaranteed paid job placement is great. I haven’t used it yet, but that is a big reason why I chose this company as opposed to others. Maybe the most important factor.”
Ashley Haskins
March, 2007
“This course was such an incredible experience. Not only did I acquire lifelong skills but I made lifelong friends. I hope to return someday to this beautiful city.”
Cynthia Abel
March, 2007
“Thank you so much for all you have done to make this possible for all of us! Thank you for finding me such a great job so fast, for making all those copies, for answering all my questions, for preparing me before I came, and for being so kind, helpful, patient, and wonderful. Thank you for everything! God bless you all!”
Andrea Nielson
Teaching position secured by ITTO in Cuernavaca, Mexico
March, 2007
“The guaranteed paid job placement obviously works! I look forward to taking advantage of it later.”
Christie Young
March, 2007
“I will utilize the guaranteed paid job placement later in the year, but from what I observed, it is very effective and beneficial.”
Keith Winchell
March, 2007
“Professional and very well organized.”
“I was offered a job in the third week so I had a lot of time to prepare for that.”
“If you’re bored with your life, go and take the course, It can open a new door for you.”
Sylwia Skoczylas
Teaching position secured by ITTO in Xalapa, Mexico
March, 2007
As part of our continual assessment to monitor and maintain standards, pre and post course questionnaires are distributed to trainees.
Pre-course questionnaires concern preference of location for employment and service standards, while post course questionnaires concentrate on the actual course.
Here are just some of the comments made about the course. The possible answers were: 'more than', 'yes', 'partially', 'not at all'.
Q. Do you feel prepared to teach after having taken the course?
14 % of trainees answered 'more than'
86 % of trainees answered 'yes'
0 % of trainees 'partially'
"The course gave me a big confidence boost, also the grammar and teaching skills training are a good preparation for the practicalities of the classroom."
"Excellent teaching ideas from the input sessions. I have a lot to use in my teaching and I'm looking forward to putting knowledge gained to good use."
"I feel amazingly confident in my abilities."
"The 4-week ITTO TEFL program is an exciting, challenging, effective and very rewarding experience. I came wondering if teaching was really for me and left with all the confidence necessary to teach english as a foreign language."
"I came here with zero knowledge and zero experience in teaching. Now, I feel I can teach! "
"Teaching all different levels gave me the confident to walk into different situations."
"I am happy that I took the course before teaching, as it has opened my eyes and given me the tools to teach successfully."
Q. Did the course meet your expectations?
71 % of trainees answered ' more than'
29 % of trainees answered ' yes'
0 % of trainees 'partially'
"Although there was a lot to learn in a short time, I found it very interesting."
"I have met and known people who have learnt nothing on other TEFL courses. I have learnt more than ever before."
"I found the teaching practices very valuable and also had a lot of fun."
"Take the course don't hesitate! Do it now - opportunities like this are once in a lifetime."
"I have never seen an administration work so hard to accomodate my needs. Both in the job guidance and job placements."
"I recommend the course if you really want to be an EFL teacher. It will provide you with tools and contacts to begin your career. You must work hard to succeed."
"I thought it was a very well organized and productive course, if you want to exceed then you are given all the tools."
"I enjoyed the course and I have learned a lot over the past four weeks."
"I expected a course in Teaching Grammar. What I got was an Art Course, with English as the medium."
Q. Did trainers´ accessibility meet your expectations?
64 % of trainees answered ' more than'
36 % of trainees answered ' yes'
0 % of trainees 'partially'
"The quality of trainers far exceeded expectations. I think everyone on the course was very impressed."
"They were very professional, helpful and gave us lots of encouragement."
"Thank you so much!"
"Very Professional!"
"Always found trainers very helpful and friendly. They gave constructive criticism."
"Trainers are extremely professional in every aspect of their work. They were very supportive and very pleasure to work with,"
"They are creative and helpful. Their skills could be used to come up with ideas for communicative activities."
"The quality of trainers far exceeded expectations. I think everyone on the course was very impressed."
"The trainers are excellent both in knowledge and availability."
Q. Did the observed teaching practices meet your expectations?
57 % of trainees answered 'more than'
43 % of trainees answered ' yes'
0 % of trainees answered ' partially'
"I was not expecting the amount of practical training that we had, and that was hands-down the most beneficial part of the course for me."
"I really appreciated the trainers´ observations. They were very constructive and very specific. I felt it was the most beneficial part of the program for me."
"Yes, all of it did. It honestly exceeded my expectations."
Q. Did trainers´ assessment meet your expectations?
57 % of trainees answered 'more than'
43 % of trainees answered ' yes'
0 % of trainees answered ' partially'
"I consider this a great experience and the trainers are part of the reason."
"Very professional and I really appreciated the humanistic approach and the friendliness."
"I was very impressed with the knowledge of the trainers. I feel I learned a lot."
Q. How do you rate our Job Placement Program?
57 % of trainees answered 'more than'
43 % of trainees answered ' yes'
0 % of trainees answered ' partially'
"Great! I was blown away by how fast ITTO got us interviews, placements, etc.."
"I was very pleased with the position that ITTO located to me, specially as my specifications were somewhat abnormal."
"I am satisfied! ITTO found a job for me in the area wanted however I got another part time offer from a magazine here in Guadalajara."
"I appreciate the work that the administration did for us in shifting through all those schools. In retrospect I see that it was very smart to ask for our resumes before the course started, because now that I know how busy I felt during the 1st week, I´m glad that my TEFL resume was already taken care of."
Q. How do you rate our efficiency in dealing with problems?
57 % of trainees answered 'more than'
43 % of trainees answered ' yes'
0 % of trainees answered ' partially'
We have also compiled a list of graduate testimonials from the following years:
:::2004 TEFL TESOL testimonials
:::2005 TEFL TESOL testimonials
:::2006 TEFL TESOL testimonials
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