Location:

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Work Types:

Education

Duration:

1-3 months

Program Overview

Program Description:

Lanka TEFL Training Institute is conducting Certificate and Diploma Course in Cooperation with London Teacher Training College in UK, all the Certificates are endorsed by TQUK awarding Organisation recognized by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and the Welsh Government. TQUK offers qualifications on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

We are offering an intensive four-week TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teacher certification programme which is held on the campus of a residential school in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. The course is accredited by the London Teacher Training College and is taught by veteran EFL teachers from the UK and North America. The 120 hours of course time includes a minimum of 20 hours of practice teaching in De Mazenod College, a large primary/secondary school with excellent facilities, a supportive administration and a student population from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds. In addition, trainees will be living on the campus of Boy’s Town, a boarding school affiliated to De Mazenod College, which offers practical training to orphans and youth from “underprivileged” families. The school has very comfortable living conditions (private rooms, dining hall with a wide range of food options), as well as excellent recreational facilities that encourage social interaction between trainees, students and local staff. The campus itself is a green haven of tranquility in the middle of the big city and a shuttle bus ensures a short, comfortable commute to De Mazenod College.

Free Accommodation during the TEFL Course . Free volunteer option, teaching underprivileged children in Colombo. On-going Internship and living support from the Lanka TEFL Training Institute ( LTTI ) staff Free Wireless Internet throughout the training center 24-hour emergency helpline All course materials are included in the course fee Friendships and connections with other trainees Airport meet-and-greet is available. If requested, a Lanka TEFL Training Institute (LTTI) representative will meet participants upon arrival at Colombo International Airport. Full board ( all meals included ) Internationally recognized TQUK Certificate. and Diploma's in cooperation with London Teacher Training College in the UK.

Setting Description:

The ISA office in Valparaiso is conveniently located across the street from the PUCV. The office is a large home turned office, where the friendly resident staff is available to provide support, travel advice, Spanish language tutoring and assist with housing. UAI students will also have access to an ISA office located in the International Programs Office at the UAI campus.

Cost:

TEFL Course USD 1100 Upon completion of the course, trainees have the option of doing a two-week teaching internship at the same site, or another local school, for an additional fee of $350 USD (all-inclusive).