The Boland school - Teach in China

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The Boland School International T.E.F.L. Diploma Course is a 140-hour, intensive teacher training program held in the Czech Republic, Hong Kong and Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. In the Suzhou location, the Boland School gives you a great southern China location near Shanghai in which to kick off your teaching career. The Suzhou location, like all Boland School locations, provides comprehensive job placement at top teaching posts worldwide. Additionally, there are credit transfer options from the program to post-course study programs in TEFL at colleges and universities worldwide at both the BA and MA levels.

The International T.E.F.L. Diploma program itself is a comprehensive qualification that is well-respected worldwide. The course includes on-site work and elective online preparation components, with both full-time four and a half-week and part-time nine-week on-site options available. The curriculum covers everything you'll need to get started in the classroom:

Effective T.E.F.L. class planning with time-saving tips for creating fun and effective lessons
E.S.L. Level assessment, and placement testing of new students
Grammar; how, when and why to teach it
Activities for the EFL classroom,
Role plays and games to increase fluency
Audio-visuals, multi-media in the classroom
E.F.L. testing, and international exams (ToEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, etc.)
C.A.L.L. - computer assisted language learning
TEFL Language Awareness Certificate elective preparation course
The international EFL job market; what you need to know

The program includes an introduction to some of the most popular standard T.E.S.O.L. textbooks used around the world, as well as some of the Chinese standards. The course includes 10-12 class hours of hands-on classroom experience in practice teaching presentations and another 8-10 class hours of observed lessons teaching Chinese adults, children, and Business English. All practice teaching sessions are observed by our professional trainers. Both oral and written feedback is given to each trainee after each teaching session by their trainers in order to make the learning experience as valuable as possible.

This is a graded course, highly respected in EFL circles, and by language-teaching employers worldwide. Upon successful completion of the exam, course participants receive the fully-recognized and accredited International T.E.F.L. Diploma. This program and the International TEFL Diploma qualification are both recognized by the Chinese government (Foreign Experts Bureau). Credit transfer towards further studies in TEFL is accepted by a wide range of schools, including Anaheim University in California, USA, through a formal credit transfer agreement.

In addition, interested trainees in the International T.E.F.L. Diploma program have several elective options; the 20 class-hour T.E.F.L. - China Certificate, our 90-hour TEFL Language Awareness Certificate course for those preparing to go abroad to teach English and also our China Business and Investment seminars. Any or all of the above may be selected individually as elective programs or as part of a package.

Overview of elective programs:
The China-TEFL program is a 20 class-hour elective program which includes survival Chinese language lessons, an introduction to Chinese students and Chinese-specific language difficulties, background on the Chinese school system, and even a condensed history and current events unit. Participation in this elective ensures that those who want to teach in China gain insight into the culture and education system before beginning work as teachers at Chinese schools. The China-TEFL course runs parallel to the International TEFL Diploma program, and participation requires an additional 45-minute daily time investment from trainees.

The TEFL Language Awareness Certificate is a 90-hour program that is done online working with your trainers and also with your peer group. The focus is to gain a better understanding of the English language and how it works (esp. the basic structure, grammar and phonetics) before beginning the full TEFL Diploma course. This elective gives TEFL trainees to-be a great head start in the TEFL program because it is necessary for a teacher to understand the basics of how a language works in order to teach it. There are 6 modules in the TEFL Language Awareness online TEFL training program. The Boland TEFL Language Awareness Certificate is issued on completion of the full program, and university credit transfer is also available for the work done in the TEFL Language Awareness online elective course. For trainees who go on to complete the full TEFL Diploma course after that, the Boland School reimburses 50% of the Language Awareness program fees paid as a deduction towards the International TEFL Diploma course tuition.

The China Business Seminar allows those interested in doing business or investing in China the opportunity to get a 'foot in the door' and learn more about the situation on the ground in China before investing. Visit us at www.boland-business.com for details.

The combination of an International T.E.F.L. Diploma together with our career support and job placement network enables our graduates to get started in a new career in the T.E.F.L. field in Asia, and elsewhere, directly after graduation.

Boland School graduates find the right teaching job in the country of their choice easily!

Why the International TEFL Diploma? Why Boland? Why China?

Why on-site in with practice teaching in China, and not online?

Why the International T.E.F.L. Diploma?

internationally-recognized and respected qualification to guarantee worldwide employability
accredited university credit transfer for the work done in the TEFL Diploma program available through our credit transfer agreement with Anaheim University, CA, USA and other schools, as well.
recognized by the Chinese government (Foreign Experts Bureau)and accepted as a prerequisite to issuance of a working visa as a teacher of English as a foreign language in China.
highly individualized program to allow each trainee to develop their natural teaching abilities in a way that feels comfortable to them
guarantee of highly-qualified teacher trainers, each with many years of international teaching experience
more intensive curriculum than other entry-level qualifications to ensure that trainees get the most out of their time investment
more observed teaching practice, and more comprehensive grammar work than generic TEFL Certificate programs
maximum 12 to 2 student-teacher ratio to facilitate hands-on learning, not lectures
local certificate elective program to ease language barrier and cultural transition abroad for trainees
90-hour TEFL Language Awareness Certificate online preparation course elective to allow trainees to learn the basics of teaching the English language before they get on a plane.
30-hour Introduction to Teaching Pronunciation online preparation elective course.
credit transfer for Boland TEFL Language Awareness and Boland International TEFL Diploma graduates towards MA TEFL and MS TESOL degree programs at select universities
one of the top price-performance ratio TEFL certification courses on the international TEFL market today

Why the Boland School?

international brand-name synonymous with quality
tradition in EFL and TEFL Training since 1992
comprehensive TEFL Online TEFL Language Awareness and Intro. to Teaching Pronunciation elective courses to help you prepare for the experience
great locations in the two biggest TEFL markets worldwide; Europe and Asia
TEFL Diploma program graduates working in almost every country in the world
highly qualified and experienced TEFL teacher trainers
individualized attention for trainees in job placement, and full placement options even years after course completion
12 class hours of practice teaching and 8 class hours of observed teaching with real students per trainee
small training groups of up to 8 students per group for all hands-on units ensure individual development of each trainee's teaching skills
Full-time four-week and part-time nine-week training programs allow trainees to choose the pace of the TEFL training curriculum to suit their needs
monthly Suzhou job fairs allow trainees the opportunity to meet in-person with many different schools and companies which are seeking teachers and foreign staff
comfortable and inexpensive accommodation located near the school/li>
working visa acquisition consultation, and accommodation location services both before and after the course
security guarantee with reasonably-priced one-year accident health insurance policy option for all trainees
opportunities in TEFL career development through credit transfer towards further TEFL education (MA TEFL / MS TESL) and training options (IETTC TEFL Trainer Certificate)

Why Suzhou?

the Venice of the East; Suzhou is the city of canals and gardens. Suzhou is one of the major tourist attractions in China; a must-see!
a modern metropolis with a traditional feel, the city of Su Zhou offers the best of both worlds, and an excellent introduction to life in China.
surprisingly low cost of living -much lower cost of accommodations, dining and night life than in nearby Shanghai.
cooperation with local schools provides good practice teaching opportunities, and lots of employment options for the many who fall in love with this beautiful and friendly city, and want to stay.
comfortable, air-conditioned single room accommodations with optional home internet access within walking distance of the school
recreation facilities nearby; ping pong rooms, tennis courts, and fitness center all in a twenty-minute radius. Nearby swimming pool, lake and many parks.
great public transportation connections on the main train line to Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Changzhou, and many other famous tourist sites

Why complete your TEFL training abroad, and not 100% online?

first and foremost, real classroom experience. There's nothing like being there and doing it to see if you like it!
qualification is accepted worldwide, no risk of employer refusal due to poor quality of your credentials
online TEFL qualifications are not accepted in China as sufficient for the issuance of working visas
opportunity to practice teach with both Chinese children and adult groups at all levels BEFORE signing an employment contract
job support on-site in Asia done by people who live here and can give real-life job tips and advice, not just internet links to recruiters
Boland job fairs allow trainees to meet school representatives face to face, and discuss positions and conditions with a number of institutions
Boland TEFL career services support staff help set up interviews and presentations by recruiting schools, BEFORE you enter the job market
guarantee of high-quality local references given to prospective employers who need to talk to a live person
mobility in the job market without needing to go back and get a 'real' qualification
a great way to ease through culture shock with people who've been there, and can help you get your bearings
a head start on the language and learning about the culture in safe space before you have to strike out on your own

Great Opportunity! -Paid Program!

The success and popularity of the Boland School–Czech internship program in Europe has led us to add it to our Boland-China curriculum as well.
This is an internship program at one of our partner Chinese primary or secondary schools, with additional options at our partner language training centers for adults. Through this program, Boland School graduates are offered the chance to gain experience, and improve their teaching skills by participating in the optional two-week to six-month paid internship at a Chinese school upon completion of the TEFL training course. In this time, our newly certified teachers will have the chance to experience what teaching children, teens, adults or Business English at a real Chinese public or private language school is like. This is an excellent way to earn some money while gaining practical teaching experience, and cooperating with professional Chinese educators. Interns receive full accommodation, and also an hourly wage during the internship period. Participation in the internship is free of charge to our TEFL Diploma graduates. The internship program is available year-round. Taking part in this program involves an additional time investment on the part of the trainees, and advance registration is required.

Job Placement and Tuition Reimbursement Programs:

Boland School graduates are highly valued all over the Asian market, and our graduates have many excellent job opportunities to choose from. The Boland School is committed to assisting its graduates find the best teaching jobs worldwide. The school does extensive networking with high quality language schools all over the world, and also keeps track of employment opportunities and tips sent to us from the field by our program graduates. Though our trainees are actively recruited by many schools and agencies, the Boland School is committed to its TEFL trainees and program graduates, not to recruiters. The Boland School does not work in exclusivity with any recruiting agencies, nor accept commission from any school for exclusive job placement of its graduates. Instead, it has worked hard to cultivate a solid network of partner schools interested in hiring Boland School TEFL-certified English teachers. These partner schools have agreed to accept the Boland School’s quality standard in terms of teachers‘ salary, holiday time, flight reimbursement, and accommodations, and some are even willing to contribute towards partial TEFL Training course tuition reimbursement for Boland School graduates who sign one-year employment contracts. Tuition reimbursement ranges from € 100 - € 1000, and is paid to the graduates by the school upon successful completion of a contract with one of our partners in the tuition reimbursement program. This is a lifetime membership, and all Boland graduates from both our Asian and European TEFL Training locations are eligible-even years after graduation.

In our paid internship program, our graduates can go immediately from the TEFL course into an internship teaching Chinese primary, junior high, high school, and adult students at one of the Boland School's internship partner schools in Jiangsu province, or in other parts of China. Advance sign-up is necessary for all internship programs, and acceptance is subject to availability. Contact us directly at info@boland-china.com for more details on all internship programs.

The Boland School is approved and recommended by the Chinese Foreign Experts Bureau as a quality TEFL course provider.
The Boland School is also a member of the following professional organizations:


The T.E.F.L.Board	The International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

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