Get qualified to teach English with one of our internationally recognized TEFL certifications in Chicago! Become fully certified to teach globally, by an internationally recognized provider. Then
let us help you set off on your TEFL adventure, with exclusive access to our worldwide TEFL Job
Center
Learn how to teach English as a foreign language with our TEFL / TESOL Courses in Chicago
Do you want to gain an internationally-recognized TEFL Certification in Chicago? With over 140,000
of our alumni going on to gain worldwide TEFL employment after taking our TEFL courses, there is no
place to begin your teaching English journey than with us. So, if you’re looking to teach down in
Mexico, head over to Europe to teach at summer camps, or teach in Asia then our accredited TEFL
Certification will take you that one step closer.
The TEFL Org runs regular virtual weekend courses that can be taken from the comfort of your own
space in Chicago. You will gain hands-on teaching practice from an industry-leading expert. The
virtual weekend classrooms are high in demand and we recommend booking early to avoid the
disappointment of missing out on your preferred date and time. We have a range of self-paced study
courses that you can combine with your practical weekend course. We recommend our 120-hour
TEFL Course, which has led to 80% of our students being employed overseas.
What’s more, is that at The TEFL Org, we’re a community of TEFL tutors and have an active TEFL
Forum allowing you to share ideas and advice with fellow TEFL graduates. It is a great way for us all
to connect, learn and help each other with teaching English.
Our TEFL Job Center gives exclusive lifetime access to our graduates, which will allow you to apply
for worldwide positions. The TEFL. Org will give you the necessary training, skills, confidence and
certification to make these jobs turn from a dream to reality. Our job board full of new exciting
worldwide jobs may even inspire you to go somewhere that you never thought would be possible.
Our classroom TEFL courses in Chicago are run by our highly qualified and experienced tutor Rachael. She has an MA in TEFL as well as EFL teaching experience in South Korea, Italy, China, Nepal and Poland.
FAQ
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Q1. What times do the 2-day TEFL courses run in Chicago?
Our weekend training courses run on Saturdays from 9am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 6pm. You just need to attend one weekend course
Q2. Do I need to pay the full course fee upfront?
A: You can reserve your place on one of our classroom or combined course options with a $50 deposit. The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to your classroom course date. If you are enrolling on a combined course, access to online content will be granted once full payment of the course fee has been received.
TEFL courses for all
One size does not fit all when it comes to TEFL/TESOL. This is why we have designed various course types for our diverse range of students. Whether you’re a qualified teacher or a complete beginner, there is something for everyone. From a 20-hour Weekend TEFL Course to our 140-hour Premier TEFL Course, we cater for the needs of our students.
It’s worth bearing in mind that the majority of employers abroad require potential employees to have a TEFL certificate for a minimum of 120 hours of TEFL / TESOL training. If you’re looking to wow employers and open doors to the top EFL/ESL jobs, our Premier courses are definitely worth considering!
Never taught a class in your life? Don’t worry if you don’t know the first thing about teaching a class. Our 2 day weekend classroom TEFL courses in Chicago are designed to give you all the tools you need to get started as an EFL/ESL teacher. You will learn a variety of teaching techniques, including how to manage your own classrooms and keep students engaged with a fun lesson plan with a focus on student centered learning.
You will have the opportunity to meet a new bunch of like-minded people with the potential to make great new friends, and the opportunity to practice designing your very own lesson plans and putting them into action!
Our approach
It’s hands on! We believe that it’s so much more effective to be involved in practical activities rather than just listening to somebody lecturing at you. This is why during your TEFL class in Chicago, you will be kept on your toes with activities and games to help you retain the information you learn.
The weekend class gives you the chance to create your very own TEFL lesson and deliver it to your peers. You will also be able to observe the rest of your class delivering lessons and have the opportunity to offer feedback to help them improve.
Our classroom courses are attended by a wide range of people, including school leavers, recent graduates, college students, career changers and retirees!
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