500 Hours International TEFL Advanced P.G. Diploma Course

Objective

The international 500-hour International Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in TESOL/TEFL is an advanced course that provides graduates opportunities to work across the globe, enabling them to work in various departments of the educational field. Trainees can work as TEFL/TESOL teachers as well as educators of any subject, freelancers, work in inclusive settings, venture into the corporate world, and apply for administrative/managerial positions in educational organizations anywhere around the world.

Outcome

When students successfully complete their 500 hours Advanced PG Diploma in TEFL program they should be able to –

• Understand, learn and apply various theories and practices of teaching English as a second language (ESL) into their teaching/training.
• Be familiar with classroom management, instructional management, resource management, and curriculum development for both young learners and adult learners.
• Get a clear idea of learner-centric approach, develop need-based lessons, conduct need analysis and utilize digital literacy in the learning environment to provide a quality learning experience.
• Understand how different/mixed age groups can be stimulated through different activities, how and when to implement those activities to engage learners to practice the language in real-life settings.
• Keep the learners/trainees feel motivated throughout. Know how to approach and teach different students with different learning styles, how to work with a group, and should be aware of the physical environment around them to make the best of it.
• Establish a good rapport with the learners, act as trainers or coaches, or consultants, and make the trainees feel encouraged to be self-reliant while using the English language.
• Familiar with the administrative roles in the education sector, caters to both administrative work as well as the educational aspects and to facilitate, co-ordinate and execute interdepartmental work with proper utilization of the multiple resources.

Eligibility

The 500 hours International Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in TESOL/TEFL certification program can be pursued by all who have a valid graduation degree.

If you are a fresher or a working teacher or a professional looking for a better career option, then you can avail this advanced PG Diploma course. This particular online course can be accessed from anywhere in the globe and also gives an opportunity to complete the course at your own pace, makes it effortless to undergo such an extensive course with meaningful engagement.

The 500 hours International Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in TESOL/TEFL course can be attended by:

• A fresher who has completed her/his graduation
• An active educator looking for an international teaching career
• A language instructor
• A teacher trainer/principal/head teacher
• An entrepreneur
• A mid-life career changer , looking for a meaningful teaching opportunity
• A travel aspirant who wants to teach, travel and change lives
• A student looking for teaching internship abroad
• A retired person who wants to teach or volunteer

The 500 hours International Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in TESOL/TEFL teacher training course is ideal for those who want to experience professional training to help prepare candidates wanting to explore different educational departments. Individuals with proficiency in spoken and written English, have basic computer skills and can pursue the course online with active learning and self-motivation.

How will you learn?

ACT Learning Pedagogy

ACT programs are designed for meaningful, engaging, and strategic way of learning to help adult learners succeed in varied educational settings.

Focus on foundational skills

All our online TEFL programs are tailored according to the needs of today’s learners. It covers varied aspects like teaching methodologies of English language teaching alongside administrative and education management skills. Since adult learners need to get motivated to continue their own education with multiple engagements in different areas of life, oftentimes it is difficult to focus on up gradation. ACT’s programs are designed to foster engagement and retention, as a self-motivated learner can accomplish anything (with or without a teacher).

Stay in regular contact

ACT LMS (Learning Management System) ensures continuous updates and constant reminders about upcoming deadlines. We surely respond to all emails within 48 hours. Enrolled students must know that they can email anytime for academic and digital support. For all your coursework, our tutors provide complete support. Not to mention, our Facebook Groups are a great (and free) way to add the social network element, you can join our FB groups to learn from peers. Also, we have course FAQ, a great deal of insight into the course. Rest assured, our student support and academic teams are available for handling all your queries.

Integrate digital literacy skills

21st century educators must be aware of digital tools. We try to incorporate digital literacy lessons into all our professional courses whenever possible. With 24x7 hour access from anywhere in the globe and self-paced learning mode, we encourage students to take control of their education while also learning how to evaluate web content. As this is the way to empower learners towards autonomy.

Student Support

How does ACT adult distance learning in higher education work?

Our ability to extract information from texts and decode the information is the key to meaningful learning. It enables us to express our understanding in written work.

ACT’s LMS (Learning Management System) includes:

• Content for each subject is divided into different phases and the curriculum is drawn up in accordance with today’s classrooms and 21st century learning.
• Each subject comes with three kinds of Videos:
  • Expert Teacher Live Sessions (Pre-recorded)
  • Explainer Videos
  • 2D Animation Videos
• ACT Academic Team has exclusively designed the Course Materials and is in clear English for all the students to understand easily.
• MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) are attached with each phase to help you measure your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
• All our Online courses consist of Written Assignments which have broad and reflective questions to elicit your thought and build your understanding.
• ACT’s tutors are accomplished educators who evaluate your assignments and provide constructive feedback that adds to your learning to develop high-level thinking.
• Our LMS includes resources section which highlights:
  • Research Journals
  • Reference guides
  • YouTube Videos for expanded learning
  • Best Practice Manuals
• Microteaching  – This allows you to showcase your teaching skills helping you to apply theories into practice.
• Access to ACT Podcast – Gives students the opportunity to listen to Educators and Industry Professionals to promote knowledge and gain experience.
• ACT Blogs – This is a great source to bring learners together to contribute and share their learning experiences and their educational journey.
• Portfolio – ACT encourages students to develop learning logs and portfolios. It can be presented to the school you will be working with, assuring them of your competency and commitment.
• Ticket System - For any course related query you can generate your tickets and soon after the ticket gets generated, you will get an email notification stating the query will be resolved within 48 working hours.
• Discussion Board - You can join in others to discuss course related topics with your peers and academic team on the Discussion Board.
• Social Media - Join ACT TEFL Facebook Group today. You can also participate in discussions with your peers on this platform to share your thoughts and ideas.

Curriculum

500 Hour International Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in TESOL/TEFL with Specializations in 21st Century Teaching, Business English Teachers Training, Young Learners Teachers Training, Education Management, Train the Trainer and Special Education

Module 1 TESOL Techniques, Lesson Plans & Classroom Management

• Phase 1 - Introduction to TESOL
• Phase 2 - The Study of English
• Phase 3 - Teaching Techniques (Language Skills)
• Phase 4 - Classroom Management
• Phase 5 - Lesson Planning

Module 2 TESOL Resources, Need based Language Teaching & Teaching Young Pupils

• Phase 6 - Need Based language Teaching
• Phase 7 - Teaching Young Learners
• Phase 8 - Text books and Materials

Module 3 21st Century Teaching Methodologies

• Phase 1 - Observation
• Phase 2 - Narration
• Phase 3 - Discussion
• Phase 4 - Explanation
• Phase 5 – Questioning
• Phase 6 - Demonstration
• Phase 7 - Application
• Phase 8 - Experiments
• Phase 9 - Discovery Learning
• Phase 10 - Feedback
• Phase 11 - Graphic Organisers and Visualisation
• Phase 12 - Grouping
• Phase 13 - Checklists
• Phase 14 - Product Descriptors and Rubrics

Module 4 Business Speaking/Writing, Course Design, Client Approach & Evaluation Methods

• Phase 1- Introduction to Business English - Features and Components
• Phase 2 - Need Analysis
• Phase 3 - Course Design
• Phase 4 - The Client Approach
• Phase 5 - Feedback and Evaluation
• Phase 6 - The Classroom Management
• Phase 7 - Teaching Business Speaking
• Phase 8 - Teaching Business Writing

Module 5 Teaching Young Learners, Developing Classroom Materials & Correction Techniques

• Phase 1 - Language Learning and Language Acquisition
• Phase 2 - Teaching Listening skills
• Phase 3 - How to Handle mixed groups
• Phase 4 - Material in the classroom
• Phase 5 - Correction Techniques

Module 6 Need Analysis, Techniques, Feedback and other components of Train the Trainer

• Phase 1 - Training and learning
• Phase 2 - The Trainer
• Phase 3 - Techniques
• Phase 4 - The Group
• Phase 5 - Need Analysis
• Phase 6 – Feedback

Module 7 Components of Educational Administration, Management & Supervision

• Phase 1 - Components of Educational Administration
• Phase 2 - Human relations in Educational Administration
• Phase 3 - Educational Supervision
• Phase 4 - Decision Making in Education Management and Administration
• Phase 5 - Curriculum Issues in Administration

Module 8 Understanding Learning Disabilities and Individualized Education Program

• Phase 1 - Understanding Learning Disabilities
• Phase 2 - Identifying Students with LDs
• Phase 3 - Making sense of the IEPs
• Phase 4 - Understanding Service Locations
• Phase 5 - Learning the Right Teaching Strategies

OR

Module 8 Common Characteristics of HFA/AS and Understanding Students with Autism

• Phase 1 - Meet your Students with Autism
• Phase 2 - Understand the Common Characteristics of HFA/AS
• Phase 3 - Discover How Your Students Think
• Phase 4 - Nurture Students' Social Skills
• Phase 5 - Encourage Language Reciprocity

OR

Module 8 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Overview, Symptoms & Identification

• Phase 1 - Understanding Students With ADHD
• Phase 2 - The Diagnostic Process
• Phase 3 - Are They Putting in the Effort?
• Phase 4 - ADHD and Brain Activation
• Phase 5 - ADHD and Activity Level

Module 9 Microteaching - It enhances teaching skills and promotes effective teaching methods

Module 10 Peer teaching - Students teach their peers and observe & learn from each other

Accreditation

• ACT TEFL courses are accredited by the world’s largest TESOL accreditation body TESOL Canada & TESOL USA
• All ACT courses are certified by CPD Certification Service, UK
• The prestigious EQAC - Education Quality Accreditation Commission has accredited Asian College of Teachers (ACT) that has met all the standards set by this Commission
• Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) a member of British Quality Foundation, has accredited Asian College of Teachers (ACT)
• All TEFL courses are accredited by International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE)
• Asian College of Teachers is a member of ACTFL - American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
• ACT is a member of the International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT)
• ACT is a now an institutional member of IATEFL or International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
• All ACT courses are endorsed by NCC Education, an awarding organisation and a global provider of British education

Fee for 500-hour TEFL Certification

The candidates can avail the course at a reasonable course fee of 850 USD/ 680 GBP/ 29200 THB

Fees include all: Course of study, study guide, online materials, evaluation and assessment, certificate, and transcript.

Payment Plan

You have the option to pay the full fee one time and avail discounts or requests for Installment plans. Payment may be done via Credit Card, Debit Card, Online Bank transfer, Online Merchant payment, Cash at our training centers, or via Western Union.

Refund Policy

Fees are not refundable once online course access is provided.

Tuition reduction

ACT advertises and offers promotions from time to time for discounts, tuition reductions and financial aid is granted based on several criteria. Please contact your program counselor.

Certification

You will be awarded a globally recognized certificate from Asian College of Teachers on successful completion of the program. The certificate/s awarded has an added advantage as the word ‘Online’ is not mentioned in it. Generally, after submission of all the assignments and completion of the course, you have to pay the dispatch fee. After that we take your shipping address and contact number and courier the certificate to the same.

Teaching English opens doors to a rewarding career that can take you across the globe. In choosing the best online TEFL certificate course, we encourage our students to take into account two main factors: the review scores of our TEFL program and which bodies are endorsing, recognizing, and accrediting the courses.

Features of ACT Certification

• TEFL certificates issued by Asian College of Teachers are globally recognized
• The certification allows trainees to secure their dream jobs of teaching English abroad.
• ACT certificates come with CPD Certification Service, UK approval seal.
• ACT Certificates come with International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE) accreditation seal.

Career

• Travel around the world while you teach. TEFL certification provides an opportunity to teach on an international platform.
• Embark to start your teaching career – establish professionally alongside job satisfaction. A scope to reinvent oneself as a guide and a mentor. Newbies can prepare themselves to step into the world of teaching, and for those who are changing their career course; this is going to redefine your professional life in a way where work is no longer a monotonous routine.
• The 500 hour International Advanced PG Diploma in TEFL/TESOL prepares aspiring students in two important factors – modern teaching methods and scope to be an expert trainer. Qualifying students will become trained educators or corporate trainers with good managerial skills who can also manage and run an institution.
• A TEFL/TESOL certified educator can find jobs in schools, colleges, universities, language institutes, and corporate houses. Apart from being a skilled educator, one can also be a commercial language trainer, soft skill trainer, and even a manager with training responsibilities.
• TEFL teachers can also teach as private tutors, opt for freelancing opportunities both online and in-class and develop teaching careers successfully.
• ACT’s globally recognized TEFL/TESOL certificate provides the scope to become subject teacher (of any subject), apart from English.
• Apart from Asia, European nations, Latin America and the Gulf states are all offering lucrative positions to trainers, teachers, and language experts to help build the requisite communication and corporate etiquettes. There are jobs available as Trainers and Mentors too for a TESOL certified trainee.
• Abroad TEFL jobs come with lucrative bonuses, starting from free accommodation, to job- permit, visa assistance, medical insurance, end contract bonus ( after one year), and other types of incentives.
• To be a TEFL educator is not just trending it is the stepping stone to create a better quality of life while serving a greater purpose by being associated with imparting education.

Placement

The vision of our Placement division is “To place each student in the right school, at the right position with the best package that best suits the skills of the trainee teacher.”

We also provide 100% placement assistance wherein our placement team will help you in your search to find the right opportunities for you. Our placement cell regularly also conducts placement webinars (live online sessions) as well as campus drives in various schools across India and in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Placement department at ACT aims to offer support to the Alumni and will continue doing the same while providing the best services. So far, we have been remarkably successful in placing the students in top-notch schools around the world. Our Placement division is proud to see the alumni working in renowned Schools and International projects — ranging from teaching at Schools, College, training in Companies, leading as School Administrator working as a Language Specialist, Consultant, and many more.

ACT’s Career Division strives towards identifying the right student-institution fit. The department also coordinates and manages the Placement Committee selects, targets, and invites schools to the campus / on-line campus for engagement avenues such as Internships, Guest Lectures, Final Placements, and Facebook Live talks. All these activities are solely focused to achieve a win-win proposition for the student and the institutions.