TEFL Alexandria | TEFL Egypt

• What are my payment options?

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  Course deposits must be paid to our administrative center. Credit/debit card payments are the fastest and cheapest way to pay, but we also accept payments via Western Union, Pay Pal and bank transfer. While there are no deadlines for a deposit, courses can fill up quickly and your seat will only be reserved after the deposit has been paid. Once you make your deposit, you will receive an email with an informational packet that provides detailed information about the course and Alexandria itself.

  Please pay the balance of the course fees in Alexandria directly at the school on the first day of the course. Payment can be made in cash (US dollars or Egyptian pounds) or via Visa, Master Card, Maestro or JCB credit/debit cards. If paying by credit card you must have the actual card with your name on it for processing. Payment via bank transfers or checks should be arranged with the school prior to arrival.

  Course fees are all-inclusive so you won’t be asked to pay additional costs for course related materials or services. This also includes course moderation and accreditation fees, airport pick-ups*, lifetime job assistance, a welcome dinner and daily refreshments.

  * Airport pick-ups are available at 3:00 p.m. on the Friday before the course begins.

• What are my accommodation options?

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  Shared Apartment (US$ 100): The accommodation is located in a seafront suburb of Alexandria and consists of a shared two bedroom apartment on our private campus. Each apartment has a furnished sitting room, a bathroom with hot water and a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, a cooker and cooking utensils. All apartments are clean, comfortable and adequately furnished. Free cleaning services are available once a week upon request. This option is available from the Wednesday before the course begins and the price covers the four week stay. If you would like to choose your accommodation independently, you are welcome to do so.

  What travel documents will I need for egypt?

  You will be required to get a tourist visa (our course is registered as a seminar in Egypt, not as a school) from the nearest Egyptian Consulate or Embassy. This process takes about one week. You can also obtain your visa upon arrival in Cairo. However, we recommend getting your visa before you leave your home country so you do not have to waste time at the airport.*

  * As this information is subject to change at any time, we advise you to contact your local consulate for current travel regulations prior to planning your trip.

• What is the course schedule?

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  The first class will take place on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a lunch break from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in addition to appropriate breaks between sessions. Classes run from Sunday through to Thursday, a typical school week in Egypt. The first two weeks are input sessions where trainees acquire skills related to teaching techniques, classroom management, grammar, phonology, Arabic language and culture and other components of the course.

• What can I expect during teaching practice?

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  We use local Egyptian students for the trainees’ teaching practice and all practice sessions are held in real classrooms.

  Teaching practice starts in the last two weeks of the course. It includes live teaching observation, shared teaching practice and six teaching practice classes. In a typical day our trainees go to the teaching practice school to give their lesson in the morning (transport is provided) and in the afternoon they prepare for the next teaching practice class with the assistance of the trainers at the center.

  Lessons are based upon real teaching resources found all over the world and you will have the chance to create your own materials as well. You will receive the aid of your course trainer throughout lesson planning and receive immediate feedback on your lesson after it’s been delivered. Practicum is assessed and a satisfactory assessment is required to earn your TEFL/TESOL certificate.

• Who usually attends the course?

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  We average eight trainees on each course. The majority of trainees are native English speakers but we also get some fluent English speakers from the local region training with us. Trainees must be 18 years of age or older and the age range varies greatly depending on the course.

• Is there a dress code?

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  During trainees’ lessons, casual attire is allowed. Egypt can get rather hot so this means sandals, shorts, t-shirts and other loose fitting clothing, cotton attire is best. During teaching practice you will need to dress in trousers/skirts and closed-toe shoes. Men need collared shirts, while women need to wear conservative tops that will cover their shoulders. Men also need to shave or keep facial hair neatly trimmed. No visible tattoos or facial piercings are allowed while teaching local students.

• What should I bring for course studies?

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  Please be sure to arrive on the first day of the course with a notebook and a pen. We also encourage you to bring a laptop as we have Wi-Fi at the training center. We will provide all course materials for you so there is no need to bring anything else for the course itself.

Programs

We offer a variety of programs, flexible schedules and a personal approach. Our goal is to provide you with the most effective learning experience possible. Learn Modern Standard Arabic, the variety of Arabic used in formal and written contexts such as political speeches, newspapers and novels across all Arab countries. Egyptian Arabic is the most widely understood spoken variety of Arabic, thanks in no small part to the large population of Egypt and the influential and hugely popular Egyptian drama and pop culture.

INTENSIVE (120 hours / 6 weeks)

• Total Course Fees: USD1690
• Deposit: USD300
• Final Payment: USD1390
• Optional Accommodation: USD300

The 6-week Intensive Arabic program offers classes focused on speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. Each class is taught by extremely experienced teachers. The maximum class size is 8 students with a minimum age requirement of 16. Activities include sightseeing trips, entertainment, and "Go Egyptian" language activities.  Language companions will help you practice Arabic outside of the classroom and act as your cultural inside-man. The intensive courses are offered six times a year, so you can register any time. Classes are from Sunday to Thursday, for 20 hours a week, totaling 120 contact hours. This course is equivalent to a full year of Arabic courses (6 – 8 credits) in most US universities, and 10 European credits (10 ECTS).

SEMI-INTENSIVE (60 hours / 4 weeks)

• Total Course fees: USD1090
• Deposit: USD200
• Final Payment: USD890
• Optional Accommodation: USD200

In this shortened version of the Intensive Program, you will study reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This program allows more free time to experience culture outside the classroom. Classes are from Sunday to Thursday, for 15 hours a week for four weeks, totaling 60 contact hours. Activities include sightseeing trips, entertainment, and "Go Egyptian" language activities. Language companions will help you practice Arabic outside of the classroom and act as your cultural inside-man. A new session starts every month, so you can register any time of the year. This course is equivalent to a single course (3 – 4 credits) in most US universities and 5 European credits (5 ECTS).

Special Intensive

Are you a student or a group of students with specific needs or requirements? We work with our students in tailoring courses that fit their needs, e.g. courses that focus on conversation, media, literature, or cultural studies, as well as working with academic programs to pre-approve courses for your study abroad.