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TESOL Review from Student Leidy   In this TESOL review video, Leidy from Colombia shares her thoughts on taking a TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT. She is currently teaching English in Guangzhou, China, and recently completed her 120-hour TEFL certification course with ITTT. She enjoyed her experience taking the course and loved all the additional material, like video lessons, exercises and printable lesson plans the course includes. She recommends ITTT to anyone wanting to teach English abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Opportunities Throughout Colombia Teaching English Date posted:2017-09-07 | Writer: ESL Starter | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills and teach English in Colombia as part of an exciting initiative launched by the Colombian Ministry of Education. Choose from 1 or 2 semester contract in a variety of locations. Start January or March 2018 - Explore exciting South America! Come experience the authentic South American lifestyle! Live, teach and learn in South America's largest economy, within the well-developed cities and towns of Colombia. Join a huge social initiative with the intent to build a bilingual Colombia. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ~ 400 positions available teaching a range of ages from children to adults. WORK INFORMATION: Duration: Choose from 5 or 10 month contract...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Colombia Date posted:2016-12-01 | Writer: Teach English:ESL | Email: [email protected] Teach English:ESL are hiring EFL teachers to work with the Ministry of Education and National Training Services (two respected governmental organizations) in Colombia, South America teaching in under-privileged schools around the country. It's a paid position starting in JUNE/JULY 2017, with the option to sign a 6 or 11 month contract. You'd be co-teaching with a native Colombian teacher for approximately 20 hours each week and earning a stipend of 1,500,000 Colombian pesos each month. Plus, the added benefits are plenty: free two-week orientation with food and lodging, help with visa, airport pickup and transfer, free first month's accommodation (after the orientation, in your...  [Read more]

Exciting Opportunity to Teach EFL in Colombia! Date posted:2015-03-26 | Writer: English Language Company | Email: [email protected] The Colombian government has launched a nationwide program designed to improve levels of English for students in government schools and technical training centres. Foreign teachers will be sponsored to teach English in a range of educational establishments that serve lower and middle-income students and communities. This is a unique opportunity for new EFL teachers to gain valuable teaching experience in a supported program, to have an amazing cultural immersion opportunity with likeminded international teachers and to shape the future of the students they teach. It is ideal for newly qualified teachers seeking their first teaching...  [Read more]

English Teachers Wanted in Colombia Date posted:2023-12-04 | Writer: More Than English Colombia | Email: [email protected] More Than English Colombia has earned recognition as one of the premier English learning initiatives in Colombia, endorsed by TESOL Colombia. Established in 2018, our primary mission is to provide English education to middle-class and low-income individuals who have been underserved due to the prohibitive cost of language courses and outdated teaching methods.What sets our program apart is not a sophisticated tech tool or a digital platform; it's our people. People are the lifeblood of More Than English. Our diverse team hails from all corners of the globe, leveraging their cultural insights as a powerful tool for empowerment and education.Now we are...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Colombia Date posted:2019-07-25 | Writer: Native Tongue | Email: [email protected] Native Tongue (NT SAS) is Canadian owned and operated, in its 16th year of operation in Ibague, Colombia and is registered with the Secretary of Education. We are looking for experienced EFL teachers to start work immediately. Ibague is 200 km. South-West of Bogotá with 600,000 inhabitants and has most modern amenities. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by tropical mountains and has a climate that is near perfect, normally reaching 28 daily and dropping to 18 at night. One´s safety in Colombia has improved dramatically in recent years and is no more a concern than it would be in any large North American city. The people are very sociable and Ibague is vibrant with activity...  [Read more]

TEFL Bogotà | TEFL Colombia Colombia's capital Bogotá is a very special city. Located in the heart of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 2,640 meters, it is one of the highest capital cities in the world and is home to people from every corner of Colombia. Bogotá serves as the vibrant centre of a variety of Colombian cultures as well as those of other South American countries. You will always find something exciting to do in Bogotá, whether it’s enjoying the local culture in the cobbled streets of the historic downtown of La Candelaria, or heading out to the areas around the city to experience the country’s beautiful views and diverse flora and fauna. The city has restaurants, clubs, cafes and bars dotted amongst old houses, churches and convents dating back 300 hundred years....  [Read more]

Teachers Needed: Ibague, Colombia (3) Date posted:2007-01-04 | Writer: Native Tongue | Email: [email protected] Native Tongue is Canadian owned and operated, in its fifth year of operation and is registered with the Secretary of Education in the city of Ibague, Colombia. Located 200 km. South-West of Bogota, Ibague is a city of 500, 000 inhabitants with most modern amenities. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by tropical mountains and has a climate that is near perfect, normally reaching 28 and dropping to 18 at night. Although Colombia does have some political and economic problems, safety is no more a concern than it would be in any large North American city. The people are very sociable and the city is vibrant with activity and nightlife. The classrooms, equipment and ideas...  [Read more]

Teach Young Learners EFL in Colombia Date posted:2014-11-18 | Writer: NTSAS | Email: [email protected] NTSAS is looking for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in January 2015. A clear voice with a neutral “North American” accent is important. An outgoing, energetic person is a must. Spanish is an asset, however not necessary. We are Canadian owned and operated, in our 13th year of operation in Colombia and registered with the Secretary of Education. We operate schools in the cities of Ibague and Pereira. Ibague is 200 km. South-West of Bogotá with 600,000 inhabitants and has most modern amenities. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by tropical mountains and has a climate that is near perfect, normally reaching 28 daily and dropping to 18 at night. Pereira...  [Read more]

Fri, 01 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural Sensitivity in a Colombian Classroom A resource I found invaluable for this essay was the website Cyborlink (2019a), a reference provided in the TEFL Young Learners course (ITTT, 2019). The TEFL course (Unit 6) discusses how cultural considerations are important when teaching abroad. This includes cultural sensitivity when interacting with the young learners themselves, as well as in interacting with parents and school staff (administration/teachers). Table of Contents Latin-American Culture English in Colombia The usage of titles Conversational taboos Relation to different age groups Individualism and gender peculiarities Other considerations Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Colombia Date posted:2010-09-30 | Writer: Colegio Canadiense | Email: [email protected] Colegio Canadiense in La Estrella, a small town south of Medellin, is looking for experienced native English speaking teachers. We are hiring for a variety of positions, including teachers in English EFL/ESL (Elementary, middle and high school) who are available to start in November of this year and commit through to July 2011. We offer a sensible basic salary sufficient to live on together with a bonus scheme to give you the opportunity to earn more. Base salary: $2,500,000 COP per month + bonusesREQUIREMENTS:All candidates must be certified. Priority will be given to candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience.ANNUAL COMPENSATION:Visa cost.Air transportation (including pick up...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations The 10 Best Destinations for Teaching English Abroad in 2018 2018 is the perfect year to go and see the world. Currently, there are around 1.75 billion people speaking and learning English around the world and researchers say that by 2020 more than two billion people will speak and learn English. This means, now is the perfect time to embark on your adventure of teaching English abroad. Whether you are looking for opportunities in Asia, South America, the Middle East or Europe, qualified English teachers are hired everywhere. Even English-speaking countries have a never-before-seen demand for ESL teachers. Table of Contents 2018 is the perfect year to go and see the world. 10. Teaching English in Taiwan 9. Teaching English in Spain 8....  [Read more]

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 7 Spanish Speaking Countries for Teaching English Abroad Learning a new language while teaching English abroad is a great way to immerse yourself into a new culture. On top of that, a new language skill will be a great advantage when applying for jobs back home when you decide to return. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 7. Teaching English in Costa Rica 6. Teaching English in Chile 5. Teaching English in Argentina 4. Teaching English in Peru 3. Teaching English in Spain 2. Teaching English in Colombia 1. Teaching English in Mexico Are you ready to teach English in a Spanish-speaking country? Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! With over 400 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most...  [Read more]

Tue, 19 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reason for Embarking on a TEFL Journey The introverted Nathaniel struggled immensely through primary, high school, college, and music school. His first battle was learning how to read. At this point, no one knew he possessed a learning difficulty. Table of Contents Personal Experience Berlin, Germany Learning Efforts Colombia Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nathaniel F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Experience Although he had an impressive spoken vocabulary for a boy, when he looked at words on a page he could not match them to their sounds,...  [Read more]

Teaching Business English in Colombia Date posted:2014-07-29 | Writer: Bogota Business English | Email: [email protected] Bogota Business English, the capital's premier business English institute is expanding to Cali and we are currently recruiting TEFL qualified teachers for part-time in house business English positions. BBE provide complete training for newly qualified teachers to give confidence working with our methodology and working in Colombia. We believe our teachers are important. With BBE, teachers are treated as professionals and valued members of team BBE. BBE helps its teachers with classroom support, prompt payment, and professional leadership. By doing right by our clients and our employees, we are creating a sustainable, successful business. In addition,...  [Read more]

Teach Adults EFL in Colombia Date posted:2013-07-25 | Writer: Bartonshaw English Institute | Email: [email protected] We are an English institute with schools in Bogotá and Medellín, Colombia, dedicated to teaching English language using Native level English speaking teachers. We are looking for EFL teachers to instruct several classes of adult executives. Teachers must be enthusiastic, with a passion to teach English language. We pay 25,000 COP per hour. Please send your cover letter, resume with current photo to the email address given on the job heading.   Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of...  [Read more]

How much money can you make teaching English in Latin America? How much you can expect to earn teaching English in Latin America will vary depending on the country you choose, your specific location within that country, and the individual employer. However, teachers typically earn enough to live a comfortable, middle class lifestyle. You can expect your income to cover all your daily expenses and have enough to enjoy a good social life, although you are unlikely to be able to save much during your stay. Table of Contents How much can I earn teaching English in Costa Rica? Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Costa Rica? Can I earn extra cash as a private English tutor in Costa Rica? What is the cost of living for English teachers in Costa Rica? How much can I...  [Read more]

Where is it easiest to teach English? As the demand for English skills rises globally, certain destinations stand out for their ease of transitioning for TEFL teachers. Based on factors such as job availability, straightforward visa processes, favorable income-to-cost of living ratios, and local hospitality, countries in various regions emerge as top picks. Notably, South Korea leads the pack, with other countries such as Colombia, Germany, Morocco, and the UAE, all scoring highly. Table of Contents South Korea Germany Colombia Morocco The United Arab Emirates South Korea South Korea is a favorite destination for TEFL certified teachers, primarily due to the myriad of job opportunities and competitive salaries. The typical teacher's wage ranges between $2000 and $2500 per month, and the...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancies in Colombia Date posted:2015-10-01 | Writer: Personal Growth Education Consultants | Email: [email protected] Personal Growth Education Consultants has opportunities for TEFL certified teachers in Bogota, Cali, Medellin, Barranquilla, Villavicencio, Popayan, Monteria, Santa Marta and Cucuta. Working as an EFL teacher with Personal Growth International in Colombia is a great option to change your vision and to return home as a different person. We have immediate openings in Bogota and Barranquilla for TEFL graduates, with or without experience, to teach teenagers and adults 48 hours per week. Benefits include a salary of $1.800.000 COP per month. We are also looking for people with a minimum of 1 year’s experience who are available to start in...  [Read more]

TESOL Review from Student Leidy   In this TESOL review video, Leidy from Colombia shares her thoughts on taking a TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT. She is currently teaching English in Guangzhou, China, and recently completed her 120-hour TEFL certification course with ITTT. She enjoyed her experience taking the course and loved all the additional material, like video lessons, exercises and printable lesson plans the course includes. She recommends ITTT to anyone wanting to teach English abroad. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How much money can you make teaching English in Latin America? How much you can expect to earn teaching English in Latin America will vary depending on the country you choose, your specific location within that country, and the individual employer. However, teachers typically earn enough to live a comfortable, middle class lifestyle. You can expect your income to cover all your daily expenses and have enough to enjoy a good social life, although you are unlikely to be able to save much during your stay. How much can I earn teaching English in Costa Rica? As is the case in much of Latin America, teachers generally don't come to Costa Rica purely to make money. The average salary is considerably less than you will find in other more lucrative regions such as Asia and the Middle East, at...  [Read more]

Where is it easiest to teach English? As English continues to grow in popularity as a second language, a plethora of exciting destinations have become viable for teaching abroad. There are thriving English teaching communities on every continent (bar Antarctica), each with unique opportunities, decent salaries, and a quality of life that often surpasses the local norm. However, certain countries prove more straightforward for settling in as a TEFL teacher. We have evaluated various criteria like job availability, visa procedures, income-to-cost of living ratio, local hospitality, and even gastronomic offerings to compile this list of prime teaching destinations. We have featured one country per geographical region to provide some diverse options. South Korea South Korea is a favorite...  [Read more]

Is a level 5 TEFL course worth it? Although the market for TEFL qualified teachers is very strong in many countries, you might find that there is a lot of competition for each available job in the more sought after locations. If your plan is to head to a popular destination overseas, then you might want to consider completing a higher level of TEFL certification before you start applying for jobs. What are the different levels of TEFL certification? When it comes to the different levels of TEFL certification, it is important to understand that there is no one framework that encompasses the whole EFL teaching world. Some countries such as the USA, the UK, and Australia have their own system, as do other regions, teaching organizations, and some course providers. However, most course level...  [Read more]

Is a level 5 TEFL course worth it? Although the market for TEFL qualified teachers is very strong in many countries, you might find that there is a lot of competition for each available job in the more sought after locations. If your plan is to head to a popular destination overseas, then you might want to consider completing a higher level of TEFL certification before you start applying for jobs. Table of Contents What are the different levels of TEFL certification? What level of TEFL is required to teach English? Is it worth completing a level 5 TEFL course? What are the different levels of TEFL certification? When it comes to the different levels of TEFL certification, it is important to understand that there is no one framework that encompasses the whole EFL teaching world. Some...  [Read more]

Occasional Opportunities Teaching EFL in Paraguay Date posted:2019-11-07 | Writer: Columbia University of Paraguay | Email: [email protected] Established in 1991, Universidad Columbia del Paraguay (Columbia University of Paraguay) is a higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Asunción (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Asuncion. We have occasional opportunities for TEFL qualified English teachers who are planning to stay in Paraguay. Officially accredited and recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Paraguay (Ministry of Education and Culture, Paraguay), Universidad Columbia del Paraguay is a coeducational higher education institution. We offer courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education...  [Read more]

TESOL Review from Student Taeghan   In this TEFL review video, Taeghan shares her thoughts on the 120-hour online TEFL course she recently took with ITTT. She's a teacher at a school in Columbia. Taeghan especially loved the ESA methodology presented in the online TEFL course. She now applies this method in her classes and has seen great results. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Other Latin America  English Language Instructor Writer: TransPerfect | Email: [email protected] TransPerfect Language & Cultural Training is part of the TransPerfect solutions, the world’s largest language service and technology solutions provider for global businesses with offices in more than 100 cities around the globe.Position detailsTransPerfect is currently looking for an English language trainer to join our pool of English trainers and take part in a face to face general ESL program . As an English language trainer with TransPerfect, you can expect to deliver language classes to our clients from a variety of sectors and cultural backgrounds.Main Objectives• Prepare lesson plans and deliver effective training• Be prepared to develop...  [Read more]

What qualifications do I need to be a TEFL teacher? If you have decided to pursue a career in teaching English abroad, it is now time to figure out what the requirements are to get you started! While there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to teaching abroad, the most commonly required qualifications to become a TEFL teacher are: Do I need to be fluent in English to get a job in TEFL? Although it may seem self-evident, fluency in English is a prerequisite for TEFL instructors. If you don't speak English well, we recommend looking for another job. Do I need to be a native English speaker to get a job in TEFL? Non-native English speakers with fluency in the language can find work in many areas, including South and Central America, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. In some regions of...  [Read more]

What qualifications do I need to be a TEFL teacher? Typically, TEFL teachers should possess an accredited TEFL certificate with at least 120 hours of training. Proficiency in English, either as a native or fluent speaker, is also vital. While a bachelor's degree can enhance job prospects, many institutions prioritize the TEFL certification. Above all, a zest for adventure and a passion for teaching are invaluable assets in this field. Table of Contents Do I need to be fluent in English to get a job in TEFL? Do I need to be a native English speaker to get a job in TEFL? Do I need a TEFL qualification to teach English? Can I get a TEFL job if I have completed a TEFL taster course? What is a 120-hour TEFL certificate course? Should I take additional TEFL courses to enhance my job...  [Read more]

How much can I earn teaching English in the Czech Republic? The Czech Republic has been a popular destination for teaching English abroad for many years as it offers a unique cultural experience, a low cost of living, and a very healthy job market. Prague is the most popular destination, boasting an eclectic mix of architecture and a fascinating history that draws huge numbers of tourists from around the world every year. The city also has one of the largest demands for ESL teachers in the whole of Europe. Cities such as Brno, Ostrava, Liberec, and Plzen, which is world famous as the birthplace of Pilsner beer, are also popular locations. What are TEFL salaries in the Czech Republic? As there is a huge number of employers across the country offering a wide range of positions, the...  [Read more]