190 Hour TEFL Teaching Certificate Program

COURSE INFORMATION PACK

Course Contents
Entry Requirements
Supporting Materials

Course Dates: 2016

Start

Finish

Status

04 July 2016

29 July 2016

Places

01 August 2016

26 August 2016

Places

05 September 2016

30 September 2016

Places

03 October 2016

28 October 2016

Places

07 November 2016

02 December 2016

Places

The Basics
The aim of the 4 Week 190 hour TESOL course in La Paz, Bolivia is to thoroughly prepare
you for teaching EFL in any overseas environment. You will be able to prepare lessons for all
age groups and levels and feel confident when selecting materials and activities. Equipped
with a variety of techniques and methodologies, you will be a positive and resourceful
teacher.

An Intensive Course
The TEFL / TESOL course is both
intensive and demanding. There is lot to
be learned about teaching and learning
in just four weeks. We are highly
committed to producing the best
teachers possible and we will be working
with you so that your teaching meets
the highest of standards. This means
that during the course you will be
mainly concerned with lesson planning
and different areas of the course. So,
time for sightseeing may be limited. You
will also need to sleep and eat properly
to be able to cope with the stress of
working long hours. Therefore we recommend you leave any plans concerning extensive
tourism until after the course. Having said this it is our experience that if you follow our
recommendations you will be able to enjoy both the course and the city life. Very often

trainees comment that despite the hard work they found the course to be an invaluably
challenging and rewarding learning experience.

Course Contents
The TESOL course consists of both theory lessons and teaching practice. In the theory
lessons an experienced teacher trainer will introduce a number of different methods and
approaches. In these theory lessons you will also learn about the grammar and
phonology/pronunciation of English as well as reflect on day-to-day classroom practice.
Special workshops will also be run to give you an insight into teaching young learners and
teaching Business English. Both theory sessions and workshops are designed so that you
take part in dynamic activities and discussions where you are encouraged to actively
participate and learn through doing. We can guarantee you wont be bored!

Course Structure
This will normally consist of input sessions in the morning and early afternoon followed by
teaching practice where as well as teaching yourself you will observe other trainees teach.
This will allow you to learn from peers. After teaching practice a critique session is held
where both trainees and trainer sit together, exchange constructive criticism and reflect on
the different lessons they observed. The onus is on reflection as we believe this to be the
most important component of the TEFL / TESOL course. What really matters, more than a
good performance in the classroom even, is for you to be able to reflect on your own and
others teaching experience and learn from it for your future development.

A typical weekly schedule may look like this:

10.00 am 13.00 pm: Input sessions
13.00 pm 14.00 pm: Lunch
14.00 pm 15.00 pm: Preparation for teaching
practice
15.00 pm 16.30 pm: Lesson planning
16.30 pm 18.00 pm: Teaching practice
18.00 pm 19.00 pm: Critique session

Observed and Assessed Teaching Practice

You will complete a minimum of six hours teaching practice with real English language
students, which is observed by your trainer. You will be graded on different aspects of your
teaching performance, and receive an overall grade for the lesson. This practical side of the
course will enable you to learn from first-hand experience. It will equip you with the
techniques and teaching tools necessary to become a versatile TEFL teacher and deal with a
range of different teaching situations and environments when teaching English abroad.

As well as learning from your own and your peers teaching practice, you will have the
privileged opportunity to observe experienced teachers deliver lessons to the very students
you will be teaching.

Observation of Experienced Teachers

Apart from learning from your own and your peers teaching practice, as part of your TEFL
training you will be able to observe experienced teachers deliver lessons to the very
students you will be teaching. These will normally be your own trainers and you will then
have the privileged opportunity to learn from a professional in the field of TEFL doing what
they do best: teaching English as foreign language to a group of non-native English
language speakers.

Eligibility
To be accepted onto the course you dont need to have prior teaching experience or teaching
qualifications. This is an initial teaching qualification in the specialized field of TEFL /
TESOL. If you do not hold a university degree, you should hold qualifications for entry to
tertiary level education (e.g. A levels, High School diploma, etc.), although exceptions are
made with those candidates who demonstrate their suitability for the course through the
questionnaire questions in the application form. Non-native English speakers will be
accepted onto the course on equal terms to native English language speakers provided that
they demonstrate a high command of the language. Applicants need to be at least 18 years
old.

Why Choose Intesol?

INTESOL Bolivia is part of the INTESOL Worldwide Group of

Accredited Course Providers, and as such we are proud to deliver
the Level 5 Certificate in TESOL with Teaching Practice accredited
ALAP (Awarding Language Acquisition for Professionals). You
can rest assured INTESOL is committed to providing TESOL training
the highest standard to prepare you for
your teaching career in South America and around the globe.

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When you choose INTESOL, YOU CHOOSE:

A TESOL Certification that is recognised worldwide.

To study in a professional language school in the heart of La Paz
Small group sizes and personalised attention.
An experienced team of TESOL staff that will support you throughout your stay.
Friendly staff who will assist you with everything you need to know (e.g. information
about visas and work permits, insurance, English-speaking doctor, getting around in
the city, things to bring etc)
Job search assistance

INTESOL Worldwide was founded in the UK in 1993 in the belief that anyone possessing
the passion to teach, the skills to express themselves clearly, and the desire to make a
difference in the lives of others should be given the opportunity and encouragement to gain
a professional certification in TESOL.
Today, INTESOL has accumulated over 22 years of quality course provision, and a proven
track record as a renowned and respected accredited TESOL course provider.
You can rest assured that when you study with INTESOL you are studying with an institute
that meets the highest standards in TESOL training and recognition.

Living in La Paz
The Institute

Instituto Exclusivo, where you will take your course, is located in the central and lively
neighbourhood of Sopocachi. Sopocachi is home to many cafes, restaurants, bars and parks.
The school itself has students from all over the world as in addition to English, we also teach
Spanish, Dutch, Aymara and Quechua. We have 13 classrooms all fully equipped with a

computer and whiteboard in each, as well as wifi available throughout the school. Free
drinking water, tea and coffee are available to all staff, teachers and students and we also
have a kitchen with a fridge, toaster oven and microwave for communal use.
The City

The culturally rich city of La Paz is an ideal

place to immerse oneself in the Spanish
language and fascinating Bolivian culture.
Paceos, or La Paz natives, are friendly and
welcoming, and the citys many festivals
and local traditions promise the visitor an
engaging experience.
As the worlds highest capital at 13,000
feet, La Paz is a unique and beautiful place
from which to explore Bolivias diverse
regions, or relax in the comfortably
temperate climate and affordable cost of
living in the capital.
Being based in La Paz, it is easy to travel to a variety of different top tourist destinations in
Bolivia. Lago Titicaca (Worlds highest navigable lake), Rurrenabaque (Bolivian Amazon),
Salar de Uyuni (Salt Flats) and Tarija (wine country) are just a few of the top destinations
you can visit while based in La Paz.

Accommodation
Our accommodation options include homestays and rooms in private apartments. If you
would prefer to stay in a hotel or guesthouse during your stay in La Paz, please contact
administration for further details and recommendations.
Homestays

With our homestay options you can live with a Bolivian family and practice some Spanish
while completing your TESOL course. In all our homestays, you will have your own room and
share a bathroom with other homestayers. This price includes breakfast and you will have
access to the kitchen. All homestays have wifi and are located within walking distance of the
school.
Private Apartments

We have options in both 2 and 3 bedroom apartments where you would have your own
bedroom but share a bathroom and the rest of the common areas. The apartments are fully
furnished so you wont need to bring anything with you. All our private room apartments are
located in Sopocachi, where the school is based and San Pedro which is a 20 minute
walk/10 minute minibus ride from the school.
The onsite course director will assist you with all accommodation reservations after you have
paid your course deposit and indicated which month you will take the course. All
accommodation must be paid for onsite in cash.

After Completion Award of Certificate

Upon successful completion of the course you will receive:

Level 5 Certificate in TESOL with Teaching Practice (CELTA/Trinity alternative), accredited by

ALAP
INTESOL Certificate in TESOL (graded)
Course Transcript, issued by ALAP

How to Register
Visit us online at www.intesolbolivia.com or send us an e-mail directly at
info@intesolbolivia.com. We would be happy to provide you with any extra information
necessary or to answer questions you may have!