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Thread: ESL, EFL, TESL, TEFL, TESOL certificate, which one?

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[quote=GAFFER,377684]First of all Chinese authorities prefer and usually insist on Native English teachers. 
Officially (but not necessarily) you will also need at least a Batchelor Degree (the subject doesn't seem to be important).
Teaching experience is also an advantage for the better jobs.

ESL = English as a Second language, EFL = English as a Foreign language. Both mean the same. Same with TESL and TEFL. (Teaching English as a Second language.
TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Some courses can be mail order/online. Some weekend residential. Some have teaching experience included. There is a wide variety available. Those associated with a well known college may carry more weight. Simply carry out a Google search to find training organisations in your area.

e.g The CertTESOL is accredited in England by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority at Level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework. It is accepted by the British Council as an initial TESOL or TEFL qualification for teachers in its accredited teaching organisations in the UK and in its own teaching operations overseas. Credits are also awarded towards degree programmes offered by the Open University in the UK.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teaching_English_as_a_foreign_language[/quote]

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