{"id":2680,"date":"2016-08-04T17:36:03","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T21:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/blog\/?p=2680"},"modified":"2017-07-06T17:10:01","modified_gmt":"2017-07-06T21:10:01","slug":"tesol-tesl-tefl-or-celta-which-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/blog\/tesol-tesl-tefl-or-celta-which-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"TESOL\/TESL\/TEFL or CELTA? Which is right for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Congratulations! You, like so many of us, have made the life-changing decision to work and travel overseas (or are at least heading down that path!).<\/p>\n

How do you get started?<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a>
\nAlthough you can find jobs overseas without teacher training, your chances of finding meaningful, secure work are much better with certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other\u00a0Languages (TESOL).\u00a0 An added bonus is the peace of mind the training will afford you \u2013 something you\u2019ll realize the first time you find yourself in front of a classroom in a foreign country!<\/p>\n

The next question \u2013 which training should I get?<\/h2>\n

At Oxford Seminars we are often asked what the difference is between the Oxford Seminars TESOL\/TESL\/TEFL course and the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults). At the most basic level, both are ESL teaching certificates with an in-class component. The long answer, however, is a little more complicated.<\/p>\n

The table below outlines the similarities and differences; understanding exactly what each offers will make it easier for you to make the right choice based on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nOxford Seminars TESOL\/TESL\/TEFL Course<\/strong><\/td>\nCELTA<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>\n$1195
\n(4 textbooks included)<\/td>\n		$2500 (approximate, as it varies by location, and textbooks can be extra)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course Locations
\n<\/strong>(US and Canada)<\/strong><\/td>\n		Over 100<\/td>\n32 (with additional locations in other countries)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time commitment <\/strong><\/td>\n3 consecutive weekends in class (9am to 6pm for 6 days)<\/em>, with 6-10 hours of homework & assignments\u00a0in addition to
\n<\/u><\/strong>40 hours online<\/span><\/td>\n		4 consecutive weeks in class,\u00a0or<\/strong> part-time from a few months to a year long,\u00a0or<\/strong> online \u00a0(with visits to the school for your practicum)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Curriculum<\/strong><\/td>\nThe Oxford Seminars TESOL\/TESL\/TEFL course and the CELTA course cover a very similar selection of course topics, and use some of the same course materials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ESL student age groups covered<\/strong><\/td>\nAll (from children to adults)<\/td>\nTeaching Adults<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Practicum and Evaluation<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 3 mini lessons followed by presenting one lesson plan to peers, with trainer observation\/feedback<\/td>\n6 practicum lessons with ESL students with trainer observation\/feedback<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Types of jobs available <\/strong><\/td>\nOverseas<\/td>\nOverseas and domestic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Placement<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Personal\u00a0 Job Placement Advisor with overseas ESL experience<\/li>\n
  • Lifetime access to Job Placement Service; can be used multiple times<\/li>\n
  • Resume and cover letter guidance and feedback<\/li>\n
  • We connect you to best-match ESL positions with our trusted partner schools in overseas countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • \u00a0Variable \u2013typically do not offer personalized placement service, though grads do receive access to a job board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Certificate Awarded<\/strong><\/td>\n100-hour TESOL\/TESL\/TEFL Certificate<\/td>\nCertificate in English Language Teaching to Adults<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"The<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When deciding which ESL certification is right for you, cost is most likely going to be a major consideration.<\/p>\n