Live and work around the world!
The Certificate Program in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is an
intensive program designed to provide those with little or no teaching
experience the practical teaching skills and confidence to transition into a new
international adventure with ease.
For over 20 years, UC Irvine Extension has prepared thousands of individuals to
pursue careers as English as a Foreign Language teachers. Our expertise extends
into developing teacher training programs delivered both at UC Irvine and abroad
for the Ministries of Education in Japan, South Korea, France, and Chile to name
a few.
Be a part of the demand for qualified English teachers around the world, open
doors to diverse professional career opportunities, and expand your world view
while living abroad!
Program Benefits
- Benefit from UC-quality curriculum with approximately 180 hours of specialized
intensive training
- Learn from highly-qualified teacher trainers who have lived and taught abroad
- Earn a University of California Certificate which is recognized worldwide
- Gain access to ESL teachers for advisement during and after program
- Learn how to successfully seek international job placement and receive job
counseling and referrals
Start Your International Experience Here
- Attend workshops with international TEFL students
- Observe and gain insight from our highly-trained English language teachers in
classroom settings
- Tutor international students and interact with international students through
social activities
Overseas Job Assistance
English language teaching positions are readily available in many foreign countries to native English speakers with no formal training, but gaining the specialized training and practical teaching skills will give you a head-start to better teaching opportunities.
We also provide referral assistance to qualified candidates. To successfully start you on your new adventure, our advisor will answer questions related to global cultures and local
customs, travel, and selecting the best location for you -- whether it's Asia, South America, or Europe. |
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Stay Informed About
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Teaching English Abroad Information Session
(Free Event)
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
 Teaching English Abroad Information Session
(Free Event)
Thursday, May 17, 2012
 Who Should Attend
This program is designed for those interested in living in another culture before
starting a new career or looking for a change of pace, and who do not have any
teaching experience.
Certificate Requirements
- A certificate is awarded upon completion of eight courses
- Submission of a completed application
- No teaching experience required
- Official university transcripts
- Minimum 600 TOEFL score (non-native speakers of English)
 Graduated and Teaching in Japan
"To adequately equip myself to help others understand my language, while learning about their culture, I turned to UC Irvine’s Extension's TEFL Certificate Program. In a summer-long intensive training program, learned veterans of the TEFL and TESL community shared their knowledge and experiences with me and gave me the skills and confidence I needed to secure the job I have now and succeed up to this point in my teaching career. I am working for an English conversation school in Japan, am two months into my second contract here, and in the initial selection phase of stepping up in the company in order to became a traveling emergency teacher. I thoroughly enjoy my work, love the life I have established here in Japan, and will always be ever grateful to the staff and experts in this program."
- Wesley Christenson, 2008 Program Graduate
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