ICAL TEFL review, submitted by Hannah.

It’s been a couple of years now since I studied TEFL with ICAL, so this is me finally getting around to writing a review of them.

I remember not expecting too much from an online study course. It was my first time studying online (not my last though!) and I had read a lot of conflicting info in online forums about whether or not it was recommended to take the TEFL certification online. There were strong arguments for taking it in person and other solid arguments for taking it online. The main argument for the in-person corner was that online certificates are not as recognized as in-person ones, and the main argument for the online corner was that the in-person certification courses are overpriced and an unnecessary expense.

Well, I can most certainly clear this up now.

I have NEVER experienced any issue with using my online TEFL certification when applying for jobs.

My own personal experience is that I was NEVER (not once) asked whether my certification was attained online or in person. And when I was teaching in Seoul, I taught with other teachers who had online and in-person TEFL certificates, and both groups were teaching at the same level and for the same money.

My advice is to take your TEFL certification online.

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ITTT review, submitted by Seth.

The learning material was logically presented but there was no feedback. There wasn’t any feedback because I chose the cheaper course option, which doesn’t include online tutor support. If I were to take the course again, I would choose the more expensive option with online tutor feedback.

I was swayed into taking the online TEFL through the ITTT TEFL program, largely because they seem to be specialized in placing teachers in Korea.

Regarding the learning material, I don’t have anything negative to write. As I wrote, it was logically presented. The material is presented via texts and a handful of video tutorials. The texts are presented well and so are the video components. This is a self-guided course, so once again, if you are completely new to TEFL (as I was) you might want to pay the extra $$ for tutor support.

What stood out for me were the grammar sections. They don’t just teach you the mechanics of grammar but also instruct you on how and when to apply different grammar areas to classroom lesson plans. For me, these were the most useful sections of the course. Before I took the course, I had no idea how to structure a lesson plan. In 20/20 hindsight, the first lesson plan I created was an undisciplined mess of a lesson plan. The course identifies and breaks down the different stages of a lesson plan, so you can condense what you want to be teaching into a 60-minute class. I needed this discipline and towards the end of the course, I was able to differentiate the different sections of a lesson plan which (paying) students would be happy with following in a classroom and which I, as the teacher, would be happy teaching.

If you don’t have any classroom experience, your first attempt at creating a lesson plan will be a sorry attempt, but if you focus on the course, you WILL quickly learn what is, and what isn’t expected within this area.

On a separate note, I found a blog, written by ITTT’s Marketing Manager – Linda Dunsmore – who lived and taught in Korea for many years, her blog is a treasure trove of useful facts and tips for applying for work in Korea. She also covers topics like what you can expect in teaching English in South Korea, the local customs, etc. So for me, a big shout-out goes out to Linda. I understand that she is employed by ITTT, but she never tried to initiate hard-sell tactics for their job placement services.

I was happy with my decision to study through the ITTT TEFL program.

They have a strong online presence and despite not having the best reviews, I just put that down to people who were not motivated enough to get off their couches and look for work on their own.

My final point is that this is an online TEFL course, with no face-to-face interaction. I liked this. It brings down the cost of tuition and means you can study as you go, at your own pace. If I were to take another TEFL course, like an advanced one, I would take it online again. Seems pretty ridiculous to pay $$$$ just for the luxury of the in-class study program tuition.

I’m giving the ITTT TEFL program 3 stars. If I had chosen the more expensive option, with the tutor support, this maybe would have been a 4-star review.

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TEFL Online Pro certification tefl online pro review, submitted by Pamela.

TEFL Online Pro certification.

My experience with teflonlinepro.com was great!

Was initially really impressed when I contacted the school to ask which of their online TEFL/TESOL courses would be best for me. I was pretty clueless as to which one I could/should apply for. Instead of trying to take advantage of me and convincing me to take their most expensive course, I was recommended to take their mid-priced 120-hour Professional course. Because of the honesty of the school and also because it is fully accredited and top-rated, I went ahead and enrolled.

What I liked about the course, other than the honestly excellent content, was that there wasn’t a final test. Instead, there were multiple-choice test questions at the end of each module. This made me feel less anxious about potentially failing the course. I was also assigned a personal tutor and they always answered me within a few hours. Fast response times were common! Therefore, I can’t fault the course or the overall service.

I was trying to think of something that I didn’t like about the course but I honestly can’t think of anything. The price of the course is really good and you get a lot of bang for your buck because everything is included in the course fee. That also includes the help provided with finding work.

I began teaching online for Cambly straight after the course and last week my SMOE application for teaching at a university in Seoul was given the green light. I can’t think of any reasons why I wouldn’t recommend TEFL Online Pro. 10 out of 10!

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tefl online pro review, submitted by John.

Having recently completed the TEFL Online Pro 120-Hour Online TEFL, I can confirm for anyone reading this that this is a top-notch program. It’s obvious to me why they have won the Teachers’ Choice Award for the past two years.

Compared to similar programs offering the 120-hour TEFL course online, TEFL Online Pro is priced mid-market I would say. This isn’t one of your crazy cheap TEFL courses but also isn’t crazy expensive either. Plus, you do get a lot for the $299 price tag, and they don’t try to either up-sell you or nickel and dime you; meaning no difficult conversations by the end of the course

For the $299 I paid, I received full access to the course and I had my tutor who was available throughout the whole time that I studied. The course also includes international job guidance services and of course international certification. They also issued me with a great-looking letter of recommendation, which I have already made good use of.

For the past two months, since completing the course, I’ve been teaching online. It’s not something I plan on doing long-term, but it will do for the time being. I’ve been liaising with Paul from the TEFL Online Pro office to help find me teaching work in South Korea, and he has been as helpful and quick with replies as my tutor (Claire) was when I was studying for the TEFL certification. I’ve already sent off all my documents and now I’m just waiting for the paperwork to be completed then I’ll be traveling to Seoul to begin a new chapter in my life. I’ve been told that it can take anywhere up to four months for the paperwork to go through, so I’m just waiting on the employment agency in Seoul now. The good news is that last week I received the all-clear on the documents that I submitted to them and the school confirmed for me that I will be on a slightly higher starting salary because of my TEFL experience.

TEFL Online Pro has completely delivered everything they promised and I am truly pleased that I chose to do my international TEFL certification through their program. Top marks to them and a solid recommendation from me.

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ITTT was a great choice ITTT review, submitted by Bob.

ITTT was a great choice! Overall I was very satisfied. If you are wanting to take your TEFL online, I recommend taking a look at the offer from ITTT. There are many companies offering TEFL online now, but ITTT is one of the more reputable companies.

I chose to do the TEFL through this company because they have a sizable presence in South Korea and this was where I had my heart set on teaching. The course was excellent and I don’t have anything negative to write about it.

When I completed the course my certificate arrived within a couple of weeks and then I applied online to teach in the metropolitan area of Seoul (SMOE Program) If you are going to be teaching in S. Korea, you really should teach in a university. There are also schools called Hagwons [haɡwʌn] in S. Korea, but I heard a lot of negative feedback on these. They are basically cram schools and are unregulated, so if you end up teaching for a bad hagwon (that may not pay you on time) there is little recourse if things go south. When you teach at a university, you have more job security and you also receive additional benefits, like paid holidays and free health coverage. You can also earn a really generous income over there. I taught in Seoul for a year and in that time I managed to save up $10,000 (US).

ITTT is a great choice! South Korea is a great choice!

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