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Why choose EBC?
Introduction for prospective studentsEBC runs an accredited, one month, DUAL award TEFL TESOL intensive training programme that will give you all the skills you will need to get an entry level job teaching English as a foreign language.
When you graduate, EBC's lifetime, world-wide career support service will have you interviewing and working within a week or less of finishing the course. Today's teaching English as a second language requirements It's becoming increasingly difficult to get a good, well paying ESOL EFL teaching position with a quality language institution that cares about students and teachers alike, unless you are an accredited teacher. Why is a TESOL TEFL dual award important?The EBC course not only covers TEFL and teaching to all age groups, it also covers TESOL which is a different teaching method. TEFL definedThe TEFL method is used to teach English to people in a country where English IS NOT the local language, e.g. teaching English in Spain, Argentina, Greece etc. TESOL definedThe TESOL method is used to teach English to people in a country where English IS the local language, e.g. teaching English in the USA. TEFL vs. TESOLThe main difference between the two teaching methods revolves around communication which is the key to successful teaching. Your expectationsAfter graduating over 2,500 satisfied TESOL TEFL graduates, these are the expectations that consistently came up, expectations that you want all rolled in to an all-inclusive competitive fee:
The advantage of choosing EBC over other coursesEBC's accredited DUAL AWARD TEFL + TESOL course and support services cover all of your needs:
Add to this our friendly team of trainers and support staff and you have one great package that will get you into your chosen career of teaching English abroad. A certificate that meets BC requirements gives you access to a much wider choice of jobs in BC schools in 109 countries. NOTE: You don't have to be British to work for the British Council. As you have a high-quality certificate, non-BC language schools will also be very interested in you. With a top-quality certificate you just can't lose. A top quality certificate plus our unrivalled job placement programme will get you working very quickly after finishing the course. Work that pays full market rates. This translates into you starting to earn money within days. With other courses it could be weeks or months before you get a job. How EBC meets your expectationsQuick answers to your questionsEBC will answer your email questions within 2 working days (or less) of receiving them. To get really quick answers, we have toll free numbers in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA plus a call back service if you cannot access one of the toll free lines. High quality accredited training and certification The EBC training course is given by highly qualified trainers with an average of 15 years experience each. Ascentis is a National Awarding Body, approved by the British Department for Education Standards and Testing Agency and is licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
Ascentis is listed on the British Council Web site as a recognised examination board. A top-quality certificate that is accepted world-wide The EBC International Certificate in TESOL meets British Council (BC) requirements and is truly internationally recognised and more importantly, internationally ACCEPTED. NOTE: You don't have to be British to work for the British Council. Certification that gives you maximum access to jobs The EBC International Certificate in TESOL opens doors to jobs with language schools and with the British Council, an international organisation that has schools in 109 countries around the world with good pay and conditions. NOTE: You don't have to be British to work for the British Council. A course that is accent tolerant Unlike some other accredited courses that focus on British English, EBC is accent tolerant. Quick access to a job paying full market ratesTo date, we have a 100% success record in getting our course graduates working regardless of their nationality or the passport that they hold. Lifetime career supportEBC has a language school database that you will be given access to upon graduation. There are almost 2,000 schools on the database from all around the world to which you may apply when and where you want to. We will also be happy to answer questions and help out if you need assistance in other career issues. The support is there as long as you need it. Help finding flights, accommodation and health insurance EBC has a list of recommended accommodation that you are free to use. All of the recommended accommodation has been used by previous course graduates so you know that it is reliable. Toll free phone supportEBC does not believe that you should pay to ask us questions so we have toll free phone numbers that can be used from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. References from previous course graduates EBC has a list of testimonials given by course graduates and gives you access to previous course graduates so that you can ask them for independent references. Independent, third party verification of who we are and what we sayMany people are concerned about courses, are they reliable?, is what is say really true? etc. EBC's answer to these concerns is simple:
Ascentis has checked and approved:
If EBC does not comply with the Ascentis code of practice then they will take away our accreditation and we will become one of the hundreds of other dubious unaccredited or self-accredited courses that are on offer. A fair price that reflects the quality of service that you expectThe EBC fee is very competitive. Not only do you get what has been mentioned so far, but you also get 3 great TEFL TESOL specific publications designed to help you through the course and beyond. You get:
There are many other items included in the fee, click here for more details. NOTE: The 3 additional items mentioned above are only available to students that apply and enrol through EBC. Course dates and feesThe EBC course is run 10 times a year so you can join when it best suits your needs. The course fee depends on which currency you prefer to pay in. To help you beat the exchange rates, EBC gives you the ability to send your fee in:
Click here for exact details about course start dates and fees. For the quality and range of services plus all of the support that EBC gives, you'll be hard pressed to find a better value-for-money course that also includes lifetime career support. Click here for more details about what the fee includes and great value optional accommodation and cultural packages. Complete study abroad programme in Spain with a guaranteed student visaEBC has a great, value-for-money study abroad package that combines the EBC TEFL course + a Spanish course + a money back guaranteed student visa. Click here to download a fact sheet. ConclusionTo conclude and summarise here is what EBC will give you:
Your next stepYour next step is simple, click here for full instructions about how to apply. Still not sure if you should apply? Why not?
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