Why become ÍBERO TEFL/TESOL Certified?

The staff is great. All of the resources that were needed could be accessed at any time, and I loved the arcade game! I thought the TEFL course was very informative. It has already helped me and the practice lessons were crucial to my learning. The teacher was very organized and very knowledgeable of every subject. He managed the classroom in a comfortable way and provided plenty of sources for additional input. The teaching practices were very useful. It was great to have at least one beginner, one intermediate, and once advanced student. Trey Woody, USA.

The building and staff were very good. The practice teaching sessions were very useful for me. The teacher was well organized and prepared. He was experienced at teaching classes himself, which was helpful. The price is very competitive against other schools.

Garry Alcock, England.

The location is great and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The course was great! I feel very well equipped and prepared for teaching English. A lot of useful learning tools were provided. The teacher was very organized, dynamic, motivating, entertaining. It´s obvious that he had a lot of experience, and he was a great inspiration. I enjoyed the teaching practices a lot. I´m definitely going to use my experience from these in my lesson plans in the future. I just loved the experience here. Charlotte Knudsen, Denmark.

The location of the school is great and the building is nice. The staff is terrific, especially my TEFL and Spanish teachers and the student coordinator. I was impressed with all teachers. I think the course is very efficient for the time spent, and I believe it will help me become a teacher, especially in Latin America. The book and handouts were very informative and helpful. The teacher was informative and wise far beyond his years; he had tremendous enthusiasm and energy, was always prepared and in a good mood, and very patient with us when it was needed. The practice teaching sessions were very useful. Everyone has a different style and that is what I took away from the sessions. I would definitely recommend the TEFL course to people who have self-discipline and a sense of adventure! The Spanish classes were great and very worthwhile as well. I loved the Buenos Aires experience. I have never spent this much time in a city like this and that is a lesson in itself. David Ellis, USA. (TEFL + Spanish Program)

The school is pleasant and positive. The people are very nice. The course was great. I have learned so much and feel very confident about my teaching skills. The book was very helpful. It will be a great resource forever. We were provided with many worksheets and articles that were also very helpful. The teacher was great. He was always organized and prepared. The practice teaching was very useful. It provided real-life situations. Paulina Gorban, California, USA.

Get a paid job anywhere in the world- get am internationally valid diploma

We are internationally recognized, this means that once you complete the program, jobs teaching English will be available worldwide. Our TEFL/TESOL certificate will allow you to negotiate better rates of pay and conditions.

Learn Spanish

Job prospects will improve anywhere in the world if you learn a new language such as Spanish or if you have had experience teaching English in a Spanish speaking country. You can also take part in our Spanish program, which ranges from absolute beginner to Superior, this way you’ll get both a TEFL/TESOL diploma plus certified Spanish classes at a respectable, well- known institution.

Experience a new, interesting culture

Teaching English is a popular option for those wanting to travel and immerse themselves in a culture or for those who are looking for flexibility in where they live and how often they work. The cultural and immersive experience of being an English teacher in a country other than yours is a unique one.

Earn an extra income to continue your travels

It is a great idea to travel, see the world while you teach English and make the best out of this productive experience. The benefits of teaching English abroad are numerous no matter where you decide to live and work. 

Study with a reliable institution

ÍBERO leads the way in PROFESSIONAL academic-based TEFL/TESOL instruction in Argentina and Spanish instruction. Our TEFL/TESOL Training is professionally designed, administered, monitored, and quality-controlled to ensure that we graduate the highest quality of English teachers available today. Íbero was the first educational institution to offer a Combined Spanish + TEFL/TESOL Teacher Certification Course in Argentina. Now, with more experience we can include a substantial proportion of observed teaching practice on real students as well as high quality program  to meet the strict demands of English teachers and students worldwide.

Job Placement

ÍBERO is committed to assisting you to find a job placement once you complete our TEFL/TESOL Certificate. The world wants TEFL/ TESOL certified people now more than ever. In Argentina, English language schools are actively searching for TEFL/TESOL graduates due to the growing student demand to learn either British or American English.

Earn two diplomas

Your career prospects will for sure improve by adding a TEFL/TESOL diploma to your CV/ résume plus a Spanish language certificate.

Start your TEFL/TESOL course now!

There is no waiting period with your ÍBERO TEFL/ TESOL Certification Course. Once we have received your registration form and you confirm the information with us via email or phone you can start your course straight away. click here to see our start dates

Learn to teach

Teaching English is a skill you can build upon and work into your plans as you wish, making it ideal for practically any circumstance.  What is more, as you prepare to become a teacher of English as a Second or Foreign Language you will learn a lot yourself about how students learn a language, grammatical rules, and teaching methodology.  If you decide to learn a second (or even third!)

Our Textbook

Our TEFL manual/book and supplementary materials contain: 

  • What students can expect- TESOL/TEFL Certification.

  • CV preparation and Teaching English in Latin America and Abroad

  • Detailed, informative chapters dedicated to each of the main teaching areas

  • Specific methodology

  • The essential approaches for English Language Teaching

  • Activities, exercises, games and songs for English students

  • English Language Grammar and other resources extra material

  • English Classes and sample lesson plans with the four skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing)

  • Teaching English to different levels

  • Teaching groups, teaching private lessons, teaching children and adults.

Our Curriculum

Our TESOL/ TEFL Teacher Certification Program requires exclusive training and careful preparation. We recommend that our students prepare themselves for a full work load as there is plenty of material to cover. However, our TEFL tutors work hard to make each lesson exciting and challenging and we encourage our students to have fun with the course, make friends with their fellow classmates, enjoy BA’s sights and attractions and also take part in Íbero’s weekly activities.

Materials Project

Students must create some sets of materials that can be used during Teaching Practice or English lessons in the future. The materials may include visuals, audio, games, video, cue cards, or class handouts. Students must prepare these materials and demonstrate them to their professors in order to receive feedback and if they choose, use them during teaching practice.

Foreign Language Experience Journal (observation  journal)

This is a daily record of notes, comments, reviews, critiques, observation, and personal feelings during the TEFL program. The journal should include the following:

  • Daily thoughts on teachings

  • Comparing/contrasting the learning process with the teaching process

  • Noting observations of teaching techniques, materials used and classroom management

  • A 200 word conclusion on what was learned and how to use it in future teachings

Profile of an individual English student

This profile allows students/trainees to experience what it is like to learn a foreign/second language and enables them to reflect this experience directly into their own teaching. Trainees observe a student learning English in order to learn how to find student needs, create course objectives and to develop a lesson plan. This profile must include the following:

  • A clear profile of the student and their English level

  • Analyze the students learning needs in the future

  • Analyze the students short-term needs and create a two week lesson plan

Recommended Selective Reading

ÍBERO TEFL/TESOL staff recommends our trainees to have at home for reference or for further study the following books:

Book

Author

English Grammar in use (with answers)  2nd edition

Raymond Murphy

Basic English Usage

Michael Swan

NTS’s American Idioms Dictionary – Third Edition

Richard A Spears

How to teach English

Jeremy Harmer

Understanding and Using English Grammar

Betty Schrampfer Azar

A - Z of Grammar

Geoffrey Leach

Practical English Usage

Michael Swan

The teaching practices were really great and learning the different teaching methods was good at engaging everyone in teaching and learning.  The materials were very organized and I will be using the book for many lessons. There were specific things to learn every class and most classes were engaging and also gave us time to work on our teaching classes. Brooke Gontarek, USA.

 

I think the IBERO TEFL course was very informative and practical – material was useful and getting the opportunity to teach and watch others teach was invaluable! Very friendly and accommodating staff, building was well kept and cool with air conditioning! Schedule worked well. My teacher was very prepared and she structured class well – the time passed quickly. She included lots of games and activities and I also appreciated prep time she allowed.  Jillian Meade, USA.

I am very pleased with my experience at ÍBERO- I had been to one other school and this was the best. The course is very well run. My professor was obviously very experienced, a consummate professional and managed to keep the class interested and motivated throughout.

James Hubbard, USA

 

Very good course. Will definitely be of help – in giving direction and confidence. Enjoyable and excellent teacher. I’ve been here for 7 weeks and planning to come back for 4 more.

Jim Gould, UK.

 

· Very organized.
· Very  professional
· Very  entertaining
· Very  friendly
· Very  experienced

…An excellent teacher!!!

I enjoyed the sessions. They gave me confidence. Excellent facilities and very helpful staff. Overall, very good - I enjoyed the experience. Tom Willat, UK

Our week per week ÍBERO TEFL Course

Week 1

  • Introduction and getting to each other

  • Course expectations / course outline

  • History of English Language Teaching 1 and 2

  • Culture Shock

  • Teaching the four skills

  • Written assignments

  • Teaching Grammar

  • Motivation

  • Discussions

  • A review of theories of learning and teaching

  • Job hunting and interviews

  • Review for test

  • TEFL Test 1 (Friday)

Week 2

  • Student presentations
  • Grammar areas appropriate for different levels
  • Student presentations of specific grammatical points
  • Sentences and interrogatives – different types
  • Starting a class effectively – stating aims, warmers
  • Teaching vocabulary
  • Examples of vocabulary lessons and activities
  • Observation journal
  • CV/ resumé preparation
  • Error correction
  • Teaching ideas
  • Lesson planning for next week
  • Presentations
  • Review for test
  • TEFL Test 2 (Friday)

Week 3

  • Ice-breakers – when to use them and some examples
  • Lesson Planning – how, why and what makes a good one
  • Differences between teaching groups and one-to-ones
  • Lesson evaluation
  • Observation journal
  • Teaching Writing: sub skills, task types suitable for various levels
  • Correcting writing and criteria for assessing writing
  • Grammar: modals and functions
  • Types of errors –errors and reasons why errors are produced
  • Correction Techniques
  • Pronunciation
  • Presentations
  • Teaching different levels, adults vs children
  • Teaching practice
  • Feedback on teaching practice
  • Review for test
  • TEFL Test 3 (Friday)

Week 4

  • Teaching Listening
  • Top down vs bottom up listening – selected articles
  • Example of a listening lesson from breaking news English
  • Challenges and solutions to listening lessons
  • Listening tasks for different levels
  • Prepare to teach a reading/listening lesson
  • Teaching Speaking, what is it?, why teach it?, how to teach it?
  • Examples of Speaking lessons
  • Teaching conversation classes: level-appropriate topics
  • Review vocabulary teaching techniques
  • Student profile
  • Work on assignments: give feedback on drafts
  • Teaching practice
  • Feedback on teaching practice
  • Course design
  • Complete assignments
  • Review for test
  • TEFL Test 4
  • Diploma

 

 

 

 

 

Our Program

ÍBERO meets the highest standards, not only with regard to the accuracy, accreditation, integrity and academic excellence, but also to offer international students the opportunity to study at a challenging, reliable and comfortable learning environment.

We offer:

  • 120 hours International TEFL Diploma, externally moderated by educational organizations in the UK

  • Our own material and coursebook, designed exclusively for the course

  • 120 hours total training and input according to the academic standards proposed by TEFL specialists from the University of Cambridge ESOL Awards

  • 10 hours of classroom observation

  • 10 hours of teaching practice

  • Continuous assessment throughout the course & academic assignments to track progress

  • Guaranteed job positions for our merit TEFL graduates

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    The 120 total course hours comprised of:

  • 100 hours of class instruction: (95 academic hours) at ÍBERO TEFL School plus 5 hours practice teaching planning. Your classes will cover all the theory needed to become an effective English teacher in just 4 weeks; with all relevant topics ranging from English language teaching methods and language awareness to CV/résumé preparation workshops, career guidance, assignments and evaluations corresponding to our academic course syllabus.

  • 5 hours of practice teaching planning. During the second week and onward, you will be in charge of designing lesson plans according to different teaching levels. Your instructor will guide you throughout the course and you will succeed in applying these lesson plans to your future teachings and also during your teaching practices.

  • 10 hours of academic class observations in different educational contexts. During weeks 1 or 2 you will have the opportunity to observe experienced language teachers at different learning contexts, either at ÍBERO School or elsewhere at other English language institutes. This also provides the chance to experience a future potential workplace.

  • 10 hours of teaching practices. You will have the opportunity to improve your teachings from the beginning given the fact that you will be exposed to different learning contexts to ensure that you get the most out of this rewarding educational experience. We are the only TEFL school in Buenos Aires offering our trainees this amount of teaching practices. Because as we are experienced in the language school market, we like to get continuous feedback from our former trainees who consider the teaching practice sessions the most important part of the course because they are exposed to real world situations.

  • Guaranteed job after the course. Participants who finish the course and receive merit diplomas will have secured job positions at renowned institutes and private companies in Buenos Aires.

  • 4 weekly tests. These tests will measure your progress and help you achieve your goals. Your instructor will guide you and correct tests every Friday during the course.

  • Access to professional development and ELT seminars: You will have the chance to assist conferences, workshops and special courses for English teachers at no cost or at a discounted rate.

  • Own coursebook and extra material. Our book has been written by TEFL TESOL specialists and recommendations and improvements by the University of Cambridge ESOL Awards specialists have been made over the years. In our book you will find relevant topics such as:
  • English Language Teaching Methods,
  • Foreign Language Journal Experience/Student Profile,
  • English Grammar,
  • Teaching Levels and Skills,
  • Motivation and Classroom Management and Materials Project. Sample Lessons, Sample Songs and Games and Self- evaluations.
  • You will also find sections covering: CV, Interview and Cover Letter Preparation, Living and Teaching in Argentina and in Latin America.
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  • Each of these areas and themes will be taught, discussed and practiced.You will have to devote extra time and be ready to cover a demanding load of academic materials during the course.

  • International Diploma and TEFL Trainee final report: At the end of the course and after you have successfully passed all tests and assignments you will receive your TEFL diploma, which is an initial valid qualification to teach English worldwide. Your TEFL instructor will also write a report mentioning your skills and your built strengths during the course. This academic report written in English is usually valid as a recommendation letter for future employers.

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    Our academic course syllabus includes:
  • Teaching English overview
  • English as a second and/or foreign language teaching methods
  • Motivation
  • Phonetics and phonology
  • Classroom management
  • English grammar and practice
  • Teaching English grammar in context
  • Lesson Planning
  • Teaching Levels
  • Teaching the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening
  • Games and songs
  • How to create materials
  • Assignments
  • Professional development
  • Classroom observation
  • Teaching practices
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    Our TEFL/TESOL students at Íbero complete an intensive 4 week course that includes 95 hours of instruction as well as 6 hours of hands-on practice Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. 

    Our TEFL/TESOL Teacher Certification Course aims to give students all necessary tools, theory and methodology and basically the confidence to do this. Our Trainers are experienced and sympathetic- very used to bringing out the best in our TEFL/TESOL trainees. Our building is comfortable and centrally located (in downtown Buenos Aires) which will minimize your travelling time from airports, accommodation, etc. Our center is super well equipped and busy but at the same time conducive for study. Trainees can use of all the usual facilities plus access to the Internet. It is also advisable to bring your own laptop to  help you keep your lesson plans and materials in order. Observation is a great way of picking up ideas for your own lessons, and seeing what really works. You will observe many teaching styles. At the end of a successful week, you will receive an ÍBERO TEFL/TESOL exam to test your teacher abilities. At the end of the course (upon successfully completing the 4 weeks), you will of course receive the ÍBERO TEFL International Diploma,

    Because of the small size of our course, students get personalized attention and learn the tools necessary to teach non- native English students with a variety of different needs and backgrounds.  We make sure our students have all the materials they need to be successful.  One of the projects TEFL/TESOL Training includes is creating sets of teaching materials which they can take to use wherever they end up teaching.Everything our students/trainees learn will allow them to adjust their future lessons to students with varying levels of English.  The ability to customize their lesson plans depending on the needs of their real students is a key skill our TEFL/TESOL trainees take away. 

    Our trainees find both the materials project and the hands-on teaching practice very useful in preparing them for teaching on their own for the very first time.  Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language is a great way to meet people from different backgrounds, have the opportunity to learn Spanish before or after your course, work in Argentina or other Latin American countries or overseas and share your native language, your culture and your work and life experiences.

    Studying with us and completing your TEFL/TESOL Certification will allow you to:

    • Know how much you already know about the English language and teaching

    • Be aware how we all learn a new/foreign or second language

    • Develop your teacher abilities and discover that grammar is a useful tool

    • Learn Spanish and work as an English Teacher in a Spanish speaking country

    • Learn about different, fun and engaging teaching techniques

    • Have access to job opportunities as well as career advice

    Our teaching staff

    Our teaching staff is selected based on their level of education, experience and attitude. We carefully select TEFL tutors who are outgoing, hardworking, and detail oriented. Tutors work hard to address every type of learners needs and to support both visual and auditory learning styles. A full-time office staff ensures each student gets personalized attention and has fun while studying at Íbero. Our TEFL tutors are extroverts by nature and students can expect that each of their classes will be a good mix of study and fun.

    For our TEFL program we expect our teachers:

    • To be a native English speaker or have satisfactorily passed the TOEFL or First Certificate (Grade A) or IELTS (level 6.5).

    • To hold an English Teacher Bachelor’s degree

    • To have at least two years experience teaching English and at least 2 years tutoring TEFL trainees.

    ÍBERO TEFL/TESOL Teacher Certification Course

    What we offer our students:

    • Internationally recognized TEFL /TESOL Diploma and Spanish Certificate
    • Externally monitored academic, accredited program with 120 hours
    • TEFL & Spanish: 4 weeks TEFL/TESOL program & 3 weeks Spanish course
    • TEFL/TESOL Only: 4 weeks of TEFL/TESOL Certification which will allow you to teach English anywhere in the world
    • Teaching Practice (10 hours) + Emphasis on Teaching Levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, groups and One-on-One)
    • TEFL Book/Manual containing all it takes to become a successful English teacher.
    • TEFL tests to assess your academic progression during the course
    • CV/résume Preparation and Job Placement Assistance.
    • Maximum of 15 students per class
    • Full-time office staff ensuring each student receives personalized attention
    • Highly qualified TEFL Tutors
    • Weekly activities Calendar (please see Social Life)
    • ÍBERO TEFL/TESOL Book and course supplementary material
    • No registration or application fee

    Admission (entry requirements)

    What we require of our Trainees:

    • Be at least 18 years of age.
    • Must be an English native speaker or International student satisfying the English Language requirements as follows:
      ● IELTS 6.5 (academic format) with no grade/band below 6 or
      ● TOEFL paper-based 580 + TWE 4.0 or
      ● TOEFL computer-based 240 with essay 4.0 or
      ● TOEFL iBt 94 (Listening 20, Reading 23, Speaking 23, Writing 24).
    • Commitment to the program and a high degree of maturity and professionalism. No other commitment during the course in order to focus all energy on the program.
    • Complete the academic hours of class with tutor.
    • Complete the 10 hours of classroom observation.
    • Complete the 10 hours of teaching practice sessions
    • Hand in all written assignments and materials. Attend all examinations and tutor- marked assignments.

    This program is for those wishing to add professional experience to their career while gaining valuable knowledge.

    ÍBERO TEFL/TESOL Teacher Certification Course Description

    Our TEFL/TESOL course gives students the qualifications needed to Teach English as a Foreign or Second Language in Argentina or anywhere in the world.

    Our program consists of 110 hours of in class TEFL/TESOL training with 10 hours devoted to teaching practice and feedback. Trainees will be able to develop their new teaching skills and also gain valuable experience and knowledge while experiencing a new career and other cultures. Classes are highly interactive and each topic is taught in detail by the teacher, discussed by the students and then put into practice.

    Our trainees will focus on these six major areas: Foreign Language Experience, Classroom Management, Language Awareness (Grammar Study and Exercises), Teaching Techniques, Materials Project and Teaching Practice.

    Teaching practice

    Students will be given ten hours of in-classroom practice with real English students. This will enable students to teach real students and gain in-class experience and also receive feedback from students and teachers.

    It is expected that our trainees during the teaching practice could demonstrate:

    - good potential
    - good awareness of the levels of their students
    - devise a variety of activities to match the interests of their students
    - a variety of techniques to convey meaning
    - good classroom management
    - an awareness of the need for thorough lesson planning
    - at least some error correction

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Ibero School Argentina
    Address: 150 Uruguay street, Buenos Aires. We're open Mon - Fri, 9am - 17:00 pm, call us or drop us an email. Email: info@iberotefl.com Call: ++54-11- 2057-1116
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Address: 150 Uruguay street, Buenos Aires. We're open Mon - Fri, 9am - 17:00 pm, call us or drop us an email. Email: info@iberotefl.com Call: ++54-11- 2057-1116