What is a TEFL / TESOL Course?
TEFL stands for ‘Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ and TESOL ‘Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages’ these two terms are interchangeable, they are both umbrella terms for courses which prepare you to teach English to non-English speaking people.
Most people will use the term TEFL but TESOL is equally as recognised. Neither is better than the other as they just refer to the type of course! The important part is to make sure your course has good accreditation so that your certificate is well recognised and respected in all corners of the world! – Like ours are!o app settings and press "Manage Questions" button.
Why Choose Us?
Destination TEFL, Koh Samui opened in 2011 as Samui TEFL, on the beautiful tropical island of Koh Samui, Thailand. With expansion in mind, the natural progression was to open another training centre in Cambodia – a land where ancient and modern worlds collide to create a unique destination.
What next? Where else on the planet could compete with these beautiful locations? - BALI
So Destination TEFL, BALI is our latest venture! At any location you’ll find the same quality 140-hour TEFL / TESOL course with highly skilled and passionate trainers, and teacher practicum in local schools, businesses and NGOs.
Rest assured that you’ll be in great hands. All of our trainers are highly skilled and have years of experience in education. Our reputation speaks for us because we put our students first and truly have designed a course which not only enriches lives but also provides a life changing experience.
Come and start your journey with us!
Course Summary
An introduction to South East Asian culture - to help your transition into the local classroom and community.
Teaching techniques - we provide you with models to teach beginners as well as advanced students, young learners and adults
Teaching the four skills of language: speaking, listening, reading and writing
Planning a course for special purposes (such as for a business)
Grammar - brushing up yours as a teacher, and techniques to teach grammar
Phonics
Creating materials for lessons
Lesson planning
Suitable activities for the language classroom
Discipline in the classroom
Building rapport with your students, including warmers and coolers in the classroom.
Classroom management, covering all aspects
Teaching one-to-one, as well as larger classes
Teaching vocabulary
Understanding problems for Asian learners (understanding the differences between their language and English) as well as for other key languages, such as Spanish and Russian.
Error correction techniques
Preparing your CV/resumé, and tips for the interview process
Teaching business English
Teaching practices and assignments:
Materials project: Here you will present the materials used for lessons, to the class.
A journal entry assignment
Various lesson planning and group work assignments
Entry Requirements
- We have general age requirements of 20-55 however there is flexibility
- You will need at least 6 months left in your passport
- A clean and current police check
- If you are wanting to work in Indonesia/Thailand or Vietnam you will need to have a Bachelor's degree for your work visa.
- A positive and hard working attitude!
Bali Courses
All of our On-Site Courses offer the same 140 hour high quality face to face training with real teaching practices in real schools. We have extremely highly qualified instructors with years of experience. There is no better way to prepare yourself for working abroad Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Pay just 50% of the course fees to secure your place
and the rest on day 1 of the course.
Course 1 - Study In Bali - Teach in Bali $1445 ($1345 Early Bird)
Course 2 - Study In Bali - Teach in Thailand / Vietnam $1600 ($1500 Early Bird)
Course 3 - Study In Bali - Teach in Cambodia $1600 ($1500 Early Bird)
We offer guaranteed jobs for those who fit the requirements.
Virtual / Hybrid Courses
120 hour TEFL / TESOL Qualification
3 Week Virtual TEFL Training
This is NOT just an online course.
It is done in real time, live, face-to-face through Zoom.
Want to Teach English in Southeast Asia?
You might want to consider doing the Hybrid Virtual Training Program which includes:
3 weeks Virtual Training as above
2 weeks in country orientation including min of 10 hours Teacher practicums with real non-native speaking students at schools and NGOs in Siem Reap, Cambodia or Bali, Indonesia
2 weeks shared accommodation, including daily breakfast included in Cambodia option or discounted accommodation in Bali option.
Job finding assistance
Job Extension Course
Have you already completed your 120 hour accredited TEFL / TESOL certificate and looking for assistance with job placement and in country orientation and support?
This option might be just waht you are looking for.
Eligibility
Min 120 hour TEFL / TESOL certificate (assessed by Destination TEFL during application process)
Age 20 years and above
Native or Native level English Speakers
UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA or South African Passport Holders
as well as EU nationals with a clear accent and near-native command of English (other nationalities
may apply but visa restrictions might be an issue – please check with Destination TEFL before acceptance)
Some work experience (does not have to be teaching related)
University Bachelor’s Degree needed for placement in Vietnam & Thailand however non- degreed applicants can apply to teach in Cambodia.
Fit & healthy (any mental or psychological disorders will need pre-approval from Destination TEFL).
Clear criminal record (petty crimes can be overseen)
Open to new cultures
** We are able to assist friends and couples wanting to travel together.
Visa Information
For you to get a residential visa and your schools to get the green light for you to work, there are a handful of acronymed permits that need to be approved including the KITAS, the RPTKA, the IMTA, and the Telex Visa.
But those aren't for you to worry about. Teachers need only apply for their initial visa which we are going to bundle into the term KITAS.
So what visa should I come to Indonesia on?
You have a few options,
Tourist Visa 30
If you know you are going to come to Indonesia for up to 30 days only then you can get a free Tourist Visa 30 but you must remember that you cannot extend this visa.
Visa On Arrival (VOA)
However we strongly recommend that you at least get the second option the Visa On Arrival (VOA) which is valid for 30 days and can be extended for a further 30 days.
Requirements:
Passport which must be valid 6 months from entry date, return flight ticket.
How much is the fee? 35 USD (payable at the Visa counter at the airport), extension is 35 USD
During those 60 days, you'll have ideally found a school to sponsor your KITAS. When you do, the process will go just like we described above.
Because the KITAS visa for teachers in Indonesia can take up to 5 weeks to process, sometimes a school will have you apply for a temporary business visa so that you can work and stay in the country while your KITAS is processing.
Major Pro Tip
When entering into Indonesia on a tourist visa, Immigration might ask to see your "exit ticket" or "return flight". The excuse of "I'm planning to stay in Indonesia and look for a job" will not go over well, so you need a diversion.
For $8.99, Best Onward Ticket provides you an onward ticket which is real and valid for as long as 48 hours. So now you have a ticket to say you're flying out of Indonesia and the immigration officers are satisfied to let you in.
Job Information
To get a job
We will be able to offer job guidance and be able to get you job interviews in Indonesia. We work with you on your CV and interview prep. We are so confident with our skills that we can guarantee you a job position If you are eligible. To be eligible you’ll need the following.
Qualifications
Indonesia wants to ensure the quality of teachers in Indonesia, currently if you want to teach English in Indonesia, you need two qualifications as a minimum.
TEFL Certification
To be eligible to teach in Indonesia you need to ensure that you have a TEFL certificate. Our 140 hour face-to-face certificate is very desirable to employees.
Bachelor’s Degree
A bachelor’s degree is very important to have if you plan to teach in Indonesia. The government have been strict recently on making sure that international teachers are educated to a high level, and bachelor’s degree is evidence of this. You’re probably wondering what degree you’ll need.. but don’t worry, a bachelor’s degree in any subject will suffice. Just make sure that you can get your hands on the original.
Passport holders
To be able to teach in Indonesia, you will need to have a passport from either:
The United Kingdom,
The United States,
Ireland,
Canada,
South Africa,
Australia,
Or New Zealand.
There is a lot of debate on the internet about whether you need to be a “native English” speaker” to be able to teach English as a foreign language. However, as the term “native” is ambiguous most countries have settled this debate by requiring one of these passports. There are some exceptions to this rule, but mostly, you will need one of these passports.
Clear criminal background check
You will also need to be able to provide a clear criminal background check in order to work as a teacher in Indonesia. You do not need this until you get a job but we VERY HIGHLY recommend getting one before you leave your country as it will be quicker. We will send you details of how to apply in your welcome pack.
International School
Native English Speaker: Required
Bachelor’s Degree: Required
Masters' Degree or Teaching Degree: Required or alternatively, have a Bachelor's plus 5+ years teaching experience
TEFL Certificate, CELTA degree or equivalent:
Candidates must be citizens from one of the following nations in order to be issued a visa from the Indonesian government: USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
KITAS: Required (What the hell is a KITAS? See next section)
Background Check: Depends on the School
Health Check: Required from your home country (drug free, HIV free)
Age: Up to 59 years old
Language School
Native English Speaker: Required
Bachelor’s Degree: Required
Master’s Degree: Flexible but highly recommended.
TEFL Certificate, CELTA degree or equivalent: Required
KITAS: Required
Candidates must be citizens from one of the following nations in order to be issued a visa from the Indonesian government: USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
Background Check: Depends on the school
Health Check: Required from your home country (drug free, HIV free)
Age: Up to 59 years old
Documents Required to Apply for your KITAS when you get a job
Letter of invitation
Visa application form
Your passport that is valid for at least 18 months
The letter from your sponsor company or school
2 passport sized photos
Copies of your qualifications
Transcripts from your University- and have them notarized
Clean medical check
Possibly a background check (depending on your school)
Fees
This process can take up to 5 weeks or less, depending on the efficiency of the embassy.
Study in Bali - Teach elsewhere!
If you have, or are thinking of going for one of our packages with employment opportunities in Cambodia, Thailand or Vietnam then we will send you details of visa information with your information pack.
Visa information is easier for these options due to the fact that you'll be going to these countries with just work in mind.
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