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Overview
The Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) programme from Virginia Commonwealth University provides a high-quality curriculum that includes the study of theory and practice of teaching English as foreign or second language, language acquisition and learning, teaching methods and assessment. Program courses, which are non-credit bearing, accommodate all levels and do not require prior teaching experience. They are offered synchronously and asynchronously online, with an additional in-person or online teaching practicum for all students.
All VCU TEFL courses are taught by highly credentialed instructors possessing an MA or PhD in TESOL or Linguistics, with extensive experience teaching in intensive university English language programs in the United States and abroad.
Key Facts
The VCU TEFL Core Certificate Program is a 120-hour interactive program that is offered both online and in-person. To earn the program certificate, a student must successfully complete three program components:
- 60-hour (16-week) synchronous online foundation course on the fundamentals of teaching English as a foreign or second language.
- 40-hour (16-week) asynchronous online specialty course on grammar, vocabulary development and pronunciation.
- 20-hour teaching practicum (classroom observation and supervised practice teaching) in person or online. The students are expected to fulfill their practicum requirements within 16 weeks.
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Courses include:
- Listening and Speaking
- Integrated Pronunciation
- Reading, Writing and Grammar
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Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
Credits
22 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended, Online
Campus Location
- Richmond, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A valid photo ID
- Proof of completion of at least a high school diploma
- Proof of English proficiency for non-native speaker
- Completion of the application form
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
1645 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1645 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
1645 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1645 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
- VCU TEFL Core Certificate Program (120 hours total) - Tuition: $1,645
- VCU TEFL Advanced Certificate Program (140 hours total) - Tuition: $1,880
Living costs for Richmond
1071 - 1750 USD /month
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