Certificate in TEFL
With the world's growing demand for individuals who speak English, the demand for people who can teach English has grown rapidly over the past few decades. We here at Kent State University would like to prepare you through offering our TEFL certificate program, which is designed to immerse you within another culture while at the same time giving you the structure and support that will allow you to succeed as you learn to Teach English as a Foreign Language.
Program Options
Students must complete the teaching practicum in Dresden, Germany to obtain the TEFL certificate.
Option 1: Full-Semester Program in Dresden (Spring, Summer)
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Gain valuable experience as an English teacher by conducting morning classes in the Dresden city schools and once-a-week evening classes within the Dresden community.
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Augment your teaching skills by taking all or some of the required TEFL coursework at Technische Universität (TU) Dresden as if it were a satellite Kent State University campus. Classes will be taught in English by Kent State University instructors.
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Experience a semester abroad immersed in another culture and learn how to synchronize one's lifestyle with new surroundings.
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Dresden is a very charming city; students will easily become attached to it and after a few months the city will feel like a European home.
Option 2: One-Month Practicum in Dresden (Mid-May through Mid-June)
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All required TEFL coursework must be taken at Kent State University prior to arriving in Dresden.
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Accelerated teaching practicum in which participants will work in the Dresden schools and community five days per week.
Program Dates
Dates - 2012/2013
Spring Semester 2014
Summer Semester 2013
Summer One-Month 2013
Program Status
OPEN
CLOSED
CLOSED
Next Informational Meeting
April 23, 2013
7:30 PM SFH 201
April 29, 2013
7:30 PM SFH 201
April 29, 2013
7:30 PM SFH 201
Application Deadline
Sept. 30, 2013
Jan 31, 2013
Nov 30, 2012
Cancellation Deadline
Nov 01, 2013
March 01, 2013
March 01, 2013
Arrival in Germany
Jan. 02, 2014
May 12, 2013
May 12, 2013
* Departure from Germany
May 1, 2014
July 29, 2013
Jun. 10, 2013
* Students may opt to stay longer if they wish. It is best to arrange this when buying the plane ticket.
Note: Dates are subject to change so please check back periodically. Program Costs Financial aid is available to participants of the TEFL program.
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For general information, see the KSU student aid page
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For specific questions, contact Dr. Klaus Gommlich at kgommlic@kent.edu.
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For specific questions regarding financial aid, contact Tara Jackson at tjackson@kent.edu.
Costs
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
Summer One-Month
Tuition
$4,836**
$5,200**
$2,640**
Lodgings
$1,450*
$1,100*
$360*
Food
16 weeks*
11 weeks*
4 weeks*
Roundtrip Airfare
$900*
$900*
$900*
Dresden University semester fee
€ 320
€ 220
€ 220
Mandatory medical insurance
$172
$125
$43
KSU study-abroad application fee
$30
$30
$30
German Visa fee
€ 50
N/A
N/A
Program fee
$690
$690
$375
Approx. Total
$8,078 + € 370
$8,045 + € 220
$4,348 + € 220
* Prices with an asterisk are approximate and are based on the prices of past years. Note: All prices are subject to change; summer semester tuition is based on 12 credit hours.
** This amount is in-state tuition. Students who are from out-of-state will be charged out-of-state tuition.
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Food prices may vary widely from person to person based on what and where you eat. However, on average, food prices will be comparable to what you would spend on food in Kent for the same period of time.
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Groceries tend to be less expensive than in Kent, sometimes much less. There are many supermarkets in Dresden of varying sizes, 3 of which are very near the dorm.
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There are many options when eating out. Italian,Turkish, and Chinese restaurants abound in the city and offer good prices, typically $8 to $12 for a meal and beverage (many Turkish restaurants are a few dollars less). German restaurants also abound but tend to be comparatively expensive.
Required Courses
To complete the 18 credit hour TEFL certificate program, students must
- Complete six hours of classwork designed to supplement students' knowledge of the English language:
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- Eng 31001 Fundamental English Grammar
- Eng 31003 Linguistics
- Complete six hours of classwork designed to supplement students' ability to teach English to others:
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- Eng 31007 TESL Pedagogy I
- Eng 31008 Grammar for TESL/TEFL
- Complete six hours of practicum sessions in which students' teaching skills will be practiced, observed, and refined (the practicum must be completed in Dresden, Germany; for more information see the TEFL Program Options above):
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- Eng 41292 TEFL Practicum
TEFL Course Descriptions
Teaching Practicum while in Germany, whether you are taking the 4 week summer program or the full semester program, you will be primarily exposed to hands-on training through observations, assisting, and actually teaching. In your Practicum sessions,
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You will observe and assist English instructors at either an elementary school, middle school, or high school in the Dresden area.
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You will observe English classes at Technische Universität (TU) Dresden.
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You will teach your own community course at a local company or in a small town near Dresden. You will observe your peers' teaching, and they will observe yours.
Other Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
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About Dresden
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Contact Us
(kgommlic@kent.edu)
Associate Professor
Director, KSU ESL Center
