ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Anne, November 19, 2008

As a mature person living in a foreign country and with no transport to take me from my country house to the nearest city I found the ICAL online course invaluable. The course content was perfect and I learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The feedback from my tutor was very worthwhile and I have since built a very good business working from home giving private English lessons in person and over the telephone. Thank you ICAL.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by SSolosth, November 19, 2008

The course was very interesting and challenging. It challenged you to be creative and to think outside the box. This has been very helpful now that I am working with adults and younger children on a private basis and the resourses available after the course have been great. My instructor was awesome and very timely in her marking and replys to the work were thorough. I would totally recommend this course.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Kelly, November 19, 2008

I loved doing the course. It is simple to understand and the subjects vary nicely.
But would have appreciated maybe a better grammar support.
I had no idea what I was doing or where I should be going : I didn’t know what a lower intermediate student was and what he should already know.
Maybe a syllabus to start from would have been useful.
Introducing to the different levels and what the students need to study in a more structured and detailed way…
I found the feedback from my instructor very useful and leading, I was able to review my assignements before the final mark which of course proved to be rewarding.
I would have liked a little more guidance and support with the grammar and maybe some help finding good websites to work with. I felt a little lost and on my own when it came to chosing a website to subscribe to for lesson tips and exercises and games.
I am very pleased with the course and am looking forward to getting a teaching job!!

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Tordeur Bruce, November 19, 2008

I gave very high scores but I have reasons for this. English wasn’t my mother tongue so when I started this course I was very nervous but the guidance from my instructor helped me greatly. As a teacher, this course helped me so much in many different ways, from lesson plans, how to approach a class with students from a different culture… More importantly this course gave me a lot more confidence in myself as a person and as a teacher! The certificate helped me to find a better job (I am living in Taiwan) and to be a respected teacher. So, from my point of view, if you want to start a teaching career in English…TAKE THIS COURSE…you will not regret it! To finish, the price is affordable and it is well worth it! Three words to finish:
JUST DO IT!

Tordeur Bruce

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Fiona Ortiz, November 19, 2008

I really enjoyed being able to do the course on my own time. There was no course in TEFL in my city and my children were young, so I didn ‘t want to have to go away to take the training. I found the tutor to be very thorough and helpful in her evaluation of my assignments. I have since recommended the course to others.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Jennifer Swallow, November 19, 2008

I took this course many years ago (2001) so things might have changed since then. Overall, I learned a lot from this course and think that it was well worth the money and a great affordable alternative to the month long courses. I still felt that I had a lot to learn on the job but I think that would be true in any case. I didn’t use any job placement services from ICAL. I’m not sure I was aware they were offered.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Kyle B, November 19, 2008

I thought this course was great
Even though I had been teaching for quite some time before I took it, I still learned so much. The teachers are quick to respond to questions and offer great feedback.
Plus, it as helped me secure some pretty great jobs!
I gave 5 stars for all of the topics, even though I did use the Job Placement available. Students will find that by simply applying for jobs with this certificate on their resume, they will get quite a few offers.
Actually, I do the hiring at a university in Korea these days and basically, the hiring structure with regards to education (from the lowest credentials to the highest) is: BA, MA, BA + TEFL, MA + TEFL.
In conclusion, this certificate will help you increase your knowledge of teaching, while making you more attractive to employers.
Happy studies!

Kyle B
MA Applied Linguistics
M Ed TESOL
BA
TESL Cert.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by dave, November 20, 2008

after teaching in Korea for 3 years I decided i should broaden my vision the ICAL course helped me apply things i was doing already and expand on them - it also helped me get those elusive university jobs

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Amy Newman, November 23, 2008

Dear Friends,
I have been a teacher in China for about 8 years. Presently I have had to come to Vancouver to help out the family. I am seeking to tutor English here to create an income while I am here. The need for ESL tutoring is very high here and I have put into practice many of the pointers I receive in your online newsletter. I have found that the ideas that I have gotten from you are really applicable to the people I come in contact with here who need help with English.
Even though I have already taught as a university professor in China, the information that I am finding here is invaluable.
I am working towards my certification through your study program at this time. Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Amy

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Angie, November 24, 2008

I used to think I could do without a Certificate. Aterall, I am a college graduate and I do have real life work experience. How hard can teaching English be.

Well….
Teaching English requires a different set of skills. Everything from how you write on the board to how you would state a simple sentence requires a unique technique. ICAL was an invaluable tool for me as it equipped me with the proper set of skills that took a non experienced, never taught before rookie, and practically transformed me in a super star in my classroom.

I have been teaching in Korea for two years now and I sometimes find myself going back to my previous ICAL assignments to get ideas for my class. You don’t realize the true benefits until you are actually applying the methods that ICAL teaches and you see results in your classrooms!

Thank you!

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Leah, November 24, 2008

I found the course to be instructive, challenging, and very helpful. I loved how it allowed me to work at my own pace and receive instruction and encouragement from a tutor. ( I didn’t rate the ‘job placement’ category because I already had a job via my own resources at the time I took the course.)

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Tom DeMicke, November 25, 2008

I found the ICAL course to be very good but quite difficult. My instructor was highly knowledgeable and definately knew what she was talking about. I do feel however some of this information provided was subjective (perhaps leaning towards opinionated) but all of the information was helpful never-the-less.

I would recommend this course to anyone instructed in teaching English as a foreign language. I learned quite a bit from the course and feel it was worth the money.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Eric Bryant, January 17, 2009

I took the course two years ago and found it invaluable. At the moment, on the strength of the certificate I gained with ICAL, I am working in the UK at a residential school teaching English to groups of foreigners who come here for 1 or 2 weeks at a time.

Before I took the course I knew virtually nothing about the subject. By the time I reached the end of the course I felt I knew a great deal and was more than happy to find that when I was actually in a classroom I knew what I was talking about. The Modules were really practical; even now I go back to them occasionally to re-read parts and I’m still getting more out of the course even though I finished it some time back.

The website for the course is also first class; I still use the ICAL wiki a lot for all kinds of TEFL related questions. Whenever I need to know something I go there first as the material there is presented at just the right level for me.

One of the best things about the course was the tutor. We still keep in touch. She helped not only with the grading of my work and answering questions about the material, but also with all the things in the world of TEFL outside the course. We had conversations about finding work, for example.

I must say I was really pleased by the whole experience and I’d thoroughly recommend it to other people out there thinking of taking an online course. I can’t recommend it highly enough!

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Cinzia, February 16, 2009

The ICAL course is definately an excellent course. My mother tongue is not English, so it was particularly challenging for me, but with the help and encouragement from my tutor I eventually succeeded.

ICAL can really train you as a TEFL teacher from wherever you are in the world as they promise, and equip you with the proper tools needed to help you embark on your career as an English teacher.
Highly recommended !

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Johan Bester, March 2, 2009

ICAL played a major role in my complete career-change. I’d always be grateful toward this institution for its contribution in my life and career and preparing me for this new and exciting challenge at this time of my life. The only real negative about this and any other online courses, is the fact that one doesn’t get practical teaching exposure; but then on the other hand, the online courses are there for us who either do not have the time, or cannot afford the very expensive full-time TEFL courses.

However, I would like to submit that the ICAL-course is making up for the lack of teaching exposure by presenting a course with excellent course content. I really believe that I’d been well equipped as a new TEFL teacher by the time my last assignment was submitted. If all the ICAL tutors are as thorough and supportive as my tutor, then ICAL has a great strength in its panel of educators.

Great course! I can recommend the ICAL-course to anyone looking for an efficient online TEFL course which would prepare you thoroughly for the teaching job! And thanks ICAL admin for your excellent support through the duration of my course and also for assisting with my job placement. The position I secured through you in China is very rewarding and I enjoy nearly every minute of this!

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Patrice L. Binaisa, April 13, 2009

I want to express my gratitude to the entire staff at ICAL for creating and administering the TESL/TEFL certificate in a highly professional and helpful manner.

To begin with, the online ICAL TESL/TEFL Certificate course was very well designed to meet the needs of teachers worldwide who, for one reason or another, cannot afford to pay for or don’t have immediate access to a TESL/TEFL course in their area.

The ICAL TESL/TEFL course content matches that of those other supposedly elite TESL/TEFL course programs. Proof of ICAL’s reputation in the international TESL/TEFL market is reflected in the numbers of ICAL TESL/TEFL Certificate graduates who are hired and praised for their academic contributions by international employers.

Last but not least, the ICAL TESL/TEFL administrative team, led by Pete West, is always there to assist recent and not-so-recent graduates with any question or request they might have. I am glad and proud to be an ICAL TESL/TEFL Certificate holder.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Neeta Vanmari, June 10, 2009

I’ve been teaching English in South Korea for more than 5 years now. I’ve decided to do the TEFL course ’cause nowadays I have lots of time in the afternoons. I’ve just completed ICAL’s on-line TEFL course and I have NO REGRETS. It was definitely an eye-opener. My tutor, Ellen, was very helpful in her comments - THANK YOU ELLEN. Having completed the course, I wish to take my knowledge and teach in Europe in the future. Once again, THANK YOU to the ICAL team.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by James Bain, June 18, 2009

I have been teaching english in China and in South America and started the ICAl programme as a refresher course. I was surprised at the depth of the course which required quite a lot of orginal thought and have no regrets doing this course. I found the support excellent.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by ryanwilldo, July 2, 2009

For those of you who are interested in trying this course, don’t even think about it just do it! This is a great course and it is very useful for working overseas. I found the tutor wonderful and very helpful. The course is based on things that you need to do everyday and it is realistic and useful. If you are concerned about time, well you acn do it aon your own time and finish it when you want. I was working 60 hours weeks, for six days a week but I still found time to finish the course. I think you can too. Good luck to all!

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Priscilla, July 9, 2009

I finally am finished! This course is really great if you want to learn to teach English. It is very challenging, but since having taken it I feel more prepared to take on a classroom. I had a really good tutor that pushed me to do my best and think outside the box. I turned in my last assignment on Monday and got my grade back this morning! :~) I’m so happy to have this part over and now I can focus on the next phase… Teaching English as a sencond language at a college in China!!! :~)

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Jayne, July 26, 2009

I have just completed the ICAL course and am delighted to have succeeded on a journey that was both challenging and thought-provoking. Sometimes there was little course content to guide you, but with much thought and a little research the ‘impossible’ became not only ‘do-able’ but self-satisfying as another mountain was conquered. I am happy I chose this course which encourages independence in learning, yet covers all the bases thoroughly, and provides sufficient information to point you in the right direction. This approach models real life, and in this ICAL is unique.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Judy Parsley, August 10, 2009

I am feeling quite proud of myself! I worked very hard for my certificate. The ICAL course was really a challenge, and with each module I gained more understanding and insight about issues specifically related to teaching non-English speaking students. My tutor’s comments and suggestions were especially helpful. He responded in detail, to my assignments, clarifying where I might need more help and offering praise when deserved. The online resources were and are an added bonus. I would definitely recommend ICAL to others seeking their TESL/TEFL certificate.
I have no immediate plans to teach, although I’d love the chance to do so. I will be checking into turning all the college credits I’ve stacked up over the years into an actual degree, so that I have a better chance of using my TESL/TEFL certificate.
Thank you so much.
Judy Parsley

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Dara Balinski, August 18, 2009

This has been a challenging and informative course! I would highly recommend it. I’m excited to say that I have a job teaching English in China. I am so glad that I was able to complete this course before I started my job. I definitely feel more prepared to teach. My tutor, Larry, gave me great advice and ideas that I can’t wait to use in my classroom! Getting certified through ICAL was a great decision. I would have never been able to finish the course (especially so quickly) without the wonderful support and resources that I had, so I want to say thanks to everyone who supported me!

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Stephanie, August 24, 2009

The modules, assignments and tutor feedback were helpful, but I think one of the most useful things was the recommended reading list given in the first module. Some of the assignments require thought and information outside of what you can find in the module, so this forces students to search for other resources — a skill I will no doubt appreciate when I start teaching.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Eddie Brigstock, September 12, 2009

I did the TEFL course with Teaching Practice. The feedback I got from my tutor was absolutely excellent and I can’t thank him enough for that. I really felt like I went from a newbie to a very competant teacher and my students really noticed the difference too! I got detailed notes on what I was doing right and what I was doing wrong with plenty of ideas and suggestions on how to make my teaching better and I really can’t stress highly enough how my teaching has changed for the better since I began the course!

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Kimmy, September 16, 2009

I booked this course because it was well priced and reviews were ok, but I found the online course to be very boring. It wasn’t at all interactive and while the feedback was constructive, it took a while. I did learn the basic concepts, but feel as though I could of spent my money better elsewhere.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Chris Fee, September 23, 2009

Choosing to do my TEFL training through ICAL was a good decision. The tutor was very helpful and professional at all times, and always put so much effort into assessing my assignments in good time and with plenty of feedback. The admin team were also very good at assisting me whenever I had any queries. The course itself was extremely interesting and I learned i great deal of invaluable skills. The response time was excellent throughout the course. The online web-interface was very user-friendly and downloading course materials was simple. I would definitely recommend ICAL to anyone wishing to obtain quality TEFL training.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Janice, October 6, 2009

The ICAL course is very challenging and very enriching learning experience. In line with the course syllabus, the topics are well planned and presented. And the assignments are very challenging that they require us to really think and apply what we’ve learned from the modules exhausting our available resources and those found in different websites. Due to the personal business venture which I am still into, I stopped English teaching for more than 2 years. But getting an ICAL certificate and the invaluable teaching techniques that I learned, I can say I am ready to plunge into teaching again with greater confidence and enthusiasm. Thank you very much ICAL!

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Ning, November 2, 2009

I really enjoyed the course very much! It’s informative and challenging, and really makes you think creatively about how to conduct a lesson… My tutor is really helpful and encouraging, and gave me a lot of advice on how to proceed with getting a job after the course… I will definitely recommend this course to my friends!

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Sal, November 11, 2009

I needed to get a TEFL cert as quickly as possible or lose my job here. I chose the ICAL course because one of the other teachers here took it last year. I was really pleased with it. My teacher helped me through the material as fast as I could go and I got the cert in 4 weeks. And now I’m still in my job! Thanks Pete and ICAL!!!

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Sherry, November 17, 2009

I just graduated from ICAL online TEFL course and I enjoyed my course all the way through. I loved working with my tutor and he was so helpful and I learned a lot from him. I will definitely take othe courses there.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Robin, November 24, 2009

I recently finished this course. I would recommend it because it’s helped me develop confidence in myself as a prospective EFL teacher. The course modules were interesting, engaging and accessible, and the tutor support was very good. The assignments were pretty challenging but worthwhile and rewarding. My tutor provided me with lots of helpful comments and information, and always responded to my emails and enquiries pretty quickly.

I will soon be moving to Korea to start my new vocation as EFL teacher. I can’t wait! My thanks go to ICAL, and particularly to my tutor Jay, for providing an enjoyable and rewarding introduction to the world of TEFL.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Jenny, January 11, 2010

I recently completed the ICAL Online TEFL Training course and I would highly recommend the course to anyone interested in pursuing an online course of study. It was very convenient to be able to work at my own pace and the guidance and instruction I received from my tutor helped me to move through the course smoothly and efficiently. I learned a lot and I am looking forward to putting this new knowledge into practice.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Frederick Haddox, February 7, 2010

I started the ICAL Online TEFL Training course over four years ago. I was impressed by the structure and organization of the course. I found the modules very challenging. Unfortunately, I had already started teaching in Budapest, Hungary and I didn’t have the time. About four months ago, I decided to continue the course. Even though I could find work without the certificate, I felt it would enhance the confidence of my current and future employers. Now that I’ve had a lot more experience teaching, I find this course even more valuable. Unlike before, I have a better understanding the teaching approaches mentioned in the course documentation. All of the examples given, I have witnessed or experienced firsthand. The pedagogical approach is sound and applicable in a variety of teaching situations. I must also express how helpful the administration was in making my learning process smooth. They responded to my inquiries and assignments promptly and with sincerity. My tutor, not only reviewed my assignments, but offered insightful comments I can use later. Overall I will recommend this course to anyone who would like to have a positive learning experience. Thank-you ICAL! I wish you all the best.

ICAL Online TEFL Training Review by Mary Ann, February 8, 2010

I just completed the ICAL online TEFL course. I found the coursework to be very straight forward. I completed the course in approximately 3.5 months. I especially appreciated the opportunity to work at my own pace. In addition, the tutor that I worked with was exceptional. She corrected all of my exams in a timely fashion and provided me with very useful feedback. She was a delight to work with. I am already applying what I learned in my new job! I highly recommend the course.