• courses are designed for Non-English Speaking Background teachers wanting the best in CLT classroom practice.
• As well as developing good teaching practice, our courses focus on your particular language development needs.
• Your support doesn't stop when the workshop finishes. Our trainers are available to support teachers back in the classroom.
• Our courses are available around the world
• Graduates receive the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology Certificate in TEFL.
• Courses are short but intensive, so your life and work are less disrupted.
• If travelling to New Zealand, we offer full student support: accommodation options, orientation and pastoral care.
• Looking for work? Graduates from our programme are introduced to English language institutions around the world.

Course Options

All courses are available in Christchurch, New Zealand, and at any overseas location by arrangement. Courses in Christchurch, New Zealand can also include a Study Tour option.

• Preliminary Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Three Weeks)
  At the end of this course you will have all the core skills that you need to practise effectively in the classroom.
   
• Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Six Weeks)
  At the end of this course you will be capable of delivering English language classes using a wide range of techniques.
   
• Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Ten Weeks)
  On this course you will have the opportunity to become a highly competent teacher who is capable of using advanced techniques in a range of situations.
   
• Certificate in Teaching IELTS Preparation (Six Weeks)
  At the end of this course you will have all of the techniques you need to prepare students for the IELTS examination.

Customised Courses
We offer customised on-site Certificate courses around the world for Educational Institutions. We'll adapt the course to suit your institution and your staff, and run the course when and where you need it.