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Level 5 Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) for Exams
Boost Your Career and Stand Out in the TEFL Market with Our 60-Hour Level 5 Teaching English for Exams Course
Unlock the potential to earn a higher salary and become a highly sought-after TEFL teacher with this comprehensive 60-hour Level 5 Teaching English for Exams course. Perfect for any TEFL teacher looking to advance their career, this course equips you with the expertise to effectively prepare students for English language exams. These qualifications are increasingly in demand worldwide, making this course a valuable addition to your teaching portfolio.
Why Choose This Course?
This course is part of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and is regulated by Ofqual, ensuring its quality and recognition. With this internationally respected qualification, you’ll greatly enhance your chances of securing a teaching role either online or abroad. Many students need help navigating the challenges of English language exams, and as a qualified instructor, you’ll provide invaluable support.
If you’ve taken an English language exam as a student, you already have a unique perspective on the process that will help you connect with your learners. Combine this insight with the skills gained through this course, and you’ll have the tools to inspire and guide your students to success.
The Growing Demand for English Exam Preparation
English language exams, such as IELTS, TOEIC, and FCE, are crucial for non-native speakers aiming to study, work, or immigrate to English-speaking countries. These exams are not just tests but gateways to new opportunities, and millions of students seek guidance from skilled teachers to excel.
Employers and institutions value TEFL teachers with the specialised knowledge to prepare students for these exams, making this course a vital investment in your career. By completing this training, you’ll position yourself as a top candidate for roles that demand expertise in exam preparation.
Why This Skill Matters
For many students, passing an English language exam is essential for achieving their dreams of working, studying, or living abroad. By becoming qualified to teach English for exams, you’ll play a key role in helping your students unlock these opportunities. This skill not only enhances your employability but also allows you to make a meaningful impact on your students’ futures.
Set Yourself Apart
With this qualification, you’ll gain a competitive edge in the TEFL market. Whether you’re looking to work with students online or in-person, your ability to teach exam-specific skills will make you a standout candidate. Employers and students alike recognise the value of a teacher who can guide them through one of the most critical steps in their language-learning journey.
Don’t miss your chance to specialise in one of the most in-demand areas of TEFL teaching. Enrol in the 60-Hour Level 5 Teaching English for Exams course today and take the next step in your TEFL career!
Course Outline
Study Style and Support
This course is delivered fully online with 24/7 access, providing you with six months to complete your studies at your own pace. What sets this course apart from other TEFL providers is the unparalleled tutor support. Each student is assigned a personal tutor, and there are weekly Zoom calls with the tutor team. Additionally, you can easily get in touch with tutors and other students via the Discord board, ensuring comprehensive support throughout your studies.
Top Benefits of Taking This Course
Enhanced Employability
Teaching English for Exams is a key area in TEFL. Obtaining a Level 5 qualification in this area will boost your CV, making you more attractive to employers who want qualified, confident teachers for their students.
Versatile Teaching Skills
There are many different English language examinations. While the course focuses on two of the most popular exams, your knowledge can be applied to other exam contexts. After learning how to teach one type of exam, you can adapt and teach any, making you a highly sought-after TEFL teacher.
Comprehensive Preparation
Teaching English for Exams requires different skills and knowledge compared to General English classes. This course will thoroughly prepare you, ensuring you feel ready to enter the classroom. A confident teacher leads to confident students, enhancing their performance in exams.
Academic Council & Collaboration
Our level 5 TEFL diploma course has been created by our top developers and course writers, who are highly qualified in the field of TEFL. They have used their knowledge and years of TEFL experience to develop a course that will benefit you as a trainee teacher, teaching you what you really need to know. We’ve also listened to feedback from previous courses and used this to create a course that learners from all over the world can take and benefit from.
The diploma is a level 5 award meaning it is on the same level as an undergraduate degree or a CELTA qualification, which means employers will see the hard work you have put into your qualifications. Our course is accredited by Highfield and Ofqual, ensuring that the course is of the highest standard for our learners.
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HIGHFIELD QUALIFICATIONS AWARDING BODY IN THE UK
Approved Center Number: 21335
Highfield Qualifications are a global leader in compliance and work-based learning and apprenticeship qualifications and one of the UK’s most recognisable awarding organisations. The TEFL Institute is an approved training center by Highfield Qualifications, an independent Ofqual approved Awarding Organization. This means the TEFL Institute has met Highfield’s expectations for developing and delivering high quality courses in the TEFL industry. Every year, Highfield maintains evaluation visits to ensure we are consistently meeting the high standards with our training.
OFQUAL (THE OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION)
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is the regulator for vocational qualifications in England and Northern Ireland. Ofqual gives formal recognition to Awarding Organizations and monitors their activities. Ofqual has given approval for Highfield, the Awarding Organization (AO), to provide a wide range of regulated qualifications in varying sectors, including Education and Training.
You will gain 38 Credit Points at Level 5 (RQF) on successful completion of the 180 hour Ofqual regulated TEFL Diploma course (launched October 2021), which is more than most Level 5 TEFL qualifications. Qualification Number 610/1571/4 on the Ofqual Register.
View the TEFL Institute’s qualification status on the Ofqual Register
DEAC AQC CURRICULUM APPROVED CENTRE
DEAC is a prestigious accrediting agency based in the United States. Its Approval Quality Curriculum (AQC) status signifies that a program or course has met its rigorous quality standards. For our Level 5 TEFL Courses, DEAC approval means that our curriculum, assessments, and overall standards align with those set by US educational authorities. AQC stands for Approved Quality Curriculum. It is a status granted by DEAC to signify that a particular curriculum or course offered by an educational institution meets the rigorous quality standards set by DEAC. Essentially, AQC indicates that the curriculum has been thoroughly reviewed and approved by DEAC for its quality and adherence to educational standards.
At The TEFL Institute, we proudly announce that our Level 5 TEFL Courses have received approval from DEAC, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. DEAC’s AQC designation signifies that our courses meet stringent quality standards, ensuring that our students receive the highest quality education in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). This approval underscores our commitment to providing exceptional TEFL training that meets global standards of excellence.
ODLQC – OPEN & DISTANCE LEARNING QUALITY COUNCIL
ODLQC was founded in 1969 as the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges, becoming the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council in 1995.Accreditation follows a rigorous assessment of a provider’s administrative and tutorial methods, educational materials and publicity, to ensure that all Standards are met. Our courses undergo strict external monitoring and control checks an on ongoing basis to ensure you receive the highest quality teacher training experience.
View the TEFL Institute’s verification on ODLQC website.
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Course Modules Explained
Completion Time: 3-6 Weeks
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Module 1: Understand the principles of teaching English for exams
In the first module, you will understand what it is to teach English for exams, along with what motivates learners to take an English language examination. Understanding what drives your learners to take exams will make you a better teacher in the classroom.
In the first module, you will understand what it is to teach English for exams, along with what motivates learners to take an English language examination. Understanding what drives your learners to take exams will make you a better teacher in the classroom.
Module 2: The Principles of the Structure and Content of English Language Examinations
In the first module, you will understand what it is to teach English for exams, along with what motivates learners to take an English language examination. Understanding what drives your learners to take exams will make you a better teacher in the classroom.
In the first module, you will understand what it is to teach English for exams, along with what motivates learners to take an English language examination. Understanding what drives your learners to take exams will make you a better teacher in the classroom.
Module 3: The Principles of Receptive Skills & Grammar in English Language Examinations
In this module, you will look at the role of listening and reading for English language examinations and what tasks normally feature in examinations which test these skills. You will also examine the role of grammar and vocabulary in this type of English lesson.
In this module, you will look at the role of listening and reading for English language examinations and what tasks normally feature in examinations which test these skills. You will also examine the role of grammar and vocabulary in this type of English lesson.
Module 4: The Principles of Productive Skills in English Language Examinations
In this module, you will look at the role of listening and reading for English language examinations and what tasks normally feature in examinations which test these skills. You will also examine the role of grammar and vocabulary in this type of English lesson.
In this module, you will look at the role of listening and reading for English language examinations and what tasks normally feature in examinations which test these skills. You will also examine the role of grammar and vocabulary in this type of English lesson.
Module 5: The Principles of Lesson Planning and the Practical Considerations for Teaching English for Exams
In the final module, you’ll look at lesson planning for this context and what advice we can give to students who are taking an English language exam. You’ll also create your own lesson plan for Teaching English for Exams!
In the final module, you’ll look at lesson planning for this context and what advice we can give to students who are taking an English language exam. You’ll also create your own lesson plan for Teaching English for Exams!
Assessment
60 Hour Level 5 Awards: This is a Level 5 Award which includes progress quizzes after each module that are graded instantly. They require a 100% grade to pass. After studying all 5 Modules, you will have to submit one final written assessment that is assessed. The written assessment is approximately 25 questions and will be marked by The TEFL Institute academic assessors. A grate of 100% is required to pass. If any answers are not correct, you may be required to complete a resubmission.
60 Hour Level 5 Awards: This is a Level 5 Award which includes progress quizzes after each module that are graded instantly. They require a 100% grade to pass. After studying all 5 Modules, you will have to submit one final written assessment that is assessed. The written assessment is approximately 25 questions and will be marked by The TEFL Institute academic assessors. A grate of 100% is required to pass. If any answers are not correct, you may be required to complete a resubmission.
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