Teach English in Chile with LanguageCorps

  Chile

• Santiago: 
Santiago

Length of Position: 4 week TESOL course

Description:
LanguageCorps offers a TESOL Certification Program in Santiago, Chile: a four-week accredited training that include 120+ hours of classroom time and, the most important part of any quality TESOL certificate course, at least 6 hours of Observed Teaching Practice with local EFL students.

Highlights:
The country of Chile stretches from stark Atacama Desert near the Peruvian border, through the lush vineyards of the central region, south to the frozen fjords of Patagonia. A land of extraordinary extremes and stunning natural beauty, Chile is simultaneously one of the most modern and stable nations of South America. Chile has in recent years negotiated free-trade agreements with nations across the globe, maintains an open, market-friendly economy, benefits from a dependable financial system, and consistently has one of the lowest rates of unemployment on the continent.

The capital, Santiago, nestles in a valley at the foot of the Andes. Thanks to its central location, the city is the perfect base from which to visit northern and southern Chile. Also thanks to Santiago's central location, in less than an hour and a half west or east you can be strolling on the coast of the Pacific Ocean or skiing in the snowcapped mountains. Santiago's climate is mild and Mediterranean/Californian. The city of nearly 6 million is quite efficient and easily navigated. Residents are very friendly to foreigners and modern conveniences are universally available, from quiet parks to nightclubs open until dawn.

The Training Center is conveniently located in Providencia, an upscale neighborhood of tree-lined residential streets, high-rise office buildings, and plenty of shopping and restaurants. The Center is only a few blocks from the city's sparkling metro system, and a five-minute walk from Suecia, a five-block hotspot hosting dozens of restaurants and nightclubs.

The TESOL Certification Program prepares graduates to teach English effectively in any classroom in the world. Designed for those with or without previous teaching experience, this intensive training program includes instruction from experienced trainers, classroom observation of professional teachers, and teaching practice with language learners. Participants learn how to lead classes using the communicative approach, and teaching students to use real-world language for real-world situations. Upon graduation, trainees will be able to teach adult ESL/EFL classes of different levels, feel comfortable choosing the right material to teach a given class, and complement their classes with audio-visual aids.

Qualifications:
Successful LanguageCorps Teachers are true global citizens. They are comfortable with, and excited about, genuine intercultural exchange. They embrace opportunities to share their own cultural identity with others, and to immerse themselves in new and different worlds. While neither previous teaching experience nor foreign language skills are required, all LanguageCorps Teachers must possess excellent native-level English, a college degree, a valid passport; and must complete an application, interview, and background check.

Cost in US$: 1,995

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi Participants.

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

LanguageCorps's Mission Statement: LanguageCorps' mission is to offer participants a rewarding experience living in, working in, and learning about a new culture; affording them a unique opportunity to learn and apply new skills and challenging them to develop a wider perspective about the diversity of cultures and populations around the world.

Year Founded: 2002