TEFL South Africa - Port Elizabeth

TESOL South Africa  - Certification Program in Port Elizabeth

TEFL South Africa, TESOL South Africa, Teach English South Africa - Port ElizabethThe beautiful Port Elizabeth is the queen of South Africa. It presents the best combination of true African hospitality, heritage, modernity and wonderful natural beauty in the country. As a result, it has developed as one of the major tourist attractions over the years. The recently finished FIFA World Cup 2010 has beautified the city even more.

Pursuing TEFL in Port Elizabeth will give you a chance to enjoy an excellent vacation along with securing an internationally accredited and revered Certificate Course in ESL. In your spare time, you can take a stroll around the city, the sea-front or embark on a safari in the nearby Addo National Elephant Park, Cape Recife Natural Reserve and the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area. Beach and land activities also abound.

TEFL in Port Elizabeth: Course Overview
The TEFL Certificate Course in Port Elizabeth is a four week long course with a total instruction time of 120 hours. The course includes phonology, grammar, composition and other important aspects of theoretical English Language Training and Language Awareness. It also covers all significant practical aspects of ESL teaching like classroom management, teaching techniques and course planning and communication. You will be individually assessed at every step of the course, and there will be continuous tests, assignments and tests held to bring you up to date with the latest in ESL Teaching technique.

 

TEFL Fee in Port Elizabeth
Deposit Payment: US$ 500
Final Payment: US$ 1500
Total Fees: US$ 2000

The deposit payment is to be done during the enrolment of the student, while the final payment can be done during the commencement of the course. The above fees, however, does not include accommodation.
TEFL Port Elizabeth Dates - 2011
3 January - 28 January 2011
7 February - 4 March 2011
7 March - 1 April 2011
4 April - 29 April 2011
27 May - 5 June 2011
6 June - 1 July 2011
4 July - 29 July 2011
1 August - 26 August 2011
5 September - 30 September 2011
3 October - 28 October 2011
7 November - 2 December 2011
5 December - 30 December 2011

The TEFL School in Port Elizabeth

The TEFL School in Port Elizabeth is conveniently located in the central part of the city. All the great attractions are located at a stone’s throw distance. You can use your spare time not only to get acquainted with the region and its culture, but also to search for ESL jobs in South Africa as well as other countries. The school is equipped with modern style class rooms, office rooms, a dedicated ESL library and internet services.

Accommodation

There are plenty of accommodation options in Port Elizabeth. You can choose one according to your taste and budget. The option details are given below:
Private Accommodation: The cost for these kinds of accommodation is usually in the range of USD 500 without private bathroom. If you choose an accommodation with a private bathroom, the cost can go up to USD 1000.
Home Stay: Staying with a South African family is your best way to get acquainted with the local culture. The cost of home stay is USD 1100, and includes breakfast, dinner and a private room.
Hotels: You can choose to stay at one of the three star hotels in Port Elizabeth that come at a rate between USD 75 and USD 140 for a day.
Hostels: There are plenty of hostels in Port Elizabeth dedicated to backpackers. The rates are extremely affordable at USD 15 per night.

Jobs for ESL Teachers in Port Elizabeth

There are plenty of ESL jobs in South Africa. South Africa is one of the few English speaking countries in the African continent, thus it attracts a massive crowd from other parts of the continent who arrive here for English language training. There are plenty of schools and institutions that offer such courses. Also, it is an economically empowered nation, attracting professionals from all over the world. Thus a trained ESL teacher never finds himself out of job in South Africa. A TESOL in Port Elizabeth will also enable you to apply for jobs outside South Africa.

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