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Ways to Use Your TEFL Certification (That isn’t Teaching Abroad)
A TEFL certification isn’t just a great way to teach abroad, it’s an investment for a lifetime career in international education. But believe it or not, it can also open... keep reading
What to Look for in a TEFL Certification
If you're searching for a way to move abroad to a foreign country, begin a new adventure, and get paid, becoming TEFL certified is a great first step. Becoming TEFL... keep reading
How to Contact a Practicum Location
Completing your practicum requirement might seem like the most daunting part of becoming TEFL certified, but don’t forget that its also one of the most useful components! Finding a location... keep reading
TEFL 101: The Beginner’s Guide
If you’re reading this, you’re probably considering some of the many ways you can start your next adventure abroad. Luckily, you’ve come across one of the best ways to do... keep reading
How my TEFL certification got me a job abroad
Before I tell you more about how the TEFL certification I completed through CIEE got me a job abroad, I want to give you some background first. I graduated college... keep reading
Why Get TEFL Certified When Your Job Doesn’t Require It?
Ready to teach English as a foreign language somewhere abroad? Well, you’re in luck. There are millions of people all over the world seeking to learn English right this minute... keep reading
How CIEE TEFL Helped Me Reach 30 Countries Before 30
The first time I went abroad was at 16 - Italy. The first time I went abroad solo was at 19 - Canada. The first time I backpacked was at... keep reading
Want to teach abroad this summer? Here’s how!
January is here. So naturally, that means we’re all daydreaming of warm summer days through these cold winter months. Perhaps the snow and cold has you daydreaming of beach hopping... keep reading
Age is Just a Number. Anyone can get TEFL Certified and teach abroad!
Maybe you’re in your first years on your own, wondering how you can get abroad or begin your teaching career. Maybe you’re wrapping up college and you want to make... keep reading
Decision Time: Get TEFL Certified and Teach Abroad, or Stay Where I Am?
Are you considering teaching English abroad and getting TEFL certified? Are you somewhere in that awkward thought process right in the middle of: 1) “If I teach abroad, I could... keep reading
No Teaching Experience, No Problem! Teach English Abroad without Experience
So, you’ve never stood in front of a classroom, but you want to teach abroad? Never fear. You’ve come to the right place. And I applaud you (I’d say most... keep reading
I Use My CIEE TEFL Certification Everyday. I’m Not A Teacher.
Three years ago, I finished grad school and got CIEE TEFL Certified. Shortly after, I hopped on a one-way flight to Bangkok, Thailand. There, I taught Thai children age 10-18... keep reading
CIEE’s Online Accredited TEFL Course | The Best Option for me (and you)
I knew I had always wanted to teach and live abroad one day, and was thrilled (not to mention nervous) when I finally took the plunge to start my journey... keep reading
Top five reasons to learn online
Online learning is creeping into our education system whether we like it or not. While there will always be people who prefer a paper book to a kindle, and an... keep reading
The Best Side Gigs for Teachers During the Summer or the School Year
Guest post written by Joyce Wilson at Teacher Spark It’s a common teaching myth that if you’re an educator, your summers are open and carefree. Actually, most teachers experience long... keep reading