As the name suggests, English for Teaching courses are for those who want to teach English in schools or education settings in their own country or other non-English speaking locations. An intermediate level of English proficiency is generally required as a prerequisite for these courses.
English for Teaching providers
There are 7 ELICOS providers offering English for Teaching courses.
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Milner International College of English
Perth WA
From $290 per week
4 weeks (20 hours per week)
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Deakin University
Melbourne VIC
From $495 per week
5 weeks
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South Australian College of English
Adelaide SA
Price on application
4 weeks (20 hours per week)
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University Preparation College
Sydney NSW
Price on application
10 weeks (20 hours per week)
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RMIT University Pathways
Melbourne VIC
Price on application
5 weeks
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La Lingua Language School
Sydney NSW
Price on application
6 weeks (25 hours per week)
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English Language Company
Sydney NSW
Price on application
4 weeks
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ELICOS English for Teaching
Study outcome
At the end of an English for Teaching course, graduates are qualified to teach English to non-English speakers in a range of education settings, including primary schools, high schools or language schools.
There are a number of different English for Teaching courses available, with the most popular including:
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
EfTC (English for Teaching Children)
Cambridge CELTA or DELTA (also known as the Certificate or Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – previously the Certificate in English
What’s covered
These courses include a practical component and also cover teaching techniques, lesson planning, and classroom management strategies.