Extensive travel opportunities available to those with TESL certification
Why not see the world while working and meeting new people at the same time? Earn your TESL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate at Vancouver Career College and begin a once in a lifetime opportunity working abroad.
Anywhere in the World
Spend some time discovering traditional Japanese culture and language while living in a small village or large metropolis. Traverse across the largest and most populous country in the world and experience first-hand the power of China's developing economy. Try authentic Mexican cuisine and take cooking lessons from locals or hop country to country by bus and train after teaching English in Prague, Germany, or Spain. Opportunities even exist for graduates to teach English within North America; stay in Canada or travel to the United States and work with visiting students to improve their English language skills. Teaching English, whether at home or abroad, is more than just a job; the people you meet and the experiences you gain from immersing yourself in a country's culture will give you a lifetime of memories.
Where to Work
No matter what you've taken as your bachelor's degree, a TESL certificate will add credibility to your resume. Teaching English opens up many doors for graduates who want to launch their professional teaching careers or those who want to explore teaching as a new career path. As an ESL teacher you have several work environments options to choose from: teach in public or private schools or become a private tutor for individual students. Work within a large school board or get hired by a private company who may offer assistance with accommodation and living expenses. Learn how to create lesson plans, build reading and writing activities, and gain a strong foundation in how to coach speaking and listening skills all from Vancouver Career College's TESL Certificate Program. Teaching English will help advance your career and broaden your life experiences.
For more information, head to the TESL certificate program page.