I first started looking into getting a TESOL certificate to raise my base pay at Magic Ears by $1. Knowing I wanted to be a full time teacher in this industry for a long time, I got a TEFL certificate and a TESOL certificate that week and sent in my paperwork to raise my pay.
As the Chinese government started to become more strict about teacher qualifications, VIPKID added TESOL badges to their portal. GoGoKid offered a TESOL course to teachers through their workshop program as well. It has become very clear to me that the TESOL certificate will be very important in the online ESL industry.
Luckily, you can clear your calendar for a couple of days, pour a tall glass of lemonade, and take care of your TESOL certification online. I have partnered with International Open Academy to offer you a TESOL certificate for only $19. Shout it from the rooftops, share the news, find a friend, and GET STARTED NOW!
DO I NEED A TESOL CERTIFICATE?
Many companies are requiring a TESOL or TEFL to get hired. If your company didn’t require that, the requirement is likely coming soon. Get your TESOL certificate now to avoid having to panic later when a deadline is presented.
HOW WILL A TESOL CERTIFICATE HELP ME?
Unlike a VIPKID badge, the TESOL certificate becomes part of your resume and travels with you from company to company. You can talk about it in your bio, making your profile stand out in the sea of thousands of teachers that parents can book. When you interview for a new company, you likely will receive a higher base pay than an applicant without their TESOL certificate.
As you know from my story, I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in education. The TESOL course still added a lot of strategies to my ESL toolbox and helped me understand the “why” behind the curriculum that I teach each morning on a deeper level.
WHICH TESOL CERTIFICATE IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR ME?
I have never heard of this TESOL certificate not being accepted by an online ESL company. I have taken two quick and easy courses and one expensive, intense course. This TESOL certificate is the one I suggest all online ESL teachers get as soon as possible. It will provide job security in the industry and a foundation to understand how and why we use certain ESL techniques in our classrooms each day.
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