Angloville - International Hosting Partner For Partner Colleges, VE/FET Organizations with Turing Funding 4-Week TEFL Internships

TEFL presents an exclusive opportunity to obtain certification as a “Teacher of English as a Foreign Language.” Our scholarship encompasses a 120-hour online course that equips you with diverse teaching techniques, ready to be applied during your participation in an Angloville 3-programme practicum package.

Since 2011, we have taken pride in enlisting over 4,000 mentors, with 500 of them annually progressing to become accomplished ESL (English as a Second Language) educators. Our programme serves as a stepping stone towards a teaching vocation and career while exploring the globe. A substantial number of our alumni currently reside abroad, with Asia, particularly China, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, being their preferred destinations.

In partnership with Premier TEFL, Angloville extends this opportunity to you. Upon successful completion of the course and programmes, you will be awarded a TEFL certificate, enriching your credentials.

The online course is part of our TEFL Scholarship. There are two parts of the Scholarship:

• online course provided by Premier TEFL
• in-person teaching practice provided by Angloville

Premier TEFL is an Irish organization accredited by TQUK and ACDL.  The 120-hour online course serves as a valuable complement to our 3-week practicum training. This module guides you through four key areas of language acquisition, which include reading, speaking, writing, and pronunciation. 

The course consists of 10 modules. There is a 10-question test after each module with questions related to the information provided. 

By completing this course, you will acquire the skills necessary to plan and deliver effective lessons that align with student and class learning objectives. Additionally, you will gain insights into the intricacies of teaching English to non-native speakers, become well-versed in English grammar terminology, and learn how to effectively teach it to students of all levels.

Furthermore, you will learn how to manage classroom and student behavior in an efficient manner, as well as discover methods to create engaging and effective learning materials, both text-based and digital, to enhance language use. Moreover, the course will show you how to leverage social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and Buzzfeed to effectively engage with your students.

As you progress through the course, your confidence as a new teacher will grow, preparing you to step into your first class with ease. Additionally, you will be equipped to search for entry-level jobs on online platforms or work as a freelance teacher.

🔹 Details

• Duration: 6 months course access
• Average time to complete: 3-6 weeks
• Suitable for beginners
• Study 100% online using the TEFL app
• Self-led study schedule

🔹 Included in the TEFL Scholarship:

• 120 hour accredited online training (10 modules) 
• Internationally recognized certificate to teach online & abroad
• Free guide &  Teaching English Online course Lifelong certification & reference letter
• Free Teaching Online lesson plans
• Personal tutor support
• Jobs coaching seminars & exclusive jobs board membership (with PremierTEFL)
• 26 hours live Zoom classes (optional, with PremierTEFL)

Angloville believes in the importance of thorough preparation. Once your application is complete, Angloville will provide you with online training to equip you for your upcoming experience. This preparatory training, called “Know-How” training, consists of a 60-minute video module accompanied by a quiz.

Throughout the programme, you will also receive guidance from your dedicated Coordinators team. On the first day, they will provide you with a comprehensive briefing covering programme details, student information, the code of conduct, and Angloville’s teaching best practices. Our team of staff members is readily available to assist you during the programme. You’re encouraged to seek help whenever needed during your stay, as our team comprises trained professionals with teaching expertise.

Angloville presents a distinctive and revolutionary approach to teaching. We steer clear of conventional, mundane lessons, academic routines, and grammar-focused courses. There are no textbooks, no traditional classrooms involved!

The Angloville programme is designed to instill confidence in English conversation through a modern and practical approach. This is precisely what our students eagerly expect from the programme: the ability to converse in English just as it flows on the streets of London, within the meeting room of major international corporations in the US, or even in the comfort of homes in Australia.

Rest assured, Angloville will provide you with the necessary materials, sparing you the need to bring your own. However, you’re more than welcome to bring along images from your hometown, your family and friends, local customs, and any other materials you deem interesting. Our participants are genuinely intrigued about your life and the cultural traditions of your home country!

Once you’ve acquired our premier TEFL qualification, it’s important to note that certain international schools might stipulate specific prerequisites.

To the best of our knowledge, if you hold native fluency, opportunities to teach English span across Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. However, it’s worth mentioning that the countries listed below typically uphold stringent qualifications and exacting hiring criteria, often precluding non-native English teachers: Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE and Vietnam.

There are also many websites dedicated to finding TEFL jobs such as tefl.com, eslbase.com and eslcafe.com.

The TEFL certification consists of a 4-programme practicum (280 hours) and a 120-hour online course.

Our 4-week practicum package offers up to 280 hours of live teaching using a disruptive method: we refrain from using books, traditional classroom teaching, and teaching grammar directly. Instead, we focus on practicing English through enjoyable and casual activities. This dynamic schedule guarantees a diverse and engaging programme, preventing monotony and ensuring the active participation of all participants.

Our TEFL course includes 120 hours of study, and you are allotted a span of 90 days to accomplish it. The duration of completion varies from one student to another, contingent upon individual learning preferences. Some participants have successfully wrapped up the course over a single week, while others have utilized the entire 90-day timeframe. The course is structured into 10 modules, each culminating in a 10-question test. A successful passage of the test is a prerequisite to progressing to the subsequent module.

Creating a strategic plan is essential! For instance, you might opt to tackle one or two modules per day, with designated breaks in between. The key is to establish a routine that resonates with your learning style and adhere to it consistently. With dedication, you’ll swiftly navigate through the course, achieving completion in a remarkably efficient manner.

If you aspire to start a professional teaching career, Angloville offers several pathways:

• Join our Angloville Meets project and engage in online teaching
• Become an ESL mentor, an activity leader, or a coordinator within our programme
• Get a letter of recommendation for our partner schools

The sole prerequisite is that you have demonstrated exceptional participation in our programme and received commendable feedback not only from our students but also from our programme’s Coordinator team.

To find a job on your own with a TEFL qualification, we suggest using online job boards, TEFL-specific websites, and social media to discover job postings. Other valuable sources include government programs, private language schools, international schools, and online teaching platforms. One of our proven tips is to identify countries with a high demand for English teachers and consider your preferences regarding location and culture first to narrow your job search. Don’t hesitate to attend TEFL conferences, workshops, or local language exchange events to network with other teachers and potential employers.

ACCOMMODATION
Angloville includes shared rooms in the package of benefits for our programmes.

During Kids, Junior, Family, and International programmes, participants will share a room with up to 4 other participants of the same gender and similar age. It’s important to note that we have a limited number of twin rooms available on these programmes. Most of our venues offer triple rooms, always with private bathrooms, and a minority have quadruple rooms.

MEALS & DIETARIES 
Angloville offers vegetarian and vegan options at most of our venues. The availability of these options and the specific meals served may vary depending on the country and the hotel restaurant. 

Accommodating dietary preferences and restrictions such as halal, kosher, gluten-free, or lactose-free are challenging due to the local culture and gastronomy. We understand that these dietary needs are important, and we apologise for the difficulty in providing suitable options. 

Our current setup involves serving a group menu rather than offering à la carte options.

Therefore, if you have dietary restrictions related to meat, we recommend choosing the vegetarian option. If you have restrictions regarding dairy or milk, we suggest selecting the vegan option if available.

Note that meals for our programme are ordered in advance, and unfortunately, it may not be possible to make further changes to your dietary option.

WHERE IS THE MEETING POINT?
Generally, the meeting point is located in the city centre, near convenient public transport (bus, metro, tram, etc) or taxi (Uber, Bolt, FreeNow, etc). In Poland, we suggest using this website for local city transport: https://jakdojade.pl/onboarding 

We will include all the important information in an info-pack (4 weeks before the programme starts). We can not send this information earlier as external factors or unforeseen circumstances can occur, and we want to ensure that we give the most up-to-date  information to everyone. 

The departure might be early in the morning, between 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM. We will communicate the exact departure time with the infopack. It’s very important to be at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the requested time. Our bus will leave on time and unfortunately, if you are late, the only way that you can join us on a programme is to get there at your own cost. Many of our venues are very isolated, and so joining us will be very difficult and costly. 

WHEN DO I NEED TO ARRIVE?
Angloville advises International Participants to arrive 1 day before the programme starts. However, we don’t cover these additional expenses (such as shuttle from the airport, hotel room, etc). 

To arrive at the first start city, we recommend: www.skyscanner.com to look for some good flight deals. Budget airlines within Europe (Wizz air and Ryanair) do have some great deals for the upcoming months, with fares starting from 30 GBP! 

If you visit several cities in the host country, please check your itinerary is realistic. For moving between programmes and start cities, there are budget buses within Europe (www.flixbus.com), trip & itinerary scheduler (https://www.rome2rio.com/) and trains (https://www.thetrainline.com/,  https://www.intercity.pl/en/. 

WHEN TO LEAVE FROM THE HOST COUNTRY?
We have to exercise utmost caution when predicting the return time of the Angloville bus to the departure city. Unforeseen circumstances, such as delays due to traffic, group issues, or other factors, can occur during the journey. Generally, we aim to have the bus back in the city centre by 18:00, but it’s important to be aware that the drop-off point for intercity or international connections may not be conveniently located near the Central train station, bus station, or airport.

Based on our past experiences, catching a train, bus, or carpool for an intercity connection on the same day has posed no issues.

However, we recommend practising prudence when scheduling a flight, as it may be more unpredictable (distance to the airport, check-in procedures, security checks, etc.): as a general recommendation, we advise our international participants to consider booking their flights no earlier than 23:00, if feasible, or to opt for a departure on the following day. This will allow them to have sufficient time and rest before their flight.

Please keep in mind that the given time is a forecast, and we cannot guarantee it. Our staff will do their best to arrive on time, or even earlier if possible.

• Flights from home to the departure city and back ( although may be financed through the Turing scheme)
• All meals during free time week
• Additional activities not included in the package and/or in the 72h Warsaw City Pass
• Extra Expenses (souvenirs, bar expenses) during the programme
• Police clearance application fee
• Visa support of any kind
• Travel and health insurances

We understand the importance of financial considerations for students participating in our programme abroad. On average, consumer prices in Warsaw are 42% lower than in London and 25%  lower than in Birmingham, according to recent data on Numbeo.

We have detailed and budgeted all expenses not covered by Angloville for your review:

• Flight: We recommend using Skyscanner.com to compare flights and find the best deals. For instance, in February 2024, the average prices were:
  • From London to Warsaw: £53 in June, £175 in July, one way. 
  • From Birmingham to Warsaw: £70 in June, £130 in July, one way. 
  • From Belfast to Warsaw: £150 in June & July, one way. 
  • From Dublin to Warsaw: £116 in June & July, one way. 
• Public transport: 3,40 PLN for a 20 min ticket (£0,66)
• Meals: £8, including a main dish and a drink in a restaurant 
• Enhanced DBS check: Special price for your students: £10 through Angloville, as opposed to the regular price of £38.
• Insurances: The cost for a single trip is between £12 and £16 for individuals with no pre-existing health conditions. Angloville recommends health and travel insurance.
• Refundable deposit: 149 EUR (£127) is required for pre-booking spots on the three Angloville programmes and a week off at our partner venues for 29 days. This deposit will be deducted from the total fee of £480 for the 4-week TEFL internship, which is payable at least 30 days before the programme starts.

1. Comprehensive Orientation: At the start of the programme on the first day, participants typically receive a thorough orientation covering safety procedures, emergency contact numbers, and the programme’s code of conduct.
2. Background Checks: Staff and international participants may undergo enhanced-level background checks to ensure the safety and integrity of the programme and its underage participants.
3. Health and Safety Guidelines: Angloville and its partner venues adhere to local health and safety regulations, including guidelines related to COVID-19.
4. Emergency Preparedness: Programmes are supervised by a trained Health and Safety Coordinator, have emergency plans in place, including first aid kits, access to medical facilities, and protocols for handling emergencies.
5. Support Staff: Dedicated staff members are available on the programme and at the office to address any concerns or issues that may arise, offering support to participants throughout the programme.
6. Insurance: Participants might be required to have or be provided with insurance covering medical and travel-related issues. Angloville also has Liability Insurance (ubezpieczenie OC): 1012794347.
7. Rules and Regulations: During our online Know-How training and a live prep talk on the first day of each programme, participants are typically briefed on rules and regulations, including those related to alcohol consumption, curfews, and behaviour, to maintain a safe environment. Additionally, to prepare for a respectful and safe cultural exchange, participants also receive training on cultural differences and sensitivities.
8. Regular Check-ins: Programmes might include regular check-ins by the coordinators in charge of supervising the programme with participants to ensure their well-being and address any concerns promptly.