Wednesday 20 February 2013

Worldwide TEFL Certification Can Help Your TEFL Program Succeed

TEFL accrediting body
If you are looking to set up a new TEFL school, program or institute, there is no shortage to the number and range of items that you must arrange and have in place before even beginning to think about officially “opening your doors”. This includes everything from when, where and how you will deliver instruction to what the course material will be and who will teach it. Add to that where the students will come from, how many students you will have in a given course or program at one time, the length of the program, the cost of the program and so on and your head can soon be spinning. One of the most critical components that you should ensure your school has is certification from the global TEFL accreditation organisation.
This may sound like unnecessary busy work to some but it could be the difference between becoming a successful program not. The reason for this is due to the robust nature of the certification offered by the world TEFL Accrediting Commission (WTEFLAC). Over the decades, this commission has worked to develop one of the most stringent sets of conduct codes in such educational arenas you will find. Achieving approval from the TEFL accreditation organisation will provide your program with a huge advantage over competitors as it will tell prospective students as well as prospective staff and faculty members that you are focused on quality and deliver a high level of product to your customer.
Having the certification will give you a competitive edge in recruiting the best staff members possible. Quality teachers want to work for quality institutions and this synergy helps draw and attract the most quality students to your program as well. In the end, it all becomes a very tightly woven unit where the quality of one component attracts and raises the next and so on. There are many steps involved in receiving your certification from the global TEFL Accreditation Organisation—and for keeping it over the years as well.
But, this is not an area in which to cut corners or to procrastinate as it truly can be the one element that sets you apart and helps you not only stay in business but grow your business both domestically and internationally. Given the high percertage of TEFL programs that offer courses in multiple countries, the ability to promise a consitent level of quality everywhere is another reason for achieving the right certification as it will help confirm for your students that this is an area of commitment for you and your business will thrive as a result in the end.

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