Details
This specialist course leads to the awarding of the following OTTSA accredited qualification:
70 hours Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate with a specialisation in teaching one-on-one.
Designed specifically with the needs of au pairs and homestay tutors in mind, this course prepares you to become an outstanding English tutor as well as the best mentor, sibling and role model to your students.
The Au Pair TEFL Course is also an invaluable qualification for your future career, providing key knowledge and skills valued by employers for jobs in private tutoring, coaching or mentoring.
Specialised
Designed specifically for the needs of au pairs and homestay tutors
Supported
Individual email support, online forums and monthly webinars
Self-paced
No time limits, instant assignment feedback and certification
Activity guides
Often the biggest challenge of being an au pair or homestay tutor is simply coming up with new activity ideas to engage your host children!
Your TEFL course comes with the following activity packs and guides to get you started:
- Speaking and listening activities pack
- Reading and writing activities pack
- Culture and creativity activities pack
- Grammar activities pack
- English grammar guide
Entry Requirements
Acceptance into one of the following approved partner programs:
- Abridge Homestay Tutor
- Lopair EduCare
- Lopair Au Pair China
- Qixing Au Pair
OR
Independent candidates may enrol if they meet all of the following. If you are unsure, please contact us before purchasing.
- Minimum upper intermediate level of English
- Completed high school
- Applying for or currently completing a homestay tutor or au pair program
Modules
Focused on the needs of au pairs and homestay tutors, this specialised course offers an introduction to Teaching English one-on-one as well as top tips to help you settle into your host family.
Lessons combine video and written content, accessible on both computer and mobile devices. The course is assessed through a combination of interactive quizzes, lesson participation and short written assignments.
Introduction
- TEFL course introduction
- The role of an au pair or homestay tutor
- Being a role model, older sibling and mentor to a child
Teaching basics
- Using activities and games for learning
- Structuring a lesson
- Adapting for different age groups
TEFL Teaching Methodologies
- Communicative language teaching
- Task-based language learning
- Active learning and total physical response
Teaching the core language areas
- Teaching speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar
- Teaching early phonics
- Teaching creativity and culture
Feedback and assessment
- Assessment for learning
- Tracking and demonstrating progress
Settling into your host family
- Living with a host family
- Setting a good first impression
- Routine and time management