| TOSEL/TEFL in Greece
 With its beautiful landscapes and beaches, picturesque ports and villages, as well as its historical, archaeological and mythological heritage, beautiful Greece stuns visitors at every turn . From the smoggy city of Athens to the blindingly bright islands where ancient fragments abound to the "belly button of the cosmos" at Delphi , Greece is truly a modern-day paradise offering numerous aspects of its amazing history. With echoes of the past in the form of fallen columns on the sacred island of Delos and the famed, frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete - Greece boasts unrivalled opportunities for travel, exploration and cultural-exchanges. Global Crossroad's TEFL/TESOL program in Greece will be your passport to not just an exciting experience, but also a chance to add some international flare to both your professional, academic and personal life - offering world-recognized training/certification on the magical island of Crete .
The School
Global Crossroad's affiliate TEFL Institute is located in the heart of Chania - the historical and cultural capital of Crete . Close to the business district, the old Venetian harbor is merely a 5-minute walk away, with the Old Market just down the road and the Public Gardens just across the street.
This institute offers a well-stocked resource center with a multitude of reference books, course books, activity books, visuals, etc., including a library with leisure literature for participants to read in their spare time. In addition, the computers offer high-speed as well as a multitude of other materials at the disposal of the lesson-preparing participant.
Dates/Fees
 Housing Options
Global Crossroad arranges accommodations in either single self-catering studios with kitchenettes and private bathrooms or shared 2/3-bedroom apartments with private bedrooms and shared kitchen, living room and bathrooms. The studios and apartments are clean and comfortable and are within a short distance from the school.
Choose the preferred type of accommodations by clicking on either of the two options on the application form. The cost of staying in the "standard" accommodations for the duration of the one month course is €350 (Euro 350) .
Job Placement Assistance
Although most graduates are successful in securing an English-teaching position within Western Europe , the actual job search does take a somewhat longer amount of time. There are literally hundreds of language schools in most major cities abroad - as well as schools located in smaller towns - which are currently searching for TEFL-Certified English instructors. Within two or three weeks of conducting a serious job search, the majority of students secures work and/or is offered teaching positions. Prior to graduation, Global Crossroad will conduct job workshops to prepare participants for their job search. Job Guidance is a service Global Crossroad offers recent TEFL graduates. So, when participants are ready to move onto another teaching position in another country, they simply need only to contact Global Crossroad's TEFL Coordinator in Valencia for assistance. Though employment is not guaranteed, excellent opportunities exist for talented graduates all over the world.
 Guaranteed Paid Teaching in China and Vietnam
Whether enrolled in our online TEFL course or one of our numerous abroad courses (in 20 destinations worldwide), Global Crossroad can guarantee paid, English-teaching positions in China and Vietnam for native English-speakers. Over the last five (5) years, Global Crossroad has sent hundreds of native English-speakers to China (since 2003, sending nearly 1000 teachers to China). Recently, Vietnam emerged as a major teaching destination for ESL teachers. As an English-teacher in China and Vietnam, you not only receive free living accommodations, meals, and competitive monthly salaries, but also a number of benefits. For more information on these abroad English-teaching programs, please visit: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/. |
Job Placement Services in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
Our success in China has inspired us to offer even more English-teaching opportunities in other parts of the world. We recently teamed up with a number of well-respected, long-established schools and language institutes all whom offer paid English-teaching positions in such countries as Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Regardless of how and where you receive your TEFL certification, we can provide assistance in locating an English-teaching position in any of the above-mentioned countries.
Salaries and benefits vary from country-to-country and are usually determined by education and qualifications. Below is an example of some of the salaries English-teachers can expect to receive:
• Thailand : $800-$1000/month
• South Korea : $1800-$2500/month
• Japan : $1800-$2075/month
• Taiwan : $1950-$3850/month
Additionally, many of these countries offer a variety of benefits such as severance pay, bonuses, airfare reimbursement, living accommodations, meals, paid vacations, sick leave as well as health insurance. For more information pertaining to each school's benefits, please go to: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/
Course Recognition
Greece 's TEFL-certification course is accredited by the UK-based College of Teachers - a leader in the advancement of higher standards in teaching and education. All members of the College of Teachers follow a strict code of practices which promotes a professional behavior. Central to this code is the respect for the individuality of the learner and recognition of the collaborative nature of the profession of learning and teaching. As a result, each trainee receives a Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL upon successful completion of the course.
Volunteer/Intern options
Global Crossroad is a world leader in volunteer/intern abroad programs - sending nearly 2000 volunteers abroad each year. Currently offering volunteer programs in 27 countries around the world, Global Crossroad is pleased to provide a $200 discount on associated program fees should any of our TEFL participants in Greece decide to join any of our volunteer abroad programs. |
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