| TEFL in Italy - Florence
 Gracing Southern Europe and spilling over onto two of the largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Italy borders a number of countries - France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The point of origin for a great number of European cultures - the Etruscans, the Romans - Italy was where the Renaissance first began and is still known as the center of Western Civilization. With Italian influences and ideas from the past still affecting the global community of today and tomorrow, this fascinating and historically-rich country is still a ground-breaking, progressive nation.
The School
Earn your TEFL certification in one of the most culturally and politically-significant cities in Europe - Florence . Dante, Michelangelo, Raphael, Da Vinci, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilee. all of these great minds possess some associative link to the great city of Florence . Also known as "the Athens of the Middle Ages," Florence was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. Florence 's architecture is just a small indication of the beauty and elegance contained within the walls of this magnificent city. The region's cuisine only matches the greatness of this city with Tuscany 's wines and delectable dishes available around every corner. With the beauty of the city (its art, people, culture, etc.) all easily-accessible to pedestrians and the climate temperate year-round, the city of Florence is the perfect setting for the student looking to get a taste of the old world while earning an international TEFL certification.
Dates/Fees Living Accommodations/Meals
Global Crossroad's partnering institute in Florence can assist in locating appropriate living accommodations to best suit the needs of TEFL participants - all available at very competitive prices. All student accommodations in Florence are either in or near the center of the city. Depending on the location of accommodations, travel time can range from 5 - 30 minutes. While our partnering institute in Florence attempts to place all participants in accommodations located within walking distance from the language school, there may be a short bus ride involved.
Accommodations include:
Shared Apartment: (with fellow students)
- Cost: beginning at €500 for one month's rent
- Allowed to use kitchen and bathroom facilities
Single room or twin rooms* available
- Independent/Private Apartment:
- Cost: beginning at €1000 for one month's rent
- Private, unshared accommodations
- Fully furnished studios or apartments
*Twin rooms are shared accommodations available only for participants traveling together NOTE: a deposit of €100 is required for booking arrangements. All or partial payment will be returned if accommodations are left in satisfactory conditions.
Meals are the responsibility of the participant. Affordable meals may be purchased throughout the city of Florence at very reasonable prices.
Assistance in Locating Employment Worldwide
Global Crossroad's TEFL provider in Florence offers a myriad of services to successful graduates looking to begin an English-teaching career abroad. With numerous contacts in schools all over the world, a diligent graduate of this TEFL course should have little or no problem locating a teaching placement in their desired destination/country. This assistance is provided for the entire duration of the course as well as years following your graduation.
Additionally, for successful graduates (scoring at least a 'B' grade), our partnering institute in Florence can assist in arranging teaching positions within a number of English-language schools established by their partnering institutes. With a positive attitude and thorough documentation (i.e. a well-written, up-to-date resume/CV, a copy of your birth certificate, a copy of relevant degrees, etc.), successful graduates can find English-teaching positions in just about any market/destination.
 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
This world-recognized TEFL course - offered by our partner institute in Florence - is based on established, industry-standard principles developed over a number of years by an academic board and is one of the most thorough and up-to-date courses available world-wide. With 120 hours of expert-taught instructions and an additional 10 hours of assessed teaching practice covering areas such as Teaching Skills, Classroom Management, English Grammar and Phonology, this course exceeds all international guidelines set forth by a number of external, governing in the professional field of TEFL. Note: currently, there is no singular, ruling body which oversees, governs or regulates the academic field of TEFL.
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