TEFL
A TEFL degree is what can give you an edge or be a total waste of money. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It’s a certificate program given that teaches you how to teach English as a foreign language. The program typically lasts for 120 hrs or roughly 4 weeks. It combines lectures and classwork with a practicum at the end. The program is offered anywhere around the world and prices vary depending on where you get it. Prices for the degree vary from country to country and if you get it online. Prices are much higher in the west and much cheaper online or in Asia. Moreover, the quality of the program also depends on where you take it. Classes can be very rigorous if taken in a western country but more lax in foreign countries.
Whether or not you should get the certification depends on another of factors. Each job type requires something different skills. Each country has different rules and require different thing. Depending on where you go, what previous experience you have, and the type of job you have, you may need it or you may not. As a rule though, if you have no experience and no teaching degree, it is worth getting your TEFL. This will help give you credibility when applying for jobs. Be sure to research the country you want to go to before deciding on whether or not to get a TEFL.
