TEFL Courses in Brittany | France

The first session will take place on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. The full course schedule for the week will also be provided on Monday morning. Sessions generally run between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. when there is observed teaching practice (OTP), with appropriate breaks throughout the day. However, variations in schedules do occur from time to time.

Trainees are expected to attend all input and other sessions included on the schedule unless they are sick and require medical treatment. This is particularly important for OTP. It is very difficult to arrange an alternate OTP time and there will be an additional fee for rescheduled OTP sessions.

Our practice students are both adults and children. They usually stay on from course to course and form good relationships with trainees and staff.

Lessons are based upon real teaching resources found all over the world and you will have the chance to create your own materials as well. You will also receive the aid of your course trainer throughout lesson planning and receive immediate feedback on your lesson after it’s been delivered. Practicum is assessed and a satisfactory assessment is required to earn your TEFL/TESOL certificate.

On average we have around eight students enrolled in each program, most of whom are American or British. They are typically between 22 and 50 years old.

For all input and tutorial sessions at the training location, there are no specific dress requirements. We simply ask that you are mindful of your peers and respectful of the fact that you are a visitor in another country.

During observed teaching practice, there are specific dress requirements that adhere to the local working culture and basic ideas of professionalism. All trainees are expected to dress ‘casually smart’ as you would dress for a business meeting. Jeans of any color, track suits and sports shoes are not permitted during T.P. If in doubt, please check with the Lead Trainer.

Please bring a pen and a notebook for taking notes during class. You may also want to bring a Dictaphone. It is not required equipment, but many trainees have commented that the possession of a recording device has made the course easier for them. A laptop would also be particularly useful.