There are similarities between teaching young learners and teaching adults. Teachers of young learners will need many of the same skills in planning, teaching, classroom management, and language proficiency as teachers of adults. Depending upon the educational and cultural context in which they are working, the aims of their teaching may often be similar: helping learners to understand and communicate, and develop learning strategies that help them to learn independently.
The European International College TYLE is an in-service course aimed at qualified English language teachers. It equips them with the skills and knowledge to teach English to children in the age range 7–12 and/or adolescents in the age range 13–16. It is designed to build knowledge, understanding, and confidence in areas such as using resources, classroom management, and lesson planning. It also raises awareness of the context and theory of language teaching and learning for children and adolescents.
Who is the qualification for?
The qualification is suitable for teachers who have little or no experience in teaching Young Learners or experienced teachers of young learners who lack formal training.
Entry requirements
Prospective candidates should have a background in English language teaching (ELT), a high level of competence in spoken and written English (at least B2 of the CEFR), and access to young learner classes where their teaching practice can be assessed.
Over 18 years old
Students should preferably have a TESOL certificate
Course structure and assessment
There are a minimum of 60 hours of input, assisted lesson planning time, workshops, and tutorials. There are five observations, one diagnostic, and four assessed. Furthermore, participants have to keep a teaching practice journal and a peer observation journal and complete an assignment on materials development. The course also gives participants a firm foundation for self-evaluation and further professional development.
European International College TYLE
Key features
1) Contemporary: A qualification that reflects modern-day approaches to Young Learner theory and practice
2) Career-focused: The course supports both personal and professional development
3) Learner-focused: The focus of both units is on developing skills and materials to support learners
4) Reflective: Trainees develop critical and reflective skills
5) Project-Based: Participants will be aware of what goes around the educational need and become familiar with how to engage the pupils more efficiently.
Tutor support
A good TYLE course should come with full tutor support. And these tutors should be highly experienced English teachers.
It’s really important to be able to get feedback throughout your course from someone who knows their stuff. And if you’re studying IN-CLASS this could be more important; without this support and feedback, you’ll have no guidance throughout the course and little idea of whether or not you’re on the right track.
Tomas Anderson
the responsible officer
The European International College support team will help you based on your course and requirements with experienced tutors and international trainers from all around the world.
Course fee
- Online: 200 USD
- Classroom- based: 450 USD
Payment method
After completing the following form, a link will be emailed to you which enables you to pay for the course by credit or debit card.
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