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Career Advice

Career advice for TEFL

Particularly, but by no means exclusively, for those beginning a career in TEFL (TESOL), we include ELT careers advice as an integral part of our courses.

The International House World Organisation is the most internationally-recognised group of language schools in the world, with over 160 schools in 50+ countries, so the opportunities for work worldwide are unparalleled by any other teaching organisation.

During the course

Job counselling during your course includes:

Help with effective CVs (resumes)
Job-search tips
What you can expect from a language school
What language schools expect of you
Job adverts
Internet sites for job vacancies
Lists of language schools
Interview preparation
Advice on teaching young learners
Advice on teaching business students
Advice on visas, work permits and residence permits
Advice on contracts
Information about continuous professional development and your career path as a professional EFL teacher

Post-course

The help we can provide with a career in TEFL does not end when your course finishes. After your course ends, we can provide:

Help and advice on a wide range of subjects relating to teaching English around the world – join our Facebook group to keep up to date
Personalised references
Assistance in writing your CV

Testimonials

Happy students

“I would like to thank IH Cape Town for the beautiful time. I had the possibility to get to know amazing people from different countries of the world.”

Marie Ritter

Germany

"I am able to say that I'm a better person because of Ih Cape Town. Ih Cape Town offered me the opportunity to meet new people; to be more open-minded and I am really thankful for it."

Elizabeth Djanie Badjoko-Wa-Lileko

Congo

“Ih Cape Town is an amazing English school. It’s location in Sea Point makes it a safe place, with a safe surrounding. Teachers are awesome. Each teacher has unique qualities and is very loveable. I don’t regret any second I spent here. I truly fell in love with the school and with Cape Town.”

Salmah Hani. Sait

Saudi Arabia

"I really improved my conversation and my English level. I met a lot of new friends. I am delighted about the school and the teachers."

Carlos Climent

Spain

"Ih is an amazing school. The teachers do their best to make sure that we students learn the language in a way that we won’t forget. Besides the teachers, the staff is like a family, takes care of us very well."

Milena Silva

Brazil

“I had the best moment of my life in IH Cape Town. I’m going to miss you guys.”

Lucia Elisa Benza Tito

Angola