Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL)

“If you are looking to start your career in the ESL field, EfA’s CertTESOL is your one-stop course to make a winning start. You will receive trainers that put in a great deal of dedication as well as industry-leading advice to jump start your ESL career. Soon after the CertTESOL course, I was able to land a job in a big Japanese ESL learning centre!” 

I highly recommend the Trinity CertTESOL course to anyone serious about pursuing a career in language teaching. The blend of rigorous academic content and hands-on practice has given me a very strong foundation for a career in teaching English as a second language. The course was very demanding and required a significant amount of time and energy. The tutors guidance and feedback were instrumental in my development as a teacher. They were always available to answer questions, and offer constructive criticism. 

"Overall, the Trinity CertTESOL course provided me with invaluable exposure to different methodologies, opportunities to practice my teaching skills, and the guidance of supportive mentors. It was a profoundly formative and fulfilling experience that reinforced my choice to become a teacher. Receiving constructive feedback from my tutor helped me improve the quality of my lesson plans, but my most enjoyable moments came from actually teaching learners, both online and in-person."

"Take this course if you want to fire up your teaching career. Not only did it open more doors for me to teach in Hong Kong, but it elevated me even as I applied elsewhere in and around Asia. I was equipped with highly sought out teaching skills and I do not think I would have gotten that elsewhere."

"The CertTESOL was a perfect extension of my MA(TESOL) because it allowed me to transform theory into practice. Under the guidance of experienced teacher trainers, I was given ample opportunities to experiment with different teaching approaches. The on-the-spot feedback I received from the trainers has influenced my teaching until now."

"It's an excellent certificate! In my opinion, the one for your teaching toolkit! The materials, content, and practicum are just what I needed to help deepen my understanding of my daily teaching practice. Whether you've some teaching ability or are an absolute beginner, you will go far with EfA and Cert TESOL."

"The trainers outdid the online material, which made the entirety of time spent online and in class, a great combination. I would recommend this course to anyone who has aspirations to become an English teacher, or for other interests."

"I had 7 years of teaching experience before doing this course. Despite that, this course taught me a totally different approach. Despite its intensity and rigor, this course is definitely a must to get into a streamlined teaching career. All the schools I have taught through English for Asia have been good."

"I was looking for a short course to help prepare me for working in education. I have learnt much more than I thought possible in a month – about teaching, my strengths as a teacher and gained valuable feedback on what to work on. It is a demanding course, but it is well worth it! Anyone on the fence should read the English for Asia blog. It is an excellent resource with lots of advice on preparing for, and what to expect from, the course."

"While it felt like a sprint, the organisation, structure, and delivery of the full-time CertTESOL was extremely well designed. It required consolidation of many skills and the teaching practice was “trial by fire” in the most productive way. The course was much more challenging than anticipated. However, it was one of the most rewarding experiences. I feel prepared to address classroom situations and empowered to develop tailored lesson plans to engage learners. Thanks to the very talented tutors for their professionalism, mentorship, and knowledge!"

"The CertTESOL course provided by English for Asia provided me with a lot of practical skills and knowledge for my ESL teaching. I now feel confident and prepared to deliver high-quality lessons. Bear in mind though, the course is super intensive! I took the 1-month blended programme and I needed to spend every waking moment engaged in the course. It is worth it though, and I would recommend this course to anyone interested in or wanting to improve their ESL teaching."

"I can’t recommend the CertTESOL highly enough. The team at EfA propelled me forward … getting my break with EfA teaching the GESE Trinity course online before commencing as a local NET here in Hong Kong."

"I came from a biomedical science background. I needed a high quality, professional teaching qualification. The online modules and live online workshops were highly relevant to current societal needs, such as learning languages in an online classroom. I finished the course feeling elated and prepared for the teaching world."

"Straight after I retired from the airline industry, I came across English for Asia. We had to teach actual students as part of the course. This proved an excellent opportunity to learn and share experiences with my classmates, as well as practice teaching skills."

"[It’s] not surprising that schools hire from EfA. Their TESOL certificate course is very intense but well worth it. EfA trainers are highly qualified and quite demanding. The career team will be there for you. I was teaching at a school just after my certificate award."

"The course is very systematic and well structured. The teachers are knowledgeable and caring, they will provide immediate help. The course content can equip both pre-service and in-service teachers to become a professional English teacher. It is a very rewarding experience. I would highly recommend it!"

"This course being recognised anywhere in the world makes it a really worthwhile qualification. I found the trainers to be friendly, experienced and knowledgeable [and] I felt a real sense of achievement (and relief!) upon completion."

"I would genuinely encourage anyone working in the sector, or wanting to explore the profession, to enrol into this course; it has enhanced all aspects of my professional practice. I am truly thankful to have the support that English for Asia offered. I could contact my tutors at any time for advice or information and they were always happy to help. I found the online learning facility to be ideal as it meant that I could work around the times that suited me best."

"For someone who had no experience in teaching English, the CertTESOL program has helped me develop my skills in teaching with valuable feedback. It also provides employment opportunities for fresh graduates."

"I decided to change careers and start my ESL teaching journey. Having an internationally recognized qualification like the Trinity CertTESOL has opened up many new opportunities for me. It equipped me with the basics of professional ESL teaching and gave me confidence in delivering well-structured ESL classes."

"This course gave me the necessary qualification that will enable me to work in the local kindergarten and primary school. I can say it was worth all the effort. The input session was very helpful as it gives the trainees an opportunity to reflect and practice what we were learning. Teaching Practice was also part of the course."

"The CertTesol course was incredibly useful for developing my career further. The trainers gave valid and very useful feedback on all aspects of the course. The course is advertised as intense but you don't fully grasp the intensity until you start the course. In the end the effort was well worth it."

"The trainers were supportive and helpful. I am glad I did it, as it helped me to land a great primary school job. I would definitely recommend the course to those who want to advance their career and get into teaching."

"It was one of the toughest months of my life. But with each day, I felt stronger and more confident in every task, from lesson planning to actual teaching. Now I’m armed with the knowledge to face anything and can really work around with any resources."

"The full time course was quite intensive but it would pave the foundation for a career in education. The bonus is that you would meet wonderful kindred spirits and go through the ups and downs together, I call them my band of brothers, and sisters."

"The CertTESOL course is an Extremely intensive but valuable month.  At English for Asia (EfA) in Hong Kong, the course is delivered by Course Director Kevin Clare and an expert panel of teaching professionals, all of whom are focused on supporting students to succeed and achieve the Certificate supervised by Trinity College London. The EfA team also has a great administrative team lead by Christina Lo - who manages myriad aspects as well as always being helpful, accommodating, easy-going and friendly."

"The course was well organised, the trainers were friendly and supportive all the time. The course gave me a well rounded experience in teaching English to adults from different backgrounds. It was a challenging, yet, meaningful month!"

"The CertTESOL course is an intensive, but incredibly valuable experience. I can certainly say that if I had not done this course, I would not have nearly as much knowledge or confidence in teaching English as I feel I have now. The trainers are incredibly supportive, friendly and reliable. The support from them and the English for Asia team truly made a positive difference to the experience and I am very grateful for their help."

"Joining English for Asia has been one of the best decisions I've made for my professional growth. If you are eager to excel in English teaching with unwavering support, this is the place for you. My personal experience has been incredibly rewarding. The part-time bleneded course allowed me to balance my studies and other commitments. The support from the teachers was exceptional and I felt confident and prepared at every step of the course."

"I threw myself into an overwhelming start, battled with intensive teaching practice and assignments, and then was surprised by what I accomplished with the trainers’ support. This accelerating course is a true enlightenment for individuals who feel clueless in teaching or have limited experience. The path to your goal could be bumpy, but hang in tightly, and you will get there eventually."

"Completing my TESOL program has been such a rewarding experience. It was definitely challenging at times, but I learned so much about teaching English and about myself. I can't wait to put everything I've learned into practice!"

"Joining the Trinity CertTESOL course from English for Asia, Hong Kong, has been a transformative experience, and I highly recommend it. It has significantly boosted my confidence and teaching skills. I'm immensely thankful to Jennie and Sean for their deep expertise and invaluable support, which made my learning experience engaging and insightful."

"I am very happy I chose this program to earn my certification and recommend it highly to anyone considering TESOL options. After conducting thorough research on available programs across Asia, I found that the methods and philosophy of the English for Asia program align nicely with my own. The full-time class was intensive, well-designed, and structured to meet the diverse teaching environments used in today's face to face and virtual classroom environments."

"They weren't kidding when they said this course is intensive. However, if you are someone who aspires to be a teacher, this course is definitely something that can prepare you well. You will not only gain a really compact, intense and fruitful experience, you will also gain some new friends and that is what makes this experience even better. One of my favourite parts was learning a new language – it really put things in perspective in terms of understanding what it is like to be a beginner. Sean taught us well in this class and I really appreciate it."