About Us
About Us | TEFL International
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Since the organization’s inception in 1998, TEFL International courses have been preparing students for employment in the ESL and TESOL fields. Renowned as the world’s leading course provider in both disciplines, TEFL International is one of the world's most prominent providers of English teacher training and volunteer placement programs.
Providing a fun and rewarding educational experience for our students, TEFL International offers both online and traditional classroom courses. With worldwide course center locations, TEFL International students are trained in the latest techniques and methodologies to teach English to non-native speakers while completely immersing themselves in the culture of their host country. Our graduates have the tremendous opportunity to teach English virtually anywhere in the world. With thousands of international teaching jobs and a guaranteed job placement program, TEFL International provides course graduates with countless employment options and career opportunities. Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, TEFL International has helped tens of thousands of students on their way to exciting and fulfilling careers as English teachers. Providing our students with 24-hour telephone and email support, TEFL International is wholly committed to our current and prospective students. Contact TEFL International via email or call us at 866.384.8854 and let us answer your questions, provide you with additional information, and help you on your way to a satisfying overseas teaching career and an exciting new chapter in your life! TEFL International Mission Statement
TEFL International is a non-profit international training organization creating intercultural opportunities for our customers through numerous educational and multicultural services, such as teacher education, language training, camps, internships, and much more. We strive to be a fun, creative, responsive, culturally sensitive, high value company focused on individual growth, customer satisfaction, and helping the world communicate better by providing valuable experiences and skills for both those in need, and those seeking to improve their lives. TEFL International Board of Academic Advisors
A Board of Academic Advisors externally validates and moderates TEFL International programs and certification courses. Consisting of internationally recognized experts in the field of English teaching, as well as regional English school managers and language experts with years of experience in teaching and teacher training, the board advises TEFL International centers and participates in teacher training initiatives. Our regional experts are external consultants who visit TEFL International locations on a monthly basis to moderate each TEFL International course, ensuring that courses are of high quality and meet regional industry standards. The regional moderators meet with both TEFL International training staff and students, review course work, and ensure that course center resources are optimal.
All TEFL International courses, including the required six hours of observed teaching practice and 100 classroom hours, meet stringent international accreditation standards. Key Personnel  Bruce Veldhuisen- Founder, Chief Executive Officer The founder of TEFL International, Mr. Veldhuisen was previously Course Director of language schools and TESOL courses in Hong Kong and Thailand for eight years before founding the world ’s largest teacher training institute and becoming a well-known name in the industry. He holds a Masters in Business Administration, A Bachelors of Science in International Relations and Economics and is a certified Trinity College London teacher. Mr. Veldhuisen is committed to growth and helping others, but maintains a down-to-earth approach that keeps him personally involved with TI´s programs, customers and employers – a characteristic Mr. Veldhuisen has carried over into TEFL International’s mission and one of the cornerstones of our success.  David Hopkins- Director of Academics As the director of TEFL International’s academic programs around the world, Mr. Hopkins holds Master’s degrees in both TEFL and Intercultural Management from the School of International Training. He has taught, developed, managed and trained teachers in language programs in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia for over three decades. His most recent position before coming on board with TEFL International was the course director at the AUA Language centre in Bangkok. Keeping up with changes in the industry and methodologies, Mr. Hopkins has helped bring TEFL International into the forefront of the industry with his experience and insightful knowledge.  Michael S. FitzGerald- In Service Program Director Michael is a career ELT professional who has trained and observed thousands of teachers in Business English, young learners, general English and specialty English programs throughout Asia, Europe and Canada for more than 14 years. Graduating in 1994 with a BA Honors degree in Philosophy, Michael went on to receive his pre-service teaching qualifications in Ireland with the Recognized English Language Schools Association. After teaching in Russia and Greece, Michael returned to Canada in 1996 to receive post-graduate qualifications in Corporate Communications. In 1999, Michael completed his in-service diploma (Cambridge DELTA) in Madrid, Spain. While completing it, Michael taught English with various schools on a contract basis and went on to train teachers in Spain and the Czech Republic for International TEFL Certificate. In 2003, Michael took on the role as Head of Teacher Training for a Trinity College London service provider in Madrid, Spain. In 2005, Michael joined the TEFL International team as director of public relations and doing specialty pre-service and in-service teacher training programs which he executed very successfully in Thailand, the UK, France, Vietnam and China. |