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The ancient city of Corinth is home to our Greek TESOL international training facility. Here we can offer an internationally recognized certificate for successful students, which is for 120 hours over a four week course with 10 hours of teaching practice. Our course is run by fully qualified, experienced trainers in an environment conducive to successful learning. Your course fees will cover the course, all materials required to plan and produce your lessons, accommodation and a ‘meet and greet’ at Corinth railway station. Once you have successfully completed the course, we will offer assistance in gaining employment.

Known as the gateway of the Peloponnese, Corinth is the second largest city in the Peloponnese region and is situated 50 miles from the Greek capital, Athens. Typically for greece, Corinth is seeped in ancient mythology and history and has numerous sites of interest for any visitor. These include the ancient fortress of Acrocorinth and the Temples of Apollo and Aphrodite. Corinth and the surrounding area are typically Greek and you will have the opportunity to sample their authentic way of life.

Corinth, it can be said, is a city of contrasts. The ‘ancient’ Corinth was one of the main powers of ancient Greece, large and wealthy. Today remnants of this time can be seen in the famous ruins, archeological sites and museums. There is also however a modern side to Corinth, and all the requirements, facilities and entertainment you may need will be provided for. All this combines to makes Corinth a fantastic location for your tesol course.

Some other points of interest, or must see locations if we are being honest, can be found in Corinth. St Paul wrote his two letters to the Corinthians from here and his tribune from which he spoke can be seen, as well as the St Paul’s Metropolitan Church.

The Acrocorinth is a dominating fortress structure, 575 m high, with walls spanning a total of 2000m in length. This fortress was developed and built upon throughout the Byznatine, Roman, Turkish and Ventian eras.

The Corinth Canal was started in 67AD. Amazingly it wasn’t fully completed until 1893! The maritime short cut traces a line straight across the Isthmus of Corinth and links the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs. The Canal is a 6,343m gorge and has walls 90m tall.

4 weeks in-class course in Corinth
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The School

Getting to Corinth is easy, as it is just 90 minutes away from the Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos). It is easy to transport between the two as Corinth lies on the Athens-Patras train line. There is also a reliable bus service from near the corner of Koliatsou and Kolokotrini into Corinth, while the return bus to Athens departs from the bus station A, which is right near the train station.

Accommodation

Our accommodation is located in the picturesque seaside village of Vrahati, right across the street from the training facility. Our main house can accommodate a total of eight people in three double and two single rooms, which are cleaned and have fresh bedding weekly. The house has a fully equipped kitchen with washing facilities, two bathrooms, a communal lounge and full WiFi access. Balconies surround the house and the garden is a lovely place to relax with chairs, sun-beds and a barbeque provided.

All the facilities you may need can be found within a two minute walk from our accommodation, in the center of the village. Here you will find shops, banks, a post office and travel facilities such as taxi ranks and a bus station. You will also be very close to European Union Blue Flag winning beaches, which attract many visitors in the summer. Despite its un-spoilt environment, Corinth is a center for nightlife and boasts a number of cafes, bars, restaurants and clubs.

Rooms in our main house are given on a first come first serve basis, so please reserve your place as soon as possible! We rent out other apartments in the area based on demand, which enables all TESOL students to make use of the main house’s facilities.

Corinth is easy to get to using the direct railway service from the station inside Athens airport. Wherever you choose to be located, we can meet you at the Corinth railway station upon your arrival for transfer to your accommodation, and take you back when you have completed the TESOL course. This is a free of charge service.

Course dates

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Course fees

The total price is divided into: deposit and balance.

The deposit may be paid via a) credit card b) Paypal c) wire transfer d) Western Union.

The balance of the course fee must be paid by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the training center on the first day of the course.

 

Deposit
US$ 600

to be paid in advance

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Balance
US$ 1190

to be paid on arrival

Accomodation Fees

The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.

If you choose to use our accommodation, it should be paid for either by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the school at the start of the course.

Full Course
US$ 150

(to be paid on arrival)

Full Course
US$ 250

(to be paid on arrival)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are my payment options?

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  Course deposits must be paid to our administrative center. Credit/debit card payments are the fastest and cheapest way to pay, but we also accept payments via Western Union, Pay Pal and bank transfer. While there are no deadlines for a deposit, courses can fill up quickly and your seat will only be reserved after the deposit has been paid.

  Once you make your deposit, you will receive an email with an informational packet that provides detailed information about the course and Corinth itself.

  The balance of course fees is payable in cash or by credit/debit card. Bank transfers are also possible but funds will need to be received before the first day of the course.

  Course fees are all-inclusive so you won’t be asked to pay additional costs for course related materials or services. This also includes course moderation and accreditation fees, airport pick-ups* and lifetime job assistance.

  * Airport pick-ups are available on the Saturday before the course begins.

• What are my accommodation options?

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  We provide accommodation right across the road from the training center. The main house has three twin rooms, one double and one single, accommodating a total of nine people. There are two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a washing machine and a communal lounge. The lounge has two computers for your use and the whole house has wireless internet access. In addition to the balconies surrounding the house, there is also a large garden furnished with chairs, sun beds and a barbeque. The rooms are cleaned and sheets are changed weekly.

  The house is located within a two minute walk from the center of the village where you will find facilities such as shops, a post office, banks, a bus station and a taxi rank. It is also only a ten minute walk to the nearest beach. The surrounding area has many other excellent beaches which have been awarded with the European Union's Blue Flag. The area is a busy resort in the summer and is a center for nightlife, with lots of cafes, restaurants, bars and night clubs, although it is still relatively unspoiled.

  Shared rooms are 250 €, while a private room costs 350 €. Prices are for the duration of the course.

  Both options are available from the Saturday preceding the course until the Saturday following the course’s completion. If you would like to choose your accommodation independently, you are welcome to do so.

• What travel documents will I need for greece?

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  All visitors to Greece are required to carry a passport valid for at least six months after their arrival date. EU passport holders do not need a visa for Greece. American and Canadian citizens entering Greece for a period of less than 3 months require a valid passport, not a visa. For visits exceeding 3 months, authorization must be obtained in person by applying to the Aliens Bureau at least 20 days prior to the 3-month expiration date.

  Provided that your stay in Greece or the wider Schengen area is for no more than 90 days, nationals of the following countries do not require a visa to enter or transit through Greece, as long as the passport is valid for at least 3 months from the date of return from Greece:

  Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, South Korea, San Marino, Singapore, United States, Uruguay, The Vatican and Venezuela.

  Citizens of all countries not mentioned above do need a visa to enter Greece.*

  * As this information is subject to change at any time, we advise you to contact your local consulate for current travel regulations prior to planning your trip. For more information on obtaining visas please check with your local Greek consulate or embassy.

• What is the course schedule?

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  The first class will take place on Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. The full course schedule will also be provided on Monday morning. Sessions generally run between 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. with appropriate breaks throughout the day.

  Monday to Thursday:

  • 0930 – 1230: Input Sessions
  • 1230 – 1330: Lunch
  • 1330 – 1700: Guided Lesson Preparation Time
  • 1700 – 2000: Teaching Practice

  Friday:

  • 0930 – 1230: Input Sessions
  • 1230 – 1330: Lunch
  • 1330 – 1430: Unknown Language
  • 1430 – 1530: Job Guidance

  There are two input sessions each morning covering grammar, phonology, teaching skills and classroom management.

• What can I expect during teaching practice?

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  Teaching practice takes place in the afternoon, generally between five and eight o’clock. The majority of our teaching practice is with young teenagers at a small private school near Vrahati. At certain times of the year we also have additional practice at the training center.

  Each trainee usually teaches once per day to make up the total of ten hours during the course. Trainers provide extensive help with planning each lesson and give written feedback which forms the basis of the feedback discussion after each lesson.

  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.

• Who usually attends the course?

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  The maximum class size in Corinth is 16. Most of the participants are American, British, Canadian or Australian, although we do accept non-native speakers of English who have a high proficiency in the language.

• Is there a dress code?

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  For all input and tutorial sessions at the training location, there is only one specific dress requirement: Both men and women should have a shirt covering their shoulders. The course operates from within a school so we ask you to be mindful of this, as well as being mindful of your peers and to respect the fact that you are a visitor in another country.

  During teaching practice there are specific requirements that adhere to the local dress code. All trainees are expected to dress professionally according to the following guidelines:

  Women: Shoulders should be covered, blouses with sleeves are suggested. No low-cut necklines, very short skirts or bare midriffs. Open-toed shoes are acceptable, but not hiking or flip-flop sandals.

  Men: Long pants, slacks or trousers are required, jeans are not acceptable. Short or long-sleeved shirts with a collar are necessary, although a tie is not required. Loafers or dress shoes are both fine, sandals are not acceptable. Long hair should always be tied back.

• What should I bring for course studies?

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  Please be sure to arrive on the first day of the course with a notebook and a pen. We also encourage you to bring a laptop as we have Wi-Fi at the training center. We will provide all course materials for you so there is no need to bring anything else for the course itself.