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For more information about the CTEFL program, please visit: http://tefl.aua.am/ctefl/.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) offers a professional Certificate program in Teaching English as a Foreign language (CTEFL). CTEFL builds the professional knowledge and practical skills of in-ser-vice and pre-service classroom teachers in Armenia and the region.

The CTEFL program follows an intensive format lasting from 4 to 8 weeks during the months of June and July. Classes take place in the mornings and afternoons at the AUA campus and in partner schools for fieldwork assignments.

The intensive summer program is perfect for those interested in starting a career in teaching English and for teachers who want to continue improving their own teaching but do not have time to pursue the two-year Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Typically, CTEFL graduates secure English language teaching positions in language centers around the country. For teachers already working in the school system, CTEFL enhances teaching skills and boosts confidence leading to more challenging and rewarding work opportunities and contributing to potential promotions on the job.

CERTIFICATE INTeaching English as a Foreign Language

Teaching language skills Teaching English grammar and vocabularyActivity design and lesson planningClassroom assessment and feedback

Differentiated instructionClassroom managementClassroom observations Shadow and independent teaching

Certificate Completion Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

Fall 2018 CTEFL Application Submission Deadlines

Center for Research in Applied Linguistics (CRAL)

To complete a Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CTEFL), students must successfully complete the CTEFL courses/modules with a grade point average of 3.0 or above. CTEFL graduates who wish to pursue further study towards the MA TEFL program, may transfer their CTEFL courses towards the MA TEFL Program.

If a deadline date falls on a non-working date, the deadline will be moved to the following working day.

CRAL provides resources and opportunities for CTEFL students to apply their practical skills during their fieldwork assignments such class observations, shadow teaching, co-teaching, independent teaching, and meeting with teachers.

The Admissions Committee may, at its discretion, admit an applicant who does not meet the target requirements but who otherwise demonstrates the potential to successfully pursue a degree at AUA.

Notable CRAL projects include the Experimental English Classes (EEC) for children ages 6-16, and Sprout - the AUA Preschool English Program.

For information on how to apply, please visit http://admissions.aua.am/certificate-programs/.

To be considered for acceptance, applicants must:Submit a complete Application for Enrollment in Certificate Programs at im.aua.am including all required supplements as outlined in the instructions. Present valid and official results confirming English Language Proficiency typically through the TOEFL iBT (target score of 79*) or IELTS Academic (target score of 6.5*). Native and near native speakers are eligible for a waiver.Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited or licensed institution of higher education having obtained an undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher on a 5-point scale. Students in their final year of studies are also eligible to apply. Demonstrate interest and potential to become a successful TEFL professional.

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