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Teaching English in Athens, Greece
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Athens, Greece TESOL Course Dates
April 23 – May 18 2012
May 21 – June 15 2012
June 25 – July 20 2012
July 30 – August 24 2012
September 3 – September 28 2012
October 1 – October 26 2012
October 29 – November 23 2012
November 26 – December 21 2012
2013 Course Dates:
January 7 – February 1
February 4 – March 1
March 4 – March 29
April 1 – April 26
May 13 - June 7
June 10 – July 5
July 8 – August 2
August 5 – August 30
September 2 – September 27
September 30 - October 25
October 28 – November 22
November 25 – December 20
Course Fee
Deposit (nonrefundable) - $500 USD
Balance of fees: 920 Euros
This amount includes tuition, course materials, certification and moderation.
Athens, Greece Center Staff
 Peter Beech - Center Director
Peter has been working in EFL in Greece since graduating from Sussex University in the UK. After several years running his own school in Corinth, Peter moved into teacher training on completion of his Master’s in Teaching English. He also works part time as an Associate Lecturer with the UK Open University, tutoring on the TESOL module of the MA in Education. His academic interests are centered on the use of technology in education, and especially Computer Assisted Language Learning. He was the founding coordinator of the TESOL Greece CALL SIG, and has given numerous professional presentations in this area.
 Helen Stampouli – Trainer
A native of Athens, Helen has two undergraduate degrees from Athens University, one in Classical Philology and one in English Literature and Culture, as well as a Master’s in Applied Linguistics. She has twenty years’ experience working at private schools of English in Athens, and has also taught on degree programmes for the University of Hertfordshire, University of Greenwich and University of Athens.
As a member of GALA, the Greek Association of Applied Linguistics and TESOL Greece, Helen has participated in numerous conferences, and has also published extensively in the area of Second Language Acquisition.
Our Location
- The TEFL International Athens center is conveniently located near Athens University campus in the Ilisia / Zografou area of downtown Athens
- Athens is one of the most ancient cities in the world, often called the cradle of civilization and the birthplace of democracy, but also a buzzing modern metropolis, with an excellent public transport system, entertainment facilities and vibrant nightlife.
- • The Acropolis, a UNESCO world heritage site, is described in Patricia Shultz’s 1,000 Places to See Before You Die as the most important ancient monument of the Western World
- • The National Archaeological Museum is described by Schultz as containing more masterpieces of Ancient Greek art than any other museum in the world
- • Coastal resorts like Glyfada are within easy reach, and the port of Piraeus is just 30 minutes on the metro, enabling trips to the spectacular Greek islands, including world heritage sites such as Rhodes and Delos and several more of Patricia Shultz’s 1,000 Places to See Before You Die such as Mykonos, Santorini, Patmos, Symi and Hydra
- • Athens is the ideal base for touring the mainland, including world heritage sites such as Delphi, Mount Athos, Meteora and Vergina
Why choose Athens?
- The TEFL International training centre is based in a school of English so there’s no need to travel off-site for teaching practice
- Teaching practice with real Greek learners of English prepares you for the reality of the classroom. You’ll be teaching children and teenagers like most of the TEFL learners worldwide
- Highly experienced trainers – we have been running this course every month since 2004
- We have a maximum of five trainees per trainer, ensuring you get plenty of individual support and feedback
- Operated by Anglo-Hellenic Teacher Recruitment, the main source of TEFL jobs in Greece, so we are in a unique position to help you find the job you want in Greece
- Extensive network of partners for employment opportunities worldwide
- Ongoing professional support and career guidance after you graduate
- Choice of accommodation options to match your preference and budget
Who will you be with?
- Your fellow trainees are mainly from the USA or UK
- Your teacher trainers are some of the most highly qualified in the profession, with extensive experience in ESL and university teaching
- Dedicated staff help make every aspect of your stay easy and enjoyable
- The students in your teaching practice classes are Greek children and teenagers
- The locals in Athens are friendly and welcoming and will make your stay here a unique experience
Accommodations
Athens accommodation options include apartments, hotels and hostels offering either shared dorms or private rooms. All the accommodations are centrally located to provide easy access to the training center.
An apartment for one or two people costs from around 800 euros for the month. A single room in a cheap hotel costs from around 25 euros per night, and a double room from around 18 euros per person per night. In the peak season, rates rise to around 40 euros per night for a single and 25 per person for a double. A dorm room with 4 – 6 beds costs from around 12 euros per person per night, rising to around 16 at the height of summer.
 Athens Greece Map
Resources
All you need to bring is a pen and a notebook for taking notes during class. A latop will also be very useful if you have one, but is not essential.
All course materials are supplied. In addition to our own specially-written training handbooks, we have an extensive library of EFL textbooks and other resources
Weather
Athens enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate year-round, with daytime temperatures ranging from 55o F - 13o C in January – February to 90o F - 32o C in July – August.
Downloads
 Athens Greece - Course Description and FAQs
 Athens Greece - Course Description and FAQs
Athens, Greece Tourist Links
http://www.aia.gr
http://www.greekembassy.org
http://www.greekferries.gr
http://www.greeka.com
Note: Local circumstances and extras may change without notice.
This TEFL International Course conducted by a separate company working as a subcontractor of TEFL International and is not a non-profit organization.
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Athens, Greece
