Our Programs

The Programs

TLCIA is the largest English language educational organization in terms of teaching English to speakers of other languages. THE LONDON COUNCIL now represents in excess of 12,500 English language teachers in 156 countries around the world, and there are more than 100 global affiliates. Members and affiliates of the associations, and post secondary schools and governmental agencies count on THE LONDON COUNCIL for the latest research, teaching resources, program standards, professional development and career opportunities.

THE LONDON COUNCIL has as its mission the goal of advancing professional expertise in English teaching and learning for speakers of first languages globally. THE LONDON Council's associates are passionate about the mission, and they work diligently to achieve it. Overall, they know that outside organizations share that vision, and that is the reason for the development of the Alliance Partnership.

Through the partnership, you have a direct connection to THE LONDON Council's global community of members and affiliates with messages, and you can establish a sound relationship. Partnering with THE LONDON COUNCIL helps your association to

  • Establish brand awareness and maintain it year-round
  • Enhance your visibility in the ESL/EFL field
  • Exhibit your commitment to English education
  • Strengthen your relationship with TLCIA leaders, affiliates and members
  • Support the TLCIA mission

Note: Independent short-term certificate programs are different from most academic plans because they typically do not grant degrees, but instead award certificates to those students who complete the educational goals per the program guidelines. Completing a short-term TESL/TEFL certificate is not the same as teacher certification; that credentialing process is more in-depth and meets the qualifications to teach in settings like public schools in the United States.

TESL/TEFL Programs

With the diversity of international contexts that English language teaching occurs, many of those starting in the field of ESL/EFL teaching look for an entry-level credential through short-term certificate programs.

These types of short-term certificate programs typically are full-time intensive programs or a series of online courses designed to run 4-6 weeks or so. Some accredited post-secondary institutions offer TESL/TEFL programs, though independent TESL/TEFL certificate programs usually are not accredited nor affiliated with accredited institutions.