FAQ - Why American TESOL Institute
There are different organizations / Institutions offering TEFL program,
how do I choose the best one?
With the rising popularity of ESL, there is a huge proliferation of
TESOL/TEFL institutes all around the world offering TESL / TEFL programs for
the purpose of training and certifying candidates to help them become ESL
teachers in the future. But one must be careful while choosing the correct
institute by making note of the following points:
• The TESOL Institute providing the TESOL courses should be recognized and
affiliated world-wide.
• The duration of the on-site course should be at least of 120 hours.
• It should be affordable.
• Should be good from a qualitative point of view.
• Should provide job assistance after completion of the course and help with
placement related issues.
• The TESOL Programs should be designed in such a way so that the certified
teachers can teach all age groups – from young learners to adult business
professionals.
What are the difference between your course and others?
ATI’s TESOL Courses are unique and truly incomparable when it comes to
taking about the differences it shares with other institutes. While other
institutes strictly follow an eligibility criterion i.e. one has to be a
native English speaker possessing a Degree as a minimum qualification and
also where there is an age barrier, to enroll for its courses – ATI has come
up with innumerable on-site courses meant for all – be it native or
non-native English speakers, or for ones with or without a Degree/Diploma or
even for people who have no prior work experience at all. Apart from that
the evaluation procedure is based upon intense scrutiny and analysis and
some of the bets trainers of the ESL field, who teach in ATI, see to it that
the institute creates quality ESL teachers of highest standards. Kindly note
the following facilities which ATI provides while the others don’t and trace
the differences between us and others:
• TEFL Certification at a very competitive cost
• Free Airport Pick up (Chiang Mai and Phuket)
• Accommodation provided –through out the project
• Visa assistance
• The exotic locations of Thailand, China, India where the courses are
conducted.
• A unique cultural experience in interacting with the local people and
while teaching in local schools.
• 100 % job assistance on successful completion of the course.
Why should I choose an American TESOL Institute Course?
The following reasons why you should ATI are:
• ATI is internationally recognized and accredited Teacher’s Training
Organization providing Teachers’ Training courses to students to make them
eligible to teach English world-wide, since 2002.
• ATI’s TESOL trainers are highly qualified and make sure the course
curriculum meets international standards every individual’s learning needs
and objectives in order to enable the TEFL/TESOL trainees get placements all
over the world.
• ATI does not discriminate and provides courses to all irrespective of
nationality, whether a person possesses a Degree/ Diploma /professional
experience or not.
• ATI provides a wide range of both on-site and on-line courses which are
specially formulated to teach age groups varying from young learners to
adults.
• ATI is an accredited organization and affiliated to AAIEP, iLEARN, SAFEA,
USETTA, USDLA, Interpark Communications’ & Talkbean.
• ATI provides 100% job assistance to its TEFL trainees and dedicated
whole-heartedly to help them find good placements after the successful
completion of the course.
• Finally the most captivating point is the locations where ATI conducts the
courses in. ATI has chosen some of the best locations in the world for
running the TESOL Courses which easily attract people to come and take the
course having the opportunity of spending a splendid in some of the best
holiday spots in the world.
Is your certificate accepted internationally?
The American TESOL Institute is accredited by and affiliated to
organizations like AAIEP, iEARN, SAFEA, USETTA, USDLA, Interpark
Communications’ & Talkbean. The Certificate is globally accepted and the
international recognition adds great value while applying for jobs.





