Paradise TEFL was founded in 2003 by Stephen Gardner. After taking other TEFL training courses and teaching in the USA and As ... ia, Stephen realized that there was a better way to prepare teachers for the actual job of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Consulting with his peers in the industry and based on his experience and knowledge Stephen established the Practical Approach. The Practical Approach uses a combination of ESA and PPP methodologies to ensure that you are prepared to be a great teacher when you complete our course. The Practical Approach, while providing required academic information, focuses on a full 5 hours up to 50 hours of actual observed practice teaching and providing the student with practical living and working knowledge of the location where they will be teaching. With over 800 graduates successfully teaching around the world, Stephen has honed this approach and it is being used by all the Paradise TEFL franchises. The teachers at Paradise TEFL have been trained and are fully qualified and accredited to teach the Practical Approach to their students. Read what Paradise TEFL graduates have to say about the Practical Approach and get the training you need to be a Great Teacher. OUR MISSION The mission of Paradise TEFL is very simple: "We want to give as many people as possible the skills, guidance and confidence they need to be Great Teachers using a Practical Approach with the lowest possible price and unsurpassed quality". We care about our students and give them unparalleled personal attention. The course is all about the students, not about the instructors. We are with you from start to finish, giving you the information and skills you need to have a successful and enjoyable TEFL experience. Our classes are small for a reason - so we can give you all the attention you need! We also provide life-time job assistance. After all, why spend your time and money on a TEFL course if you cannot find a great job when you graduate. We want to ensure that when you graduate you have the job that you want, in the location that you want ready for you. OUR ACCREDITATION Paradise TEFL is accredited by TEFL TESOL Certification, an international accreditation organization. We have consistently met and exceeded the organization’s stringent standards year after year, so you can rest assured that you will be undertaking an internationally accredited and accepted TEFL Certificate course at all locations of Paradise TEFL. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive both a printed and electronic copy of your TEFL Certificate. You can verify Paradise TEFL’s accreditation by visiting the TEFL TESOL Certification website at www.tefltesolcertification.com STILL HAVE QUESTIONS OR READY TO REGISTER FOR ONE OF OUR COURSES? We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions. You can contact us here with your questions or make a reservation here if you are ready to become a Great EFL Teacher. read more