migration services to give you a residence or work permit
medical and licensing agencies for certification,
employers to assess your English proficiency level
How to become a TOEFL teacher?
Earn a College Degree - The minimum educational requirement for teaching TOEFL classes in most states is a bachelor's degree. Organizations engaged in TOEFL classes usually accept candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in any major subject as long as the candidate has an English proficiency at the expert level. Usually, a potential TOEFL teacher is not required to complete teacher training, such as student teaching or obtain a teaching license.
Get a Teaching Certification - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States, most overseas employers require job candidates to be certified. Local universities or community colleges are a starting point when searching for a certification program. Certain options include online programs focusing primarily on Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Second Language teaching (TESL), and training courses in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
Find a Work - Upon having completed a bachelor's degree, TOEFL teacher training and certification, an applicant will have to start looking for employment, either in the U.S. or in another country of his or her choosing. Institutions in other countries, including government agencies, colleges and universities, private schools and enterprises, need professors to prepare and teach TOEFL certification. There are several outlets where you can apply for a spot as a TOEFL educator, including job websites for teaching English as a foreign language. Universities and colleges also provide career services for candidates, which include details on teaching English abroad or other languages.
Consider Pursuing a Master's Degree - Based on one's career aspirations, some people continue to study with a master's degree in English, ESL, literacy, or linguistics. Even though a master's credential is not usually required to teach TOEFL programs, certain institutions, such as universities and colleges, require it. If someone is interested in career growth, such as a spot in the curriculum development of the ESL or TOEFL training programs, a master's degree will be useful.
TOEFL Practice Test Questions
Prepare for the TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.