Can I get funding for an English Teaching course in England?

Question

I am unemployed and recovering from illness and would like to do a English Teaching course so I can work/volunteer to teach English to the many immigrants in England. I have read an article stating that only ONE person was successful in recieving Government funding for this type of course, even though they do fund many other courses. This could give people a chance to teach English either in England or abroad if they want to support themselves while they visit their family. Is it possible to get funding to do a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA course?

Answer 1

I volunteered with my local council, after a year of working as a volunteer they would fund the TEFL course for me. Unfortunately I couldn't do it as I was starting a PGCE.

I'd recommend it, it is really rewarding.  

Answer 2

Yes - you can get funding to do a Cert Ed and PGCE in post compulsory education - which is what you would need to teach this type of student.  You do, however, need to secure a number of teaching hours to complete the course.  I suggest you contact your local colleges, find out who offers the course you need and then ask them about grants etc.  Remember you now need to do a year long ESOL course to teach in the UK - the 1 month course is no longer sufficient unless you are thinking of moving abroad.  (You may also be entitled to a Golden Hello after your first year of qualified teaching - I was). Good luck!

Answer 3

have a look here

http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/thetrainin...