A big part of what makes Crete such a popular tourist destination is the local people who pride themselves on being amongst the most hospitable in Greece, with a long tradition of welcoming visitors. The island is ruggedly beautiful, and because of its size offers both well developed tourist areas as well as hidden beaches, quiet coves and picturesque villages and plateaus overshadowed by towering mountains that are still snow-capped in early spring.

Crete is major tourist destination with two international airports linked by a north-coast highway. It boasts excellent beaches, great nightlife and some of the best places for eating out in whole country. The traditions and culture offered in music, art, food and crafts combine European ways with local customs. As well as the established tourist resorts, there are hundreds of villages and smaller towns to be explored, each offering the visitor truly individual and unique places to suit any mood, any pace and any style. It is also a historian's and archaeologist's paradise. Crete offers an unlimited amount of activities from swimming and snorkelling, to trekking, climbing, and cycling. The more you explore and experience the more you will find how the island and its people are steeped in tradition and history. It is an ideal destination to relax, recharge, explore and party!

Moderating Body: College Of Teachers, London

Certificate: International Standard Cert.TESOL

Affiliations: INTESOL, College of Teachers, The World TEFL School (WTS)

Our approved Training Centre in Greece is accredited by the College of Teachers, London. The school is located on the island of Crete, in the seaside resort of Stalos (between Chania and Ag. Marina ). It is only 6 km away from the hurly-burly of the city of Chania, and 15 km from Chania International airport. The school is fully equipped with classrooms, resource room, well-equipped TEFL library, lesson preparation room and Internet access - all just a 3 minute stroll from the beach.

The 4-week course is fully accredited & certified to meet international standards. The training involves over eight hours of Observed Teaching Practice and 150 hours of classroom instruction. This course is designed in such a way that you will acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The way the course is conducted will actively engage you in practical and interactive activities that will make your learning fun in spite of the intensity of the course. The training you receive will provide you with a solid foundation & the skills necessary to teach English around the world.

This training centre prides itself on facilitating each student's learning of teaching based on the respect they have for your own individuality; they do not create carbon copies of teachers. The Trainers are highly qualified and have years of teaching and teacher training experience in different locations all over the world. Through the experiential learning approach, “learning by doing” used in this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills that will allow you to confidently teach English to students of any level, age or cultural background. Last but not least, the social program is a unique opportunity to combine learning teaching with learning about the culture of the local area.

All graduates receive a full, ongoing, lifetime job guidance service, and career development counselling, thus ensuring their short or long term TEFL future. The Centre’s staff is committed to providing their students with the best assistance possible for as long as needed.

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Air

Many visitors fly first to Athens on the mainland, which is well served by international flights, and then catch a connecting flight to Crete. It's also possible to fly directly to Crete from Europe, although charter companies offer most direct flights during the busy summer months. The main airport of Heraklion serves most of the international and domestic flights, while Chania also has a smaller international airport. Daily and frequent charter flights arrive at both the airports from many European cities during high season; flights are less frequent during winter. The small airport of Sitia serves domestic flights.

Boat

During the summer the island has frequent connections to Athens (Piraeus Port), Thessalonica and sometimes in high season occasional international ferries to Ancona in Italy, Cesme in Turkey, and Halifa in Israel. The journey from Athens port to Crete takes about 9 hours on standard ferries, and 6 hours on the high-speed fleets. Services in low season are less frequent.

Getting Around

Crete is easy to travel around due to its comprehensive bus system. There are frequent buses travelling along the length of the north coast. Less frequent services link north coast towns and resorts with places of interest on the south coast, via the interior mountain villages. Ferries link towns along the south coast and islands; some towns can only be accessed by sea. Many ferries operate only during the summer months, though. Those planning to bring their own car to Crete (or rent a car) should be aware that Greece has the highest road fatality rate in Europe. Roads in Crete have improved in recent years, but there are still many unpaved and rough roads in the south and country road signs are often only in Greek.

Visas

Australian, Canadian, Japanese, New Zealand citizens, and US are among those who may enter as tourists without a visa and stay up to 90 days. EU passport holders can come and go as they please. Nationals of other countries must obtain a visa to enter. Passport valid for 6 months required by all visitors.