Teaching English as Second Language

If you are want to be teaching English as a second language in non native English speaking country.  When teaching English as a second language one of the main avenues is taking to have a TEFL or TESOL course  which teaches you the basic a principles and objective for  English as a second language.
For more information about the TESOL course please click here.
Please contact us for further information teaching English as a second language.

To get more info follow the links: TESOL English teaching, TEFL English teaching, TEFL English teacher in china, Online TESOL, Online TEFL & Teaching English as a second language.

TESOL

Online TESOL is designed to provide an overview of the basic principles and objectives involved in teaching English as a second or additional language.

The Online TESOL course is made up of 25 lessons, providing 50 hours of learning in total. On completion of the course you will receive a certificate of completion, giving you a foundation qualification in TESOL English teaching to add to your CV or resume.

Online TESOL introduces beginner teachers to sound teaching principles and encourages individuals with teaching experience to reassess why and how certain principles are important. The course contains an extensive amount of teaching re sources and materials for use in one-to-one or group teaching situations.
The first 8 lessons focus on Online TESOL theory.
The next 12 lessons focus on how to teach language skills (e.g. Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary), providing opportunity to apply theory to a practical context.
Each lesson provides:
•    background information on sound teaching principles
•    Practical Examples
•    teaching resources and ideas
•    downloadable worksheets for using in the classroom.
In the last 5 lessons you are provided with additional information to extend understanding of key areas.
To gain the most from this course, it is recommended that you make use of the links to external readings and research and to look for opportunity to discuss the discussion questions with other teachers.

If you are preparing to teach in China, you may also be interested in enrolling in Spoken Chinese 1 – a 10-hour course in Mandarin Chinese for beginners. Save when you purchase the joint learning package.

To get more info follow the links: TESOL English teaching, TEFL English teaching, TEFL English teacher in china, Online TESOL, Online TEFL & Teaching English as a second language.

TEFL English teaching

TEFL English teaching  is on a high demand due to the fact English is the third most spoken foreign language  in the world.
There are plenty of jobs to be found for those who have TEFL qualifications in public schools now there has been an increase in private language schools. It is important to do your background research on the institution where you will be  TEFL English teaching , it is also advised to contact other foreign staff who work or have worked there.
If you do not have TEFL qualification, or want to enrol on another TEFL course, please click here for more information.

Please contact us for further information about a TEFL English teaching.

To get more info follow the links: TESOL English teaching, TEFL English teaching, TEFL English teacher in china, Online TESOL, Online TEFL & Teaching English as a second language.

TESOL English Teaching

TESOL English teaching  is on a high demand due to the fact English is the third most spoken foreign language  in the world.
There are plenty of jobs to be found for those who have TESOL qualifications in public schools now there has been an increase in private language schools. It is important to do your background research on the institution where you will be  TESOL English teaching , it is also advised to contact other foreign staff who work or have worked there.
If you do not have TESOL qualification, or want to enrol on another TESOL course, please click here for more information.

Please contact us for further information about a TESOL English teaching.

To get more info follow the links: TESOL English teaching, TEFL English teaching, TEFL English teacher in china, Online TESOL, Online TEFL & Teaching English as a second language.

UK Student Visa

What is Tier 4 (General)?

The fourth tier of the points based UK immigration system focuses upon overseas students who wish to gain entry clearance to study in the UK with a UK student visa.
Tier 4 visas replace the UK student visa service and place more emphasis upon the responsibility of the educational body in question for the applicants they permit to study. The aim of this tier immigration service is to provide a more user-friendly, transparent route to studying in the UK and gain a UK student visa.
Do you need to apply for a Tier 4  UK student visa?
You can study in the UK without a UK student visa if:

• you are a national of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland;
• you are a British overseas territories citizen, unless you are from one of the sovereign base areas in Cyprus;
• you are a Commonwealth citizen with permission to enter or stay in the UK because at least one of your grandparents was born here; or
• you have no conditions or time limit attached to your stay.

However, if you are a national of Bulgaria or Romania, your ability to work during your studies may be restricted.
Who can apply as a Tier 4 (General) Student?
The Tier 4 (General) category is for adult students who want to come to or remain in the UK for their post-16 education.
If you are classed an international student you will need to become a Tier 4 General student sponsored with a UK educational institute.
To apply under the Tier 4 you must have a sponsor and a Confirmation Acceptance of Study (CAS this is a virtual document rather than a piece of paper) which is an essential to gain a UK student visa .
Once you have a Confirmation Acceptance of Study (CAS) you must score at least 40 points:

• 30 points for the Confirmation Acceptance of Study; and
• 10 points for available maintenance (funds).

How do become A Tier 4 (General) Student?
To secure a tier 4 general UK student visa you must have a secured place at a UK-based institution for full-time study. Full-time means a minimum of 15 hours of classroom study per week.

• You plan to study minimum B2 level of English language course of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) but exceptions can be made if you are a government-sponsored student or if you want to study a per-sessional English course that meets certain requirements.
• You must be able to support yourself without access to public funds, as well as pay for the course and all accommodation and maintenance.
• It is essential that applicants state that they intend to return to their home country after the course is completed.

Can I work during my studies?
Under the new rules which came into effect from the 4th July the following working restriction also apply to UK student visa.
The aim of the revised Immigration Rules is to “deliver a strong migration system which tackles immigration abuse, while allowing genuine students to study at genuine colleges”.
News: From 4 July UKBA will:

•  Restrict work entitlements to migrants studying at higher educational institutions (HEIs) and publicly funded further education colleges only; 10hrs to FE colleges and 20hrs for universities plus 50/50 on study work based courses.
• Require education providers to vouch that a new course represents genuine academic progression;
• Ensure that maintenance funds are genuinely available to the applicant, by introducing a declaration on the visa application form;
• Commit to publish a list of financial institutions that we consider, on the basis of experience, do not verify financial statements to our satisfaction in more than 50 per cent of a sample of cases;
• Introduce a streamlined application process for low-risk nationals applying to attend courses with Highly Trusted Sponsors;
• Extend the list of courses for which students must receive ATAS clearance;
• Restrict the ability to deliver accountancy courses accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to those sponsors accorded platinum or gold status by ACCA; and
• Clarify the position of overseas universities with campuses in the UK.

Can I bring my dependents into the UK?
Yes with a UK Student visa you will be allowed to bring your dependents into the UK if you are studying at postgraduate level at HEIs on courses lasting at least 12 months, and government-sponsored students on courses lasting at least 6 months.

Please contact us for further information.

To get more info follow the links: TESOL English teaching, TEFL English teaching, TEFL English teacher in china, Online TESOL, Online TEFL & Teaching English as a second language.

UK VISITORS VISA

People wishing to come to the UK as a visitor (and not to work or study) are normally allowed to stay for six months under a UK visitor’s visa.
Before you travel you should check whether or not you need to get a UK visitor’s visa or, if wishing to frequently travel to the UK, apply for a multiple-entry visa which may be issued for two, five or 10 years.
Do I need a visa?
If you are a Visa national you will need a visa to enter the UK – and in some cases to transit through the UK you may need a UK visitor’s visa. You can find out if you are a Visa National by visiting the following website:
If you are not a Visa national you do not need a UK visitor’s visa to visit the UK for less than six months.
How do I qualify to travel to the UK as a visitor?
There are a number of different categories of visitors, the most common being:
UK Visitors Visa General  Visitors
UK Visitors Visa Family Visitors
UK Visitors Visa Child Visitors 
UK Visitors Visa Business Visitors
A visitor is someone who generally intends to be in the UK for a short period, for example, to visit friends and family, to do business, to do a short course of study, to have private medical treatment. The information given here aims to deal with the various categories of visitors coming to the UK.
In general, you must show that:
• You want to visit the UK for no more than six months;
• You intend to leave the UK at the end of your visit;
• You have enough money to support yourself during your stay in the UK without working or needing help from public funds. See more on ‘Public funds’ under ‘More advice and information';
• You do not intend to take paid or unpaid employment.

Please contact us for further information about UK Visitors Visa.

To get more info follow the links: Care Jobs UK, Business visitor visa, Spouse Visa UK, Settlement Visa UK, UK visitor's VISA & UK student visa.

Settlement Visa UK

Once you have lived legally in the UK for a certain number of years you may apply for a settlement visa UK known as  Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Partners of British Citizens or someone who is settled here may apply after two years  for a settlement visa UK. Children under 18 and other dependent relatives of British Citizens or someone who is settled here may apply at any time for a settlement visa UK.
With a settlement visa UK  or ILR is currently seen by many as a stepping stone to British Citizenship, although The Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 which is due to come into effect in July 2011 envisages two alternative forms of settlement: British Citizenship or Permanent Residence.
In the meantime, the general rules are as follows:
Settlement Visa UK /Indefinite Leave to Remain (after four years)
You may apply for ILR(Settlement Visa UK) after four years:
• Those granted an HSMP visa between 3rd April 2006 and 7th November 2006
• A Turkish businessperson or family member of a Turkish businessperson
Decisions for these applications are not made using the Points-based system. Instead you must be able to show that:
• you have been here continuously without lengthy absences
• you have passed the ‘Life in the UK ‘ test (unless you were granted HSMP before 3rd April 2006)
• you can show that you are financially independent and have the means of supporting yourself in the future.
Indefinite Leave to Remain (after five years)
You may apply for ILR after five years:
• If you have been residing in the UK with permission to work (excluding Post-study work visas)
• A Bulgarian or Romanian business person (or family member of a Bulgarian or Romanian businessperson)
Decisions for these applications are not made using the Points-based system. Instead you must be able to show that:
• you have been here continuously without lengthy absences
• you have passed the ‘Life in the UK’ test
• you can show that you are financially independent and have the means of supporting yourself in the future.
Indefinite Leave to Remain (after ten years)
You may apply for ILR after ten years:
If you have been residing in the UK with permission to study
Decisions for applications for settlement visa UK are not made using the Points-based system. Instead you must be able to show that:
• you have been here continuously without lengthy absences
• you have passed the ‘Life in the UK’ test
• you can show that you continue to score the same earnings points that you had to show
• when you last applied for leave to remain, whether it be under Tier 1 or Tier 2.
The Home Office charges for settlement visa UK are:
Postal application for settlement visa UK:
£1093 plus £1093 for each dependent
Same day service for settlement visa UK:
£1493 plus £1493 for each dependent

Please contact us for further information about settlement visa UK.

To get more info follow the links: Care Jobs UK, Business visitor visa, Spouse Visa UK, Settlement Visa UK, UK visitor's VISA & UK student visa.