Much has to do with where you want to teach. Asian countries are more lenient all around, hiring many without the certificate and you can earn it while you work. You can likely get the certification from the same institute where you got your B.A. I would check there first. My process was actually very quick, but it helped being overseas already, meeting face-to-face rather than over the internet, and I had a local national helping me with the legal aspects. I also was privileged enough to start without certification because I was already teaching at a U.S. college contracted to offer courses on military installations abroad. You are right, there is a TON of information, so do what is easy for you, and that sounds like getting certified in North Carolina.

If I were you I’d go to a school in Greece and get certified there. It’s a bit more expensive, but it’s difficult for us Americans to get a visa to teach in EU countries. Otherwise, Oxford is the most prestigous TEFL program in the US. They probably have a class near you. Oxford will help you get a job once you’re done too. Figure out where you want to go and then you can research what type of certification they want and how you need to go about getting it.

I am a Special Education Teacher and if I would I’d do it in a heartbeat however I have a household to take into account. I consider it could be a exotic enjoy for you now not point out it will seem excellent for your resume’.

tefl resources

www.tefl.com/career_centre/start.html

www.teflcertificatecourses.com

Good for you – I wish you all the best