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Location
As one of the fastest growing cities in Europe, Prague hosts a fantastic array of both classic and modern culture.
The TEFL International school in Prague is surrounded by an astounding variety of architecture dating back to the tenth century. Walking across the historic Old Town Square or along the winding cobblestone streets, one can take in artistic styles ranging from Baroque to Art Nouveau in immediate proximity to one another.
The magnificent Church of Our Lady before Tyn and Old Town Hall are classic examples of various phases of these periods as are the many sculptures, towers and monuments.
Theater and the arts are prominent and readily accessible as well. Prague boasts literally dozens of theaters, opera houses and museums, including The Czech Museum of Fine Arts in Old Town. Operas, plays and art exhibits are constantly changing and offer those who truly appreciate the arts as well as those just becoming interested multiple opportunities for unforgettable experiences.
Sports enthusiasts can easily find everything from bicycle rentals to climbing gyms and ice rinks to sporting clays. During the winter months, several ski centers are easily accessible as well. Prague also hosts football, cricket and hockey clubs as well as professional hockey during season. Whether a peaceful stroll in the park or a rigorous hike in the nearby Bohemian Forest is your idea of fun, Prague can certainly accommodate most people’s appetite for outdoor recreation.
As for night life, Prague stands out as one of the premier destinations in Europe. Cuisine of almost any origin as well as the local fare is never more than a short distance away—nor is the evening on the town following a superb meal. Ranging from intimate jazz clubs and quiet cafes to raging dance clubs and venues featuring fantastic live music of all genres, the selection of destinations for an evening on the town is limited only by time.
Considered by many to be a part of the national heritage, the beer brewed in the Czech Republic is some of the finest in the world. Widely available throughout the country, wonderful beers such as Pilsner Urquell, Gambrinas and Budvar (the true Budweiser, first brewed centuries ago) have all repeatedly been winning international awards for years. No trip to the Czech Republic could be complete without sampling these crafted beers. As the Czechs say, “Where beer is brewed, they have it good”.
Prague itself is well situated for visiting the rest of the Czech Republic as well as neighboring countries Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland. Reliable public transportation—railway and bus—as well as a centrally located international airport make such travel relatively easy.
Why Prague?
- Our course has the combined expertise of training teachers both locally and globally by some of the best trainers in the world.
- Accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education.
- The Prague training centre has trained over 3,000 teachers in the past 10 years.
- TEFL International and the centre in Prague assist graduates in finding a job once they have completed their course.
- Great food, great people, great sights and sounds, and great beer.
- “Survival Czech” classes.
- Skiing, snowboarding in winter, camping and hiking in summer.
- Opera, hockey and much more.
Czech Republic Climate
The climate is typically European. Prague, and the Czech Republic as a whole, is fairly temperate; the summers are cool and the winters are mild.
Sample costs – in USD
- A typical local dish (beef goulash with dumplings): $5.00 up
- Bottle of local beer: $1.00
- A can of soda or bottled water: 50 cents
- Local tram/subway/bus fare: 80 cents for a 90-minute transfer ticket
- One-month pass for all three: $22.00
Information links
Lonely Planet:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations
/europe/czech-republic/prague/
Prague tourism: http://www.pragueexperience.com/
English language newspaper: http://www.praguepost.com/
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About The School
The TEFL International School in Prague is surrounded by winding, cobblestone roads, beautiful, colorful architecture and backstreet pubs. You’re in the midst of one of the most charming parts of Europe.
There are a variety of restaurants, banks, and Internet cafés nearby. The training centre offers access to a variety of resources such as telephone use for placing local calls, computers to be used for lesson planning and resume building, limited internet access, a photocopier, and full access to our resource library.
Join the TEFL International course in Prague and start teaching English in the Czech Republic and throughout the world, with your internationally recognized TESOL Certificate.
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" Very professionally run course, it exceeded my expectations. The teachers are passionate about their subject. The course is well structured and everyone in the school makes every effort to ensure that the trainees are able to get the most from their experience. Teaching skills input sessions were excellent, very logical and easy to follow. Without hesitation, I would recommend the course. Good value, first rate teaching and support. I've enjoyed the experience immensely and feel I have learned a great deal. "
Jakki Bendell |
Accommodation
There are a couple of options for accommodation during your TEFL course in Prague. Currently, the Prague centre has two permanent apartments for their students. One is 300 euros for 28 nights (which is the same price as the home stay). The other option is 440 euros – these apartments are closer to school and are considerably bigger.
The homestay option is the same price or cheaper than the shared apartment. It is not the typical home stay, but more like a ‘pension’, as they don’t include meals. The host families often don’t speak much English, so this would be a wonderful opportunity to practice your Czech! This is a relatively inexpensive option for students that want to cut costs and at the same time have a private room.
The accommodation is usually available from the Sunday before the first day of the course to the Saturday after the last day of the course. If you choose to arrive on a weekday other than Sunday, you will have to make hostel or hotel reservations for your first night(s) in Prague. The school would be happy to give you advice in this regard.Please be assured that any special requests or requirements regarding accommodation will be taken into account, and TEFL International will make every effort to honor such requests.
Course Dates
- 11 February - 7 March 2008
- 17 March - 11 April 2008
- 21 April - 16 May 2008
- 26 May - 20 June 2008
- 30 June - 25 July 2008
- 4 August - 29 August 2008
- 8 September - 3 October 2008
- 13 October - 7 November 2008
- 17 November - 12 December 2008
- 5 January - 30 January 2009
- 9 February - 6 March 2009
- 16 March - 10 April 2009
- 20 April - 15 May 2009
- 25 May - 19 June 2009
- 29 June - 24 July 2009
- 3 August - 28 August 2009
- 7 September - 2 October 2009
- 12 October - 6 November 2009
- 16 November - 11 December 2009
Course Fees
- Deposit: US$ 500 (£250)
- Balance of course fees: 940 euros (£670)
- Accommodation: 300 euros (£200) and up
Prague, Czech Republic - Map: Click here for the map
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