2022 TESOL Certification Course

Get CREATIVE with your dreams and plans. It's time to do things differently! This six-day TEACH2GO TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certification Course hosted by UPCI Global Missions provides you with tools and opportunities to live out your dreams. Learn from experienced certified instructors, develop connections with fellow students, and prepare to open doors in your community and around the globe! There are two course lengths: 60 hours (in-class component) or 100 hours (60 hours in-class component + 40 hours online self-directed study).

Instructors include:

• Rebecca Turner, MA in Teaching English as an International Language, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Carrie Painter, MA in Education-Gifted Education, Lyndenwood University
• Jen Yoder, MA (TBA)
• Angi Clarke, Former TEFL/TESL teacher in China, Deputy Director of English Education at Golden Apple.

This 2022 training is hosted by Global Missions and as such maintains the Apostolic Oneness values and the significance of faith-based training in a TESOL environment.

FAQs

What are my lodging options near the event?

There are many hotels in the area. For the purposes of cutting costs, you could share rooms with fellow participants. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Louis West-O'Fallon is close to the training location, and they have a small section of rooms blocked off with a Global Missions rate if you ask (until June 11th). If needed, you may contact sdearmon@upci.org for room sharing information.

Holiday Inn Express

A: 1175 Technology Dr, O'Fallon, MO 63368

T: 636. 300.4844

Block Name: TESOL

Global Missions Rate: $98+tax/night

*Please specify self-pay (not direct-bill).

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. 

What about lunches?

We will be working through lunch each day so we can more easily get in our 10 hrs/day schedule. Therefore, a catered lunch is an add-on option you willfind in the registration process at $6.67/meal. Otherwise, you will be responsible for your own meals. Keep in mind if you are staying at a hotel, it might offer free breakfast.

This year we have tentatively reserved meals with a local catering company. We'll post the menu here later as well as send a notification before your arrival.

*You may purchase your meals at a later time by clicking the Register button and choosing the lunch option.

Will there be transport from the airport?

No. You will need to find a way from the airport to your hotel. An Uber from the airport to the training area runs close to $50.

Will there be a shuttle between the hotel and World Headquarters?

Yes. We will run a shuttle as needed and as usual, do some ride sharing for evening meals.

What do I need to bring?

We suggest you bring a laptop or tablet if possible, but it's not required. We will provide you with a notebook and a small packet of helpful materials. We will utilize Google drive for all of our content and materials sharing.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You may contact Angi Clarke at aclark@upci.org or Sam Dearmon at sdearmon@upci.org. You may also message the @AIM2GO Facebook page.

What's the refund policy?

You may receive a full refund up until 7 days before the event. If you request a refund in the 7 days prior to the event, you will be issued a 50% refund.

For more information, visit www.aim2go.org/tesol