Via Lingua

The experience I had with Via Lingua Istanbul was amazing. It was my first time travelling to Turkey, and I really appreciated how caring the director and staff were throughout the whole course. They constantly checked in and made us feel right at home, and it hardly felt like I was in a foreign country. The trainers were highly experienced and qualified, and they challenged us enough to make us feel ready to be efficient ESL teachers. Overall, I really recommend this course for anyone who isn't certified yet!

I cannot say enough about how wonderful my experience was completing the TEFL course in Crete! Maria was an amazing, patient, thorough and talented teacher. She made the demanding schedule fun and was always friendly and supportive, especially during the practical teaching sessions (which can be nerve racking!) Her ability to present the material clearly and provide resources and encouragement was essential to my success in excelling as a TEFL student and now as a teacher of English as a second language! I encourage anyone considering a TEFL certificate to come to Crete and learn from Maria and her wonderful staff (Alex is also amazing!) and to experience the beautiful city of Chania.

This intensive TEFL program far exceeded my expectations. The instructor, Maria, provided the course material in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner. Maria is truly a gifted teacher. Her teaching methods are engaging and interactive, and she somehow managed to make learning grammar fun! I learned so much from this course, not only about teaching English as a foreign language, but how to improve my skills as a teacher by modeling Maria's style and techniques. I will be forever grateful that I chose this course at the Via Lingua school over the many other options available for TEFL certification. If you are on the fence about where to get your TEFL certification, I highly recommend taking the course with Maria at the Via Lingua School. You will not regret it!

I had the privilege to collaborate with Maria and Alexandra doing the TEFL course in stunning Chania, Crete. The teachers were extremely helpful, supportive, and informative. The course structure was great as well as offered helpful materials. It was also challenging and intense and it helped me a lot to acquire new skills. Feedback was also constructive and delivered in a professional way! Not to mention the stunning City of Chania that leaves you speechless with its beauty! It was an absolutely amazing experience overall!

Via Lingua's TEFL Program in Crete, Greece was an exceptionally positive experience and allowed me to gain, firsthand, an essential understanding of teaching fundamentals. With the encouragement and mentorship of Maria, it was the best means of developing my pedagogical skills – skills that are necessary for any educator. The program opens doors to a wide range of interesting and relevant coursework; opportunities to build relationships with amazing students and faculty; connections to internship and career opportunities, and so many other elements that make a TEFL program a worthwhile and transformative investment.