Program Reviews

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.

I had an amazing experience on Via Lingua’s TEFL programme in Chania, Crete under the guidance of the wonderful Maria! She has an infectious, supportive, and bubbly energy which makes learning both interesting and fun. We covered a lot of material on the course, but we still had time to explore what Crete had to offer on the weekends which created a really fulfilling experience in a lot of different ways. The practical part of the programme was invaluable and taught me great foundational teaching skills which I’m excited to put into practice in my first job in Korea! I highly recommend this programme run by a fantastic teacher in an absolutely stunning location in the Greek islands.

I had an amazing experience with Via Lingua Florence! I was really impressed with the structure of the course. While only 4 weeks long, they used every minute intentionally to give us theoretical knowledge and practical experience. It was the perfect balance of challenging, but not too overwhelming. The instructors were also very supportive and engaging and I felt welcomed into the community. The school was in the heart of Florence's city center, so it was easy to explore the sites after class.

This wasn't my first time travelling abroad solo, but this was my first time experiencing life in a different country where I didn't already have friends or family nearby. It was definitely an experience I'll never, ever forget! Not only was I thankful for having not only the best roommate in our shared student apartment, but she along with the rest of my now best friends from the course made it all the better. And of course, Jackie, Ellen, Stephanie, and the rest of the amazing family at Via Lingua in Florence were the cherry on top.

I've wanted to teach English as a Second Language since graduating high school, but after 2020 I lost my path for awhile.. Taking the TEFL Certification course in Florence not only reassured me of my dream career path, but everyone that was a part of my journey there really made it a dream come true. If I could do it all over again, I definitely would. The school itself is in a very accessible and gorgeous location, and Florence is truly a great city for all travelers, beginners and experts! I would 110% recommend the course and the experience overall to anyone interested.

Thank you again to everyone at the Via Lingua school in Florence for absolutely everything.

The staff were very helpful in the teaching process whether it be learning the ropes, other practices, or even teaching in general. The teaching methods were hands on, and once you start teaching you discover something about you you didn't know in the first place. The classmates were all very friendly and helpful. Besides learning in the classroom you go outside and learn about culture by walking around Florence. Overall I recommend this course to all those looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity.

I found this program a year ago and it seemed like a great program to assist in getting to Italy and a great opportunity. Florence is such a beautiful city and the school is located in a great location! The teachers are so nice, supportive, and helpful. The program was very challenging, but I learned a ton about teaching and myself.

I didn’t know how I would do in the program, but I found my way of doing things and really enjoyed the program. The community students were amazing and I highly recommend this program!