Via Lingua TEFL Certification in Crete, Greece

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.

My experience with Via Lingua, Maria, and the staff at the Crete location was wonderful. I will always look back on my time there with fond and meaningful memories. I learned more about myself and was challenged in ways that continue to shape me to this day. Ultimately, my experience in Greece would not have been the same with the support and care of Maria and the other TEFL providers/instructors. I am so very thankful for my time on Crete.

I had a great experience in this program and cannot say enough about the head of the school, Maria. I feel this course prepared me well for the seven years that followed my taking the course.

I have had many private students from many countries and have used my training teaching in France for 3 months and in Spain (at a high school) for a year.

I also loved living in Chania, Crete for six weeks during the course and interacting with the local people.

In all ways, a truly unforgettable and valuable experience!

I am so happy that I took the TEFL course in Crete with Maria. She is an excellent teacher and very supportive. She was always available to answer questions about the class, and also very helpful with advice/suggestions during my time in Chania.

It was beneficial to have hands on teaching time. The Greek students were so friendly and appreciative for the lessons, and the feedback from the instructor after each lesson was great. The feedback was encouraging, but also critical which is necessary for continual improvement.

Halfway through the course it really started to feel intensive! Class time, lesson prepping and the teaching keeps you busy! I don't have a teaching background, so a lot of what I was learning was new and interesting. I really enjoyed it. Just stay focused and organized.

I had so much fun exploring Chania. The Old Harbor is beautiful, full of life and amazing food.

Having the TEFL certificate will be helpful if I choose to teach English abroad in the future. There are so many possibilities!