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As Egypt’s second largest and most multinational city, Alexandria is a fantastic destination to study a tefl/tesol course. The city originates from around 331 BC and was formerly one of the world’s most influential cities. While attending a TEFL/tesol course in Alexandria why not spend your free time discovering the many ancient wonders in the area such as Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and the Roman tombs. Take a tour of the newly rebuilt library, erected on the same site as the library dating back to the time of Cleopatra or learn about the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Another popular activity here is SCUBA diving with many divers enjoying some of the best dive sites in the region. When your classes are over for the day, why not sample some amazing, low priced food Before moving on to the Spitfire or Havana bars. Alexandria offers a great range of egyptian cuisine including chicken or mutton shawarma, hummus and falafels. Vegetarians will also have no trouble discovering a variety of delicious food to try while studying our TEFL/TESOL course in Egypt.

Our course location offers students the opportunity to explore many ancient civilizations in one location while studying our course in Egypt. Just two hours away is Cairo, there you can visit markets, museums and the Pyramids of Giza.

ITTT TEFL/TESOL Courses in Egypt

Here at ITTT we want to make your TEFL/TESOL experience memorable. To help achieve this we offer all our course students free weekend tourist programs which allow you to explore everything Egypt has to offer while studying your course. Weekends will always be your free time allowing you to discover this fabulous country. Studying our courses in Egypt will be one of the most exhilarating and eye opening experiences you will ever have.

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The School

Our TEFL/TESOL course in Alexandria is located in a well situated building with a range of restaurants and cafes within walking distance.

Our course training centre is situated just a short trip away from Alexandria’s main attractions and cultural sites. The school is also well located for public and private transport links if you wish to travel further away.

Come study your TEFL/TESOL course with us at our training centre in Alexandria, a city well known for being the warmest city on the Mediterranean Sea. Taking this amazing opportunity to experience the kindness and diversity that Egyptian culture has to offer will truly be an experience of a lifetime.

Our training centre in Alexandria is dedicated to ensuring that your time with us is a pleasurable experience. The high demand for English teachers in this area and the fairly low cost of living make our Alexandria centre a great location to study your TEFL/TESOL course.

Accommodation

Accommodation for our TEFL/TESOL course in Alexandria consists of a shared two-bedroom apartment on our private campus in Al-Agami, a popular seafront area of Alexandria. Your first two weeks of classes and lesson preparation will also be based here.

Every apartment contains a bathroom with hot water, a kitchen equipped with a cooker, refrigerator and cooking utensils and a furnished sitting room. Each apartment is comfortable, clean and sufficiently furnished, however, towels and sheets are not provided (we recommend that you bring two queen size flat-sheets). If required, we offer a free weekly cleaning service. Cleaning equipment is also available for students to use.

The Al-Agami area is located around 30 minutes from the centre of Alexandria. A taxi ride to the city centre will cost around 20 Egyptian pounds, while the same journey using public transport will cost about 5 Egyptian pounds. We also provide free private transportation from our campus to the city centre twice a week outside of school hours. Transportation is also provided during teaching practice, to and from the schools.

Al-Agami is a popular area offering a variety of facilities such as restaurants, supermarkets and other shops stocking everything you will need during your stay. During the summer, ITTT also has private access to a popular local beach called Paradise Beach situated a hundred yards from our campus. During October to May (off-season) this area is a lot quieter, however, there are still many restaurants and shops available which are open and busy. If you require any additional information about the accommodation or the course, please let us know and we will e-mail photos and campus information to you.

Course dates

2025

• 5 January 2025 - 30 January
• 2 February 2025 - 1 March
• 6 April 2025 - 1 May
• 4 May 2025 - 29 May
• 15 June 2025 - 10 July
• 13 July 2025 - 7 August
• 10 August 2025 - 4 September
• 14 September 2025 - 9 October
• 19 October 2025 - 13 November
• 23 November 2025 - 18 December

Course fees

The total price is divided into: deposit and balance.

The deposit may be paid via a) credit card b) Paypal c) wire transfer d) Western Union.

The balance of the course fee must be paid by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the training center on the first day of the course.

 

Deposit
US$ 600

to be paid in advance

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Balance
US$ 1090

to be paid on arrival

Accomodation Fees

The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.

If you choose to use our accommodation, it should be paid for either by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the school at the start of the course.

Full Course
US$ 100

(to be paid on arrival)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are my payment options?

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  Course deposits must be paid to our administrative center. Credit/debit card payments are the fastest and cheapest way to pay, but we also accept payments via Western Union, Pay Pal and bank transfer. While there are no deadlines for a deposit, courses can fill up quickly and your seat will only be reserved after the deposit has been paid. Once you make your deposit, you will receive an email with an informational packet that provides detailed information about the course and Alexandria itself.

  Please pay the balance of the course fees in Alexandria directly at the school on the first day of the course. Payment can be made in cash (US dollars or Egyptian pounds) or via Visa, Master Card, Maestro or JCB credit/debit cards. If paying by credit card you must have the actual card with your name on it for processing. Payment via bank transfers or checks should be arranged with the school prior to arrival.

  Course fees are all-inclusive so you won’t be asked to pay additional costs for course related materials or services. This also includes course moderation and accreditation fees, airport pick-ups*, lifetime job assistance, a welcome dinner and daily refreshments.

  * Airport pick-ups are available at 3:00 p.m. on the Friday before the course begins.

• What are my accommodation options?

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  Shared Apartment (US$ 100): The accommodation is located in a seafront suburb of Alexandria and consists of a shared two bedroom apartment on our private campus. Each apartment has a furnished sitting room, a bathroom with hot water and a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, a cooker and cooking utensils. All apartments are clean, comfortable and adequately furnished. Free cleaning services are available once a week upon request. This option is available from the Wednesday before the course begins and the price covers the four week stay. If you would like to choose your accommodation independently, you are welcome to do so.

  What travel documents will I need for egypt?

  You will be required to get a tourist visa (our course is registered as a seminar in Egypt, not as a school) from the nearest Egyptian Consulate or Embassy. This process takes about one week. You can also obtain your visa upon arrival in Cairo. However, we recommend getting your visa before you leave your home country so you do not have to waste time at the airport.*

  * As this information is subject to change at any time, we advise you to contact your local consulate for current travel regulations prior to planning your trip.

• What is the course schedule?

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  The first class will take place on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a lunch break from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in addition to appropriate breaks between sessions. Classes run from Sunday through to Thursday, a typical school week in Egypt. The first two weeks are input sessions where trainees acquire skills related to teaching techniques, classroom management, grammar, phonology, Arabic language and culture and other components of the course.

• What can I expect during teaching practice?

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  We use local Egyptian students for the trainees’ teaching practice and all practice sessions are held in real classrooms.

  Teaching practice starts in the last two weeks of the course. It includes live teaching observation, shared teaching practice and six teaching practice classes. In a typical day our trainees go to the teaching practice school to give their lesson in the morning (transport is provided) and in the afternoon they prepare for the next teaching practice class with the assistance of the trainers at the center.

  Lessons are based upon real teaching resources found all over the world and you will have the chance to create your own materials as well. You will receive the aid of your course trainer throughout lesson planning and receive immediate feedback on your lesson after it’s been delivered. Practicum is assessed and a satisfactory assessment is required to earn your TEFL/TESOL certificate.

• Who usually attends the course?

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  We average eight trainees on each course. The majority of trainees are native English speakers but we also get some fluent English speakers from the local region training with us. Trainees must be 18 years of age or older and the age range varies greatly depending on the course.

• Is there a dress code?

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  During trainees’ lessons, casual attire is allowed. Egypt can get rather hot so this means sandals, shorts, t-shirts and other loose fitting clothing, cotton attire is best. During teaching practice you will need to dress in trousers/skirts and closed-toe shoes. Men need collared shirts, while women need to wear conservative tops that will cover their shoulders. Men also need to shave or keep facial hair neatly trimmed. No visible tattoos or facial piercings are allowed while teaching local students.

• What should I bring for course studies?

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  Please be sure to arrive on the first day of the course with a notebook and a pen. We also encourage you to bring a laptop as we have Wi-Fi at the training center. We will provide all course materials for you so there is no need to bring anything else for the course itself.