Bridge FAQs

Please view the attached PDF on directions for submitting an assignment. Your tutor will provide a grade and feedback the next business day.

There are only 2 written assignments in the 40-hour Basic course. In Modules 2 and 5, you will be asked to submit a written assignment to your tutor after you complete the final quiz. Your tutor will provide feedback and a grade regarding your assignment the following business day. You may upgrade to the Educator Certificate course that includes 2 written assignments per module (for Modules 7-13) if you would like additional tutor feedback as you earn your TEFL certification. To do this, just click "My Learning" from within your course to see available upgrades, or contact us: [email protected] or 1-800-437-0413.

You can view your grades in your course by clicking on "Course Administration" in the side navigation panel. Your User Report will show your grades for one particular course component (Basic Certificate, for example). This grade report will also show your overall grade. An overall grade of 70% or higher is required to pass a course component. Your Overview Report will show your grades for all of your course components.

Yes! If you want to save your quiz answers, be sure to click "Next" on the quiz page, but do not click "Submit". You'll see a summary of which quiz answers are or are not saved (example image below). You are welcome to refer back to the course content as you complete the quiz (we recommend opening in a separate tab). 70% or higher is passing for quizzes and there is only one attempt permitted.

Your official certificate will be available for download through our electronic system upon completing your BridgeTEFL online course. If you have completed one or more of your course components, you can download your certificate now. As you complete the remaining course components that you may have signed up for, your certificate will automatically update to reflect the new number of hours (just re-download your certificate for the updated hours). To protect the authenticity of our certificates, each certificate is imprinted with a unique certificate number (found in the lower right-hand corner of the certificate). To verify the authenticity of a BridgeTEFL certificate, simply enter the number into our Certificate Verification page. The verification results page will indicate the name of the certificate recipient, the qualification he/she received, and the number of hours earned. To find your student ID (unique certificate number), please refer to your Welcome Email (if you haven't completed 100% of your course) or your Completion Email. The Completion Email takes about 10-15 minutes to send after you have completed your final course component.

The reason your certificate is only 60 hours is because you have not yet completed Grammar Advisor, which is 40 hours of your course. Just log into your BridgeTEFL online course and click on "grammar component" on your student page, and another page will open. Enter the same username and password there (top right of the screen) and you can get started on that course. Once you pass the final exam with a 70% or higher, you will receive the additional 40 hours on your certificate, bringing you up to 100.

No, there are no prerequisites to sign up for any of the BridgeTEFL online courses. To enroll in a BridgeTEFL online course, you must: • Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, or the equivalent. • Be proficient in English (B1 level or above).

Our online courses include plenty of job placement resources you can use to line up your first position. You can also apply for jobs at www.tefljobplacement.com. However, if you prefer to have arranged for you by Bridge, check out our Teach Abroad Programs which (for a fee program fee), include teacher training and a guaranteed placement abroad (and sometimes more!).

BridgeTEFL certifications are recognized and accepted worldwide, although requirements can vary depending on the employer. The regions where it is most widely accepted are Latin America and Asia. For more information on country-specific requirements for teaching English abroad, please visit BridgeTEFLJobs.com. Or, you may contact a travel advisor at 1-800-437-0413.

Yes. If you want to add hands-on teaching practice to your online training, you may sign up for the Bridge Specialized Certificate: Guided Teaching Practice after you complete a BridgeTEFL online course. This 40-hour component combines a guided online course with actual teaching hours that you set up at an approved teaching location (such as by volunteering at a community center or school). For more info, click the link or call to speak to an advisor.

No. Each state has its own requirements for becoming a certified ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher, but generally TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) is an occupation that requires a minimum of a 4-year university degree, and more commonly a Master's degree in TESOL. Instructors in accredited IEP programs in the USA must have at least a bachelors degree and a minimum of 3 months of full-time equivalent ESL or foreign language classroom teaching experience, or a bachelors degree along with a certificate in teaching ESL or a foreign language, that include a practice teaching component. BridgeTEFL can serve as a supplemental certificate to someone who is already certified by state standards, but is looking for a refresher course.

BridgeTEFL is written in American English; however, any English speaker may take this course! The focus of the course is on how to teach English, and all dialects/spellings of English are recognized and accepted.

Depending on the program that you choose, and on your availability to work on the course, it could take anywhere from a couple of weeks to three months to complete BridgeTEFL online courses. On average, trainees usually take between 6 to 8 weeks to complete the core curriculum (courses of 60 hours or more). Keep in mind that your tutor grades your assignment(s) the next business day after submission. Tutors do not work on weekends or holidays.

The 40-hour Basic Certificate is perfect for someone who is not sure that TEFL is right for them and who just want to get his/her feet wet. It is an introductory course meant to be a first step into English Language Teaching. The 60-hour Educator Certificate is great for someone who would like to cover all English Language Teaching basics, and have the support and guidance of a professional TEFL tutor. This is our core curriculum. The 100-hour Professional Certificate, the TEFL field standard, is perfect for anyone wishing to make him/herself more marketable in the TEFL job marketplace. This course includes Grammar Advisor, a language awareness course and teaching resource-a must for any English language teacher! The 120-hour Master Certificate is the most complete online teacher-certification course including the core curriculum, tutor support, video tutorials, Grammar Advisor, the Business English Endorsement, the Young Learners Endorsement, as well as lifetime access to TEFLVideos.com, our "How-To" library of 100 videos! This course is for people who are serious about becoming an effective teacher. It is also, by far, our BEST VALUE!

Yes, many of our students are non-native English speakers. As long as you are comfortable reading and writing in English, you can succeed in any BridgeTEFL online course. No English proficiency tests are required before signing up for BridgeTEFL, but as a reference point, we recommend a level of B1 on the European Framework or a score of at least 5 on the IELTS exam.

In most cases, yes. The majority of schools around the world prefer that you have a 4-year college degree; many will not hire a teacher without one. In most locations in Asia—as well as in some other countries—it is a requirement in order to receive a work visa. However, in a few places, teachers without degrees can sometimes qualify to teach English. If you do not have a college degree, it is best to ask about the specific location in which you are interested.

No. Some schools do appreciate it if you know the native language, if for no other reason than to be able to handle yourself more comfortably in the environment. In some cases, you may even be offered more money. However, if you've been trained in the Direct Method (the method utilized in BridgeTEFL programs), you should be able to teach English successfully in any country in the world, whether you know the language or not. Furthermore, many schools offer language classes and social activities to help familiarize their teachers with the local culture.

Although some schools may require only that you be a native speaker, most institutions prefer to hire teachers with some training. Often the best jobs with the best salaries are reserved for certified teachers. And in an increasingly competitive environment, it's an absolute necessity at certain schools and in certain locations.

Yes. Bridge qualifies you for many of the thousands of teaching positions overseas. Based on our rigorous on-site courses, BridgeTEFL is an internationally recognized certificate program that gives you a solid foundation to teach English anywhere in the world. While the most important thing for many language centers is that you be certified by an accredited provider with a comprehensive course such as BridgeTEFL, some employers in some countries may prefer to hire graduates of onsite courses. For information regarding our onsite TEFL and CELTA programs in over 15 countries worldwide, please visit www.BridgeTEFL.com. If you have questions about specific requirements, please contact your potential employer or a BridgeTEFL advisor. For more information on job requirements by country, please visit www.TEFLJobPlacement.com.

Some schools offer housing assistance for their teachers. Some actively place teachers in subsidized housing where they live with other foreign teachers. Other schools have a staff member dedicated to helping teachers find accommodation. In many locations, you will be expected to pay for your own transportation to the country, as well as health insurance. However, some schools and programs in Asia provide insurance and reimburse you for your airfare upon completion of a long-term (1 year) contract.

Yes. Hard copies may be ordered from inside your course by clicking on the "Certificate Services" button, or by going to: https://bridge.edu/tefl/certificate-services You may also order notarized and apostilled certificates.

Again, this depends greatly on the location in which you are teaching. In Asia, or elsewhere if you work full-time for a public school, you are likely to sign a contract with a guaranteed salary. You should be able to live comfortably on this salary, and maybe even save some money, especially if the organization subsidizes housing. However, in many situations it is difficult to support yourself working for just one school. Teachers usually compensate for this by teaching private classes on the side, working for several schools (if permitted by local visa/contract laws), or having some money saved up before they venture abroad.

A lot depends on the location you choose, the cost of living, and how you budget. The higher paying jobs are generally in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. However, the cost of living is generally higher in these locations as well. Some schools in Korea provide housing for teachers, allowing you to save extra money.

Yes. BridgeTEFL includes a comprehensive module on professional development and employment. You will receive a job database with specific contact information for organizations that hire English teachers, a list of the best Internet sites for researching TEFL, and job search advice. For more information, please visit Teaching Jobs. If you would like us to find you a job abroad, please visit www.BridgeTEFLJobs.com.

Grammar Advisor has a separate login page at www.GrammarAdvisor.com. Your log in information is the same as your main course. You will have 9 months after your BridgeTEFL online course has expired to access this component. The course consists of reading and practice exercises/practice quizzes, and a final exam. Once you pass the final exam with a 70% or higher, your TEFL certificate will update to include these additional 40 hours.

There is no time limit on the test. It contains 100 questions, so you may want to set aside one to two hours to complete it.

You have three months to complete the BridgeTEFL online courses. If you need more time to finish your course, you may purchase an extension. This may be done during your course, or up to a year after your course has expired.

Don't worry! A 3-month extension may be purchased for $175, up to one year after your course has expired.

Your course access begins on the day you enroll in a 40 - 120 hour BridgeTEFL online course. You will have 3 months from the day you register to complete your TEFL course.

Absolutely! You may upgrade your course at any time by clicking on the "My Learning" button from inside your course to view available upgrades.

If you fail a module, you have one chance to resubmit the written assignments for a passing grade. You may not resubmit the quizzes. If you do not succeed the second time, you will have the option of withdrawing from the course and receiving a prorated refund.

You may visit http://www.bridgetefl.com/certificates/verification.php to access the following certificate services: Verify and download your certificate online Order a printed certificate, notary, or apostille Order a verification of completion letter You can find your Student ID number in your Welcome Email or contact us here and we will send it to you. We highly recommend saving a PDF of your certificate for your records.

Bridge strives to provide you with an exceptional learning experience and we are committed to delivering high quality teacher training courses. In the event you are not satisfied with our services, please let us know as soon as possible so we can attempt to resolve the situation promptly and to your satisfaction. Bridge has an internal complaint procedure, which can be found here: https://bridge.box.com/s/xutityn7oa0jo0f60iyxmxyx8hufvpqn.

If your certificate is missing hours, you most likely have not completed all of your course components.

Absolutely. As explained above, TEFL courses are not uniform in either content or quality. Any person or institution can offer a TEFL training program without regulation or standardization. Thus, one of the best ways to know that you are enrolling in a respectable TEFL course is to check that the institution is externally validated by a reputable accrediting agency. See our ACCET Accreditation page for more information.

BridgeTEFL certifications are recognized and accepted worldwide, although minimum requirements to teach English as a foreign language vary by country, particularly related to minimum education degree levels. The regions where it is most widely accepted are Latin America and Asia. In the USA, accredited organizations typically require a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience (see next FAQ about teaching in the USA). Successful completion of a TEFL certification does not guarantee employment in any country. For more information on country-specific requirements for teaching English abroad, please visit BridgeTEFLJobs.com or contact a program advisor at 1-800-437-0413.

English as a Second Language (ESL) is English taught to non-native speakers who live in an English-speaking country. This would be the case, for example, with a refugee living and studying English in the United States. English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is English taught to non-native speakers who live in a non-English-speaking country. This would be the case with a Korean student studying English in his home country.

No, your TEFL certificate does not expire. However, some employers may be wary of certificates that are not recent. We recommend you save an electronic copy of your certificate for your records.

Whether you choose a CELTA, IDELT™, TEFL, TESOL, TESL or online course, you should know that all six programs are internationally recognized, all prepare you for a teaching position overseas, and all are good for life. There are, however, several significant differences among them. Cambridge CELTA The Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is the most widely recognized international teacher qualification. The CELTA is a standardized teacher preparation program, so no matter where you take the course, it is more or less the same. If you have a CELTA certificate, prospective employers know exactly what to expect in terms of your training. CELTA requires a minimum of six hours teaching practice time, a minimum of six hours of observation, four assignments, a pre-interview task, an interview in the application process, and a pre-course task once you are accepted. Bridge IDELT™ The Bridge IDELT™ (International Diploma in English Language Teaching) is BridgeTEFL's flagship certification course. It is standardized and only run at BridgeTEFL Authorized Training Centers. The program is recognized by the State University of New York's National PONSI, and is recommended for 6 graduate-level credits at over 1,500 American universities. The course is 140-hours over four weeks, and includes a minimum of six hours of teaching practice with real Enlish learners. The Bridge IDELT™ will qualify you for hundreds of teaching jobs worldwide. TEFL TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses are also teacher preparation certificate programs, but they are not standardized. Therefore, when evaluating an onsite or online TEFL course, it’s important to do your research. First of all, you want to be sure that the institution is accredited and that this information is stated on your certificate. Another helpful check is to find out how long the institution has been in the language business. Bridge-Linguatec has over 20 years of experience and is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency. Our BridgeTEFL programs have been approved by ACCET. Finally, the best way to be sure a TEFL course meets your needs is to ask the relevant questions, whether these involve practice teaching hours, the possibility of live or video observations, the amount of homework expected, or the number of written assignments required. TESOL and TESL TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) or TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) courses are not standardized either and are usually offered through universities. Online TEFL Cost and convenience are the advantages of online TEFL certificate programs. The courses can be completed from any computer anywhere in the world and usually cost a fraction of on-site programs. However, the real-world experience of observing and/or teaching authentic language classes is not possible in most online courses. If spending a month in another city or paying the tuition of an on-site course is not feasible for you, an online program is your best option. Online programs are likewise a good choice if you are unsure about teaching as a career and are not ready to invest the time and money in a regular TEFL course. Like on-site programs, online TEFL courses are not standardized and you need to do your homework. For help identifying a good online course, read the next FAQ.

There are a number of things you should ask when evaluating an online TEFL course. Is the school accredited? Is the organization an established institution in the language business? Does the school have a physical location where you can contact program administrators? Are the tutors professionals with experience in the field? What kind of interaction do online students have with these tutors? Does the school provide testimonials or recommendations from program graduates?

Although a few schools in some parts of the world may require only that you be a native speaker, most institutions prefer to hire teachers with a 4-year college degree and some TEFL training. In an increasingly competitive environment, it's an absolute necessity at some schools. In any case, having a CELTA or TEFL certificate on your resume will make the difference between you and another native English speaker, and can increase your chances of working at a better school and/or receiving a higher salary.

No. TEFL courses have different requirements for language proficiency. In order to enroll in a CELTA, IDELT™, or TEFL course at BridgeTEFL, you must have a level of English proficiency that enables you to follow the program and satisfactorily complete course requirements. This is a level at which the applicant makes few to no errors in English and is roughly equivalent to a score of 110 or higher on the TOEFL IBT.

Most Amerian school districts require that you be licensed by the state in order to teach in public schools. Some districts, however, are in dire need of ESL teachers and will hire people with a 4-year college degree and a TEFL certificate provided that they are willing to work towards licensure. This often begins as a long-term substitute teaching position.

Trainees in BridgeTEFL programs represent a wide variety of ages and backgrounds. Many students are young adults between the ages of 22 and 30 who have recently graduated from college or are changing jobs. We also have a significant number of students between the ages of 45 and 65, who are either recent retirees or are taking time off from the corporate world to travel abroad. We have had trainees from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Holland, and India, but the large majority of our on-site students come from the United States and Great Britain. BridgeTEFL students are from all over the world, including the USA, Canada, Italy, China, Korea, Turkey and Lebanon.

No. BridgeTEFL courses require only that students be academically prepared to enter a university. Students must also be at least 18 years old to enroll in the CELTA (20 is preferred) and 20-years-old to enroll in the IDELT™ and other TEFL courses (18- and 19-year-olds are accepted at the center’s discretion).

Our tutors work standard business hours, Monday – Friday, and in most cases, will grade your assignment the next day after receiving it. Tutors are not required to grade submitted assignments on weekends or U.S. holidays. Also keep in mind that if you submit assignments outside business hours, your tutor won't officially receive it until the next available business day. Please feel free to move on to the next module's reading while you wait for your tutor to provide feedback!

No, you do not have to purchase any books or other outside material. Everything that you need to complete the course is online.

Publications on publishers

Hot Content can now be published from BRIDGE on compatible publishers !

It is possible to displayNews and Events on these publishers .

News are simply composed by a Title and a Description. For Events, you can also define starting and ending dates, which will be displayed on the top of its description.

Compatible Publishers

Compatible publishers with Hot Content are :

Facebook (International)

Pages Jaunes (in France)

Petit Fut (France)

Create Hot Content

In order to create Hot Content, you need to create a new publication and chose to broadcast it on publishers. The publication will automatically appears on the compatible publishers

By the way, there aresome restrictions to keep in mindwhen creating a hot content :

It is not possible to push banners on publishers.(Those are specific to Store Locator)

To publish on Pages Jaunes, you need to pick Starding Hour and Ending Hour with the precision of the quarter, not more precise .For example :16:00, 16:15,... to be sure that the publication will appear on the publisher.

The images must be at least 250x250px and the size should not be more than 10Mbytes

To know more about How to create a new Publication, please follow this link : https://help.leadformance.com/hc/en-us/articles/115009554668-Add-publication-News-Event-Banner-

Facebook publications are not deleted

In contrary of other publishers, FB publications are not de-published when the publication ending date is reached. If you want to delete a publication from the Facebook Feed, please delete it in the BRIDGE BackOffice.

Automatic geolocation

- Via the point of sale form

Automatic geolocation is based on Google's geolocation algorithm.

This allows you to obtain from the address of the point of sale (street and street number), the geographical coordinates of the point of sale (latitude and longitude).

- Via the import process

If the imported points of sale do not have latitude/longitude, they are automatically geolocated by Google's algorithm.

Manual geolocation

- Via the point of sale form

By entering a latitude and longitude in the Geolocation section and choosing the "Manual" option.

- Via the import

As soon as the points of sale are imported with latitude and longitude, the geolocation of the point of sale is based on them. The points of sale are then placed in "manual geolocation" mode.

Change the geolocation mode in BRIDGE

- Via the point of sale form

In the Geolocation section, it is possible to switch from the Manual Geolocation option to Automatic and vice versa.

- Via the import

It is not currently possible to switch from manual to automatic geolocation via import.

On the other hand, by entering latitudes/longitudes via import, it is possible to switch from automatic geolocation to manual geolocation.

The meaning of geolocation qualities in the export of points of sale (Beta mode)

The quality of geolocation of points of sale is returned by Google. This allows you to get an overview of the coordinates initially entered for each of them.

The geolocation qualities are as follows :

"ROOFTOP" indicates that the returned result is a precise position for which we have precise location information up to the exact street address.

"RANGE_INTERPOLATED" indicates that the returned result reflects an approximation (usually on a road) between two specific points (such as intersections).

"GEOMETRIC_CENTER" indicates that the returned result is the geometric center of a result such as a street for example.

"APPROXIMATE" indicates that the returned result is approximate.

"ERROR" indicates that the address entered does not provide geocoding.

Note: This feature is currently in Beta, the quality of the geolocation is not updated when the store coordinates are changed.

Related publishers

Following publishers are automatically updated when Pages Jaunes is updated.

Mappy

Bing

Apple

Yahoo

Synchronization delay

2 weeks

Publication delay (after synchronization)

2 days

Dataset published

Following datas are updated into Pages Jaunes with BRIDGE data.

CategoryLocation nameAddress 1Address 2Zip codeCountryGPS CoordinatesPhone numberEmailURL to local pageLocation picturesLogo/picture on results listOpening hoursExceptional opening hoursDescriptionProduct listServices listBrand listNetwork listCertification listPayment method list

Hot Content

Compatible with News & Events broadcast on Location Pages