About the teacher training centre
Do you want an online professional development course, no matter where you are in the world?
We have courses for every stage of a teacher’s career, from soon after your initial qualification to DELTA level and management courses.
On our courses you can ‘attend’ whenever (and wherever!) is convenient for you. You don't usually have to attend a live chat or webinar at a specific time, although sometimes there are live "meetups" so you have the chance to chat with your tutor and other classmates.
To help you there is ongoing support from your tutors in online forums and through individual feedback - and you'll probably find your other course participants are really helpful as well.
The IH Certificate in Online Tutoring
If you’re a teacher looking to deliver lessons online, or an experienced teacher interested in working as an online tutor or trainer, this course is for you. It will teach you the techniques and approaches to online tutoring for both student-orientated and teacher-orientated courses in Virtual Learning Environments.
There are four modules :
- Module One: Setting the Right Climate
- Module Two: Basic Tutoring Skills
- Module Three: Synchronicity
- Module Four: And In Summary
You will have to submit a portfolio of tasks for assessment at the end.
The course lasts 5 weeks.
Discounts
Good news! If you work in an International House school you will receive a discount, reducing the fee to just £190.
VAT
Unfortunately, for both business and individuals located in the UK we have to add 20% VAT. This means you will pay £378, or £228 if you are IH staff.
If you are not based in the UK, you won't be charged this.
IH COLT student testimonials
The knowledge and input they will receive is invaluable to anyone intending to teach online. John Bennett
They will learn a lot about how to tutor online and develop their confidence greatly. Emily Reid
It is practical and manageable while working full-time. Laura Marshall
The content was relevant and overall it was very manageable to do on top of working full-time. I thought it was definitely worth the money. Miranda Hamilton
It was so professionally conducted and useful. Nicole Webster
It is very practical and well designed and supported. Virginia Irwin
Tutors at this training centre
Shaun Wilden
Andriy Ruzhynskiy
He is convinced that this is real blessing to have this job as it gives he fantastic chances to meet great professionals all over the world. He regularly takes part in conferences and workshops on teaching techniques and approaches in his country and abroad. He is also a singer at a Ukrainian folk group.
Ben Naismith
Ultimately, his professional goal is to work towards bridging the gap between academics and ELT practitioners in order to meaningfully and positively impact language teaching and learning.
Darren Bell
His professional interests are integrating technology in English language teaching and deepening his knowledge and expertise in the EAP sector. When he is not working, he enjoys tennis, rugby, swimming, the cinema and tasting good food and wine on his travels.
David Petrie
Emma Cresswell
Emma has been tutoring on the IH COLT since 2014 and never ceases to be intrigued by the developments in both online teaching and learning.
Giovanni Licata
Lisa Philips
In what feels like another life, she studied drama and literature at university before finding her passion in teaching. She successfully completed the DELTA in 2005 and is a believer in Lifelong Learning and continual goal setting - a healthy sense of curiosity and adventure can go a long way!
Lisa Wilson
Maureen McGarvey
Olga Connolly
Paul Ashe
When he gets the chance he enjoys a good walk in the hills and looking after his rooftop vegetable garden and learning from his teenage children.
Paula de Nagy
Ryan Blair
Stephen Mander
In his free time, he loves travel, cooking and reading.