Vancouver Language Center is recognized by the Mexican Federal Secretary of Public Education (SEP).
Vancouver Language Center
Vancouver Language Center (VLC) in Guadalajara was founded in 1997 and is the sister center to the Vancouver Language Center in Vancouver. VLC prides itself on offering diverse courses that foster intercultural relations between students. Foreign Spanish-speaking students mingle with local Spanish-speakers; English language teachers learn Spanish and TEFL students acquire practical experience within the school. This symbiotic relationship between students and staff of all languages offers an unique language learning environment.
In addition to its recognition by the Mexican Federal Secretary of Public Education (SEP), VCL maintains membership within the following organizations:
- The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Guadalajara, Jalisco
- COPARMEX (Mexican Entrepreneurial Confederation)
- CEC (Canadian Education Centre)
- NAFSA (Association of International Educators)
- TEAL (Teachers of English as an additional language)
The main teaching buildings of VLC are located about 20 minutes away from Guadalajara’s historical city center. Within the teaching buildings CEA students will have access to a computer lab, library, cafeteria and access to sports facilities. Approximately 300 students attend classes at VLC.
Classroom Information
- Faculty from the Vancouver Language Center in Guadalajara will teach your TEFL certification program.
- Periodic exams, homework assignments and final exams will be administered.
- Attendance in all classes is mandatory and monitored by each professor.
- Teaching styles in Mexico can be very different from those found in the US or Canada. Be prepared to adapt to the different classroom structures and coursework expectations for your school.
- You may be in class with other US, international and/or Mexican students.
Grading
Students are evaluated on their homework assignments and teaching practicals. At the completion of the session, students take an exam which is 50% practice and 50% theory. In order to receive the TEFL Certification students must receive a minimum grade of 80%.
