What about recognition of this course in Ireland?
In Ireland the job of accrediting schools is being transferred from one body to another. The draft guidelines set by QQI, who are taking over from ACELS, say that what is required for teachers working in these schools is: ELT Certificates arising from programmes validated or accredited by Designated Awarding Bodies or other awarding bodies with a status in law or are otherwise recognised as having authority to make awards which have national recognition in their host jurisdiction. This includes ELT Certificates made by universities, CELTA (Cambridge Teaching Awards); TCL Cert TESOL (Trinity College London). [p. 17]
- The certificate run by the Cambridge Exams organisation, called the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) is longer established and has better brand recognition. Trinity Cert. TESOL is a close second in terms of global reach and brand recognition. But is lesson rigid and prescriptive in the style of teaching it is considered acceptable and allows for a more flexible and progressive training course.