About INTESOL

History of INTESOL

INTESOL was founded by Lynda Hazelwood in 1993, when weekend introductory TEFL courses were run. After conducting further research, Lynda realized that trainees preferred more intensive training, but were reluctant to give up 4 weeks of full-time work to do so. This gave birth to The Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL by distance learning.

Since then, INTESOL has become an international training organization, with branches around the world in Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and The Americas. INTESOL Japan is one of the new branches to commence in 2011.

TESOL/TEFL Course Accreditation

INTESOL has attained the NCFE Investing in Quality Licence (IIQ) which means our courses have been independently accredited by NCFE. If you wish to confirm our status under the IIQ accreditation scheme you can do so by emailing info@ncfe.org.uk

NCFE

As the leading provider of quality TEFL/TESOL courses across the world INTESOL is proud to bring you qualifications which have been accredited as being at NQF Levels 4 and 5 by NCFE.

NCFE is regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator). If the accrediting body which accredits your course is UK based and is not on the Ofqual register it is not government regulated. To check that NCFE is on the Ofqual register please click on the following link: http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Organisation/Details/RN5156

Knowing that the TESOL/TEFL qualification you seek to obtain will be internationally recognised is important. Before deciding on the TEFL/TESOL course you will study it is essential that the course provider can satisfy you with answers to the following questions:

• Is the course provider independently accredited and inspected ?
• Can potential employers check directly with the independent authority responsible for accreditation ?
• Are contact address, name, phone number and contact email address provided ?
• Does the advertising and promotional material give a clear and truthful account of the courses offered, especially regarding level ?
• Is a course syllabus available ?
• Is tutor support of high quality and consistent throughout the provision and do all the tutors have appropriate qualifications and experience ?
• Is the prospective learner made aware, prior to enrolment, of all the terms and conditions of the course ?
• Can prospective learners talk to a responsible person at the provider institution and ask any questions they wish ?
• Is there adequate course documentation describing the goals, scope, nature and procedures of the course to enable participants to make informed decisions about enrolment ?
• Is assessment linked to accreditation by nationally recognised bodies ?

Studying an NCFE accredited qualification with INTESOL.
What does this mean to you, the student?

• It means your training is of the highest quality.
• It means your qualification fits into the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), a requirement often asked for by potential employers worldwide.
• It means your course is moderated and the procedures are checked by an external body.
• It means you will receive 2 certificates, one from INTESOL and one from NCFE with no extra expense to you.
• It means you will receive a Candidate Unit Summary from the accrediting body showing what you have studied.
• It means that employers worldwide will know that your course is of a high academic standard.
• It means your course provider is inspected annually.
• It means your course provider and your accrediting body are investing in quality and will give excellent service.
• It means we don’t just pay an annual fee to an association so we can put their logo on our website – we take accreditation seriously - so should you !

ODLQC Accredited Course Provider

In addition to TESOL/TEFL courses being accredited by NCFE, INTESOL has achieved accreditation with the ODLQC (Open and Distance Learning Quality Council). Established in 1969 by a joint government/private sector initiative, ODLQC is the national body that assesses quality in open and distance learning in the UK. Its role is to recognise quality of service through its accreditation scheme, and to protect the interests of the learner.ODLQC accreditation is awarded only after rigorous assessment, by independent experts, of the educational service offered by a provider, to ensure that it meets the Standards set by the Council.