In 1963 John and Brita Haycraft founded many of the teacher-training courses for which International House has become famous. Successful candidates have access to a large number of schools in the looking for qualified teachers.

There are 21 teacher-training centers within the IH World Organization preparing more candidates than any other organization for the Cambridge-ESOL Certificate and Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults. IH offers a growing range of teacher courses for both entry-level and in-service teachers.

COURSE FEES
IHC	$1350
Young-Learner Endorsement Workshop	$175
Executive English Endorsement Workshop	$175
Exam Preparation Endorsement Workshop	$175
Enrollment Fee	$150

IHC Courses
The International House Certificate in Teaching English Language as a Foreign Language to Adults is a qualification run by International House World. Each course is visited by an external assessor appointed to ensure each program is run to the highest standards set by the University. This highly practical course is aimed at speakers of English as a first language and those who have an equivalent linguistic level, written and spoken.

Contacting Us Regarding IHC

If you would like more information on IHC or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at teachertraining@ih-portland.com.

• Development of language skills
• Techniques of practice
• Presentation of new language items
• Use of visual aids & drama
• Teaching pronunciation
• Role of video & taped materials
• Correction techniques
• Syllabus design
• Timetabling
• Professional development
• Integration of textbooks in courses
• Analysis of English

Refresher Course for Non-Native Teachers
These courses are for teachers whose first language is not English and who are interested in improving their language skills, investigating teaching methodology, and classroom teaching skills. It provides training in practical classroom techniques. Participants should be able to speak and write English above the Cambridge First Certificate level (FCE). Courses currently offered in Portland and Santa Monica.

Course Dates(2008):

12 - 23 July

• Language Development - includes the following:
      Myths and misconceptions
      Form and function
      Tenses and time
      Notions
      Tense and Functions
      Tense and Aspect
  
• Methodology- includes the following:
      Planning and aims
      Effective skill building
      Developing linguistic competence
      Tests and Examinations

International Teachers' Courses
These courses are for anyone who is interested in becoming a teacher of English to non-native learners. These courses are suitable for those who wish to teach without formal certification and who want to have preparation in both language analysis and teaching methodologies. Courses currently offered in Portland.

• Anticipating learner problems
• Dealing with errors
• Analyzing language for teaching
• Checking understanding
• Helping students with phonology
• Lesson planning
• Syllable and word stress
• Using teaching materials
• Organizing the learning environment
• Using visuals aids? Learning styles
• Tests and examinations