Accreditation
Accreditation ensures that institutions meet standards for program quality and that they are committed towards a continuous improvement and to obtain accreditation, the program or institution must demonstrate that it meets the requirements of the accrediting body related to curriculum, resources, faculty and facilities among other areas. For students, it assures of a standard quality in education and services and the certificates recognized by institutions and employers as legitimate.
The teacher training courses offered by Asian College of Teachers (ACT) are accredited by national and international bodies of repute. After the successful completion of any course, candidates are certified by Asian College of Teachers and the courses are endorsed, accredited and certified by the prestigious accrediting bodies. The certificates are globally recognised and accepted across the world that enables future global educators to be employed in any international learning institution.
In order to teach internationally, the initial step involves getting certified from an accredited institution that provides certificate which is recognized and accepted globally. What is the need to go for an accredited institution? It is equally crucial to check for the accreditations before enrolling in any program/s with an institution as it plays a vital role in determining the quality of training that the institution delivers and whether it is accepted by other learning institutions and employers across the globe. Accreditation is self-initiated by an organisation and protects the interests of the learners, the academic institutions themselves and the potential employers. It ensures the fact that the programs that are offered have underwent thorough inspection and therefore, it adds immense reliability to modern form of teachings, such as online and distance learning.
- ACT’s TEFL courses are accredited by the world's largest TESOL accreditation body TESOL Canada & TESOL USA.
- Our TEFL Students can appear for TESOL Canada Board Exam and after successful completion can receive TESOL Canada Certification which can Notarized, Apostle, and Attested by Embassy of India in Ottawa or Washington.
- TESOL Canada Certificate can be signed and sealed by UAE Embassy in USA or Canada and the Canada - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and USA - Department of Foreign Affairs recognises this certificate
- ACT TEFL courses are also endorsed by Training Qualifications, UK. An exclusive TQUK Certificate can be earned after taking the TQUK Exam. Training Qualifications (TQUK) is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organization in England.
- ACT is now associated with Cambridge and has become the authorised centre for conducting Cambridge TKT Exam all over India. To be eligible for Cambridge TKT Certification all TEFL candidates need to appear for one module of TKT Exam
- Students may choose from Cambridge modules 1-3 consist of the test of knowledge about the principles and practice of English language teaching or Specialist modules - TKT CLIL and TKT YL comprise of an introduction to specialist areas of English language teaching.
- Students successfully completing TESOL Course can further opt for Master of Science in Education (English Speakers of Other Languages), offered in academic collaboration with Fort Hays State University, USA
Cambridge English Language Assessment Authorised Centre
Asian College of Teachers (ACT), the leader in teacher training in Asia boasts of its association with the prestigious Cambridge University and is now the authorised centre for conducting Cambridge TKT Exam all over India. The test is meant to examine a candidate’s Basic English knowledge with an internationally recognised certificate as the candidates receive Cambridge English certificate for each test (module wise) that they appear for. Teaching Knowledge Test or TKT is apt for those aspiring candidates willing to venture into the world of teaching. For those who have little or no knowledge of the modern English teaching techniques and approaches; the TKT test will certainly enhance their teaching career and give it the right start.
Training Qualifications United Kingdom (TQUK)
ACT has tied up with Training Qualifications, UK (an Ofqual-regulated awarding body) to endorse its major courses as it has been established with the objective of providing quality training programs for its' teaching aspirants or educational leaders that are at par with international standard of teaching. Since ACT's inception in 2007, it has been able to become one of the largest and leading service providers in terms of teacher training education in Asia and abroad by offering high quality teacher training courses. ACT's collaboration with Training Qualifications, UK (TQUK) adds further credibility to its courses. Therefore, certificates bearing the stamp of TQUK endorsement will certainly enable the candidates to pursue their dream of having a career in the education sector all across the globe.
TESOL Canada
All the TEFL/TESOL courses provided by Asian College Of Teacher's are accredited by TESOL Canada which is an association of educators, TESOL teachers, TESOL instructors, TESOL graduates, Board of Federal Directors and Provincial Representatives across Canada with both national and international representatives. ALL ACT TESOL / TEFL Certificate approved by TESOL Canada & TESOL U.S.A and certified through the Canadian Government. All ACT TEFL qualified students can also apply for TESOL Board exam through TESOL Canada to receive an Exclusive TESOL Certificate certified and notarized by Canada and USA government. TESOL Canada programs are approved by the Ministry of Employment, Human Resources Development Canada HRDC, and authenticated through Ministry of Foreign Affairs for international use. This is a step to ensure quality in language training, on the other hand, this is not mandatory. It is rather meant for enhancing the teaching skills and upgrading CVs of the potential global educators of tomorrow.
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) has always stressed on imparting quality training and in a bid to do so has tied up with TESOL Canada to provide the best in TEFL training.
TESOL Canada's Mission is to develop the Professional Expertise of its Members in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Beginners to Advanced. Henceforth the above named is Admitted the Rights and Privileges belonging to this Membership and Accreditation given under the Training Board Seal. Toronto, Canada, March 6th, 2019.
TESOL Canada is internationally recognized by Canadian Second Language Teachers Association CLTA, United States Distance Learning Association USDLA, TESOL USA, TESOL Quebec, Chartered College of Teachers U.K, Association of Accrediting Agencies of Canada AAAC, International Council for Open & Distance Education ICDE, International TEFL Association IATEFL, Ministry of Canadian Heritage & Culture – Language Portal of Canada, Ministry of Employment, Canada – Emploi Quebec # 0059212.
Quality Council Of India (QCI)
Asian College Of Teachers is a proud member of India's prestigious quality endorsement foundation under the Government of India - "The Quality Council Of India (QCI). Since 1992 QCI is playing a pivotal role in propagating, adoption and adherence to quality standards in all important spheres of activities including education, healthcare, environment protection, governance, social sectors, infrastructure sector and such other areas of organized activities that have significant bearing in improving the quality of life and well-being of the citizens of India.
International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language(IATEFL)
ACT is a now an institutional member of IATEFL or International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (Membership Number 32935) which is a global professional membership association and a UK registered charity that acts as a community. It is a platform committed to providing immense opportunities via a platform to ELT teachers all across the globe to connect, share, learn, grow and develop while strengthening ACT’s accreditation credibility.
Fort Hays State University (FHSU)
Asian College of Teachers (ACT), award winning Asian leader in teacher education is in academic partnership with Fort Hays State University (FHSU), Kansas, USA as it aims to bring the expertise and enhance the opportunities for students who will venture into the said field as future educators and educational administrators.
FHSU which began its first academic session in 1902, is a progressive, entrepreneurial university of the Midwest that comprises of 15,000 enrolled students and offers certificate and degree programs at the associate, bachelor's and master's levels through 31 academic departments. The University also offers a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree.
ACT will be jointly conducting 4 Master Degree online courses with FHSU namely:-
- Master of Science in Educational Administration
- Master of Science in Education (English Speakers of Other Languages)
- Master of Science in Special Education – High Incidence
- Master of Science in Special Education – Gifted
The academic partnership between ACT and FHSU will provide the valuable exposure for students, embedding requisite knowledge and developing experience for better employment.
