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Teaching English as a Foreign Language & Teaching World Languages

In the GCLI Teaching English as a Foreign Language and Teaching World Languages program students master marketable teaching skills with the dual goal of enabling them to enter the world marketplace within the seven mountains of influence and to function in a ministry setting also.  A short Q & A informational meeting about these programs is scheduled for Sunday, September 11 and 18 at 1:00 in the Hospitality Suite at the Bethel campus and at 1:40 at the Twin View campus.

•    Master a fun, lively and effective teaching strategy infused with Kingdom core values.
•    Learn specific skills in HOW TO teach a language with comprehensible input.
•    Teach a mini-course in a world language and practice your skills.

GCLI offers certificates in:

*Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

*HOW TO Teach World Languages

Tuition: (this cost includes all class materials):

$495 per 7-month program

$475 discounted price for BSSM students, Bethel Church members, and seniors

Tuition is payable in a single payment at the first class or in two equal payments at the first class and at the November 17 class.  Family member discount: the first member pays full tuition and each additional family member receives a 25% discount. We do accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. 

A $50 non-refundable fee is required at registration due to limited space in the class.  This fee will be applied to your tuition cost.  This fee may be deposited in the BSSM tuition payment slot across from the BSSM bulletin board in the main hallway near the bookstore at the Bethel Campus or mailed to Bethel Church (933 College View Drive, Redding, CA  96003) prior to the start of classes.  Checks may be made out to Bethel Church attention GCLI.

Refund Policy:
In the event that a student withdraws from the TEFL program within the first semester and has previously paid their tuition in full, they may receive a refund of up to 85%. This refunded amount is based upon a pro-rated monthly portion of paid tuition. After January 15th, tuition is non-refundable.

TEFL Class Schedule:

•    The complete course of 75 hours meets from September 22 through April 26 with holidays, conferences  and other events aligning to the Bethel Church and BSSM schedules.
•    The course hours include two classroom observations and nine hours of practicum or tutoring with international students.  
•    Required classes are held on Thursday evenings (6:00-9:00pm in Mod 1) with electives on Friday afternoons (3:00-5:00 in Mod 4).

Attendance:
Students are expected to attend classes regularly and punctually. During the course of this program, the maximum number of absences permitted is four of the required classes. Exceptions to this policy will be made for extreme circumstances and emergencies only. If a student’s absences total more than 4 classes, he or she will not receive a Certificate of Completion, but may still attend classes.

Accreditation:
Global Connections Language Institute is not an accredited school with the State of California.  Therefore students are not eligible for financial aid, student loans, or grants.  However, GCLI TEFL faculty are highly qualified and do meet state and federal standards as instructors in this program.  

World Languages for Ministry Courses

GCLI offers world language courses designed to prepare students for ministry situations throughout the world. These courses provide students with a solid foundation in the essential high frequency vocabulary relevant to personal life and ministry through a fun, lively and effective teaching method.

•    Fall and Spring Friday classes (16 hours per semester) with holidays, conferences and other  events aligning to the Bethel Church and BSSM schedules
•    Fall Semester classes from September through December
•    Spring Semester classes from January through March
•    Tuition is $155 per semester or $135 for BSSM students, Bethel members and seniors. A $25 non-refundable fee is required at registration.  This fee will be applied to your tuition cost.  This fee may be deposited in the BSSM tuition payment slot across from the BSSM bulletin board in the main hallway near the bookstore at the Bethel Campus or mailed to Bethel Church (933 College View Drive, Redding, CA  96003) prior to the start of classes to reserve your registration.  Checks may be made out to Bethel Church attention GCLI.  Family member discount: the first member pays full tuition and each additional family member receives a 25% discount. We do accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

Beginning Spanish 1 (For those who have never taken a Spanish course):

Schedule: TBA

Intermediate Spanish 1 (For those who have taken a beginning course in Spanish or speak some Spanish already) :

Schedule: TBA

Beginning Mandarin (Chinese) 1:

Schedule:  TBA

Beginning Portuguese 1:

Schedule:  TBA

Beginning French 1:

Schedule:  TBA

Language and Culture Mini-Courses

Empower your missions trip and honor the nation you visit!  Bethel’s Global Connections Language Institute offers short courses in language and culture training on Sunday afternoons, Feb. 12 to March 4.  Invest your time, attention, and $35 for the 4-week course, paid on the first day of class in East/West Fellowship, registration 1:30-3:30pm.  Choose from Beginning Spanish, Intermediate Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic 3:30-5:00pm.  Russian is offered 2:30-4:00pm and French 4:15-5:45.   FMI email:  debbies@ibethel.org. 

Cost: $35 per course

Dates: February 12 through March 4

Schedule: Sunday afternoons - registration February 12 from 1:30-3:30 in East/West Fellowship