For agents working with international educators, the Foreign Teachers of English (FTE) course at International House Bristol is a fantastic addition to your portfolio. Designed specifically for non-native English teachers with some classroom experience, this two-week intensive programme offers a high-quality, practical, and engaging training experience in a vibrant UK city.

Why Recommend IH Bristol’s FTE Course?

At just £896 for the full two weeks (plus a £62 registration fee), the FTE course is both affordable and excellent value. With 21 hours of lessons per week, teachers benefit from full-time immersion in innovative methodologies and modern teaching techniques.

Participants also enjoy full access to IH Bristol’s outstanding facilities, including a study room (available four days a week), student common areas, free tea and coffee, a kitchenette, and a weekly conversation club. The programme includes 20 x 45-minute lessons per week, providing ample time for in-depth exploration and hands-on practice.

Who Is the Course For?

The FTE course is ideal for:

• Practising English teachers from outside the UK

• Teachers looking to revitalise their approach

• Educators wanting to stay up to date with the latest trends in language teaching

This is not an entry-level qualification but rather a developmental course aimed at improving classroom confidence, refreshing techniques, and exchanging ideas with peers from around the world.

What Does the Course Cover?

This practical, informative, and enjoyable course includes sessions such as:

• Practical phonology teaching

• Teaching reading, writing, speaking and listening skills effectively

• Using technology in the classroom

• Creative and fluency-focused grammar and vocabulary activities

• Effective error correction and pronunciation guidance

• Concept checking and clarification techniques

• Games and group dynamics

• Contemporary life and idiomatic language

• Maximising course book use

Plus, participants leave with a wide range of classroom-ready activities and resources to implement back home. You can explore more about the course content here.

Dates and Flexibility

The next confirmed course will run from 21st July to 1st August 2025. However, group bookings are also welcome at other times throughout the year, offering you and your clients flexible options. Learn more about custom group bookings on the IH Bristol website.

Why IH Bristol?

Located in one of the UK’s most creative and student-friendly cities, IH Bristol is part of the globally respected International House World Organisation. This ensures high standards of teaching, a supportive environment, and excellent professional development.

For agents, the FTE course represents a strong opportunity to support experienced educators looking to enhance their skills in an English-speaking environment—while also enjoying the culture and atmosphere of Bristol.

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Encourage your clients to invest in their careers with the Foreign Teachers of English course at IH Bristol. Whether individuals or organised groups, your referrals will benefit from expert tuition, international networking, and a fresh, dynamic approach to English language teaching.

Learn more or refer your clients here: https://www.ihbristol.com/teacher-training/fte

For agent enquiries or to request promotional materials, don’t hesitate to reach out to IH Bristol directly. Let’s help great teachers become even better.