British degrees head overseas

Posted 20 Apr 2009

A growing number of universities are exporting their degree courses to foreign countries, in a move which could see a rise in demand for TEFL courses among young people.

Students in foreign countries could be keen to take time out to learn English as a second language when leaving school, so that they may be able to understand the basics of the language ahead of a university degree course from an English institution.

According to the Guardian, 200,000 offshore students took courses from 112 UK universities last year, providing education to individuals unable to travel to the UK to take up their studies in person.

TEFL teachers can provide young people with a good understanding of the basics of the language, helping them to gain the confidence to learn more about English.

According to recent research published by Year Out Group, a growing number of people in the UK are looking to teach English as a second language when on a year out, TravelBite.co.uk reports.

The association of UK gap year organisations said there has been a 20 per cent increase in the number of people heading overseas onto teaching placements in 2008 compared to the previous year.

Category: Teaching and Learning