While the ITA staff does not coordinate or place you with an organization or student to complete your practicum, we offer a plethora of resources that make finding your ideal practicum experience a breeze!
Completing your hours at an organization - you are more than welcome to complete your hours anywhere that offers English language acquisition courses to non-native English speakers. This means that you are welcome to find an organization in your area (whether it is a non-profit, faith-based organization, community center, library, etc.) that has ESL courses and does not have to be listed on any of ITA’s resources. This can be completed online or in person.  You are not required to verify your location with ITA as long as it meets the basic requirements listed above in the previous section.
And don’t worry!  Once you enroll in your course, ITA will offer you further resources for finding an organization.
Completing your hours as a private tutor - you are eligible to complete all 20 hours as a private tutor to non-native English speakers should you wish.  This means that you are welcome to tutor English language learners that you know personally (friends, family, neighbors, co-workers) or through an organization that offers a tutoring match service either online or in-person. You are not required to verify your tutoring with ITA as long as it meets the basic requirements listed above in the previous section.
A few resources that ITA offers once you enroll in a TEFL course:
A one-on-one tutoring program option that Student Affairs can assist you with.
A list of online tutoring platforms and language exchanges
Tips on how to approach private tutoring