EF Certificate in Teaching Teenagers

The Teaching Teens course will show you how to better teach your Trailblazer and Frontrunner classes by giving you the practical knowledge and tools to understand your teenage learners, adapt activities that are appropriate for this age group, and reflect on what works in the classroom. In the coming weeks, you will:

  • Conduct a needs analysis to identify the needs, motivations, and preferences of one group of teen learners to see how they differ from younger learners.

  • Analyze the appropriacy of tasks for teen learners and practice strategies for keeping teens engaged in class.

  • Apply what you have learned by adapting, teaching, and reflecting upon a classroom activity that appeals best to your teen learners.


Course duration: 6 weeks

Group size: Up to 20 participants

Delivery: Online via TalentLMS

Certification: 20hr EF teacher training certificate

Assessment: Reflective journal and interview with tutor


By the end of this course you will be better able to do the following:

How to Apply

China Own Teachers

If you work for a China Own school, then you need to apply to this course through OMNI People. (Your application will not be processed if you apply through MS Forms.) See the link here for a guide to this process: Distance Course Application Guide.

China Franchise Teachers

If you work for a China Franchise school, then apply through the MS Forms link here: Distance Course Applications

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