Academic Management in ELT

Third-party on-site course

Academic Management in EFL is a programme designed for new Academic Managers Director of Studies (DoS) or those considering taking up this role in the English language teaching sector in the future.

Last updated: 19.03.2025

Ireland , Dublin , Dublin

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Description

This programme will cover various skills to give participants a broad overview of what is involved when carrying out the position of Academic Manager in the EFL sector. This course is a very hands on interactive programme with many opportunities for participants to develop management skills and discuss issues and challenges that are associated with this role.

Please note: A minimum of 6 participants is required to run this programme.

Further course dates possible for groups of 6+ on demand.

Learning objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Better manage a language school and develop management skills ‚

Deal with managing the balance between maintaining academic quality and satisfying the commercial demands of a language school

Develop communication and team building skills

Manage staff performance, and design and manage performance review systems

Manage the teaching team: recruitment and induction of new staff, teacher observation and feedback systems, staff motivation and in-service professional development and coaching

Use time management techniques

Appreciate the importance of customer satisfaction

Discuss the future of EFL academic management and teaching

Methodology & assessment

The methodology of the EFL academic management course incorporates a combination of theoretical learning, practical applications, and interactive activities. This is achieved through: analysing case studies, pair/group discussions, group projects, practical exercises such as developing syllabi, reviewing assessment procedures, role plays and open classroom discussions.

Overall, the methodology aims to engage students actively in the learning process, promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and prepare them for leadership roles in EFL academic management.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

All Included.

Certification details

At the end of the course, participants will receive a Swan Training Institute Certificate for the 25/50 hour EFL Academic Management Course.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

825

Euro
Course package content:

Cost includes course, accommodation and meals.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

Full refund given minus registration fee and bank charges if cancelled 4 weeks prior to programme start date.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)

Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Higher education institution staff
Learning time:

25 hours or more