Online
IH Director of Studies Course
The role of academic manager or DOS is highly rewarding but can also be challenging and many managers find themselves promoted to the position with little formal training or experience. This course provides essential input on the tasks and responsibilities involved in this position and will help you develop the skills you need to be an effective manager. You will learn and share with peers in a supportive environment, guided by trainers with considerable experience in academic management.
Prices
The complete course price is £633 plus 20% VAT if you will be taking this course while in the UK, or your employer is a UK-based company.
If you have completed an online course with IH OTTI in the previous 12 months, there is a loyalty discount of 10% and the price for teachers working in an IH school is £538. Just let us know on the application form if you would like to claim these discounts.
Please note that discounts cannot be used in conjunction with each other.
Who is this course designed for
If you’re looking to become qualified as an academic manager, or if you have moved into this type of role and are looking for more support and knowledge in your new job, the IH Director of Studies Course is for you.
Or maybe you are experienced already in the role of an academic manager but would like to see what happens in other schools, and learn and share with DOSes from different locations about how they deal with very similar situations to the ones you experience.
Other reasons why this course might be useful for you:
- If you are running a small school and need support and guidance on how to manage and implement systems in your managerial position;
- If you are looking to rapidly gain a better understanding and some experience of the functions of an academic director and to learn more about school management in general;
- If you would like to become a manager and want to first explore in depth the theory and best practices needed to be a good Director of Studies;
- If you want to broaden your career horizons and gain a certificate that will demonstrate your commitment to being an effective manager.
Entry requirements
To apply for this course, you should be an experienced teacher, preferably with a diploma qualification. You do not need to be an academic manager to take this course. It is desirable that you are working in an ELT context whilst taking the course, so that you experiment with some of the techniques, and also comment in the discussion forums.
Please note that your level of English should be C1 or above.
Online applications close on the Monday before the course starts. However, we sometimes have late availability, so please get in touch with the admissions team on [email protected] and we will see if there are any last minute spaces.
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to prepare someone for the role of an academic manager or Director of Studies. You will learn about the tasks and responsibilities involved in this position and gain training in the core skills so that you gain confidence and knowledge in the role.
About the school
Do you want an online professional development course, no matter where you are in the world?
The IH Online Teacher Training Institute (OTTI) is the teacher training wing of International House World Organisation. We provide online professional development courses for EFL teachers around the world. We have courses for every stage of a teacher’s career, from soon after your initial qualification to DELTA level and management courses.
Learning online gives you the flexibility to set your own study hours and save money on travel and accommodation.
On our courses you can ‘attend’ whenever (and wherever!) is convenient for you. You don’t usually have to attend a live chat or webinar at a specific time, although sometimes there are live “meetups” so you have the chance to chat with your tutor and other classmates.
To help you there is ongoing support from your tutors in online forums and through individual feedback – and you’ll probably find your other course participants are really helpful as well. You are definitely not studying alone, and this tutor and peer support is what our trainees say they like most about our courses.
The IH Online Teacher Training Institute (OTTI) is the teacher training wing of International House World Organisation. We provide online professional development courses for EFL teachers around the world.
Learning online gives you the flexibility to set your own study hours and save money on travel and accommodation.
You can ‘attend’ whenever (and wherever!) is convenient for you. On our courses the material for each module is made available at the start of each module (usually at the weekend) and it is up to you to access the material and complete the tasks. Therefore, there is some self-discipline required. The more you put into the course in terms of your time spent researching, completing tasks, and taking part in the discussion forums, the more you will get out of it. You will of course have support from other course participants and your tutors in online forums and through individual feedback.
Most of our courses are asynchronous, but we also have some courses which are a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning. These have a weekly live webinar and then a set of tasks to be done over a week.
