• English Language Teacher Training • EFL / ESL Material Development
  • Neuro-Linguistic Psychology (NLP) Certification • Action Research Network
  • Foreign Language School Consulting • Computer Assisted Language Learning
  • Quality Assurance and Inspection Services • OnlineTeaching Resources
ELTzone FAQ
What is ELTzone Network Affiliates?

We are a network of affiliated education professionals supporting both personal and professional development through a range of humanistic teacher training programs, school consulting services and educational psychology based research projects. Our mission is to support the activities of and cooperation among education related professionals who yearn to improve not only the quality of their services and respective professions, but also the quality of life for individuals.
Where is your office or teacher training center?
Although we are based in Thessaloniki, Greece our network of affiliates and research projects extend both nationally and internationally. Because of the range of activities and services we are involved in, our network is very much 'on the road' and do not support the support the costs of maintaining an office at this time. This of course means that we are able to provide as goodwill some services at to the public at no charge. The network is supported by our internet website. Our special events and teacher training seminars are held in public facilities, supporting institutions, affiliate premises, or 'in-house' at contracting private schools or institutions.
Is there a cost for membership in ELTzone?

NO! Membership is free and open to anyone who is in an education or humanistic related field and who identifies with our ideology and mission. We do not discriminate against any individual regardless of nationality, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or school affiliation.

Do you offer an exclusive club that supports a form of elite, executive, or frequent flyer status for school owners or teacher trainers?
NO! In true humanistic fashion, we believe that all individuals are equal and that all opportunities and benefits of membership should be extended to all members. Being a teacher-based organization, we are used to promoting the concept of equal learning opportunity for all students. If this is rule is good enough inside classroom, it's good enough outside of it as well.
Who can be an affiliate of ELTzone?
An affiliate of ELTzone is member or institution that wishes to promote their services and also participate in our activities. There is a fee for affiliation, and affiliates must help defray a share of the cost for promoting cooperative ELTzone activities in which they participate, and of course expenses that promote their own services or programs. We support many opportunities for free promotion through our website, publishing efforts and the members of the network itself. For more information on becoming an affiliate, please contact our director, Jay Schwartz.
Who are your competitors?

We have no competitors, accept for those who define themselves as such. We are open and happy to discuss cooperation with all interested parties. We fully promote, support and respect the right of all education professionals to earn a living and moreover, to enjoy both the financial and altruistic fruits of their labor.
What is the Action Research Network Project?

This is a goodwill project to promote reflective teaching practices at both the personal and community level. The project is open to the public and is supported through the ELTzone website. It is hoped that by providing EFL teachers with a framework for and guidance on conducting action research in their own classes, they will in turn share their findings with their colleagues. The project will begin in February 2005 and all the necessary forms and information for participation will be available on the ELTzone website at that time.
What is the Quality Assurance & Inspection Service?

Quality has been a controversial topic lately in our field. Unfortunately, the commitment to providing quality of services has become synonymous with the purchase of certain products or the membership in various exclusive organizations. Beginning in January 2005, ELTzone Network Affiliates will provide a truly independent quality assurance and inspection service design to reflect the conditions of the local market. The service will be open to all education-related institutions regardless of their existing affiliation. Additionally, to support the promotion of achievable quality and free access, the entire inspection scheme and guide for improving the quality of services in your school, will be publicly available on the ELTzone website. The fee for the inspection will cover the inspectors' time and administrative costs. Please see our website in February 2005 for further information on this service and the requirements for becoming a member of the inspection team.
 
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