In order to have an untroubled stay abroad and to be able to focus fully on your TEFL certificate course, you are required to have health insurance. Unfortunate circumstances can arise at any time so in order to be prepared you must provide proof of insurance to ITC Training upon commencement of the course.

If you don't have an existing policy which will cover you while traveling or living abroad, international coverage is available from a variety of sources. Many domestic insurers have provisions for short-term international travel, and some credit cards carry basic travel insurance. Another important factor to consider is whether or not your insurance may be accepted as partial or full payment, as many doctors, medical offices, and hospitals require the patient to pay up front in full, meaning that the patient must wait to be reimbursed by the insurance company at a later date.

To obtain insurance, ITC Training suggests that students contact IMG International Medical Group. IMG offers reliable, affordable, and comprehensive insurance options. Be sure to allow ample time before your session starting date to have your request processed by IMG.

You can find other insurance providers by typing "travel insurance" into any internet search engine. For further information contact your Admissions Coordinator.

A note for our trainees from the United Kingdom: As a partner in the Know Before You Go campaign, we are working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to do all that we can to help British travelers stay safe overseas. Before you go overseas, check out the FCO website at www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo. It is packed with essential travel advice and tips, and up-to-date country information.