Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a Helen Doron teacher

What makes Helen Doron Early English truly different?

• Our unique methodology: repeated hearing and positive reinforcement.
• Our specially trained teachers who receive continuous training updates and support.
• Our 10 consecutive years of teaching materials, perfectly suited to each age group.
• The fun, games, music and exciting activities teachers and students enjoy together.
• Our proven results; fast learning through fun class experiences children love.
• Our strong support and brand awareness in your area to help you find students and grow.

What is the syllabus all about?

• You are provided with an incredible 10 consecutive years of teaching materials, built upon proven methodology and using highly successful age-relevant lesson plans and materials. You'll have a well thought-out learning schedule to rely upon every week, month, and year for the next 10 years.
• Our syllabus allows children to have lots of fun and gives you the freedom to be creative, express new ideas and even network with other teachers. You'll feel confident using a syllabus that's systematically proven to provide children of all ages with English language competency no matter what their native tongue.
• Although our lessons put an emphasis on fun, we take learning very seriously. We utilize comprehensive assessment systems based on international standards of the highest level.

How do I qualify as a Helen Doron Early English teacher?

• Suitable candidates undergo an intensive training course to qualify in our methodology and exclusive learning materials. You will also learn how to cultivate the kind of fun-filled, motivating teaching environment that sets us apart. Our teaching standards are maintained even after you qualify, via on-going guidance and participation in our regularly scheduled seminars and conferences.

What support do I receive from Helen Doron Early English?

• Support is always available to you. Our comprehensive support system allows you to get in contact with your local franchisee, regional or national franchisor, or the Helen Doron Group Head Office at any time.

Our support services include

• Seminars - Day seminars occur on a regular basis, and explore exciting new learning materials and new applications for existing materials.
• Annual conference - The perfect venue for showcasing new materials and ideas to enhance your teaching skills and helping you maintain the high standards expected of all HDEE Teachers. You'll enjoy a fun day, a gala lunch, a great learning experience, and the opportunity to make friends with many other HDEE Teachers from all over the world.
• Email forum - Links you with our worldwide forum of HDEE teachers to pose questions, exchange views and give and receive important feedback. Networking is a big part of what we do, and Helen Doron herself often interacts personally in these forums.
• Teacher web portal - Gives you instant access to document downloads for the latest in learning material updates, guidelines and other valuable tools for your lessons.
• Teacher prop site - Let's you get in on the fun and games! View and download games, props and a host of creative teaching aids developed by other teachers to spice up their lessons.

• Area meetings - HDEE Franchisee's sponsor regularly scheduled meetings, designed to help area teachers improve organizational skills, confront important marketing matters such as attracting more students, and develop relationships with other teachers by sharing experiences and ideas.
• Newsletters - Bringing you up-to-date on organizational issues, important pedagogic advisories, and practical tips for enriching your teaching career.
• Referrals - You can increase your business by way of referrals provided by your local franchisee.
• Information Management System - This administrative tool is designed to help your business run more efficiently and provide the latest news from your franchisee and HD Headquarters. It allows you to register and organize students, keep track of royalties, and know when to order materials and view past orders. The HDEE calendar gives you event schedules, seminar registration and even important personal information such as students' birthdays etc.

• Posters and brochures - A wealth of media-rich promotional material will be available as soon as you've qualified as a HDEE Teacher. Delivered straight to your training course or learning centre, you'll receive our attractive promotional posters or brochures already printed with your business name and phone number for effective advertising. Additional promotional materials may be purchased at cost, whenever needed.
• Website - Our website is the perfect resource for parents, and is dedicated to addressing questions they may have about the content and value of our international early English teaching system. It also provides a detailed overview of the Helen Doron organization as a whole, complete with client references and case studies.