2025 International SSG “Special Seminar Group”
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Starting in 2025, USILACS’s specialized SSG will include the highly coveted
“250-Hour TESOL, (Level 7) Expert Certification, with Internship.”
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2025 SSG Program Overview:
USILACS’s SSG is a highly selective, invitation-only program designed to equip participants with the education, skills, and experience needed to earn the “250-Hour TESOL (Level 7) Expert Certification.” Additionally, the program provides the essential skills to build a personal business, secure employment, and navigate the processes of obtaining work permits and long-term visas.
Imagine the privilege of spending 14 days receiving world-class “250-Hour TESOL (Level 7) Expert Certification” training. This experience allows participants to apply their learning by teaching local, non-English speaking students. Moreover, participants will benefit from the supportive environment of peers who share similar goals and values, avoiding the challenges often associated with traditional higher education. More...
Graduation Ceremony
A formal graduation ceremony will be held on the SSG’s final day.
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2025 SSG Schedule
| Location City | Date | Enrollment Status / Links | |
| Chiang Mai, Thailand | Feb 9-22, 2025 | ENROLLMENT CLOSED | |
| Ocala, Florida, USA | May 11-24, 2025 | Enrollment Queue [Queue Inquiry] | |
| Cancun, Mexico | Aug 10-23, 2025 | Enrollment Queue [Queue Inquiry] | |
| Mae Sot, Thailand | Oct 12-25, 2025 | Enrollment Queue [Queue Inquiry] |
Tuition:
Your $1,299.00 tuition includes:
- 14-days in a 4-star resort hotel within walking distance of the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
- Personalized and registered “250-Hour TESOL (Level 7) Expert Certification with Internship” Certificate
- “Internship Certificate” from the local school
- Two reference letters:
- From the local school (including date, participant’s name, photo, and a note of appreciation)
- From USILACS (including participant’s name, student number, date of attendance, internship validation, final grade, and instructor’s recommendation)
- Photos and videos of your teaching sessions
- Welcome Banquet with drinks
- Welcome Gift
- Breakfast buffet, lunch, snacks, and beverages during class and SSG activities
- Supplies and materials
- SSG-sponsored tours and activities, including:
- Elephant show and rides
- Local craft making
- Thai cooking class with fresh market shopping
- Visits to local markets and Hill Tribes
- Airport pick-up
- Transportation during SSG events
- Graduation Ceremony (including a banquet, local entertainment, live music, and dancing)
- Listing on the USILACS website as a qualified TESOL Expert
- Access to the USILACS Career Opportunity Portal
- Visa and Work Permit Consultation
Please Note: Tuition does not cover travel expenses (to or from the SSG location city), meals outside of class, or unsponsored activities.
For more information and to check out our frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the 14-Day SSG, please [CLICK HERE].
To apply for an invitation to attend any of our SSG programs, please [CLICK HERE] for an online application.