Most centers require a good standard of education (often equivalent to university entrance level) and near-native competence in English; a prior teaching or education background is not required. The application typically includes a written task testing your awareness of grammar and language, plus an interview assessing your motivation, ability to reflect on feedback, and general suitability for an intensive course. Prepare for the interview by being ready to explain why you want to teach English (vague answers like “I like languages” are weaker than a specific, personal reason), and by reviewing basic grammar terminology beforehand — Module 2 of this course covers exactly that.