Hello All,
I plan to get TESL/TEFL training outside the US. Please share any comments or thoughts you have on how you select a quality training program.  As I do my research, there are so many... really overwhelming

Also, are there any accreditations or special criteria that I should consider?

I am most grateful to you for your response.  Thank you. Wyoma

First, take into consideration if the trainer you are seeking has a degree, been through a professional training class or worked with a professional on some level. 

Second, getting references and finding out about the trainer's reputation is also a good way to see if they have a solid customer base who is pleased with their work.  Always take critiques of the majority, as there are always a few who are hard to please and may not give an accurate review.   

Third, their rates may be a factor in what you can afford, so it into consideration that you may not get the best of the best trainer for a lower price.  The old saying "You get what you paid for" is true here.