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If you are looking to bag the best TEFL job, in the most sought after location and earn a high salary, we’d recommend choosing our Online TEFL Advanced Diploma (420 Hours). This TEFL course will propel your training and make your CV stand out head-and-shoulders above the crowd.

If teaching English online appeals to you, then go check out our Online TEFL course (300 Hours). This TEFL course includes a specialist 60-hour module on Teaching English Online. You’ll be taught all of the skills and knowledge you need to earn an income from the comfort of your own home – win!

If you’re looking for an accredited TEFL course that you can complete in a shorter time period, and still get access to paid jobs, then our Online TEFL course (180 Hours) is right up your street! You can expect to complete this TEFL course within 4 – 8 weeks.

If you’re eager to jump on a plane ASAP and start volunteering in exotic countries around the globe, then our Online TEFL course (120 Hours) will get you qualified in as little as just 2 weeks and is perfect for landing TEFL volunteering positions.

We also offer TEFL Internship packages which includes your TEFL course, plus an amazing teaching experience in a country of your choice: South Korea, Vietnam, China or Thailand. We take care of all the organisation of the trip, including free accommodation, in-country support, plus either a paid TEFL job or volunteering position overseas. Dreamy!

Our team of TEFL job experts are on hand to help you decide which TEFL certificate will get you where you want to be, whether you want to complete your TEFL course online or by combined classroom learning! You can either call our helpful team on the number at the top of the page or request a callback to schedule a call for a time and day that suits you. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you’re still not sure which TEFL course is for you, then check out our TEFL courses brochure which is packed full of information about all of our different courses. You can download it by clicking here.

With so much choice and a huge amount of information online, navigating the world of TEFL courses can be a tricky place and it can be difficult to know which TEFL certification is best for you.

Firstly, you’ll need to make sure you choose a TEFL course provider who’s internationally recognised and is regulated by a governing body. This ensures the training you receive is of the highest quality and your TEFL qualification will be highly regarded and accepted by employers worldwide. All of our TEFL courses, online and combined, are regulated by Ofqual, the UK Governing body responsible for monitoring TEFL qualifications. Not only that but we’re also accredited by ODLQC and DEAC-approved! If you want to find out more about what this means, we have lots of information you can access by clicking here.

Here at i-to-i TEFL, we offer flexible and affordable TEFL courses that are designed to be completed around busy lives and other commitments – you can choose if you want to complete your TEFL course online or through a mixture of online and in a classroom.

We like to think that we are different here at i-to-i. We know the reason you wish to gain your TEFL certificate is so that you can get a brand-new job teaching English online or abroad. When you purchase a TEFL course from us, we don’t stop there. Our TEFL Jobs Team is on hand to help you land your dream TEFL job wherever that might be. From starting your TEFL course, all the way through to getting a TEFL Job, we’ll be here helping you every step of the way.

Plus, here at i-to-i we love adventure. We know that completing a TEFL course is a life-changing experience that can change your life – that’s why our TEFL courses are competitively priced, to enable as many people as possible to get TEFL qualified and begin the adventure of a lifetime.

Our combined TEFL courses are the perfect blend of flexible, online learning and practical, face-to-face training. The practical training takes place in one of our 30+ locations around the world in the UK, South Africa, the US and the Netherlands – you can view the full list of locations here. In most locations, we run our classroom TEFL courses once or twice per month, so you can either choose a weekend that suits you or enrol using our flexi option, which means you won’t commit to a date straight away, you can let us know when you’d like to attend in the future.

Our TEFL courses are designed for those who haven’t studied grammar since they were at school (most of us)! It’s not everyone’s favourite subject, but if you’re a native English speaker, you already have a natural understanding of grammar. It’s all about turning that knowledge into teachable rules – that’s where our TEFL training comes in!

So, whether you’re a native speaker or simply fluent in English, our TEFL courses will help you feel totally confident when it comes to taking your first grammar class.

When you pass your TEFL course, both online and combined, you’ll be qualified to apply for TEFL jobs abroad or to teach English online, to adults and children of any age. When you choose to study either our Online TEFL Course (180 Hours), Online TEFL Diploma (300 Hours) or Online TEFL Advanced Diploma (420 Hours), you’ll get access to our specialist TEFL courses, which are super handy if you want to be TEFL trained in a particular area.

Our Level 5 courses (180/300/420 Hours) contain specialist modules. the more advanced the course, the more modules are included, this will make you more employable and allow you to earn more!

Some of the specialist modules we have include: How to Teach Young Learners, Teaching One-to-One & Online, How to Teach Business English, Teaching IELTS (International English Language Testing System), and Teaching Other Subjects in English. These will prepare you for specific teaching situations. Plus, being qualified in specific TEFL areas will increase your earning potential!

We are the only TEFL provider to offer these Specialist Courses at Level 5 and Advanced Level 5, which will make your CV stand out to future employers. If you’ve opted for one of our Level 5 TEFL qualifications, you’ll naturally have a greater pick of TEFL jobs on offer as you’ll be qualified to a higher level than if you choose a Level 3 course.

No, there are no age restrictions to enrol onto any of our TEFL courses! We often get asked “Am I too old to TEFL?” Our answer: definitely not! We’ve trained teachers of all ages that have built successful TEFL careers, both online and across the globe. Check out some of their stories here!

You don’t need to be a native English speaker to take a TEFL course, but you do need to have a native English speaker level to succeed. If you aren’t a native English speaker, we recommend you opt for our 120 Hour TEFL course (you can always upgrade later), unless your standard of English is near-native.

If you want to chat to one of our friendly TEFL experts to figure out which TEFL course is best for you, then you can request a call back.

The short answer is no! You only need to be able to speak English fluently to take a TEFL course or diploma – we’ll train you on the rest. Don’t worry if you don’t have a bachelor’s degree, this isn’t a requirement for any of our qualifications and you can teach English online and abroad without one. If you don’t have a degree, our advice would be to take our Online TEFL Diploma (420 Hours) to boost your employment potential and give yourself the best chance of bagging a great TEFL job!

If you choose to enrol on our 420 Hour TEFL Diploma, you’ll get access to our specialist modules: Teaching Young Learners, Teaching English Online, Teaching Business English, Teaching Other Subjects and Teaching IELTS. Having these specialise TEFL modules on your CV will make you more desirable to hiring managers, plus you’ll be able to demand higher salaries – win!

If you’ve already got a TEFL qualification, but you’re looking to expand your knowledge, we also have a range of specialist courses that you can enrol on that could help expand your skills even further so you’ll stand out from the crowd.

Another way to add extra kudos to your CV is by adding a 20 Hour Practical TEFL Course – this will provide you with face-to-face practical learning in the classroom.

We’ve also taken our 300-hour course and combined it with either a digital marketing or technology course creating what we’re calling our TEFL Plus range – these courses will be great if you’re considering becoming a TEFL freelancer or are even considering a different career route after TEFL.

Absolutely! We think there is no better way to spend your gap year. Imagine a year full of memories, making friends, experiencing new cultures, changing lives, travelling the world.. all whilst getting paid! Sounds pretty dreamy, right?

When you complete one of our TEFL courses, you’ll get qualified to teach English abroad or overseas. You can then spend the year travelling the world and teaching – whether you want to stay in one place for the entire year, or spend the year visiting different destinations, the choice is yours!

Like the idea of travelling, but worried about the organisation of it all? Then our TEFL internships are perfect for you as they make teaching abroad fuss-free! Our team of experts will take care of all of the organisation for you. You’ll get your TEFL course, free accommodation, in-country support, orientation week, plus visa guidance included. With a mixture of 2 – 12 months paid and voluntary positions available in South Korea, Thailand, China or Vietnam, there’s something that will suit everyone.