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TEFL Certificate 180-Hour Online

Course overview

Get TEFL certified with our internationally recognised Level 5 180-Hour Course.

  • All the core areas of TEFL plus a specialist module – Teaching Young Learners
  • Foundation degree and CELTA level equivalent qualification
  • Suitable for beginners and those with prior teaching experience
  • Ideal for paid teaching positions – online or abroad!
  • Average completion time 4 – 8 weeks
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  • Tutors
    Academic director
    Emily John

    Academic Director

    Gayle Norman TEFL tutor
    Gayle Norman

    TEFL Tutor

    TEFL Tutor, Hayley
    Hailey Fliegelman

    TEFL Tutor

    TEFL tutor, Paul
    Paul Myers

    TEFL Tutor

    tutor-Penny
    Penny Campbell

    TEFL Tutor

    TEFL tutor, Annie
    Annie da Silva

    TEFL Tutor

    TEFL tutor, Stephen
    Stephen Maule

    TEFL Tutor

    TEFL tutor, Tracy
    Tracy Robinson

    TEFL Tutor

    TEFL tutor, Anna
    Anna Britton

    TEFL Tutor

    TEFL tutor, Teresa
    Teresa Jacobs

    TEFL Tutor

    TEFL tutor, Peter
    Peter Bowdery

    TEFL Tutor

    TEFL tutor, Meryl
    Meryl Burgess

    TEFL Tutor

    TEFL tutor, Lindsey
    Lindsey Cottle

    TEFL Tutor

  • Accreditations

    Ensuring our courses are of a high quality and recognised by schools and employers around the world, is core to our values. All i-to-i courses undergo strict external monitoring and control, so you can be confident that your training is top quality.

    This course is UK Government-regulated by Ofqual and their sought-after stamp will appear on your certificate. It is also DEAC-approved, meaning that it has received official recognition from the US Government-regulated awarding body.

  • Topics you'll cover
    • Develop and structure effective lesson plans
    • Include relevant and engaging content for your lessons
    • Deliver fun and informative grammar classes
    • Adapt your lessons to accommodate younger learners
    • The practicalities of TEFL teaching including managing a classroom
  • Modules

    Unit 1. Introduction to TEFL

    Learn all about TEFL along with historical approaches for a good foundation to base the rest of your studying on.

    Unit 2. Initial Lesson Planning

    Cover the first fundamental skill of teaching English: planning an effective lesson.

    Unit 3. Structuring Your Lesson

    You’ll find out how best to construct a TEFL lesson to ensure it’s easy to follow in a classroom setting.

    Unit 4. Making it Work in the Classroom

    Learn how to use your environment to your advantage, including how to manage a classroom and create a good teaching environment.

    Unit 5. Teaching Vocabulary

    You’ll go through the meaning of words, presenting vocabulary and checking your students’ understanding of it.

    Unit 6. Teaching Pronunciation

    Word stress, intonation and word patterns are just a few of the topics you’ll cover.

    Unit 7. Teaching Grammar

    From the different word types to meaning and uses, and how to build phrases and sentences.

    Unit 8. Teaching Young Learners

    You’ll get to grips with adapting your lessons to accommodate younger learners here, a valuable skill to have in the TEFL industry.

    Unit 9. Teaching the Four Skills

    You’ll learn about the four skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You’ll also learn how to teach them to your students, including the best approaches and how to choose appropriate teaching materials.

    Unit 10. External Resources and Next Steps

    Access to information on coursebooks, ideas for activities and games, and even some guidance on finding that all-important first job.

  • Course Duration

    You will have 17 weeks of study access. Most people complete the training in 4-8 weeks.

  • Quick FAQs

    When can I access my course?

    Instead of sticking to specified studying hours, we’ve made our course accessible via our online portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You’ll be able to track your progress throughout your studying, so that you know exactly where you’re up to. This means that at any time, and from any place, you can log in from your phone, laptop, PC or tablet and continue where you last left off.

    How do I get started?

    It’s pretty simple. Once you enrol, you will be sent your log in details through email. Our support team and academics are on hand to help if you need any assistance along the way.

    How much English grammar do I need to know before taking the TEFL course?

    You don’t need to be an expert in grammar, the course will teach you everything you need to know in that area. Plus, you already speak English – so you already know it! You just don’t know that you know it.

    Can I do a TEFL course if I’m not a native English speaker?

    Yes – you don’t have to be a native English speaker to teach English abroad or online, but you’ll need to have at least a near-native level of English to take one of our Level 5 Courses. If your English is good but not at a near-native level, why not take a look at our 120-hour Level 3 Course instead?

    Do I need any equipment for the course?

    As this is an online course, you do need to have an internet connection and a suitable device to study on (laptop, desktop, tablet or phone). You will also need to have a media player on the device, as the course includes a number of short observational films and tutorials.

    Do I need to sit any exams?

    Good news, you will not need to sit any formal exams! However, you will need to submit and pass written assignments to pass your chosen TEFL Course. You also will need to pass multiple choice quizzes at various stages throughout the course to confirm that you have understood the material before moving on to the next part of the course. If you need some support, you can speak to our highly experienced and qualified academic support team, or our brilliant TEFL tutors, who are on hand to help out.

    Can I contact you if I need help with my TEFL course?

    Our expert TEFL Support Team is available via email, telephone and livechat to answer your questions and support you through the course. The support team includes both operational staff, who can help you with practicalities of accessing and working through the course, and academic staff who can assist with TEFL specific questions. We’re a very friendly bunch and we’d love to hear from you!

    What happens once I qualify?

    Once you qualify, it’s time to start teaching! You will have access to our jobs board, so you can start applying for positions whenever you are ready. Our jobs team will be on hand to give you advice and support to help you land your dream TEFL job!

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The course is well-thought-out, it is interesting and provides many different mediums to learn and implement the coursework. The assignments are manageable yet challenging and the marking is fair. Well worth it!

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The agent (Leah) I was working/speaking with helped me in a jiff. No hassle, no hiccups, problems solved in a matter of minute. When I started the chat, it states usually responds under 5min but I didn't expect my matter to be dealt with under 5min! That's how amazing the service was ...I ca... Read more

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Claire Van Vuren, 17/01/23

I have loved every second of the 180 hour course. It has been incredibly insightful and I have learnt so much with regards to teaching and the English language as a whole. The tutors are absolutely fantastic. They mark your work very quickly and provide constructive criticism and excellent feedback.... Read more

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Norma, 04/01/23

I am a non-native English speaker. During my enquiry with regard to choosing the best course suited for me, I logged a call request. I received a call from a consultant within 24 hrs. I had many questions and must say that the consultant was very helpful and patient all the time. On purchasing my 18... Read more

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Anonymous, 28/12/22

I have been having a great experience on this course. I would have done it earlier had I known about it. It's well structured. I can't wait to finish and start applying for teaching jobs, online or in a different country.

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Fathima Rismiya, 19/12/22

It's an excellent course to follow and get good experience on teaching. I can absolutely recommend i-to-i TEFL to everyone because this is exactly the course that you’re going to need if you would like to teach abroad and online. I didn’t just refresh what I’d known before, but I also lear... Read more

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Prompt responses to my enquiries / queries. This assisted me to navigate my way through the material, to get an overview of what is expected of me.

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Anonymous, 07/12/22

I have found i-to-i TEFL to be very helpful, encouraging and, when I needed help, my tutor Peter Bowdery really helped me. I'm grateful for the response I received.

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Callie Hendricks, 30/11/22

Yay, I am finally starting my TEFL journey with i-to-i, after many months. Thank you Nikki James for the great service and help to get me started.

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Hugh, 24/11/22

I am halfway through the 180-hour course, I am 61 and it's been a long time since I studied :) I find the material well laid out and articulate, with a good amount of further reading and videos etc. I like the fact that while there are videos, these are kept to a minimum. There will be some who... Read more

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I started at the beginning of November with my course and so far it has been straight to the point and gives me exactly what I need with regards to going through the work.

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Well organised, simple to follow at the pace that suits you.

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The customer service is excellent.

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Everything works so well and is easy. Thank you for a great experience!

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Tracey, 21/10/22

I had a query about one of the TEFL Prime help guides and the issue was resolved efficiently and to my satisfaction. Thank you.

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Doris, 14/10/22

Overall I enjoyed and got my 180 hours certificate, looking forward to pay for an extension so I can do the rest. Thank you i-to-i TEFL I love that you're very helpful and available to answer questions. Great team of staff! Cheers!

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I have enrolled for one of the TEFL Diplomas after many years, and I'm currently enjoying it.

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Tyrell Petersen, 01/02/23

The agent (Leah) I was working/speaking with helped me in a jiff. No hassle, no hiccups, problems solved in a matter of minute. When I started the chat, it states usually responds under 5min but I didn't expect my matter to be dealt with under 5min! That's how amazing the service was ...I cannot describe how uneasy and over the top I felt pleading my case, but I was easily calmed down and brought back to reality with little to no problem by this wonder TEFL customer service worker.

Claire Van Vuren, 17/01/23

I have loved every second of the 180 hour course. It has been incredibly insightful and I have learnt so much with regards to teaching and the English language as a whole. The tutors are absolutely fantastic. They mark your work very quickly and provide constructive criticism and excellent feedback. I would recommend this course to any and everyone looking to start a career in teaching English as a foreign language. I am looking forward to journeying through my remaining courses.

Norma, 04/01/23

I am a non-native English speaker. During my enquiry with regard to choosing the best course suited for me, I logged a call request. I received a call from a consultant within 24 hrs. I had many questions and must say that the consultant was very helpful and patient all the time. On purchasing my 180hr TEFL course, I also experienced a fluent, fast, and flawless process.

Fathima Rismiya, 19/12/22

It's an excellent course to follow and get good experience on teaching. I can absolutely recommend i-to-i TEFL to everyone because this is exactly the course that you’re going to need if you would like to teach abroad and online. I didn’t just refresh what I’d known before, but I also learned a lot of things about methodologies and language teaching.  I enjoyed everything with the course. So go for it, get your certificate. It’s worth it and you won’t regret your decision

Hugh, 24/11/22

I am halfway through the 180-hour course, I am 61 and it's been a long time since I studied :) I find the material well laid out and articulate, with a good amount of further reading and videos etc. I like the fact that while there are videos, these are kept to a minimum. There will be some who enjoy a course presented largely using video but I am not, I prefer to read. Customer Service has been great (you will get a reply within max a few days). I am throughouly delighted with the course and look forward to continuing to the end :)
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