TEFL Institute is the worldwide leader in professional TEFL certification and the training of international English teachers. Based in Chicago, IL, with course locations in 35 cities around the globe, we offer the finest in 4-week intensive onsite TEFL training courses and online TEFL training courses providing the 150 hour certification required to teach English in thousands of schools and language institutes around the world.
TEFL Institute graduates are employed across the world teaching English in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Employment as a professional English teacher is available in over 80 nations worldwide. TEFL Institute works with the largest and most prestigious English teaching programs and schools worldwide both public and private. Our relationships extend to the Chile Ministry of Education/United Nations Open Doors Program, and public schools in China, South Korea and Japan. Our associations extend to the finest chains of private language schools throughout the world. We offer lifetime job placement assistance to our graduates free of charge as part of our student services.
TEFL Institute’s Mission
To provide our students with:
The highest quality TEFL instruction and internationally-recognized certification via a variety of flexible and affordable options.
Excellent service including pre-enrollment counseling and advice, pre-departure materials and support, and lifetime job placement assistance, provided by experienced people who have lived and/or taught abroad.
Comprehensive course instruction provided by university professors, with both online and onsite learning options.
Accurate and truthful information about what it's really like to work, live, and teach overseas.
Highly Qualified and Experienced Instructors
All TEFL Institute Instructors, for both online and onsite courses, are experienced university professors holding at least a Masters, and very often a PhD, in TESOL or a related field; all instructors have at least 10 years professional teaching experience and are selected through a rigorous process incorporating multiple interviews and live teaching demonstrations.
State-of-the-Art Curriculum
Designed by leading scholars and experts, TEFL Institute’s 150-hour certification curriculum provides the comprehensive skill sets required to succeed as a professional English teacher.
Primary topics include: major teaching methodologies used around the world; the cornerstones of English (speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar & listening); addressing the needs of students of different backgrounds, ages, and levels of proficiency; and lesson planning and curriculum development.
All TEFL Institute 150-hour courses incorporate a 20-hour practicum to provide all students with hands-on experience in a live teaching environment; our TEFL Professional online course is one of the only online courses in the world to incorporate such a practicum.
Opening Doors to Professional Opportunities around the Globe
While young Americans confront the most challenging job market in generations, TEFL provides not only viable and accessible job opportunities, but once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to see the world and gain invaluable international work experience.
TEFL Institute’s 150-hour certification meets the highest international standards and provides qualification to work in thousands of schools and language institutes around the globe: our graduates have been granted employment opportunities in more than 50 nations. Even without a 4-year degree, native English speakers with a TEFL Certification can teach in nearly half the world, including such nations as China, Brazil, Spain, Thailand and many countries in Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Comprehensive job placement assistance and Personal customer service for all students
A dedicated Student Services team composed on staff and instructors who help you every step along the way. We provide personal and expert advice on interview procedures and hiring processes for international job markets from experienced advisors.
Logistical support and personal assistance from an experienced staff of course managers and job placement advisors with years of experience teaching abroad.
Pre-departure guidance and assistance for students going abroad.
We are one of a few TEFL training organizations in the USA and worldwide to have a team of three Career Placement Advisors. They are dedicated and work only on to assist you with writing your resume, finding a job, interviewing, and more...
Alumni Only Section of our website with an Alumni Only FaceBook Page. And, coming soon around January 1, 2012, a dedicated Job Board, library of thousands of free lesson plans, and companies hiring a TEFL Institute in a secured alumni portal.
A staff of over 52 individuals who have taught English abroad. Many have advanced degrees and most have taught English abroad. Our team of TEFL Advisors, Student Services, College Recruiting, Job Placement, and Instruction are all here to serve you.
Accreditation & Recognition
TEFL Institute is a fully accredited internationally recognized TEFL Provider. TEFL Institute courses are accredited through ACCREDITAT, a division of Training Issues Ltd, based in the UK. Accreditat is a leading international accreditation body for TEFL training. Courses accredited through ACCREDITAT have met demanding standards in 4 key areas in order to received accreditation status: 1) The ethics and integrity of their operation, 2) The high quality of their courses, 3) The caliber of their assessment, 4) The high capability, extensive knowledge and expertise of their instructors. TEFL Institute courses are also recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education qualifying for CPDU (Continuing Professional Development Units)
