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IELTS Educator: Certification for Teachers

Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $85.00.
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Top Country: India – Estimated Learners: 5.5 Million

The TEFL Institute remains a top training provider, and the 30-hour IELTS teacher training course we provide should be evidence enough of that. As a fully accredited course in a world full of growing opportunities for TEFL teachers, this qualification will help you take full advantage of this to improve your earning potential and unlock the best jobs. IELTS is the international standard for those people who want to work towards getting higher education opportunities, professional registration, general training for migration purposes, and applying for positions in English-speaking settings.

What will I learn

Within the course, you will be trained to be a successful IELTS exam preparation instructor. You will be given the tools to prepare students via the 30-hour course which we offer. This is a key part of improving your career prospects and becoming a specialist within a specific field of teaching – one which is admittedly niche and can pay more. 

Course Content

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to be a standard English language test to measure proficiency for non-native English speakers, many of whom travel to an English-speaking country for the sake of starting a career. A large number of training and job providers will use the IELTS results as a way to decide whether or not a student is accepted for study. If you have the qualifications to offer training in this arena, you will vastly improve your employability as a TEFL teacher and maximize your earning potential in Canada and beyond.

If you have IELTS training on your resume, then it indicates to a prospective employer that you are capable of teaching English in classrooms and right here in Canada. This course has been designed to offer both theory and practical components, meaning that you will not only get the theoretical knowledge to teach but also the practical experience required to feel confident doing it.

It’s not surprising to know that the qualification provides a lot of opportunities for any aspiring teacher. You could obviously base yourself in Canada and work from there, but you can also use it to go abroad and teach wherever you would like. It also means you can try your hand at online tutoring if you are confident. As an exam preparation coach, you have plenty of amazing opportunities at your fingertips, making it a highly desirable qualification for many people.

  • 1-3 Modules One-Three:

    Module 1: Introduction to IELTS

    Get to know the IELTS exam inside out! This module covers the structure, scoring system, and your role as an IELTS teacher, ensuring you’re ready to help learners achieve their best scores.

    Module 2: IELTS Listening Skills

    Master the art of teaching IELTS Listening. Understand the test structure, identify common challenges, and explore effective teaching strategies that boost listening comprehension and success.

    Module 3: IELTS Reading Skills

    Help your students excel in IELTS Reading. Learn how to teach skimming, scanning, and vocabulary-building techniques, and discover how to adapt reading lessons to fit diverse learner needs.

  • 4-6 Modules Four-Six:

    Module 4: IELTS Writing Skills

    Teach IELTS Writing like a pro! This module breaks down both writing tasks, from structuring essays to providing feedback, and offers strategies to help learners improve their writing scores.

    Module 5: IELTS Speaking Skills

    Equip your students with the skills to succeed in the IELTS Speaking test. Learn how to teach fluency, coherence, and pronunciation, and gain practical tips for conducting and assessing mock speaking tests.

    Module 6: Classroom Management and Lesson Planning

    Plan lessons that make a difference! This module focuses on creating effective IELTS lesson plans, adapting materials for different learners, and understanding how to structure an IELTS curriculum.

  • 7-8 Modules Seven-Eight

     

    Module 7: Mock Tests and Assessments

    Prepare your students for test day! Learn how to design and administer mock IELTS tests, provide constructive feedback, and guide learners towards improvement based on their performance.

    Module 8: Final Review and Professional Development

    Wrap up your IELTS teaching journey with key strategies for success, and explore professional resources to continue growing as an IELTS educator.

Accreditation

Highfields Qualifications

We work with Highfield Qualifications. This group provides full accreditation for the level five qualification we are able to offer. It is something we recommend for people who have very little experience with teaching, or those who need a formal qualification.

With this support, we can offer a recognized global qualification that is usable not only in Canada but also in the rest of the world. It’s very helpful for seeking out jobs and positions across the TEFL industry. You can visit the Ofqual website to learn more about Highfield. 

The Accreditation Council for Distance Learning

The ACDL is a body which specializes in accrediting courses done via distance learning. They strive to maintain a high level of quality for all learners, and we are pleased to have achieved our qualification from them. Our accreditation number is 2854-2540 if you need to verify us for yourself. 

The Vital Consular:

The Vital Consular is a verification seal and not an accreditation. This difference, while technical, is still important. The TEFL Institute is a verified TEFL provider in the UK. Therefore, any courses and qualifications which we produce are valid around the world – not just in Canada, but everywhere else too. The Vital Consular is a special verification which ensures we have the backing of the UK Government.

Therefore, if you go and submit for a work permit somewhere like China or Vietnam, then you will be able to get your qualifications immediately verified and authenticated, which makes applying for a permit or a visa an easy task. If you didn’t have a qualification that could be approved in this way, you’d have to go and apply for a new one – a costly and time-consuming process.

We are a provider which has been recognized around the world for the standard of training which we produce for our learners and part of this has always been down to the fact that we are working hard to deliver results. Our amazing academic team has worked tirelessly to ensure that the standard you get is one which you’ll love, and our results often speak for themselves.

Why us

When you work with us, we’ll be supporting you from the beginning of your journey because we care about your welfare and growth as a teacher. That is something that we feel separates us from the competition. We aim to prepare you to get a career in any field or situation by giving you generalized tools that have applications everywhere. Our team is heavily invested in your growth, and we work hard to make sure that your experiences are positive ones and that we work tirelessly with you to deliver the best training. 

Our Core Principles

Passion – As a team, we are passionate about what we do and actively work to ensure that you have the best experiences possible. We are always searching for new opportunities for our staff so they feel they can be supported in the right way. 

Genuine & Committed – We are committed to what we do and work tirelessly to help you learn and grow throughout your learning journey. For us, it doesn’t matter whether you need feedback from your peers or some individual support – we find a way to help you.

Partnership & Collaboration – We work with a selection of companies and groups around the world to ensure that you’ve got access to the tools and ideas you need to grow and thrive. We’re always working to ensure that you’ve got opportunities to grow. 

Integrity – We always work with integrity and maintain high moral standards for our staff and partners. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TEFL?

TEFL is all about Teaching English as a Foreign Language. As a TEFL teacher, you’ll be teaching non-native speakers how to communicate without translation tools.

Who can do a TEFL course?

Anybody can take a TEFL course – we’re not fussy about who we accept. We do suggest that you’ll need to be confident in the idea of teaching and have a C1 level of English proficiency, but that’s about it.

What do I need to teach online?

If you don’t have any teaching experience, get some work experience and take our 10-hour teaching methodologies course. Most companies will want a TEFL certificate, proof of experience, and a bachelor’s degree. You will also need a laptop, stable Wi-Fi, and a headset for teaching.

How are the courses laid out?

Our courses are multi-media. They are a mix of podcasts, videos, tests and other types of content. You can complete them independently or online. We also offer specialist courses which can be done online as necessary.

Are the courses accredited?

Our Level 5 TEFL Course is fully regulated by Ofqual. We also have ACDL approval for all our courses.

Is this course completely online? How flexible is this course?

You can complete all of the courses we provide entirely online. There are hybrid courses which can be done as a mix of distance and in-person training, and some virtual training is held at specific times. You’ve got six months to do a standard course, but we’re always available to grant extensions for specific situations, so please get in touch.

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Best for

We recommend this course for the following people:

  • People over the age of 17 who are searching for a professional qualification.
  • People interested in teaching but aren’t sure about a TEFL career
  • People who want to perfect and improve their grammar skills. 

Flexible and engaging

Our accredited TEFL course is designed to give people everything that they need to become an accredited TEFL teacher. We offer 24/7 access from the app that we provide, so you’re welcome to pick out what will work best for you during the training.

Easy employer verification

Employers who want to verify your qualifications to ensure they are legitimate can do so at any point by using our employer verification tool. We designed this to ensure employers were confident prospective teachers were properly qualified.

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Competitive salary, secure employment

If you want to be able to build a career and get access to the best TEFL jobs, then you’ll need to have 120 hours of study as a minimum requirement. We offer a 120-hour minimum course which you can use to get qualified fast.

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I had a great experience! Killian's customer service was excellent. He's friendly, professional, and very helpful. He took the time to answer my questions and made sure I was completely satisfied. I truly appreciate the outstanding service and would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you for the excellent customer care!
Nadyra T.
09:19 27 Jul 26
I really enjoyed the TEFL course. The teachers explain everything clearly, and the lessons are engaging and well organized. I truly appreciate the effort the team puts into the course.The only issue I have is that I submitted my Assessment 3 on July 6, but I still haven't received the result. I would be very grateful if you could help resolve this issue.Thank you for your support!
Nasiba O.
13:46 24 Jul 26
A relaxed yet buzzed up, non intimidating environment that lent itself to learning easily. Host & tutor Michelle Benson was exceptionally welcoming, pleasant, encouraging & entertaining, smiling & supportive throughout, which is why I consider 4.7 an accurate star rating; I would just like to have engaged in more than a few minutes of teaching practise during the course. Sincere gratitude to Michelle and the TEFL team, Anthony.
Anthony Mc G.
16:33 22 Jul 26
I had an excellent experience with The TEFL Institute whilst completing my 180 Hour Diploma and learnt so much. There was a broad focus on both face-to-face and online teaching. This made the course useful for different settings. The in-depth study of the various lesson structures has equipped me to plan lessons accordingly. Plus, throughout the modules, the amount of additional websites offered really helped to point me in the right direction, most of which would use in the future.My tutor, Laura Graham, was easily available when I needed to communicate with her and she was extremely quick to assess my work. She gave clear positive feedback and provided ongoing support and encouragement. I felt very confident in Laura as a tutor. She was always more than happy to advise. Laura was so easy to converse and so friendly. There were occasions when Laura responded to my queries late at night when I did not think i would get a reply until the next day. She most definitely is not a 9-5 tutor. When I had been having difficulty with the platform, without hesitation, she added additional time. It was so clear that Laura is dedicated to her role and I really appreciated this.When I needed to freeze my course, the institute was so accommodating and did so without question and without charge. Also, whenever I needed to make contact, John was very helpful.I would most certainly recommend The Irish Institute.
Louise
19:49 21 Jul 26
Such a fantastic course that puts theory into practice in a way that is fun and meaningful. I was a bit unsure beforehand but Michelle Benson made me comfortable from the very beginning and helped me feel more comfortable with lesson plans. She helped give me more confidence in my teaching. She made the course engaging and interactive while also bringing humour into it. I would highly recommend this course to anyone and everyone!
Kirsty M.
23:04 17 Jul 26
Yesterday I finished my 10 hour Virtual TEFL course (with teaching practice) and, even though I was pretty anxious at first (what with it being online and with people I knew nothing about), it went amazing!Michelle Benson is a wonderful teacher and a wonderful human being, and you can actually feel how much she loves her job and her passion for it!So yeah, this was a 10/10 and I would 100% recommend this course to you if you want to get a taste of how teaching could feel like ^^PS: wish the course could've been longer, I'm already missing Michelle and all of my classmates, they were simply wonderful
Alba
14:41 17 Jul 26
As part of a hybrid 180 hour diploma, I did a 10 hour practicum course with TEFL institute. Not only was did the short two days of learning provide us with all the basics for effective teaching methodology, it was also just such a blast; a rewarding time all-around. The 10 hour practicum course is an incredibly fun and educational add-on to any certificate or TEFL journey in general, I think. Michelle Benson, our instructor for these classes, was very experienced, patient, and knowledgeable. She made the classes feel approachable and super entertaining. It’s apparent that the TEFL team is full of genuinely passionate professionals, and Michelle is no exception! You’d be surprised how quickly you feel like you start to get to know people in these short courses too! I feel so much more encouraged to keep learning so that I can apply more and more knowledge, using the skills I learned here, in teaching.
Vasili E.
00:11 17 Jul 26
I had a follow up call with Jessica after completing the 120 hour TEFL certificate and she helped me so much. She made me feel calm and excited to be an ESL teacher. I have had a ton of success as a result of our meeting so I am very grateful!
Mae
22:27 13 Jul 26
Good intro to teaching work abroad / foreign countries. John’s reassuring manner is encouraging!
Lorenza A.
13:00 09 Jul 26
I purchased the 310 hour course and completed the TEFL 180 hour Level 5 course through the TEFL Institute. I am continuing to work on the additional courses. The material for the 180 hour course was comprehensive and relevant. I especially appreciated links noted in lessons to websites useful for future lesson material. When I contacted the TEFL Institute with a concern or question, my tutor responded quickly and the issue resolved. Also, the general webinars on TEFL teaching have been very helpful as I move forward as a TEFL teacher. I choose the TEFL Institute after a comparison of the top TEFL schools and visiting the school websites. The TEFL Institute website, for me, was sensibly laid out, the information was straight forward and overall not too "busy". When I contacted the school requesting a phone call, the call was scheduled, the staff member was friendly and my questions were answered. A caveat is the time frame for completing the entire course; it is short and I struggled due to obligations and unexpected events. I purchased a time extension but there should be more time allotted.
Laurel G.
14:00 07 Jul 26
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