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Learning to teach virtually or online is quickly becoming an appealing option for anyone interested in teaching English as a foreign language in an ever-increasing online world.
Enrol in this course to learn about the skills, knowledge, digital tools and resources you need to design and deliver practical online English lessons. Gain insights from online teachers, trainers and learners and share ideas with other course participants.
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Unlock the potential of a flexible and rewarding career by teaching English online. Our 30-Hour Teaching English Online course is designed to equip you with the skills and strategies needed to thrive in a virtual teaching environment. With online education booming, more students than ever are looking for qualified teachers, and this course ensures you’re prepared to meet that demand.
Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or a full-time, remote career, teaching English online allows you to work from anywhere, set your own schedule, and earn a steady income. This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of how to succeed in the virtual classroom, from mastering the best teaching techniques to knowing how to apply for jobs on top learning platforms.
Although a minimum of 120 hours of TEFL training is required to teach English, this 30-hour course is a specialized addition that focuses specifically on preparing you for the online environment. By the time you complete this course, you’ll feel confident and ready to start your online teaching career.
A Great Entry Point: This course is ideal if you’re exploring the world of online teaching for the first time. It introduces you to key concepts and skills in a structured way, ensuring you feel confident, even without previous experience.
Enhance Your TEFL Certification: If you’ve already completed a 120-hour TEFL course, this 30-hour course is the perfect complement. It sharpens your ability to teach in a virtual setting and equips you with the strategies needed to engage students online effectively.
No Prior Teaching Experience Needed: You don’t need to be an experienced teacher to take this course. As long as you’re fluent in English, have a laptop, and access to a stable Wi-Fi connection, you’re ready to start your journey toward becoming a certified online English teacher.
Module 1: Introduction to Teaching English Online
Kickstart your online teaching journey! Learn the key differences between face-to-face and online teaching, the must-have skills, and the tech essentials. This module sets you up for success in your virtual classroom.
Module 2: Teaching One-to-One Online
Master the art of one-on-one online teaching! Learn the core principles, tackle common challenges, and discover effective strategies to help your students thrive in personal, focused lessons.
Module 3: Engaging and Teaching Language Skills Online
Unlock the secrets to keeping online learners engaged! Learn how to teach core language skills, manage virtual classrooms, and create collaborative activities that boost interaction and success.
Module 4: Planning and Structuring Online Lessons
Learn how to create effective lesson plans for the virtual classroom! This module covers strategies for time management and adapting lessons to suit different learning styles, making your classes more dynamic and inclusive.
Module 5: Digital Tools and Platforms for Online Teaching
Discover the best digital tools for online teaching! Learn how to troubleshoot technical issues, enhance lesson interactivity, and explore resources that make your online classroom more engaging and efficient.
Module 6: Assessment and Evaluation in the Online Classroom
Learn how to create effective online assessments and provide constructive feedback. This module equips you with the tools to track learner progress and ensure successful outcomes in your virtual classroom.
Module 7: Professional Development and Career Pathways
Explore the career possibilities in online teaching! Build your portfolio, discover freelance opportunities, and learn how to promote yourself as a successful online educator.
The TEFL Institute’s Level 5 accrediting body is the ( Highfield Qualifications ). This qualification is aimed at those with little or no experience teaching English or those with previous experience seeking a recognized qualification to validate their knowledge. This qualification provides learners with a certificate recognized worldwide and can be used to secure teaching positions, visas and other employment related to English language teaching. For a more general overview of the units, we recommend Highfield Level 5 Certificate in Teaching as a Foreign Language (TEFL). To learn more about Ofqual or verify Highfield’s status, visit their website: Ofqual .
The Vital Consular:
What is this verification seal, and why is it different to an accreditation? The TEFL Institute is a verified UK TEFL provider, meaning that you can study any one of our courses with the knowledge that it will be fit for purpose when you need to use it overseas for your new teaching role. The Vital Consular verification scheme ensures that the members are all recognized by the UK Government. All certificates they issue can be used for an overseas work permit; not all TEFL providers meet these requirements!
This is extremely important if you’re traveling to China, Vietnam, Taiwan and other destinations where your documents will need to be legalized for your visa. If your certificate doesn’t get past the first stage of legalization by the UK Government, you’ll likely have to start a new course, costing you extra time and money before you can even get things moving.
As a globally recognized TEFL provider, our academic team are responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive range of accredited and government-regulated courses with extensive course material. The TEFL Institute has a reputation within the TEFL industry for its high caliber of training and for producing TEFL teachers of the highest standard. It is ranked as the number #1 training provider by employers worldwide.
Because we care about your TEFL journey from the moment you decide you want to teach English as a foreign language. We want you to be well prepared and have the right qualifications and the skills necessary to realize your ambitions. The TEFL Institute assists you at every step and offers guidance to ensure you take the right course or internship that best suits your needs. From the moment you get in touch, we are here for you, and you will become a member of the TEFL Institute family.
Our Core Principles
Passion – Our team is passionate about travel, teaching and building lasting relationships with our clients. We are constantly generating new leads, creating new programs and internships, and generating new content to help meet our client’s needs.
Genuine & Committed – We genuinely care about our clients and interns. We are committed to providing them with one-on-one help from our dedicated, experienced team to ensure their TEFL dreams are met.
Partnership & Collaboration – We work with various other companies across the globe to create lasting relationships and partnerships to help service our clientele by providing them with opportunities to live and work abroad. We continuously strive to develop new and lasting partnerships to serve our clients best.
Integrity – We believe in doing everything with integrity and honesty. To uphold the highest moral standards, we serve our customers as trustworthy and reliable sources.
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It is primarily teaching non-native speakers English without the use of translation. This means you won’t need to know their first language. TEFL teachers will need the knowledge and know-how of the methodologies to teach this way. This is why teachers must first complete a TEFL course and gain the qualification. TEFL is widely used to teach virtually in one-to-one or small group scenarios or to teach English abroad and is sometimes even used as an easier way to travel.
First and foremost, aspiring TEFL teachers must be outgoing, confident, and not afraid to make themselves look silly, especially when teaching children. Expression is a massive part of the methodologies to get your point across. You’ll warm up to this in time; it all takes practice.
We suggest people be at least 16 with a C1 level of English or higher. If you’re not sure, we have a free English test. We also recommend people who work on their initiative as it is an online course, and you will need to be your motivation.
If you have no experience in teaching online, a good idea is to get some teaching practice in, as they may ask for “experience” hours, which are unpaid. You can alternatively complete our 10-hour Methodologies course, which has a section focused on teaching English online.
Most online companies will ask for your TEFL certificate and teaching practice, accessibility to good WiFi, a laptop or other computer devices, and headphones. Some online companies may ask their teachers also to have a Bachelor’s Degree. This is evident in Chinese online companies, as it is a government regulation (no matter where you live).
Our courses contain content, videos, podcasts, reflective tasks, and tests. They are online courses and can be completed independently and from home.
Our specialist courses are much shorter than the main TEFL qualifications. They are all completed online and in your own time. All tests are done online and corrected instantly. They have course content and tests throughout the course. They can be completed before or after the main TEFL qualification.
The TEFL Institute is fully accredited by ACDL. Our 180 hour Level 5 TEFL course is regulated by OFQUAL.
All of our accredited courses include a PDF version of the certificate. This is perfect for applying for jobs online or abroad. Sometimes, perhaps for visa reasons, you may need a hard copy. We have options available, but there is an extra cost for print and postage.
Please see the full FAQs through this link:
Aspiring Teachers: Those who are exploring whether teaching English is the right career path.
TEFL Graduates: Those wanting to expand their teaching credentials to include online opportunities.
Digital Nomads: Individuals seeking flexible, location-independent work.
Anyone with Fluent English: If you're looking for a convenient way to earn income online, this course is for you.
OFQUAL
(The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
Ofqual is responsible for regulating education standards, certifications and exams in England and Wales. According to Ofqual’s qualification framework, a regulated Level 5 qualification means that it has been assessed to be a level 5 course. This qualification is of equal achievement and difficulty to other qualifications at the same level, including CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. Highfield Qualifications is an Ofqual regulated awarding body that has approved The TEFL Institute as a Highfield’s qualifications centre.
To learn more, visit their website: OFQUAL.
Highfield Qualifications
A global leader in compliance and work-based learning qualifications and one of the UK’s most recognisable awarding organisations. As such regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, SQA Accreditation, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), and the Security Industry Authority (SIA). In addition to this, we’re also a government-regulated end-point assessment organisation (EPAO).
To learn more, visit their website: Highfield Qualifications.
ODLQC
(Open & Distance Learning Quality Council)
ODLQC was founded in 1969 as the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges, becoming the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council in 1995.
Set up at the government’s request, it benefits from governmental support and cooperation, though it is now an independent body and a registered charity.
The TEFL Institutes accreditation follows a rigorous assessment of administrative and tutorial methods, educational materials and publicity, to ensure that all standards are met.
To learn more, visit their website: ODLQC.
ACDL Accreditation Council for Distance Learning
ACDL – Accreditation number: 2854-2540
The Accreditation Council for Distance Learning (ACDL) have strict standards to which course providers must conform. Our ACDL specific course accreditation means that the course has passed a rigorous evaluation and continues to be monitored regularly. It’s not just the quality of our courses that the ACDL assesses, but the whole process from start to finish.
To learn more, visit their website: ACDL.
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DATE : 09.09.2025
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