120 Hour Premier TEFL Course

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  • 120 hour accredited online training
  • Internationally recognised certificate
  • Lifelong certification & reference letter
  • Digital Certificate
  • Certify to teach online & abroad
  • Jobs coaching seminars
  • 26 hours live Zoom classes (optional)
  • Exclusive jobs board membership
  • Personal tutor support
  • Study using the TEFL app
  • 6 months course access
  • Highfield Regulated Centre
  • Free 30 Hour Teaching English Online Course
  • Free 30 Hour Teaching Business English Course
  • Free Grammar Guide
  • Free TEFL Job Hunter E-Book
Total of Study Hours Including Free Courses & Zoom Sessions: 206 Hours
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International Standard

Boost your TEFL training with our most comprehensive accredited International standard online TEFL course qualification – the 240 Hour Professional TEFL Course. Most TEFL employers require a minimum of 120 hours of teacher training. With this course, you’ll get twice the amount to really impress future TEFL employers.

Included are the 120 Hour Premier TEFL Course and four specialist courses:

– 30 Hour Teaching IELTS

– 30 Hour Teaching Advanced Grammar

– 30 Hour Teaching Business English

– 30 Hour Teaching Young Learners

Like all our TEFL courses, this 240 hour course is delivered online. You’ll get 24/7 access to complete your training at your own pace. Plus, a personal tutor to support you every step of the way.

Course Outline

What Will You Learn:

Be prepared to take on any role with our accredited 120 hour TEFL course. Ten engaging modules will take you through videos, quizzes and real-life scenarios to equip you with everything you need to know. Master the art of grammar structure, plan practical lessons, instruct flowing conversation and build knowledge to create positive learning environments. 

Accreditation

HIGHFIELD QUALIFICATIONS AWARDING BODY IN THE UK

Approved Center Number: 21335

Highfield Qualifications are a global leader in compliance and work-based learning and apprenticeship qualifications and one of the UK’s most recognisable awarding organisations. The TEFL Institute is an approved training center by Highfield Qualifications, an independent Ofqual approved Awarding Organization. This means the TEFL Institute has met Highfield’s expectations for developing and delivering high quality courses in the TEFL industry. Every year, Highfield maintains evaluation visits to ensure we are consistently meeting the high standards with our training.

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.Accreditation follows a rigorous assessment of a provider’s administrative and tutorial methods, educational materials and publicity, to ensure that all Standards are met. Our courses undergo strict external monitoring and control checks an on ongoing basis to ensure you receive the highest quality teacher training experience.

View the TEFL Institute’s verification on ODLQC website.

Who Can Take This Course?

A person who:
✔️ is a native or fluent English speaker
✔️ is interested in teaching English online & in non-native English speaking countries
✔️ is over 17 yrs old and would like a professional qualification
✔️ wants to be get qualified quickly & start teaching in a month

Accreditation Partners

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Top 4 Benefits of Choosing Our TEFL Courses

World-class TEFL courses and training

Both USA and UK accreditation centers have approved our training courses

Lifetime access to the TEFL Institute Jobs Board

Once you become part of our alumni, you will receive lifetime access to job opportunities worldwide and online

Best tutor support compared to any other TEFL provider

This includes a dedicated personal tutor, a Discord board for students, a Facebook alumni group, and live Zoom sessions

24/7 access to your course on any device

We are the first TEFL provider to launch an app, allowing you to study on the go

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Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to TEFL

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Understanding your students’ motivations and needs for studying English.
  • Learn all about historic and modern TEFL teaching methodologies.
  • Recognise different learner levels using the CEFR scale.

Module 2: The Role of the Teacher

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Understand the “role” teachers play in the TEFL classroom.
  • Know how to carry out successful classroom management.
  • Learn about errors and error correction techniques.
  • Understand your learners’ needs and how to effectively meet them.

Module 3: Teaching Grammar

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Learn the basic concepts involved in English grammar and how to teach it.
  • Develop a great understanding of different approaches to teaching grammar.
  • Understand how to apply various TEFL concepts in order to deliver excellent grammar lessons.

Module 4: Teaching Vocabulary

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Understand what it means to “know” a word, how to group lexis, and the various features of vocabulary.
  • Learn how students acquire language in their first and second languages.
  • Develop practical vocabulary teaching methods and strategies.
  • Learn how to apply activities to teach vocabulary to your learners.

Module 5: Teaching Receptive Skills (Reading & Listening)

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Learn about reading and listening skills, including understanding all about “assumptions” and “schemata”.
  • Develop a great understanding of reading and listening activities, materials, and authentic resources.
  • Learn how to structure a successful receptive skills lesson.

Module 6: Teaching Productive Skills (Writing & Speaking)

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Learn about effective speaking communication skills, as well as writing skills.
  • Understand various speaking and writing activities and materials that you can use in your classes.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of how skills can help learners to improve their language.

Module 7: How to Teach Pronunciation and Phonology

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Understand common phonological concepts such as the features of pronunciation, accents, and challenges learners face.
  • Know how to teach articulation for better pronunciation.
  • Understand phonetics, word stress and features of connected speech.
  • Apply phonology and pronunciation techniques to your TEFL classroom.

Module 8: Lesson Planning

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Learn how to create excellent formal and informal lesson plans.
  • Understand different lesson plan approaches, including systems (PPP for vocabulary and grammar) and skills.
  • Begin to develop a repository of useful resources and tools for lesson planning.

Module 9: Teaching Young Learners, Testing, Exams, and Business English

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Understand how to teach English to young learners effectively.
  • Understand concepts related to testing in the TEFL classroom.
  • Know how to teach English for exams, including common examinations such as IELTS and Cambridge.
  • Learn how to deliver excellent Business English lessons to professional students.

Module 10: From Course to Classroom

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Learn how to write an excellent TEFL resume.
  • Know how to search for TEFL jobs online.
  • Start building your own personal resource bank that you can use when you begin your TEFL career.
  • Learn about the importance of continuous professional development as a TEFL teacher.

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Meet Our Academic Team

  • Jacob, Academic Director
    Jacob Thomas
  • With interactive, up-to-date materials, we have created the most comprehensive and user friendly course on the market based on our many years of experience in delivering top-quality TEFL training.

    Get your TEFL Diploma to give yourself the best chance possible to securing yourself one of the thousands of TEFL jobs worldwide.

    Jacob Thomas

    Academic Director

  • Rachel, Academic assessor
    Rachel
  • The best training, fast assessment, and lots of support make this course stand out.

    Thanks to this Level 5 TEFL Diploma Course, you can teach online and travel the world.

    Rachel

    Academic assessor

  • Luke, Academic assessor
    Luke
  • Our Zoom classes with tutors give that personal touch and a chance to get to know other students.

    The opportunities this diploma opens are unparalleled.

    Luke

    Academic assessor

  • Jenny, Academic assessor
    Jenny
  • I live in Spain and get freelance work teaching online, all thanks to my TEFL diploma.

    The support and resources provided in this course are second to none.

    Jenny

    Academic assessor

  • Laura, Academic assessor
    Laura
  • The Zoom classes with a tutor are fantastic for personal interaction and learning.

    The material in this course is really in-depth, preparing you to teach in any scenario you might encounter.

    Laura

    Academic assessor

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Found the course to be excellent, with staff who were terrific, especially Michelle and Walter. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to teach TEFL. One minor gripe: the platform was slow around 6-7 pm for some reason.
Julie Z.
16:12 28 Jun 25
I recently completed the Level 5 180 Hour Diploma with the TEFL Institute of Ireland, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience.The course itself was well-structured, comprehensive, and challenging in the right ways. It covers everything from grammar and lesson planning to teaching methodologies and classroom management. I particularly appreciated the real-world examples and the practical focus, which helped me feel more confident about stepping into a classroom — whether in person or online.One thing I really appreciated was the integration of self-assessment activities and multiple-choice questions throughout each module. These were a great way to check my understanding as I went along and made the learning process more interactive and engaging.Another standout aspect of the course was the support from tutors and staff. Whenever I had questions or needed clarification, I received prompt and helpful responses. The feedback on assignments was constructive and encouraging, and the platform was easy to navigate.In short, I highly recommend the TEFL Institute of Ireland to anyone looking to get TEFL certified. Whether you're aiming to travel, teach online, or start a new career path, this course is a fantastic first step.
Leah F.
10:45 13 Jun 25
I have taken two courses with TEFL Institute, the TEFL Certificate and the IELTS Preparation course and both were incredibly interesting and very well done. The courses have been extremely useful in my experience as a ESL teacher and would highly recommend the Institute to anyone looking to complete a teaching certification, as they allow the course taker to work at the pace they prefer and in the time that is best suited for them.
Francesca P.
16:01 10 Jun 25
Michelle Benson was so good! Very warm and engaging. I learned so much from the course and the content was broken down into simple, easy to understand instructions. It gave me a great insight into practical teaching online.
Sinead R.
19:14 08 Jun 25
I had an excellent chat with Elaine Lenane who explained the course details for me and answered any questions that I had with no complaints. She eased my nerves about starting the course and I'm really grateful to her for her kindness and patience.
Rafah
21:03 03 Jun 25
I spoke to Elaine at the TEFL institute, and I found her really helpful. She walked me through the process of getting a course funded through social welfare, and made the whole process very easy.
cian R.
10:58 03 Jun 25
Customer Care was fantastic, the horrors of attempting to navigate through all the different TEFL courses on Google was anxiety inducing and nauseating, however stumbling across the TEFL Institute of Ireland and having a chat with staff definitely calmed my nerves a bit. Staff were extremely helpful and were quick to answer my endless amount of questions and in detail. I am hoping to take that leap of faith and use my new diploma abroad and help all learners learn English!
Ryan B.
08:05 29 May 25
I recently completed the 180-hour TEFL course, delivered entirely online. The course provided a comprehensive and well-structured curriculum covering essential teaching methodologies, lesson planning, and classroom management. The balance between theory and practical assignments helped prepare me for real teaching environments.The online format was user-friendly, with clear explanations, videos, and quizzes that reinforced learning. Instructor support was responsive and helpful throughout. Upon completion, I feel confident and well-equipped to teach English as a foreign language internationally.Overall, this online TEFL course is a valuable and effective program for anyone seeking to start a career in English language teaching.
carla F.
11:07 28 May 25
I had an excellent experience great service from Elaine Lenane. Thanks
Khan
09:06 28 May 25
Elaine Lenane did a great job and provided me with answers to the questions I had.
Metu A.
13:28 27 May 25
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faqs

Yes, you can teach English online and not possess a degree. There are lots of opportunities out there once you’ve gotten your TEFL certification. You can start looking for work at either an online school or as a freelancer. You may want to build up experience in the UK before going solo; however, it makes a big difference.

 Like any role in the world, your income is usually driven by your experience. Typically you’ll start on the lower rates – between £10 and £15 an hour, and this can be improved by gaining experience and growing as a teacher. Freelancing affords you more freedom with regard to what you charge, but you’ll need to build your reputation to get steady work.

 

Earning a qualification and becoming a TEFL teacher is a good way to travel and see the world while earning money. Most TEFL certification programs aim to help give you the skills and knowledge necessary to start your career teaching English abroad. You don’t need to have any previous qualifications to take a course either, so it is easy to build up a skillset.

The best TEFL certification is whichever one works for you in this part of your career. However, you’d be wise to pick one which is regulated by the right bodies and ticks all the boxes for securing jobs. We would recommend our Level 5 course, equivalent to a CELTA course, but for a fraction of the price.

The courses which we provide for people are recognised across the world, and they have gained official approval from regulatory bodies in both the UK and the USA. Once you have completed the course, you will have a qualification recognised all around the world. Right now, our 180-hour course is DEAC-approved, having obtained AQC status in the US. On the UK front, there is the Highfield accreditation and Ofqual approval.

The Level 5 TEFL Courses which are offered by us here at the TEFL Institute all have AQC Curriculum Approval by the DEAC. This means that our Level 5 TEFL course, as well as our 180-hour, 4 x 60-hour and 300-hour Advanced Diploma courses are all also recognised.

In order for our courses to get this approval, we have had to prove that they meet the tough criteria created by the DEAC (Distance Education Accrediting Commission) with regard to achieving Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The approval shows that we have remained committed to delivering a high-quality TEFL education.

One thing which we recommend you look for in your TEFL course here in the UK is an Ofqual-regulated approval. This means that the course, material and teaching support have all been investigated and proven to be of good quality. The UK Office for Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) manages and keeps track of the courses we offer. There is no one ‘best qualification’, but the 120-hour course is a good starting certification.

TEFL is an acronym for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The goal of a TEFL teacher is to teach English as an additional language to non-native speakers. TEFL teachers often don’t speak the first language of their students and instead use specific knowledge and skills to teach English and communicate using it. You can use a TEFL certification to teach English online from the UK or you can teach abroad.

There are no minimum entry requirements for our TEFL courses. All you need is a stable internet connection and a C1 level of proficiency in English.

You do not usually need a specific diploma or course to teach English as a foreign language abroad. Most employers accept 120 hours of study as an international standard.

Anybody can take a TEFL course. However, it is recommended that you are an outgoing, confident and occasionally silly person to teach children. We often explain that we can’t teach someone the attributes to be a teacher – these come from within and you learn to develop a winning personality

If you want to learn how to teach English abroad, you need to be at least 16 and have a C1 level of proficiency in English. You can use our free test to check your ability.

There are a lot of different qualifications, so we understand if you are a little confused about what to pick. However, it’s easy to know which course is best for you. If you fit most of these criteria, then you need to go for a 120-hour course:

  • You have a BA degree or higher in any field of study.
  • You are a native English speaker with a UK, US, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand or Australian passport.
  • You want to work in a country which has a high level of demand for new TEFL teachers.

If you fit more with these criteria, then the Level 5 course is for you:

  • You don’t have a degree.
  • You don’t have any teaching experience.
  • You don’t speak English as a first language and don’t have a passport for one of the countries we’ve mentioned.
  • You want to work in a country with a competitive job market.
  • You don’t feel very confident about teaching English abroad or online.

Your new TEFL certification will last you a lifetime and help you to progress in your career.

You don’t need to speak another language to become a TEFL teacher. Furthermore, not being able to speak another Language isn’t going to stop you from finding a TEFL job. You will need to get a certification to teach and a degree in some situations. It is worth noting that some jobs require you to be bilingual.

 If you’re looking at teaching English, doing it online is the best way to do things. You can study at your own pace and develop skills and qualifications that will help you seek work online or abroad. However, it’s easier to study online here in the UK and get access to our jobs board.

The most important thing for any non-native English speaker is to research the visa requirements for the country they want to teach in. There are countries which only grant you a visa if you come from an English-speaking country like the USA, Ireland, UK, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa or Australia. You may find that it will take you longer to get a job as a non-native English speaker, but it is perfectly possible with hard work and determination.

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