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What will I learn?
The 120-hour course is the shortest qualification, and it provides you with a recognised TEFL certification suitable for teaching English anywhere you like in the world. Employers will expect you to have at least 120 hours of study, and this is the qualification that you can use to get the minimum criteria necessary to become a teacher.
To provide you with the best learning experience, we have designed a qualification which is meant to be engaging and flexible. We have combined videos with written content and other forms of interactive media to ensure you can learn in a way that works for you. We recommend that all of our learners have a minimum C1 level of proficiency in English to complete the qualification and access to a device that can support the online platform to complete their studies.
We are proud to announce our new verification page, which employers can use to authenticate your qualifications before providing you with a job offer. The page can be used to authenticate any of the qualifications we provide
Course Content
The courses that we offer are broken up into ten different modules. Each module is a mixture of different materials designed to help you learn in the right way. You can choose between audio, video and written content for each of your modules. You will be given an education in the fundamentals of teaching, learning how to structure a lesson, teach grammar to your students, and have fluent conversations while encouraging students to improve.
We find that the average completion time for the qualification is four weeks of study. However, we recognise that not all of our students will have four solid weeks to dedicate to their studies, which is why you have a six-month deadline to complete the course. We prefer that you take the time to fully absorb the information being provided to you instead of rushing through the course to complete it as quickly as you can.
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1-3 Modules One-Three:
Module One: How to Make Sense of Teacher/Learner Needs
The first module of the course is concerned with understanding the needs of a learner from the perspective of a teacher. You will learn why students need English as a foreign language, as well as how to ascertain the initial language ability of your students to start preparing lessons. We also cover the basics of teaching.
Moudle Two: How to Understand and Use Grammatical & Teaching Terminology
The second module is all about teaching you the basics of grammar and understanding how to teach it effectively to your students. You will be able to differentiate the different uses of grammar in certain situations and then give that information to your students in a way that they can understand. This is a big module, so we don’t provide an examination at the end. Instead, give it a little later in the course once you have developed your skills with the other modules.
Module Three: How to Plan Your Syllabus & Lessons
The third module is all about learning how to structure and plan according to a syllabus and create lessons to suit your role as a teacher. You will be given an education in different planning techniques, how to create lessons that follow a syllabus, and how to provide a proper education for your students. We will also teach you how to maintain control of the classroom, as this has been proven to be one of the hardest tasks for a new teacher who needs more confidence in their classroom presence.
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4-6 Modules Four-Six:
Module Four: How to Teach Grammar
The fourth module is all about instruction and grammar. You will get a more advanced education on teaching grammar and how to work with students. This is also where we begin introducing official examinations and tests surrounding grammar now that you are confident enough to attempt them.
Module Five: How to Teach Vocabulary
Once you have completed the fifth module in the course, you are halfway through your education as a new teacher. In this module, we look at vocabulary. Out of the roughly 171,000 words in the English language, we expect you to teach a few hundred to your students as part of your daily responsibilities. You will be taught how to recognise both simple and complex vocabulary, as well as understand techniques that you can use to help students recognise the correct phrases necessary for conversation.
Module Six: How to Teach Pronunciation
Pronunciation is a core part of teaching English as a foreign language. Students will naturally look to you as a guide on how to pronounce more complicated words, and we will teach you how to be a proper model for pronunciation. You will be able to work with your students to give them the confidence necessary to succeed.
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7-10 Modules Seven-Ten:
Module Seven: How to Teach Reading & Listening Skills
The seventh model of the course will focus on receptive skills. These are skills that help with receiving language specifically, and they refer to reading and listening skills.
Once you have successfully completed this module, you will understand how to help your students read and listen to English. We help you build extracurricular tasks and teaching strategies that make use of the common tools you have both in the classroom and outside of it.
Module Eight: How to teach Writing & Speaking Skills
The eighth module gets to grips with productive skills. These are skills which help with speaking and writing English as a foreign language, and are much more active than receptive skills. However, it’s important for a student to master both productive and receptive skills in order to succeed.
Once you’ve completed the module, you will be giving your students the tools they require to thrive in any arena.
Module Nine: How to Teach English for Specific Purposes
The ninth module of the course is all about being able to teach English for a specific purpose, known otherwise as ESP. All of your students will be trying to learn English for different reasons, and it is your job to help tailor the lessons that you provide to give them the best opportunity for success.
We also take a look at reasons why students are choosing to learn English as a foreign language, and how you help them grow and thrive as a result.
Module 10: Module Ten: How to Move from Learning to Earning
The final module of the course focuses on you as a teacher and gives you some information about getting employment. Once you’ve graduated, you will need to use your new skills to find a job. We help you understand how this process works and also allow you access to the extensive network we have built so you can get opportunities to begin your career.
Accreditation
Our level 5 TEFL qualification has been accredited by Highfield. This is a group who work in the UK, and are closely associated with UK regulator Ofqual. When they provide accreditation to a course, it is a noteworthy seal of approval and something which a lot of companies work for years to attain.
We have worked very hard to gain accreditation status, and we are thrilled that we have been recognised as a worthy provider. We have to maintain high standards throughout the year in order to maintain our accreditation, and we are assessed on a regular basis. However, the qualifications that we have, which are verified, can be used all over the world, so it was well worth doing.
The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council has been operating since 1969 and is based in America. The group works to provide accreditation and monitoring for distance learning providers like us. They have created a set of proprietary criteria that they use to judge businesses, and these criteria are refined over the years and regularly reviewed to make sure that they are current and suitable. Anybody who has been accredited by this provider is going to have had to have worked very hard in order to get their approval.
This accreditation is not like other accreditations. It’s not technically an accreditation scheme so much as a seal of approval. Let us explain.
As you are aware, we are a fully verified UK TEFL provider. We have worked very hard to maintain this reputation. If you have one of our qualifications, you can take it anywhere in the world and use it to apply for a job or a work permit. This means that there are no real limits with regard to what you can do as a new teacher. This specific verification seal means that we have the UK Government providing authentication for all the qualifications we offer.
This is important because if you try to get a job in a place like China or Taiwan, you will have to provide authenticated, recognised qualifications as part of your application for a work permit. If your application doesn’t contain verified qualifications, you may be asked to acquire a qualification which is recognised that will delay your teaching career by a few years in the worst cases. Obviously, the UK Government is a recognised authority around the world, so having their sea of approval means that you can get straight to teaching.
We are Internationally accredited and market-leading TEFL Course provider
We believe in supporting you from the moment that you start a course to graduation and beyond. You become part of our family, and we work to help you no matter what kind of career you want to build. We have a network of graduates that we still keep in contact with who graduated with us. Our belief is in taking care of ourselves, and we will always help you succeed when you require a bit of extra support.
Our Core Principles
Passionate – Our team is incredibly passionate about what they do. They’ve worked hard for years to build up courses and opportunities that will benefit you as a teacher. Our students benefit from the years of experience that we have, but they also have our passion too.
Genuine and Committed – As one of the most reputable learning providers in the world, we have worked to make sure that you have all the opportunities you need. We offer all of our learners access to dedicated support and private sessions with a tutor if they need to succeed.
Partnership and Collaboration – Thanks to our years of work in the industry, we have built up a strong network around the world composed of past graduates, language schools, businesses, private schools, and just about any company that you could work with to build a career. Once you graduate, you can start taking full advantage of these connections to establish yourself as a new teacher.
Integrity – We believe strongly in integrity and strive to act with integrity in everything that we do. When we work, you can be sure that we are keeping the highest standards and aim for transparency in all of our business dealings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can do a TEFL course?
Anybody can complete one of our courses as long as they are confident and outgoing. You will be working with kids and adults, so you need to be comfortable teaching both categories.
What can I do with my TEFL certificate?
Once you have successfully finished your course and graduated, you can do whatever you like as a new teacher. We have given you a skill set that you can use all over the world to gain jobs wherever you like, so it’s really up to you. However, we are more than happy to give you advice if you have a specific career plan but don’t know how to get started.
What is the difference between the 120-hour TEFL course and the 180-hour level 5 TEFL course?
All of the courses that we provide are designed to give you a well-rounded education and prepare you for teaching around the world. However, the difference between the 120-hour and 180-hour courses is that one is more advanced than the other. The 180-hour course takes longer because it gives you a better qualification, which opens more doors for you. However, it is still possible to build a career with it.
Do I need to be a teacher to teach English abroad?
You don’t need any previous teaching experience to be a teacher. All you need is one of our qualifications to get access to most jobs worldwide.
How are the courses laid out?
All of the courses we provide are made up of modules. Each module tackles a different aspect of the course, and once you have completed all of them, you will have gained a qualification in that subject.
Are the courses accredited?
We are accredited by numerous organisations in the UK and US. This is the primary list of groups we work with:
- Highfield Qualifications
- Ofqual
- The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC)
Are the certificates included in the price?
All of the courses we offer come with a PDF certificate for once you graduate – it is included in the price. This is acceptable proof of your qualification, but you can pay extra to request a physical copy of your certificate. This will be sent to you.
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International Standard Ref (2114) 120-Hour TEFL Course That is Flexible And Engaging
Packed with interactive quizzes and videos, this accredited Online TEFL Course will give you all the training you need to become a professional TEFL teacher in a fun and appealing way. The TEFL course is accessible from any device, 24/7, and can be completed using the world’s first TEFL app.
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a prestigious U.S. accreditation body recognised by the U.S. Department of Education. DEAC approval signifies that the TEFL Institute’s courses have undergone rigorous review through the Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) process, ensuring they meet high standards for quality education.
Easy employer verification
Employers can check and authenticate the qualifications of any TEFL Institute teacher online via the employer’s verification page, giving them the confirmation that your TEFL qualification is official.
1. Employer Access: Prospective employers can visit the TEFL Institute’s official employer verification page, typically found on their website.
2. Official Confirmation: The system confirms whether the certificate is genuine and provides details such as the course completed, date of issue, and sometimes even the grade or level achieved.
3. Enhanced Trust: This online verification system gives employers confidence that the candidate’s TEFL qualification is legitimate, up-to-date, and issued by a reputable provider.
Competitive salary, secure employment
TEFL employers worldwide expect at least 120 hours of TEFL tuition to secure employment and earn a competitive salary. This course is the fast track to gaining that international standard qualification. Embark on a new journey with an accredited and lifetime qualification issued by The TEFL Institute, training yourself in the primary areas of teaching English as a foreign language.
The only requirement to complete our 120-hour advanced online TEFL course is a good command of the English language (minimum level c1) and a device to access our award-winning learning platform.
We recommend this course if you are:
Over 17 and Seeking a Professional Qualification
If you are aged 17 or above and want to earn a globally recognised, professional qualification, this course is an excellent starting point. It provides a comprehensive foundation in TEFL, equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to teach English confidently online or anywhere in the world.
Eager to Perfect Your English Grammar
If your goal is to master English grammar whether for personal development, academic purposes, or to boost your teaching confidence this course provides in-depth grammar instruction as part of its core curriculum.
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