Official Tefl Certification

  Our online TEFL certification courses are accredited by leading institutions in the world of English language teaching, including the Paris University of International Education (PUIE). The PUIE is a higher education institute that is recognized by the Paris Academy as a degree-granting organization. Our certificates are actually the only 100% online TEFL certificates available that are validated, accredited and credit bearing from an internationally-recognized university. Through the PUIE our online TEFL courses have been evaluated and have successfully met all the criteria necessary to be given full accreditation by this respected institute. All ITTT in-class TEFL certification courses, no matter which of our international training centers you choose, are validated by Lamar...  [Read more]

  Another great benefit of completing a TEFL course with ITTT is that you can issue your students with a high-quality certificate of completion once they have finished a series of lessons. Your certificates allow you to fill out the name of the student, the level of the classes they attended, and the number of study hours. The certificates also have a unique identification number and a section where you can include your own ITTT TEFL certification number. Once issued, your students and anyone who takes an interest in their English language skills will be able to see that they were taught by a legitimate EFL teacher. Being in a position to issue official certificates of course completion is a great way to stand out from the crowd if you are working in an area where the competition...  [Read more]

The British Council estimates there are 1.55 billion English language learners around the world, and at least 10.2 million English teachers. www.theguardian.com/education/2013/nov/07/tefl-for-british-language-learners A fair proportion of these learners will be taught in language schools and through private lessons, including online teaching. There do not appear to be any official figures as to the number of TEFL and TESOL training centers worldwide, but it would be a fair guess to say they number in the thousands. Most countries in the world control education through government regulation and oversight. This is also true of private education provision. This means that each country’s government tends to make the rules and regulations concerning the training standards required of ESL...  [Read more]

  Teaching English is a huge industry worldwide and as such there are multiple nations involved in regulating the industry. As with most worldwide industries there is no single body representing all the different providers. This is important when answering the question; What is the official TEFL website?  [Read more]

For non-EU citizens who want to teach English in Europe it can be a frustrating experience when it comes to getting a work visa. Due to this frustration, many teachers decide to work with only their initial tourist visa in their passport. Although this is technically illegal, it is a widespread practice in some of the most popular destinations such as France, Italy and Spain, and it rarely causes any problems. However, if this approach does not appeal to you, a student visa might be the answer. By enrolling in a local language course, you get to learn French, Italian or Spanish, while also being free to legally work as an EFL teacher for a certain number of hours each week. It is recommended that you allow a minimum of four weeks for the application to be processed. You should also...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Location TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.O. - Canada said: I have learned a lot of material throughout this course in regards to what needs to be taught in an english lesson. This includes vocabulary and a lot of different grammar techniques. However, What I really appreciated was learning about class management, such as how to handle difficult students. I was interested in how to motivate the class. I realized how important an engage phase is. I feel like after taking this course it brought me back to memories when I was in the classroom and had...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Rates Legit TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.L.R. - Spain said: I have gained a lot in confidence. I have learnt that being a good teacher does not depend on your personality, but in how you plan your lessons and how you use different activities to make the lessons fun and attractive. I have also learned that teaching business english is not a question of having a lot of knowledge in e.g. economics, politics, etc. I think I made the right choice when I decided to do the course including grammar, because it gave me the opportunity to review what I learnt a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organization Legitimate TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: C.D. – U.S.A. said: I gained an understanding of the different aspects that are involved in teaching english as a second language. I now understand what the critical elements in designing a successful lesson and course are. I learned a lot about different techniques that can be used and the importance of evaluating the students’ needs and interests in order to help the course best serve them. I feel that this course provided me with a solid foundation on which to build and make myself a better...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Preparation Legitimate TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.R. - China said: This course has taught me in great detail the structure and makeup of the english language. It has enabled me to explain the language in a much more concise manner, allowing foreign speakers to understand thoroughly how to construct correct sentence, by understanding reason and instruction instead of “instant” - which is only natural for a native student, and is difficult to pass on to EFL students, especially beginners. The course has also given me lots of useful advice on how to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates Official TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: F.L. - Germany said: Although I am a native english speaker, with this course I learned a great deal about the english language that I had either forgotten or never learned before. I also acquired various teaching skills that can be applied to my future students. The unit on Classroom Management was particularly helpful. My tutor was a big help with her constructive criticism, interesting teaching ideas, tips, and suggestions. Overall, I feel that the course was very well structured and covered all areas...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class Local TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: B.L. - U.S.A. said: I learned how extraordinary in character and personality a teacher must be. To truly be able to manage and to teach students from a monolingual setting poses quite a challenge, but through the TEFL course and with the great help of my tutor I have learned to form a great lesson plan and to manage kids in a patient, inquisitive, and wholehearted manner. I learned about how to manage energy in kids and really to effectively harness my own energy to help teach the kids. I plan to put these...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications Legit TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: V.P. – China said: I've gained a lot of knowledge from this course. I had no idea prior to this course that teaching english would be so detailed oriented or can be creative. I personally thought that the teachers were given a text book or course book and then teach right out of the book. I had no idea that teaching involved this much detail, anyhow, I learned how to create lesson plans and how to utilize them to optimize my teaching time and improve my teaching skills. I learned that each student must...  [Read more]

  As it can be difficult for non-EU citizens to obtain an official work visa for teaching English in some European countries, many teachers choose to apply for a student visa that allows you to work a set number of hours a week.  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites Local TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: N.G. – U.S.A. said: I feel that I have acquired the foundations for a number of teaching skills required to successfully teach english. Skills such as classroom management, grammar and phonology, lesson planning, and teaching methodology. I have personally gained the confidence I would need to stand in front of a classroom and teach and feel like I deserved to be there. I have all the foundations I need to begin my teaching career, the rest will come with experience, I believe. I’m planning to move to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Price Legitimate TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: D.T. - U.S.A. said: I have gained so much from this course. Firstly, I feel truly ready to teach english to foreign students, which is the most important thing, though oddly not the reason why I took this course. I took this course because I thought I needed the qualification in order to be employed; no doubt, itll serve that purpose. But I do not know how I expected to be able to teach without the knowledge that I gained here. I know how to do lesson plans and how to control problem students. I feel more...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Locations TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: C.C. - U.S.A. said: I feel my ability to write and prepare lesson plans has majorly improved. Prior to this course, my lesson plans were very rough and did not include timing of the activities. I also did not always have a thorough balance in my lessons between different types of activities. I had no lesson models to follow, like ESA, patchwork, or boomerang. I’ve also gained a great deal of knowledge about the english language. This can allow me to more confidently and clearly explain differences in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Georgia? Are you interested in teaching English in Yatesville, Georgia? Check out our opportunities in Yatesville, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Testing can be used throughout various phases, from placement/diagnostic tests early on to determine in what class a student should be placed, to progress exams to determine student retention...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Texas? Are you interested in teaching English in Cibolo, Texas? Check out our opportunities in Cibolo, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Good assessment is vital to productive learning. Both students and teachers need way to evaluate the progress being made throughout the course and determine strengths and weaknesses. There are four main...  [Read more]

There are many TEFL Jobs in India for the prospective English teacher, though most of them are on a volunteer basis. There are several agencies that can arrange an unpaid position for qualified TEFL teachers. Although competition is tough, paid positions are still available. A TEFL or similar certification and a degree in education or a lot of teaching experience is usually required for one of these jobs. A lot of the English teaching jobs in India will ask that you work six days a week and around 20 to 25 hours. The utmost of respect is generally given to teachers in India. In Indian culture education is very highly regarded, so teachers are treated well and students are motivated to do as well as they can. Because of the fact that good command of the English language is common in India,...  [Read more]

Many of the world's biggest and most lucrative markets for English language teachers are typically restricted to native English speakers only. Destinations such as Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are all great options for native speakers but not for thousands of other qualified teachers whose first language is not English. But don't despair; there are still plenty of exciting destinations all over the world where non-native English speakers can confidently apply for teaching positions. In countries where restrictions on nationalities are in place, the term 'native English speaker' generally refers to teachers from the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Other countries where English may be the first language, such as India or the...  [Read more]

  Over the years we have worked exceptionally hard to ensure that our products and services are the very best in the TEFL field, so it is always a real boost to receive official recognition from independent bodies within our industry. Since we started out in 1998 we have been honoured to receive many different awards from teaching and travel industry bodies, particularly in recent years. In 2018 we were presented with the award for Top TEFL certification Organization by GoAbroad, who are one of the largest providers of overseas experiences online. The following year we also received their award for Top Rated TEFL Organization 2019. As one of the largest and most respected online providers of travel and adventure information currently operating, Go Overseas is another major body that...  [Read more]

Mexico is an increasingly popular destination for teaching English abroad as it has a huge job market and it is possible for most foreign teachers to obtain a work visa. Another reason for its popularity is that foreign teachers do not need to possess a four-year degree or be a native English speaker to secure a good quality position. As long as you have completed a TEFL certification course with a reputable provider you are eligible to apply for a work visa. With this official stamp in your passport you will be free to enjoy all the fantastic culture, stunning beaches, and bustling nightlife that Mexico has to offer. There are very few restrictions on who can apply for a work visa for teaching English in Mexico. Passport holders from all countries except North Korea and Iran are...  [Read more]

The Cultural Ambassadors Program (also known as the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program) is run by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Every year as many as 2,500 North Americans are placed through the scheme into elementary or secondary schools across the country to work as assistant language teachers. As Spain can be a difficult place for non-Europeans to secure an official work visa, this program provides a great opportunity for Americans and Canadians to legally live and work in one of the world's most popular teaching destinations. The program is open to American and Canadian citizens aged between 21 and 60, although the upper age limit for placement in the Madrid region is 35. If accepted, participants are assigned as assistant English...  [Read more]

The simple answer is that TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The TEFL acronym is also used when referring to training courses that new or experienced English language teachers undertake, as well as the certification they receive upon successful completion. As one of the leading providers in this field, ITTT offers all the TEFL training and certification required to become a successful English language teacher virtually anywhere in the world. In order to secure a position as an EFL teacher most employers require their job applicants to possess a relevant qualification known as a TEFL certificate. However, as there is no official standard when it comes to TEFL certification, it can be hard to know which course to choose from the many options available. A quick...  [Read more]

If you want to teach English in Europe you will find that most jobs are secured following a face to face interview. If you would like to have a teaching job organised before you leave home, a government placement program might be a good option for you. The following are the most popular programs of their kind in Europe. The TAPIF Program, short for Teaching Assistant Program in France, is a government initiative that places applicants into French state schools to work as teaching assistants. The program provides a great opportunity to live and work in a country where long-stay visas can be difficult to secure for non-EU citizens. For those who meet the necessary criteria, the TAPIF Program could be the perfect way to fulfil your dream of living and working in France. The program is...  [Read more]

For certain employers in certain countries you must be able to verify your TEFL certificate. This is often the case in countries like China or Vietnam, as well as when applying to work for some online teaching platforms. In the past, the legal requirements for teaching English were somewhat ambiguous. When it came to hiring, many employers had their own set of rules. As a result, there was an influx of teachers who did not have an accredited TEFL certification or teaching experience. These days, many countries and employers are enforcing stricter regulations. In many cases employers must be able to verify your TEFL certificate online as part of these new regulations. This is to ensure that your certification is genuine and that you are qualified to teach English; believe it or not, some...  [Read more]

These acronyms are used when referring to training courses that English language teachers undertake, as well as the certification they receive upon completion. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. As these terms are essentially the same, they are often used interchangeably, however, TEFL is most commonly used within the UK and TESOL is usually preferred in the USA. Although some countries may favor one acronym over the other, it is important to remember that a TEFL certification and a TESOL certification are exactly the same thing as the training involved is identical. Although TEFL and TESOL training courses are identical and the acronyms are generally used interchangeably, there is a technical...  [Read more]

We should start by acknowledging that there are some countries where a degree is required for certain teaching jobs. However, even within these countries there are often opportunities for teachers without a degree. In such situations you would need to be more flexible in terms of the type of job and conditions. As we will see later, undertaking volunteering or internship programs are examples of such flexibility. The main point here is that you can teach in many countries without a degree, provided you do have some other attributes or qualifications that employers are looking for. One of the most important qualifications worldwide for EFL teachers is the TEFL certificate. If you have a certificate of at least 120 hours then you should be able to find a number of jobs available to you. You...  [Read more]

If you want to have a job in place and all the paperwork sorted out before you leave your home country, a TEFL placement program is certainly worth considering. Several countries across Europe and Asia have government run schemes that recruit foreign teachers to work in their public school system. The following options are long established and respected programs that offer a great opportunity to live and work in some of the most popular teaching destinations. The TAPIF Program, short for Teaching Assistant Program in France, is a government initiative that places applicants into French state schools to work as teaching assistants. The program provides a great opportunity to live and work in a country where long-stay visas can be difficult to secure for non-EU citizens. For those who...  [Read more]

The TAPIF Program, short for Teaching Assistant Program in France, is a government initiative that places applicants into French state schools to work as teaching assistants. The program provides a great opportunity to live and work in a country where long-stay visas can be difficult to secure for non-EU citizens. For those who meet the necessary criteria, the TAPIF Program could be the perfect way to fulfill your dream of living and working in France. The program is open to those aged between 20 and 35. Participants work 12 hours per week in up to three different elementary or secondary schools for a period of seven months, running from October 1st to April 30th. During the application process you can submit preferences for where you would like to be assigned, but your destination...  [Read more]