Employer Approved TEFL Courses
Get TEFL Certified To Teach English Abroad or Online
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification is a widely recognised qualification that prepares you to teach English to non-native speakers abroad or online. An accredited TEFL certificate can help you qualify for teaching opportunities worldwide and provides the practical skills needed to teach with confidence.
During your course, you’ll learn lesson planning, classroom management, grammar instruction, student engagement techniques, and teaching methodology. These practical skills help prepare you for teaching English online, abroad, or in volunteer programmes.
TEFL courses are suitable for graduates, career changers, aspiring online tutors, and anyone looking to teach English internationally.
Why Get Certified?
TEFL certification can help you qualify for English teaching jobs worldwide. Popular destinations include Japan, South Korea, Spain, and Mexico, where demand for English teachers remains strong. TEFL certification can support opportunities to live, work, and travel internationally while building valuable teaching experience. You can also start teaching remotely online. Whether you want to teach abroad or teach online, TEFL certification can help you take the first step.
Course Requirements
Your first step is to enrol in an accredited TEFL course and receive a certificate upon completion. A minimum of 120 hours of training is commonly recognised as the industry standard for entry-level TEFL jobs. Many schools and online teaching companies prefer applicants who hold an accredited TEFL qualification. TEFL courses are available online, in person, or through hybrid learning with practical teaching experience. The certificate serves as your credential, showing that you are prepared to begin teaching.
Why Accreditation Matters?
Accreditation matters because it shows that your TEFL course meets recognized quality standards and is more likely to be trusted by employers. It also gives you confidence that your training is legitimate and relevant to real teaching jobs.
AQC – USA (Approved Quality Curriculum)
Our courses carry AQC status. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) checks the quality of education in the US. We maintain our courses well above the education standard in the US.
Highfield Qualifications
Highfield rewards your Level 5 diploma. Highfield is a government-regulation body for high academic standards. This accreditation is internationally recognized, so an employer can check this qualification.
Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
Ofqual keeps an eye on Highfield and your Level 5 training. The qualification means that your course is above the standard set by the Government.
Why Premier TEFL?
Trusted by more than 54,000 graduates across 89 countries, Premier TEFL is one of the world’s leading TEFL providers with recognised accreditation and dedicated placement support. US students receive an internationally recognised TEFL certificate valued by employers around the world.
Enrol in our DEAC-approved (USA) 120-Hour TEFL Course, delivered completely online and typically completed in 4–6 weeks. We also offer a more advanced 300-Hour Diploma Level 5 course that includes practical teaching experience. Our professional team will guide you through getting hired as a teacher online or provide guidance on visa requirements and relocation considerations for those planning to teach abroad.
120 Hour Fast-Track Advanced Course International Standard
Accredited
- Shorter term, part-time or online teaching
- Essential training to be a first-time teacher
- Internationally recognized certificate
- Live job coaching seminars
- Lifetime TEFL job board membership
- One-to-one mentorship and career guidance
300 Hour Ofqual Regulated Level 5 Advanced Diploma
Level 5
- Higher level teaching qualification
- Fundamental knowledge to be a great teacher
- Highly regarded by employers
- Lifetime job board membership
- 10 hours teaching practicum (optional)
