Online TEFL / TESOL Courses

Teach abroad or online from home with certification from the world’s most accredited TEFL course provider.

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TEFL Org is an internationally accredited and market leading TEFL course provider

Get TEFL certified fully online

Get TEFL qualified in your own time and at your own pace with our accredited online TEFL courses.

Our online courses are suitable for everyone - no prior experience or qualifications required - and are suitable for teaching both abroad and online.

100% self-paced online study
Internationally recognized certification
Dedicated tutor support

Get your TEFL certificate with the world’s most accredited TEFL course provider, recognized by employers worldwide.

Internationally recognized certification

Dedicated online tutor. Receive a dedicated personal tutor for the duration of your course and guaranteed assignment marking within 48 hours.

Dedicated online tutor

Lifetime access to our TEFL Jobs Center. 80% of our graduates find work within 2 months.

Lifetime access to our TEFL Jobs Center

24/7 access to your course on any device. Access your course from anywhere, at any time.

24/7 access to your course on any device

No hidden costs. Our course fee includes a hard copy of your certificate, dedicated tutor support, and lifetime Jobs Center access all as standard.

No hidden costs

Owned and run by experienced TEFL teachers. We know what it’s like to TEFL because we’ve done it ourselves! Learn to teach, from teachers.

Owned and run by experienced teachers

Our online TEFL courses

Choose between our best-selling 120-hour Premier Online TEFL course or our more comprehensive 200-hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma.

To combine these courses with live classroom training, visit our Combined Courses page.

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120-hour Premier Online TEFL Course

Learn Online | Our best-selling course

Our best-selling 120-hour Premier Online TEFL course covers everything you need to get your first job teaching English. Get to grips with English grammar, learn about different teaching methodologies, how to plan engaging lessons, and much, much more.

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200-hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma

Learn Online | DEAC regulated

Offering more comprehensive training, our 200-hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma is a great option for those who would benefit from giving their CV a boost. Don’t have a degree? Not a native English speaker? No previous teaching experience? We’d recommend this Level 5 Diploma!

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How we compare

See for yourself how we compare to other TEFL course providers.

		i-to-i	The TEFL Academy	Premier TEFL	UK TEFL	Groupon TEFL Courses
Price	£369 - £549	£395 - £1595	£373 - £498	£359 - £1,399	£200 - £300	Varies ~ £20
Discounted fees	£184.50 - £264.50	£99 - £379	£149 - £199	£135 - 335	-	-
Ofqual regulation*
DEAC AQC approved
Owned and run by experienced TEFL teachers
Dedicated tutor support**
Number of accreditors/regulators	6	4	3	4	TQUK endorsed but not regulated	Often not accredited
Time given to complete 120-hour online course	6 months	10 weeks	6 months	6 months	90 days	Varies depending on provider

*Regulated by an Ofqual-awarding body, such as TQUK. Endorsement is not the same as regulation.
**Support from the same tutor who is assigned to you for the duration of the course
Information accurate as of June 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What course should I do?

A. We offer a range of courses to suit different schedules and needs. All of our 120+ hour courses will prepare you to start teaching English abroad or online for the first time. Take our quick quiz to find out what course is the best fit for you!

Q. Are TEFL Org courses accredited?

A. Course providers as a whole are accredited, not individual courses. The TEFL Org is the most accredited TEFL course provider in the world, which means our qualifications are recognised by employers around the globe.

Q. How long does it take to get TEFL certified?

A. With full-time study, it’s possible to complete one of our 120+ hour courses in as little as 4-6 weeks. Most of our students are studying part-time and the average completion time is 10-12 weeks.

Q. Can I use my qualification to teach English online?

A. Yes! All of our 120+ hour courses are suitable for teaching both abroad and online. For those aiming to teach online, we recommend adding on our advanced course in Teaching English Online.

The world’s most accredited TEFL course provider

Accreditation matters. It's how both you and employers can be certain that a course offers all it claims to. That's why we are regularly assessed by a number of external bodies to ensure that the training we offer continues to be of industry-leading quality. These bodies include: DEAC, BAC, Ofqual, ODLQC, and SQA.

As the most accredited TEFL course provider in the world, a certificate from The TEFL Org is internationally recognised and respected. Wherever you're aiming to teach, you can be confident that training from us will leave you both prepared and qualified to take on an exciting new role as an English teacher!

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