Learn how you can get TEFL certified

Ready to take the step towards teaching English abroad? TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is a required certification that you will need to obtain before you are ready for the classroom. This certification will provide you with the basic knowledge of English language education, as well as help prepare you for your first day in the classroom.

There are many options when it comes to getting certified, and courses are offered both in-person and online at many institutions. Courses can range from 20 hours to 200+ hours of instruction, depending on your needs, with prices ranging as well.

Please consider the following steps when working towards your TEFL certification:

  1. Do your research thoroughly to choose a program that is suitable for you; make sure the institution is accredited

  2. Sign up for the course and proceed with payment

  3. Create a schedule and timeline towards completing the course

  4. Upon successful completion of the course and obtainment of certification, you are ready to teach english abroad!

Below are a few popular online TEFL & teach abroad certificate programs to help you start your research:

International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT)

International TEFL Academy

University of Toronto 

PremierTEFL

UNI-Prep Institute