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Do I Need A TEFL To Work In Thailand?

There is no question that Thailand is one of the dream TEFL destinations. It’s a picture-perfect holiday destination with gorgeous white-sand beaches, incredibly beautiful cultural attractions, to-die-for food, and arguably the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, so living and working…

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If you’re considering teaching English abroad and are looking into doing a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course, you are likely wondering is TEFL hard to pass? How…

Is TEFL Hard To Pass?

29th October 2019

If you have done your research into doing a TEFL course you’ll know that TEFL courses come in various formats and different lengths. You can do a TEFL course 100%…

How Long Does A 168-Hour TEFL Course Take?

1st October 2019

Let’s take a moment and think back to your school days. We know they might be a long, long time ago (!) but bear with us for a moment. Think…

Are TEFL Courses Hard?

15th September 2019

You’ve probably seen the adverts for it. Maybe you read a blog or two about it. Quite possibly you have a friend or cousin or former colleague who’s doing it.…

Who Can Get A TEFL?

14th August 2019

They say that life is what you make it, and doing a TEFL course is no different. How quickly you can get certified is up to you! Just as we…

How Quickly Can I Become Certified And Begin Teaching English Abroad?

19th July 2019

If you’re an English as a Foreign Language teacher, you’ve probably considered teaching online at some point in your career. Teaching in your pyjamas, at home on your couch, cuddling…

Becoming A Freelance Teacher Online With TEFL

12th April 2019

It might sound counterintuitive that you need money to get a job, but unfortunately it’s the reality of teaching English as a Foreign Language. This is because teaching English as…

Start-Up Costs For EFL Teachers

30th January 2019

More and more people are choosing to teach English as a foreign language abroad. No matter how excited you are to be starting a career that can take you all…

5 Ways To Prepare For A TEFL Course

14th December 2018

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

The TEFL Academy was the world’s first TEFL course provider to receive official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies in both the USA and UK. This means when you graduate you’ll hold a globally recognised Level 3 (120hr) Certificate or Level 5 (168hr) Diploma, meaning you can find work anywhere and apply for jobs immediately.