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It's simple- here's a guide!

It's simple- here's a guide!

  1. 1: Enrol on your chosen course
  2. 2: Study in your time on any device
  3. 3: Complete your course
  4. 4: Write your CV and start applying for jobs
  5. 5: Have Skype interviews
  6. 6: Choose your role & pack your bags!

STEP 1: ENROL & BEGIN!

We try to keep it simple, by giving you exactly what you need to get the best jobs around the world! Simply choose one of our Level 3 or Level 5 TEFL courses, depending on your needs and teaching plans. Once you have decided, simply click “Enrol me!” and you’ll be enrolled in minutes!

STEP 2: STUDY TIME

STEP 2: STUDY TIME

Study in your own time, on any device! Simply follow the course instructions and don’t be afraid to reach out to our dedicated team of TEFL trainers if you get stuck or need assistance. Each unit delves further into the world of TEFL and at the end you’ll be a TEFL pro!

STEP 3: COMPLETE YOUR COURSE

STEP 3: COMPLETE YOUR COURSE

You’ll be patting yourself on the back when you complete your TEFL course! You will have ended an exciting journey of discovery through the world of TEFL, successfully completing a range of assignments and lesson plans. There will have been some difficult moments, but our trainers will have helped you through to the end!

STEP 4: CV/RESUME & JOB APPLICATIONS

STEP 4: CV/RESUME & JOB APPLICATIONS

We will help you write your CV/resume and give you loads of helpful tips on applying for jobs. In addition to our very own thriving jobs board, we’ll point you in the direction of all the best places to find work around the world. On average our students receive a job offer within 4 weeks of course completion!

STEP 5: INTERVIEWS

STEP 5: INTERVIEWS

Most schools will conduct a face-to-face interview via Skype if your initial application is successful. This is your chance to impress your potential new employer with all the TEFL knowledge you have learnt from the course. Don’t worry, we have lots of helpful tips to help you make the best impression!

STEP 6: CHOOSE & PACK!

STEP 6: CHOOSE & PACK!

Wow, what a journey and the real adventure hasn’t yet begun! You may have many job offers, so you need to make sure you pick the employer offering the best package. Once you have made your decision, it’s time to get packing!

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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.

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