International TEFL Day
21 November 2026

International TEFL Day 2026 will bring together a diverse line-up of speakers from across the global TEFL industry, each offering practical insights, expert advice, and real-world experiences to help you find your TEFL path.

1. Recruiters and jobs board administrators
2. Government-run TEFL program representatives
3. Online ESL platforms
4. Bloggers and pre-eminent authors in the field
5. Experienced and new TEFL teachers
6. Travel abroad resources and review websites
7. International schools
8. Country-specific experts and influencers
9. Internship providers

We kick off the full-day event with our keynote at 10:00 AM (London time, GMT), followed by a series of engaging sessions, expert panels, practical workshops, and interactive Q&As throughout the day.

Whether you're new to TEFL, exploring your career options, or looking for your next opportunity, International TEFL Day 2026 is designed to help you find your path. You'll gain practical advice, expert insights, and real-world guidance on the many opportunities available through TEFL - from teaching online and abroad to building a long-term career in education.

Yes, it is absolutely FREE to attend the event. However, only a limited number of tickets will be made available.

While participation will be free, we can only cater for a certain number of attendees. It’s important to register to reserve your seat. Please note that we only allow one ticket per user. If you’d like to register for multiple people, you can reach out to our support team for assistance.

What is the purpose of the event?

International TEFL Day 2026 is all about helping you find your TEFL path - whether you're just discovering TEFL, exploring your options, or looking for your next opportunity.

This global, one-day virtual event is designed to:

• Showcase the many pathways available through TEFL, from teaching online and abroad to alternative career opportunities
• Support those who are new to TEFL, have recently completed a TEFL course and are unsure of their next steps
• Equip attendees with practical advice and insights from teachers, employers, and industry experts
• Connect you with a global community of TEFL professionals and aspiring teachers

With expert-led sessions, interactive Q&As, and practical guidance, you'll gain the knowledge, confidence, and direction to take your next step forward.

United World Schools (UWS) is a UK-registered charity working to ensure children living in the world's most remote and marginalised communities have access to quality and inclusive education. The charity collaborates with local communities and governments to build schools, train teachers and strengthen education systems. To date, UWS has opened a total of 311 new schools, trained over 1,500 teachers, and given educational opportunities to more than 63,000 previously out-of-school children across Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma), Madagascar, and Nepal. We, The TEFL Academy, have partnered with UWS since 2021. During that time, our students’ donations helped to build and maintain UWS Kanpur school in Nepal. Currently, there are 165 students enrolled at UWS Kanpur, from kindergarten to Grade 8. There are 13 teachers currently teaching at UWS Kanpur School. You can contribute to the cause here.

Becoming a speaker is not open for everyone. We exclusively reach out to a few select speakers with proven experience in the field of TEFL. This approach ensures that we only have individuals who have considerable experience in their craft. If you’re a current or former teacher, an influencer with a significant following or an author in the field and would like to share your experience and knowledge about a particular subject you feel you understand and have first-hand experience on, then you can reach out to us on [email protected] and we may consider your application.