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Which online TEFL course should I take?
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The most internationally-recognised online TEFL courses lead to a Level 5 qualification, which is the same level as the CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL. The minimum entry requirement for most well-paid jobs, with the best packages, is a Level 5 TEFL qualification. The online Level 5 version of our TEFL course leads to a Level 5 TEFL Diploma (168 hours), it’s regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government-recognised awarding body.
A TEFL Diploma is simply a slightly higher level of qualification than a “Certificate”. It will help your CV/resume stand out against other applicants for TEFL jobs. Our Diploma is the highest Level 5 Diploma available, so courses advertised as an “Advanced Diploma” are equal to our qualification.
If you are looking for an introduction to TEFL and plan to look for casual work teaching English, such as volunteering, teaching whilst backpacking and some online teaching roles, then we recommend you choose a Level 3 online TEFL course. The Level 3 version of our course leads to a Level 3 TEFL Certificate (120hrs).
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.
