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Get TEFL Certified To Teach English Abroad & Online

With International TEFL Academy

"TEFL" is the acronym for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or simply, English language instruction for non-native speakers.

The TEFL industry represents one of the fastest-growing education fields in the world. The field of TEFL presents thousands of excellent professional opportunities for teaching English online and teaching English abroad in all corners of the globe to native and fluent English speakers who earn their TEFL certification.

The best part? You don't need prior teaching experience or a degree to find a great teaching job if you're TEFL Certified.

Get Started: Download TEFL Brochure

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Teach English Online (TEO)

A popular option during the Coronavirus pandemic, teaching English online offers convenience and flexibility. You can do it from anywhere in the world with a strong internet connection.

Teach English from the comfort of your home or remotely
Make up your own schedule
Understand certifications & requirements
Great as full-time, side gig or to save up for going overseas

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Get Started: Download Free TEO Guide

Earn Your TEFL Certification with TEFL Courses Online or In-Person

Founded in 2010, International TEFL Academy (ITA) offers the gold standard in TEFL certification for teaching English abroad & teaching English online. We are proud to offer you the finest internationally accredited TEFL courses both online and in-person, in 20+ locations across the globe.

We certify 6,000 people per year and have graduates teaching in over 80 countries.

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International TEFL Academy won GoAbroad.com's People Choice Award for 2021-2022

Top GoAbroad.com Top Rated TEFL Certification

GoOverseas Award - Best TEFL Provider Winner

Online TEFL Course

4-Week Full-Time/ 11-Week Part-Time
Study From Home or From Anywhere
OFQUAL Level 5 Accreditation From TQUK
University-Level Instructors
10 to 20 Hours Live Practice Teaching
Payment Plan Options Available

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In-Person TEFL Courses

In-Person 4 Weeks, Full-Time
20+ Locations Worldwide
Meet/Exceed All Industry Accreditation Standards
University-Level Instructors
6 to 10 Hours Live Practice Teaching

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Already TEFL Certified?
Enhance Your TEFL Career with Specialized Courses

At ITA, we care about your professional development. We specifically designed these specialty TEFL/TESOL courses to help our graduates advance their teaching career in key educational areas. These five courses are optional but recommended to further improve your teaching skills during or after earning your standard TEFL certification.

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Foundations of English Grammar

Requires TEFL Certification from ITA
60-Hour Add-On Specialty Course
Enhance Your Understanding of English
Prepare Yourself For The EFL Classroom

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Teaching English Online

Requires TEFL Certification from ITA
30-Hour Add-On Specialty Course
Advance Your Online Teaching Skills
Stand Out In a Competitive Market

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Business English

Requires TEFL Certification from ITA
30-Hour Add-On Specialty Course
Advance Your Adult Teaching Skills
Enhance Your Job Prospects

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Young Learners

Teaching English To Youhng Learners Specialty Course

Requires TEFL Certification from ITA
30-Hour Add-On Specialty Course
Advance Your Teaching to Children Skills
Boost Your Resume & Your Opportunities

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Tutoring English

Requires TEFL Certification from ITA
30-Hour Add-On Specialty Course
Gain Tutoring Skills & Earn More
Strengthen Your Resume & Credibility

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Teaching Test Prep Skills

Requires TEFL Certification from ITA
30-Hour Add-On Specialty Course
Gain Skills to Teach Test Prep & Earn More
Strengthen Your Resume & Credibility

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Lifetime TEFL Job Assistance For All International TEFL Academy Graduates

All ITA students & graduates receive lifetime job search guidance for teaching English abroad & online. As an ITA alum, you'll benefit from our expertise in the field to successfully navigate the TEFL job market worldwide and online. We're here to help every step of the way.

Whether you just earned your TEFL Certification with us, or you are asking for advice again a few years down the road - you'll receive the same stellar assistance and we'll work with you one-on-one, as a team, to find to best ESL job for you.

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Why Choose International TEFL Academy?

We strive to offer you a highly sought-after accredited TEFL Certification, taught by university-level instructors & recognized by employers worldwide. By choosing ITA, you join a highly-engaged community of 30,000 alumni, and invest in an award-winning TEFL school that invests right back in your training. We won't only help you find a teaching job, we'll find the best TEFL job for you.

The entire ITA staff has lived, traveled, and/or taught abroad and online. We've been in your shoes, and now we seek to empower you to experience the world and make a difference, just like we did.

Read More: Meet ITA's Team of TEFL Experts

Named Best U.S. & Online TEFL Course

9.7/10

Ratings from 1,000+ reviews

Level 5

Accredited TEFL Certificates

Worldwide

Recognition by Employers

Lifetime

Job Search Guidance & Support

40K

Alumni Network Community

After doing extensive research, the reviews and reputation of International TEFL Academy far surpassed any other company. Also, ITA tended to my every question and had wonderful customer service before I even committed to receiving my TEFL certification with them.

Everything I read about International TEFL Academy gave me respect for their program.

Also, I felt the high number of practicum hours required would both help me gain the confidence I desired and give me an edge in looking for a job.

Being the type-A researcher that I am, I read up on countless programs that offer TEFL Certification and found International TEFL Academy to be the best. Their reviews, credentials, course structure, and benefits were the best fit for what I was looking for.

I chose the International TEFL Academy primarily because of the huge and active alumni community that it maintains, and that was definitely a good choice. The alumni community has been an invaluable source of information and encouragement throughout my experience thus far.

Accreditation & Partners

International TEFL Academy is recognized by employers worldwide at the highest level for TEFL certification. Our TEFL certificates meet or exceed international standards, and are accredited by sanctioned bodies in the field:

All ITA-operated classes are externally monitored and approved at a Level 5 Ofqual (British Government) accreditation by TQUK (authorized accreditor of Ofqual).
All ITA partner-operated classes are externally monitored and meet or exceed all accreditation standards.
All ITA instructors possess advanced credentials & training in the field of TEFL and all courses include hands-on live practice teaching (practicum).

Read More: TQUK Level 5 Accreditation

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