Why is TEFL International the BEST choice in TESOL Certificate courses?

International

With schools and offices all over the world, in over 20 countries and five continents, with tens of thousands of graduates successfully teaching all over the world, TEFL International truly IS an international school with true international recognition.

Interlinking networks

Want to wander the world? You always have a home at TEFL International. Want a few examples? Get discounted housing during break weeks in Seville or access wireless internet for free in Ban Phe.

Alumni Association and Website

Would you like to get first-hand information about teaching in Japan, along with a possible contact and even a job before you even arrive? Do you want someone to collaborate on a large ESL project? Maybe you just want to stay in touch with your classmates from your group. You can do all that and more at the TEFL International Alumni Site with the help of our thousands of alumni working virtually everywhere in the world.

ID card

Our new TEFL International Member Card has your picture, Course Location, Course Date, Certificate Number printed on the back. These cards are almost impossible to forge and provide evidence of your course completion. These cards can also allow you to receive “TEFL International Member Discounts” in restaurants, hotels, and shops around the world! Just look for the TEFL International Member Discount sign or check our alumni website for participating companies.

Commissions

Our graduates are eligible to earn commissions for friends they refer to TEFL International programs.

Exotic Locations

From Alexandria, Egypt to Zhuhai, China, and everywhere in between.

Accredited/affiliations

From Burapha University to the University of Southern Queensland, check out our Accreditation and Affiliations Page for more information. Click Here.

Externally Moderated

Learn about our Board of Academic Advisors here.

Endorsed by big names

“The TEFL International Certificate programs are among the best of their kind; excellent trainers teaching modern methodologies with input from some of the brightest minds in ESL. I highly recommend ...”

David Nunan - Former President of TESOL (Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages), author of over 100 books and head of several academic organizations, including the English Centre at the University of Hong Kong.

“We feel that having students start their ESL teaching careers abroad with the training and supervision provided by TEFL International will make them excellent candidates for future employment and/or graduate study.”

Letter dated November 7, 2001, from Professor Sandra Silberstein (then Director, University of Washington MATESOL Program) who had examined “course syllabi, extensive and detailed course materials, and other relevant documentation” of TEFL International course then offered in Thailand, China, and Morocco. [Note: Professor Silberstein, who sent this letter to TEFL International for it to use for possible accreditation purposes, has no current opinion as to TEFL International operations].

Externally Moderated

If those two endorsements were not enough to convince you, TEFL International is regularly visited by some of the biggest names in the industry. Learn about our Board of Academic Advisors here.

Affordable

With full four week TESOL certificate courses starting at $1,390 our courses are amongst the most affordable in the world.

A permanent record

When you leave our course you do not leave empty handed. You leave with a copy of our Teacher Training text “Smooth Moves, your Trainee Portfolio showing all the work you completed and even DVD of you in action, as a teacher! Take that DVD with you to show friends, family and even potential employers!

Travel Discounts

Our affiliation with Travel International gives you discounted airfares to locations all around the world and even full around-the-world tickets!

Affiliations/Associations/Clients:

Ajarn.com
AMIDEAST
Burapha University, Thailand
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Dave´s ESL Café Website
George Mason University, USA
Hyundai Corporation
Manipal University, Thailand
Mercy Ships
Middlesex University (pending), U.K.
Ministry of Education, Thailand
Nike
Office of Basic Education Commission, MOE, Thailand
Oregan Institute of International Education
PDA
Peace Corps
University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Virgin Radio