Get TEFL Certified & Teach English Abroad with International TEFL Academy

Name: Get TEFL Certified & Teach English Abroad with International TEFL Academy
Brand: International TEFL Academy
SKU: 29139
Rating: 4.76 (171 reviews)

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Location

Online

Length

170 hours

Training Type

Online

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

Yes

Job Placement

Yes

Certifications

Online TEFL Online TESOL TEFL TEFL (Hybrid) TESOL

Housing

Apartment Host Family Hotel

Age Min.

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Starting Price

1499

Price Details

Tuition includes lifetime job search guidance featuring:

✔️ Personal guidance from an experienced Job Search Advisor.

✔️ ESL Job Search Manual: All of our graduates receive a 400-page manual containing all relevant information for major job markets around the world.

✔️ESL worldwide school directory listing over 20,000 schools & online teaching companies worldwide.

✔️ Referrals to preferred recruiters, placement agencies, online teaching companies, and language schools.

✔️ Job interview assistance for International TEFL / TESOL course participants.

✔️ Engaged alumni community of 35,000+ ITA graduates in 80 countries worldwide.

What's Included (Extra)

✔️ University-level instructors
✔️ Award-winning accredited TEFL courses
✔️ Personalized pre-enrollment guidance
✔️ All courses include live practice teaching

Last Updated: Dec 06, 2023

Last Reviewed: May 01, 2024

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About Program

Interested in getting paid to travel the world? With International TEFL Academy’s Online TEFL class, you’ll be qualified to both teach English in 80+ countries worldwide and also to teach English online.

If You Are...

- A native English speaker from the U.S. or Canada & at least 21 years old
- Looking to make money & experience adventure while living abroad in Europe, Asia, Latin America, or the Middle East
- Passionate about education and eager to earn your accredited TEFL certificate
- Seeking guaranteed job placement options in Asia

Armed with your ITA TEFL certification & our lifetime job search guidance, you'll be able to find professional English teaching jobs online and in countries like Spain, Costa Rica, and South Korea.

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Program Highlights

Professional Level TEFL Certification Courses: We offer accredited TEFL certification courses online (11 weeks online) and in-person (4 weeks) in 25 locations worldwide that exceed international professional standards.
Lifetime Job Search Guidance: All graduates of ITA standard TEFL courses receive lifetime job search guidance and access to exclusive resources for gaining employment teaching English abroad in 80 countries.
Exclusive Alumni Networks & Community: Network, connect, and correspond with our 50,000 ITA alumni teaching English across the globe. This community is a great way to meet friends & get your questions answered by ITA graduates currently teaching abroad.
We Have Been in YOUR shoes: Everyone on the ITA staff has extensive experience international experience living & teaching abroad.
Guaranteed Job Placement in Asia: ITA offers exclusive premium placement programs for teaching English in countries like South Korea, Japan, Thailand & Vietnam.

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Award Winning Online TEFL Courses

Recognized as the top online TEFL course available, ITA's part-time 170-hour Online TEFL Course provides the training & qualification you need to teach English professionally in 80 countries worldwide.

- Designed to accommodate those working or going to school full-time
- Course sections are limited to 20 students and are taught by university-level instructors to ensure an engaging and interactive learning experience
- 20 hours of live practice teaching
- Lifetime job search guidance

Guaranteed Job Placement for Teaching in Asia

For those seeking the adventure of teaching English abroad without the hassles of navigating international job markets, International TEFL Academy offers guaranteed job placements for teaching English in Thailand, Korea, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, or Japan.

Program Reviews

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5 rating 82.46%
4 rating 13.45%
3 rating 2.92%
2 rating 0%
1 rating 1.17%

Instruction 4.8
Support 4.85
Value 4.4
Academic Rigor 4.1
Job Assistance 4.5

Content 4.85
Engagement 4.75
Support 4.7
Platform 4.8
Value 4.65

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The course was fun and interesting with tons of very useful teaching skills. Instructors and support were excellent and provided great feedback. It gave me a good opportunity to crystallize the concepts I had developed as a teacher already. The course was good for my qualifications and allowed me to get a permanent position in Japan. My biggest criticism of the program is that the website was complicated to use, but my advisor helped me greatly when I had issues. Overall, it was a great program to complete.

Pros

Useful information
Fun course content
Good help from instructor

Cons

Website somewhat confusing to use
Buying materials was complicated, but support staff helped with the issue
I cannot think of another con

I made the right decision when I chose the International TEFL Academy (ITA) as the provider for my TEFL course, for a number of reasons:
- Great platform for online learning (user friendly, good layout)
- Engaging delivery of course topics
- Easy access to a wide range of invaluable resources
- Ongoing support (learning, information, job search, etc.)

Due to COVID-10 travel restrictions in place at the time, I completed the Online 170-Hour TEFL/TESOL Course. Based on my experience with the online course, I'm sure that the in-person course is amazing!

I would highly recommend ITA as a course provider for TEFL training and certification!

Pros

Access to invaluable resources
Ongoing support (including job search)
Relevant and recognised qualification

I decided to become a certified EFL teacher with The TEFL Academy and I had a really good experience throughout the entire course. When I initially paid for it, there was some glitch in the system which did not allow me to access the platform but the IT staff and consultants replied promptly and helped me resolve my issue.

The programme is well structured and allows you to go through it at your own pace. As I had a lot of time, I was able to dedicate more time to it so I got through it faster. The course additionally involves 3 assignments which have to be assessed by a tutor. Although the programme gave them up to 8 days to mark it, I was pleasantly surprised that mine were handed back after a day or two which significantly motivated me and improved my productivity.

Overall, I think it was a good value for money, even for a teacher like myself who already has EFL experience. I was still able to learn more about teaching methods and approaches in the classroom. I would highly recommend this programme.

I enjoyed every hour of this course. It was a great experience for me to learn about teaching and how to teach. I highly recommend this course if you're looking into teaching English as a second language. Their advisor's team is very helpful and they can answer any questions or doubts you have. I had a great time learning about the students and what they need to achieve for learning goals. The lectures were very helpful, if you don't have time to read all the studying material, the lectures can cover everything in a very concise way.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

PACHA is an Iraqi traditional food made from sheep's stomach, trotters and head. All the parts are boiled slowly and then eaten with bread. Tongues and cheeks are the favorable parts when people eat. PACHA is an Iraqi traditional food made from sheep's stomach, trotters and head.

Everyone who is involved in the International TEFL Academy is wonderful. From Student Affairs (who will contact you initially upon request if you're interested in the academy) to administration, to the teachers. They are all around super responsive, supportive, thorough, and there is a much a human touch about everyone at this academy, it doesn't feel transactional but more a place of community, growth, and support. The online module is very easy to navigate and the timeline is very digestible for due dates of course work (I took the part-time course that is spread over 12 weeks). The part-time course is perfect for anyone who is working or studying or has a family). I highly recommended the Int'l TEFL Academy for certification in TEFL/TESOL teaching and more!

What would you improve about this program?

I would improve the emphasis on the grammar learning we come across during the course. I was under the impression we would be learning more about the speaking, listening, and reading parts of the English language but it does focus on details of grammar teaching. Detailed grammar is something I have not touched in 15 years since college and I also have never been a teacher before so, in my post-college career in Real Estate and Property Management, I wasn't exposed to deep dives into grammar. This course focuses on creating lesson plans and I found that to be my biggest challenge creating lesson plans around detailed grammar. But overall it's a very detailed and educational course, super helpful and prepares you to teach English as a second or foreign language.

I would strongly recommend ITA as the institute of choice if you plan to teach English as a foreign or second language. It has just enough rigor to and length to get you prepared and the support you need to help in the future. The online course and weekly lessons were constructed for real life, communicative teaching. The cost for the course proved worth the money as well. The personal support during the course provided all I needed to succeed within the lesson and for the entire course. Do your homework to find the organization that fits you. However, look at ITA as a top pick.

What was your funniest moment?

I attempted the course with a serious attitude and I didn't yuk it up that much. I was too busy studying. however, I found the course worth it!

The International TEFL Academy costs more than your average TEFL certification program but you get what you pay for. Unless you are already a seasoned teacher in the field, the value of the program is well worth the cost. They provide you all the information you need to succeed, and support you beyond your course with job search assistance. The content of the course and many of the assignments prepare you well for a future career. I found the final project, in which you establish a learner profile based on a needs analysis and diagnostic assessment for your student, to be especially interesting.

What would you improve about this program?

I found a couple of the assignments and forum posts that required self reflection/assessment to be tedious. That being said I did occasionally find myself considering things I would not have otherwise thought about.

Overall, this was a very informative course. It provided more than enough information to get you started on your career as a teacher of EFL. It definitely was challenging enough without being ridiculous and the content was extremely interesting. The site was very user-friendly and easy to navigate. The staff was extremely supportive and helpful, from the student admin staff to my lecturer, who I must add was very accomodating. I would advise anyone who is interested in teaching English to complete this course. it would definitely be worth your while.

Questions & Answers

Is there any age restriction to teach abroad?

This is a wide questions both for youngest and oldest. The youngest are at least 18 with a high school diploma, the oldest depends country by country on mandatory retirement ages. 95% are jobs at language schools, not "programs" like an assistant teacher through a government program. Teaching jobs are like in your country, people work to 70, 75, 80 years old if they can handle the rigor of the...

By International TEFL Academy on February 13, 2023

Is it possible to enroll for TEFL courses even if I'm not a native English speaker?

Yes, many people take TEFL courses who are not native English speakers, they need to be proficient in English to be accepted into TEFL classes and have excellent English to be able to work in schools. Here's an article:https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/non-native-english…

By International TEFL Academy on February 13, 2023

Are teachers able to save for retirement?

The answer is it depends entirely on which country you choose to teach in. I made a lot of money in China but it is not an easy place to live.

By James Pirtle on May 6, 2019

I am looking to move abroad to teach English with my wife and son. What are the visa regulations for a family?

Well first you need to get a work visa and your family can come as Accompanying family members

By Webster Education on November 6, 2018

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Interview

Why did you choose this program?

The program was online, which worked well with my schedule. Moreover, I was able to talk through all my questions, thoughts, and concerns with my Admissions Advisor. She was absolutely wonderful and gave me knowledge and resources even before I enrolled. I felt very supported before I even started the program.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

Honestly, even though it was all virtual, I never felt alone. If I ever needed anything, someone friendly and helpful (my admissions advisor, teacher, or student affairs advisor) would guide me along the way. You're encouraged to find your own practicum hours, but ITA has an extensive resource/partner list you can use to find an organization to work with. It was actually hard to choose, lots of interesting opportunities to choose from. I found an organization to get my practicum hours within 3 days.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Be ready to learn and be ready to work! The program really makes sure you're prepared. It's very comprehensive. They dig deep into what and how to teach, but also into cultural sensitivity and culture shock and/or homesickness. I took more time than 10 hours per week (the estimated time for the 11-week course), but I feel it was completely worth it. I left the program feeling really confident and inspired. Oh, and take notes!

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

I set aside a couple of hours each weekday to dedicate to my online course. Since it's virtual, you can set up whatever schedule works for you. Grab a cup of coffee, log in, and read, take notes, or attend a virtual seminar (some live and some pre-recorded). There are also some peer-to-peer prompts that create great conversations between you and your classmates if you choose to do that.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Navigating a new country can be overwhelming, especially if you don't know the language. I found that most people are genuinely kind and helpful. I also found that what we think we know about a country and what it's really like are very different, often it's better than what we could've hoped for or expected.

What is the one thing you would tell someone that is thinking about traveling (or doing anything in life) but is scared to do it?

Trust yourself. If you thought of it, you're called to do it. No one ever regrets taking that trip (or that leap in life), they only regret NOT doing it. You just have to get out there and see for yourself!

Ambrosia Maddox

2018 Alum

Kristina Bianco

2018 Alum

Kristine Bolt

2016 Alum

Camille Heiden

2017 Alum

Deidra Robinson

2017 Alum

Jenny Currier

2016 Alum

Natalie Price

2014 Alum

Jessica Long

2012 Alum

Christine Rivera

2014 Alum

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

What is your favorite travel memory?

This is such a difficult question for me to answer because I've had so many amazing experiences in various countries with many people around the globe. However, one of my favorite recent memories is hiking the Quilotoa Loop in Ecuador.

The hike usually takes around three days and you show up at a hostel each night. The directions for the Loop that my husband and I received were minimal at best (walk 500 feet and turn right at the big rock for example). Despite the directions, we arrived at the Quilotoa Volcano - one of the most amazing things I've ever seen!

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I couldn't even list all of the ways I've grown in this small text box by working here. I started here at age 24 and now am almost 30 so you can imagine how much I've learned and changed!

I would say however, that I have become more independent, innovative, creative and efficient. International TEFL Academy provides an environment for all of its staff members to be involved in decisions, give ideas, and speak their mind.

The management team here is amazing which provides us with great support in which to grow professionally.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I had a student 2 or 3 years ago that couldn't decide whether to take a great job with another travel company here in the USA or to go follow her dreams and teach in Taiwan.

We talked through why (in my opinion) she should follow her dreams of travel because that job in the USA will always be there someday. She ended up deciding to go to Taiwan for a year and loving it!

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

I couldn't even count the number of times people say to me "you work for the best company!" And it is because ITA is so unique.

I work for a company that TRULY cares about its employees, students, and its mission; teaching English abroad.

We are completely transparent and share all of our knowledge with our TEFL students. Also, as I mentioned above, everyone here is given a huge opportunity to be innovative, creative and a leader.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

To care and fully believe in your product and hire people who have the same vision.

Cassie Wells

About International TEFL Academy

International TEFL Academy is passionate about two things: 1. Providing the highest quality TEFL certification classes. 2. Ensuring all of our graduates find professional, paid English teaching jobs abroad & have a wonderful experience overseas. All of our staff at ITA have worked, lived & traveled abroad extensively. We "get it," and we're...