Location
  • Online
Length
170 hours
Training Type
Online

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Certifications
Online TEFL Online TESOL TEFL TEFL (Hybrid) TESOL
Housing
Apartment Host Family Hotel
Age Min.
20

Pricing

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

Nov 14, 2024
Oct 16, 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 opportunities for advanced training in areas like teaching English online & teaching business English

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.
  • Advanced training in areas like teaching English online, teaching business English, and teaching English to young learners.

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Online TEFL Certification

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 Teaching Jobs 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. Our new job placement program for Costa Rica is now open!

Travel the World as a Digital Nomad

With ITA's Digital Nomad TEFL Package, you'll receive top-quality training, support, and essential tools for thriving as an international English teacher and digital nomad in countries like Vietnam, Mexico, and Spain. You don't need prior teaching experience or a college degree!

Includes:
* Award-winning standard online TEFL course
* Teaching English Online TEFL Specialty Course
* Tutoring English Specialty Course
* Lifetime job guidance & access to 50,000 alumni network worldwide

Learn Spanish & Get Paid to Teach English in Spain

Typically, it's a daunting task for Americans to secure a work visa for teaching English in Spain. However, with ITA's unique teach & study programs, you can obtain a student visa that allows you to live legally and earn a sustainable salary while teaching English in Spain, all while taking classes in Spanish language & culture. Moreover, our programs offer extensive support and guidance for obtaining your visa and finding teaching opportunities in Spain.

Program Reviews

4.76 Rating
based on 172 reviews
  • 5 rating 82.56%
  • 4 rating 13.37%
  • 3 rating 2.91%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 1.16%
  • Instruction 4.8
  • Support 4.85
  • Value 4.4
  • Academic Rigor 4.1
  • Job Assistance 4.5
  • Content 4.85
  • Engagement 4.75
  • Support 4.75
  • Platform 4.8
  • Value 4.65
Showing 25 - 32 of 172 reviews
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Eden
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL with ITA: Highly Recommended!

My experience with ITA was excellent. The admissions team was very supportive helping me find a program type that was right for me. I elected to get my certification in Costa Rica through their partner. The instructors were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and supportive. They were very realistic about what expectations were for finding a job and helped us a ton with resources. The course really prepared me for what I would be doing in the classroom. The instructions had a lot of experience and shared their knowledge.

I didn’t use it as much as I should have but the support after the course from ITA and the alumni network was great. The alumni network is really big and I was able to help other graduates of the program find jobs in Costa Rica as well.

Pros
  • Experienced instructors
  • Alumni network
  • Job search support
56 people found this review helpful.
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Dan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Invest in your career

After teaching English for a while without formal training, I decided seek formal training in TEFL. It made all the difference. Despite having earned a degree in journalism, and feeling confident to navigate the maze of the English language, formal TEFL training helped enormously. Most useful for me was the class management component of the course. I now have the skills to plan, teach and control my classes much better than previously. My classes are now more predictable, relaxed and fun.
The course was challenging, but tutors were attentive and very helpful. I enjoyed the course, and now enjoy teaching much more than before I obtained the training.
The TEFL certificate is indeed a ticket to ride.

Pros
  • Formal recognition to teach English internationally.
  • Confidence to teach, knowing that you are doing it right.
  • Makes teaching less stressful and more fun.
Cons
  • This course is not cheap.
  • Deadlines for course submissions are tight, and can be stress inducing.
65 people found this review helpful.
Response from International TEFL Academy

Hi Dan,

Thanks for taking the time to write a review from ITA. It's great to hear from somebody who taught English without a TEFL certification about how taking course has really taken your skills to the next level. We love to see that!

Cheers - The ITA Team

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Katie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Course

I was excited, but hesitant to sign up for the TEFL course from ITA, but after speaking to my advisor, it was a very easy and happy decision. My course instructor was amazing and thorough. I loved the feedback from the course assignments, as well as the forum postings from colleagues. It was a challenging, but very enjoyable course to take. It had me thinking and learning new things the entire course. I signed up for more specialty courses too! Very excited to take those this summer. I recommend.

Pros
  • Great platform
  • In depth assignments
  • Great feedback from my instructor
Cons
  • need to know how to time manage with a full time job
  • some assignments were lengthy, but worth it
  • cost was a little high, but worth it
65 people found this review helpful.
Response from International TEFL Academy

Hi Katie,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review - we really appreciate it. We're glad to hear that you had a great experience in your TEFL course, and we're excited that you're joining some specialty TEFL courses as well. Remember to get in touch for any assistance or questions regarding your courses or your TEFL job search - our team is here to help!

Cheers - The ITA Team

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Ericka
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

International TEFL Academy

Great support with knowledgeable faculty and staff. Kind and friendly communiry of persons from around the all. All which who possess the willingness to understand those who they serve. I think TEFL Acadmey ought to have a gain more prestige, and partner with EFL and ESL programs within higher education institutions. Particularly, on a graduate level. I believe there can many who benefit from its courses. However, my most favorite attribute is the community I’ve gained and retained -— that’s my greatest highlight as a TEFL alumna.

58 people found this review helpful.
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Ricardo
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Certificate

The TEFL course helped me get a teaching job in China and has opened doors for me in the education field. I started teaching oral English at a university with low pay, but after two years, and some experience I nearly doubled my pay at a English training center. Having four years of teaching English in China; it opened the doors to teach at an international school. My pay significantly higher than at the training center. I started as an ESL teacher and now I'm exploring a position as a librarian.

Pros
  • You can get a teaching job in developing countries.
Cons
  • More guidance in teaching grammar and parts of speech would be invaluable.
60 people found this review helpful.
Response from International TEFL Academy

Hi Ricardo,

Thanks for leaving a review and sharing your story. It's great to see how you gained more opportunities in your TEFL career with more training and experience. If you want to pursue further teaching abroad, please don't hesitate to access our resources and staff for guidance and assistance. Our team is here to help!

Cheers - The ITA Team

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Rob
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

International TEFL Academy is terrific

Because I love both language and travel, teaching ESL affords me a great way to share my expertise and help people personally and professionally.
International TEFL Academy gave me a way to study online during the pandemic, and my teacher and the materials the school provided were first-rate.
Since then, I've worked remotely for a school for business professionals in Costa Rica, as well as tutoring school-age children who recently moved to the U.S. from overseas.
ITA is a great place to learn.

63 people found this review helpful.
Response from International TEFL Academy

Hi Rob,

Thanks for leaving a review and sharing your perspective on taking ITA's 11-week Online TEFL Course. We're glad to hear you got a lot out of the course and also to learn about your experiences teaching ESL.

Cheers - The ITA Team

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Dessy Savitri
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

11-WEEK PART-TIME ONLINE COURSE

Having TEFL-certified in International TEFL Academy was an excellent experience.
The materials in the course help me to prepare my start-from-zero journey in English teaching. It is a comprehensive course that ensures the student is prepared to become a teacher. The course itself covers all things that a good teacher is required to have.
What I love the most is the student’s support or here it is called Student Affairs. It is like a wonderful job search department with complete information about potential employers and all things you need to know before you step out to teach in the place that you have been aiming to. You don’t have to worry about what you will do after finishing the course because they are ready to help you with everything that comes next. Another wonderful thing is the connection between fellow alumni from the ITA that will help you to consider better where to teach based on the experiences that they keep sharing in groups. The tuition cost me a fortune but it was worth the money. I had my doubts before I got my feet wet in teaching ESL but ITA helped me get through it.

Pros
  • Student's support
  • Coursework
  • Job search guidance
Cons
  • -
  • -
  • -
59 people found this review helpful.
Response from International TEFL Academy

Hi Dessy,

Thanks for taking the time to write a review about taking your online TEFL course with ITA and also working with our Student Affairs Team. We're so glad to hear that you were able to get a lot out of the course. As you proceed with your TEFL adventure, remember to get in touch for assistance and guidance. Our team is here to help!

Cheers - The ITA Team

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Luca
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent Preparatory Course and Great Included Resources

Despite being an online course, I felt very engaged by both the material and my instructor's teaching approach. Each week, he would send updates on lesson plans, tips on how to 'ace' each assignment, and times he would be available for additional, free lessons. Overall, this course prepared me to become a teacher of English, and added onto my undergraduate degrees I already had obtained. I've received several job offers already, due to ITA's reputation and my teaching ability this class gave me.

Pros
  • Engaging Video lessons to accompany the textbook
  • Discussion forums with fellow students
  • Incredible support / job guidance after the program
Cons
  • Only online learning
  • Rare technical difficulty with assignment submission
59 people found this review helpful.
Response from International TEFL Academy

Hi Luca,

Thanks for taking the time to share experience and writing a review - we really appreciate it. We're also glad to hear you've been receiving job offers. Remember, you can always call on our job search guidance resources and our staff for assistance and guidance. Our team is here to help!

Cheers - The ITA Team

Questions & Answers

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...

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…

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.

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