Get a freshly-minted South Africa TEFL certificate stat. Most countries have one or two official languages. But not South Africa—they turn it all the way up to 11! But what else would you expect from this larger-than-life country. Home to lions, rhinos, and hippos, as well the iconic Table Mountain which has held watch over Cape Town’s coast for around 600 million years, South Africa is home to many a bucket-list item. However, it’s not been easy. As South Africa sheds it’s legacy of apartheid and isolation, cultural shifts towards high-tech, international commerce, conservation, and tourism can be observed on a major scale.
Most South Africans speak at least two languages; English and Afrikaans are the two official languages you’re likely most familiar with, along with nine indigenous African languages—the most commonly spoken being Zulu. Also, English has become the language of business. As a result, there’s a high need for teachers to teach English as a foreign language, which makes getting TEFL certified in South Africa a very responsible—in addition to a very fun—career move.
Here’s a short list of the best TEFL courses in South Africa for aspiring teachers abroad:
The best providers for TEFL Courses in South Africa this year
Editor’s note: This information was accurate at the time of publishing. Please refer to each individual program for current data.
1. The TEFL Academy—9.35 rating
“As a native English speaker and a qualified teacher, I was not aware of the factors that need to be considered when teaching English as a foreign language. I learned how different cultures affect the way that students learn English which is very different from students in my own country.” Read more The TEFL Academy reviews here.
- Where? Online, Cape Town
- When? Year-round
- Why? The TEFL Academy is the world’s most awarded TEFL course provider—recognized by GoAbroad as a Top TEFL Course for five years running. With expert trainers, guaranteed pass, and lifetime job support, you’re set up for success from day one.
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2. Asian College of Teachers—9.37 rating
“I feel that if someone is interested in teaching English as foreign language they can go for this course which gives you an idea about what ESL teaching is and what all methodologies can be used to teach it effectively to the foreign students.” Read more Asian College of Teachers reviews here.
- Where? Cape Town
- When? Year-round
- Why? The highly rated Asian College of Teachers is a distinguished leader in teacher training and an excellent choice to pursue TEFL certification classes in South Africa.
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3. International TEFL and TESOL—9.76 rating
"I want to say a BIG thank you to ITT for all of their help. Not only was the 120 hour course good but the service provided was excellent. I'm a Filipina and want to work in Vietnam. My employer says I need to authenticate my degree and TEFL certificate and ITT helps you with this process. Their resources took a lot of stress away from me. I highly recommend them." Read more International TEFL and TESOL LTD reviews here.
- Where? Online
- When? Year-round
- Why? You can now take an accredited TEFL/TESOL certification from just $65. Every module has text, videos, quizzes and your own personal tutor to help you through the course. After completing your course, you can head over to ITT's jobs page and sign up for job placement support. Thanks to their accreditation, your certificate can be used in the hottest teaching destinations and for teaching online!
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4. myTEFL—9.52 rating
“Highly recommend this course, especially to folks who may be on the fence about taking the leap. MyTEFL put so much thought into the structure of this course and the materials. As an English major working in technical writing, I can say that MyTEFL thoroughly prepares their students to be not only well equipped teachers, but also efficient and culturally conscious." Read more myTEFL reviews here.
- Where? Port Elizabeth
- When? Year-round; 2-4 weeks
- Why? myTEFL offers affordable, accredited courses designed to get you teaching quickly and confidently. myTEFL provides guaranteed job placement assistance, hands-on internships, and practical training that prepares you for real classroom settings. From online certification to fully-supported teaching experiences in destinations like Africa, Asia, and South America, myTEFL makes it easy to launch your teaching adventure.
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Prepare for the rhino-sized adventure abroad!
If you are going to have an adventure, you may as well go all in. Landing yourself on the southern tip of the African continent is one way to get that adventure started!
Boasting 11 official languages, what better place to launch your TEFL career than multicultural South Africa? There are no teaching experience or foreign language requirements to get started on TEFL abroad in South Africa. If you speak fluent English and possess a passion to live internationally. what are you waiting for? Get TEFL certified in South Africa and launch your international career today!
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