The Best TEFL Classes For Teaching Abroad & Online in 2024!

I took my TEFL course several years ago, but right after I completed my course (which was amazing), my life shifted and I took over a friend's business, so I never went into teaching at the time. Now it is 6 years later and I’m finally ready to teach, but wasn’t sure where to start. I was nervous since I hadn’t actually taught yet and it had been so long. I wondered if perhaps I should retake the whole course again? I contacted the admissions office and shared my thoughts with “Ambrosia”, my newly assigned advisor. She was great! While she could’ve easily signed me up to retake the whole course, (allowing me to spend all that money again), she didn’t. Instead she guided me to the “Teaching English Online” specialty course. I had told her I also wanted to teach English online so she told me I could just start here and see...that this could very well be all I need. It would not only support my desire to teach online, but would also boost my confidence and likely serve as somewhat of a refresher course. I feel like this was the perfect answer! The price the specialty course is also $1400 cheaper! To me, this speaks highly of the character and integrity, of ITA. Their organization isn’t just there to “rake in the money”. They truly care about YOU, as their student. They really are there to serve YOU and guide YOU in the best direction for YOUR life path/career. I had many questions and felt a bit “lost” when I first called the admissions office, but Ambrosia was very patient with me as well as personable. Her knowledge and keen sense truly helped guide me to get started in the right direction!! I am now also proud to part of such an amazing organization!!

I have nothing but good things to say about my TEFL certification course. To begin, the class was accurately advertised and there were no hidden fees or unruly surprises. Going into the class, all of the material was new to me. Yet, my professor and the provided material prepared me with the necessary information and education needed for me to feel confident as a TEFL instructor. I highly recommend this course for anyone looking not only to get certified as a TEFL/TESL instructor, but for those looking for the necessary education to excel in this profession.

My experience with the International TEFL Academy has been excellent. I did the online course and hope to travel and teach in Italy. From the very first minute I heard the voice of the Student Ambassador that helped me enroll, I knew I had chosen the right course. The friendliness and professional nature of the organization is just stellar. The course itself was filled with information and extra resources. I bought two of the textbooks and have referenced them quite a bit already. The professor I had in the course was very helpful and knew the subject matter well-she is a university professor and has also taught abroad. I was amazed at how efficient she was at grading our work on time and offering feedback and extra resources. I am now doing my practicum. I am observing classes in person and online and am also doing some tutoring. All the information I learned online is so helpful! I feel ready to begin this new career.