Ecuador Ready TEFL Certification, Ofqual Regulated Level 5
by Premier TEFL
Program Overview
To teach English in Ecuador as an employee, foreign teachers need a temporary residence work visa, the visa de residente temporal de trabajo, from Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility. Premier TEFL's online courses, starting with the 120 hour Accredited Online TEFL Course, prepare you for that classroom.
The ministry's consulates list an employment contract with a certificate ...
To teach English in Ecuador as an employee, foreign teachers need a temporary residence work visa, the visa de residente temporal de trabajo, from Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility. Premier TEFL's online courses, starting with the 120 hour Accredited Online TEFL Course, prepare you for that classroom.
The ministry's consulates list an employment contract with a certificate of its registration from the labor ministry, a passport valid for at least six months and a criminal record certificate covering the last five years, apostilled or legalized. Temporary residence is granted for up to two years. UK travel advice adds that British visitors can stay visa free for up to 90 days in any 12 month period, and anyone staying to work must meet Ecuador's entry requirements.
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Updated Nov 10, 2026
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Locations
- Online
- Ecuador
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 2-6 weeks: $119
Payment Terms
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Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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You need a temporary residence work visa from Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility. Its consulates describe temporary residence as the authorization Ecuador grants foreigners intending to settle there to carry out lawful activities and work, valid for up to two years. The work category rests on a work contract from a public or private employer, plus a certificate showing the contract is registered with the labor ministry.
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