Get TEFL Certified to Teach in South Africa: Level 5 Diploma
by Premier TEFL
Program Overview
To teach English in South Africa as a foreign national, you need a work visa from the Department of Home Affairs, such as a general work visa or a critical skills work visa, since visitors are restricted to the purpose their visa was issued for. Premier TEFL's online Level 5 TEFL Diploma prepares you for the classroom.
Home Affairs states that work visas are issued only where South African citize...
To teach English in South Africa as a foreign national, you need a work visa from the Department of Home Affairs, such as a general work visa or a critical skills work visa, since visitors are restricted to the purpose their visa was issued for. Premier TEFL's online Level 5 TEFL Diploma prepares you for the classroom.
Home Affairs states that work visas are issued only where South African citizens with the relevant skills are not available, and you apply through a VFS center in South Africa or a South African mission abroad. Since October 2024, both work visas are assessed under a points based system that needs 100 points and a job offer. A general work visa lasts for your contract, up to five years, and needs a police clearance certificate.
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Updated Nov 10, 2026
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Locations
- Online
- South Africa
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
- 4-10 weeks: $199
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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Plan on a work visa if you want to be employed as a teacher. South Africa's Department of Home Affairs states that visitors are restricted to the activity or purpose for which their visas were issued, and lists visitor purposes such as tourism, business, study and voluntary activities. British citizens, for example, can visit visa free for up to 90 days for business or tourism, according to the UK government's travel advice.
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