Get TEFL Certified for India: Ofqual Regulated Level 5 TEFL
Program Overview
India requires foreign English teachers to hold an Employment visa, reserved by the Bureau of Immigration for highly skilled, qualified professionals taken on by an Indian employer. Its rules also set a pay floor: gross earnings over Rs. 16.25 lakhs a year, apart from sectors the government has notified as exempt.
Compare any offer with that figure first, and note two more conditions. The visa ti...
India requires foreign English teachers to hold an Employment visa, reserved by the Bureau of Immigration for highly skilled, qualified professionals taken on by an Indian employer. Its rules also set a pay floor: gross earnings over Rs. 16.25 lakhs a year, apart from sectors the government has notified as exempt.
Compare any offer with that figure first, and note two more conditions. The visa ties you to one employer, so you cannot switch schools partway through or work for a second company. A visa valid for longer than 180 days also means signing up with your local FRRO or FRO no later than 14 days after landing.
The 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course is the starting option, open to anyone with C1 English and no degree or teaching experience. If you want a regulated credential, the 180 hour...
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Updated Nov 2, 2026
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Locations
- Online
- India
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
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- Payment Plan
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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An Employment visa. The Bureau of Immigration expects anyone taking up work there to land with one already issued, and it reserves the visa for highly skilled, qualified professionals taken on by an Indian firm, organization or undertaking. Applications begin on India's online visa portal. After that, you hand in the form and supporting papers at an Indian Visa Application Center or an Indian Mission, so allow time for both steps.
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