Study an Ofqual Level 5 TEFL Diploma to Teach in Brazil
Program Overview
Brazil requires a VITEM V temporary work visa for foreign citizens coming to teach under a work contract, and the first move belongs to the employer. Your school asks the Ministry of Justice and Public Security for a Previous Residence Authorization, and only after it is published, with 6 months of validity from the decision, can you go to a Brazilian consulate. Temporary visa holders then have 90...
Brazil requires a VITEM V temporary work visa for foreign citizens coming to teach under a work contract, and the first move belongs to the employer. Your school asks the Ministry of Justice and Public Security for a Previous Residence Authorization, and only after it is published, with 6 months of validity from the decision, can you go to a Brazilian consulate. Temporary visa holders then have 90 days from first entry to register with the Federal Police.
The Level 5 TEFL Diploma gives a Brazilian school a qualification it can verify. It covers 180 hours, is regulated by Ofqual (610/1571/4), is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and is listed on the UK government register. You work through it online on your own schedule with six months of access, so you can finish while that request is i...
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Updated Nov 2, 2026
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Locations
- Online
- Brazil
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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The VITEM V, Brazil's Temporary Work Visa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it applies to foreign citizens who travel to Brazil under a work contract. Two things must come first: approval of that contract and, from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, a Previous Residence Authorization. Your employer makes that request, and the consulate application follows once the authorization has been published.
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