TEFL Certification in Africa

There are some 54 recognized countries on the continent, meaning that you will have plenty of options while deciding where to enroll in your TEFL course in Africa. From north to south and east to west, there are a huge diversity of peoples and cultures you can immerse yourself within, so research the many different nations in regions of Africa in-depth before finally settling on where you will enroll in your TEFL training abroad.

Most countries in North Africa are predominantly Muslim and speak Arabic as a first language, so enrolling in a TEFL program in this region is a great opportunity to experience a distinct side of the continent while learning a highly valuable second language yourself. Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria, for example, are all popular destinations where you might enroll in a TEFL program in North Africa, with the opportunity to continue on teaching afterward.

South of the Saharan Desert, there are thousands more indigenous languages spoken within the African landscape, the most common of which include Swahili, Oromo, Hausa, and Yoruba. Popular countries where you might look to enroll in a TEFL course in sub-Saharan Africa include Angola, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. After the training within any of these countries, you will often have the option between teaching in an urban or rural setting as well!

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A good overall experience

November 30, 2025by: Cat Hope - United KingdomProgram: Accredited 120-hour TEFL certification online course $44

10

I literally just finished and got my cert in my inbox, which is the same as the one on their site except with my name! It feels amazing typing in your details and seeing 'passed' pop up!! It's maybe not a great idea to write a review when full of coffee (or when you just get your cert!!) but it's fine. I did the shortest one that was 120 hours, found it interesting and boring at the same time because my style is more face to face with a coffee in hand, but I'm not taking away anything from it as it was relevant and had a lot of smart ways to get the teaching across. I did learn a tonne, but I'd also like some online meet ups with other students to discuss what we learned. There are other areas where I'd like to see them develop in the future but I'm also a realist and do get that money only goes so far. I think a Zoom meet would be free, however!! I don't want to end my review sounding ungrateful, because most things were in place and great. I'm giving this course and it's staff a 10 because they provided a great learning experience with good value and a smooth platform. It's not perfect, but it's very, very good.

A good overall experience

November 30, 2025by: Cat Hope - United KingdomProgram: Accredited 120-hour TEFL certification online course $44

10

I literally just finished and got my cert in my inbox, which is the same as the one on their site except with my name! It feels amazing typing in your details and seeing 'passed' pop up!! It's maybe not a great idea to write a review when full of coffee (or when you just get your cert!!) but it's fine. I did the shortest one that was 120 hours, found it interesting and boring at the same time because my style is more face to face with a coffee in hand, but I'm not taking away anything from it as it was relevant and had a lot of smart ways to get the teaching across. I did learn a tonne, but I'd also like some online meet ups with other students to discuss what we learned. There are other areas where I'd like to see them develop in the future but I'm also a realist and do get that money only goes so far. I think a Zoom meet would be free, however!! I don't want to end my review sounding ungrateful, because most things were in place and great. I'm giving this course and it's staff a 10 because they provided a great learning experience with good value and a smooth platform. It's not perfect, but it's very, very good.

I loved it!

November 28, 2025by: VERONIKA STOIANENKO - UkraineProgram: Teach Confidently with this 10-Hour Practicum Course

10

This was a great course! I was in a small group with amazing people, so it was easy to ask questions without any pressure. I learned a lot through practice. Big thanks to Michelle Benson, who made the course engaging and fun!