TEFL Courses & Certification in Sydney, Australia

Researching how to teach English as a second language abroad can often lead to feelings of confusion, and even frustration. With so many different certification names, places to teach, and companies with whom to earn your TEFL certification, these feelings are understandable! TEFL, TESL, and TESOL - what’s the difference, anyway?! In brief, all three are English language teacher certification programs with slight variations in where you plan to teach. All ESL teaching certifications are valid for life and allow participants to teach English worldwide. 

While TEFL is the most widely accepted certification, all three teaching certifications are available in Sydney, Australia. TEFL program options in Sydney include both and in-person courses, with many companies now offering a combined certification approach as well. Deciding which is best for you will depend on your time availability, program costs, personal preference, and goals for your TEFL career.

TEFL courses in Sydney may include teacher-led lessons, coursework, student-created sample lessons, homework, and a required “teacher practice.” Keep in mind: previous teaching experience is not required. In-person TEFL courses in Sydney typically run full-time for four weeks, and online courses can last between six to 11 weeks. All ESL training courses must meet a minimum of 100 hours of academics, with six to 20 hours of practice teaching with real ESL students, in order to achieve accreditation. Beware of companies offering short-cuts as it may be difficult to find a ESL job abroad with an incomplete or non accredited certification.