TEFL Courses & Certification in Pretoria, South Africa

There are many TEFL certification courses out there, which can make picking the perfect one a tricky task. Here is some information about the different programs that are available to you in Pretoria. 

The courses that are available in Pretoria can be completed in an online format with supplemental classroom experience in practice locations, such as Pretoria. This gives you the flexibility to travel, or be exactly where you need to be, but also gain hands-on experience in the practice locations when the time is right. There are also focus-specific programs such as business English, teaching English to young learners, or one-on-one teaching. 

You will have great flexibility in choosing the length of your course, which will allow you to cater your TEFL course to your needs. Your options range anywhere from 20-140 hours which can be completed anywhere from two days to six weeks. This means you can put in the time and effort you are ready to give, with the result of a certification waiting on the other side. But remember, some TEFL job placements require a specific number of completed certification hours for you to be considered, so don’t forget to look into those requirements if you have a specific location in mind that you are hoping to teach (although planning a celebratory safari in Kruger National Park may seem more exciting, doing your TEFL research is equally important). 

The programs generally offer you access to job boards for your job search, as well as possible paid opportunities in places like China, Spain, Thailand and Vietnam. If you are interested in keeping your newly learned TEFL skills on the African continent (especially if you haven’t had enough time to bless the rains down in Africa, or take some time to do the things you never had) check out these opportunities to help in your job search. The wonderful thing about completing your TEFL course in person through, is that you are able to build and develop relationships with the people you are learning from, and also the location you are living in. This will be an experience that you will never forget, and that will open up real job opportunities for you all over the world.

Life as a student of TEFL abroad in Pretoria may consist of shared taxis (unless you prefer Uber), trips to Woolworths (a local supermarket), and feeling the lasting effects of the apartheid regime. There is much to learn from South Africa’s recent history, especially in Pretoria. Places like Freedom Park can teach you about South Africa’s past, while a visit to the Union Buildings may give you insight into political life today. Pretoria is not a super touristy area, like you would find in Cape Town for example, so be prepared for your presence to be felt by those around you. This may make you more aware of your own identity within your new surroundings, which may be a little scary but also an incredible learning experience. 

While you get TEFL certified in Pretoria, you will also have opportunities for day trips to Jo’burg (Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city) or visits to the elephant sanctuary (like the elephants, you won’t be able to forget this experience), or breathtaking safari experiences to fill your heart and free time. And believe us, South Africa, and those elephants, are easy to fall in love with.

Ultimately, completing your TEFL certification in a place where language has so much historical and relevant meaning will be an insightful experience. You will be able to gage how English is received while completing your TEFL courses in Pretoria. Many people view Afrikaans (one of the eleven official languages) as the language of the oppressor because of its association to the apartheid regime, even though it is a major part of many South Africans’ lives. 

Completing your TEFL course in Pretoria will give you the in-class experience that will help you in your future TEFL job placements. The more hands-on experience, support, and guidance you have, the more comfortable you will feel when you are the teacher. And with teaching English as a foreign language, confidence and enthusiasm is key! The TEFL courses in Pretoria will give you all that you need to be successful in this new adventure.

Ultimately, completing your TEFL certification classes in Pretoria will give you confidence in your new teaching skills, lifelong memories of elephant friends and the beauty of South Africa, and endless excuses to continue to explore all that this world has to offer. You will have the opportunity to bring people together through the power of language, and what an incredible experience that will be!

Read our comprehensive guide on getting TEFL certified in South Africa!