TEFL Courses & Certification in Busan, South Korea

I already knew I wanted to teach in South Korea, so in addition to completing my certification, I found the Alumni corner resources very helpful in finding teaching jobs. Also, the staff was very responsive whenever I had questions or needed assistance when it came to applying.

The course-work was top-botch and II definitely used the resume/cover letter review and found it super helpful. I also used the contract review and ended up turning down a few job offers in Korea before accepting my current one. VERY helpful resource!

The online course was great and amazing! The instructor was kind and knowledgeable I wanted to be able to work online and teaching English seemed interesting. Now I teach in South Korea

Getting certified with ITA enabled me to teach abroad in Thailand and South Korea (so far). The online class was a great fit with my working schedule and the Alumni Corner was very helpful. I used the country profiles to really get an idea of how much it cost to move there, what was needed for visas and such! It was very helpful!

The most influential factors, on my decision to enroll in ITA, were the online course option, its good reputation, and post-course completion resources. I had just graduated from college and wanted to move to Korea to teach. I was looking specifically at the EPIK program, which requires a TEFL certification. Because, I was working as a substitute teacher at the time, I needed an online course that I could do on my own time. When I researched TEFL certification programs, ITA consistently was mentioned at the top of many lists. On top of that, my friend, who had joined the EPIK program a year prior, recommended it. I was also drawn in by the help I could still receive from ITA after completing the course.

International TEFL Academy was extremely helpful from the beginning until the end. It was easy to sign up for a course and get TEFL certified. The course was straightforward and very helpful. It really built my confidence before I actually went abroad to teach. The job search guidance was the best part of this company for me. During the Covid era many things were ever changing and difficult to navigate. The job search team was so helpful and made sure I was able to find the right position for me. They looked over my contract and really made me feel comfortable before going abroad. I am very thankful for their help!

International TEFL Academy responded to this reviewOctober 09, 2022

Hi Jake, Thanks for taking the time to write a review and share your feedback. We're glad to see that our Student Affairs Team was able to provide you with the support and assistance your needed for your job search. Please stay in touch for further guidance at any time - we're here to help! Cheers - The ITA Team

As an online English tutor, having a TEFL certificate is important. I'm so glad that itt helped me become TEFL certified. I learned a lot about better teaching techniques, and how to deal with different kinds of students. This is exactly what I was looking for. I would definitely recommend itt to other online English tutors like me. I would also love to travel while teaching one day, and my TEFL certificate could surely help me land a great volunteering opportunity in teaching English.

I found out about the International TEFL and TESOL course from a friend who received his certificate and subsequently traveled and taught English in Thailand and South Korea for a number of years. He related his experience to me about taking the course and how the organization made the transition in his words "exponentially simpler". He discussed with me that he may have been easily discouraged on traveling due to the complexity of the steps to take such as job search, if it weren't for the resources that ITT offers. With the desire to travel and an even bigger passion to teach burning in my heart, I took a chance and decided to sign up. I highly recommend this program if you are thinking about teaching abroad when this COVID 19 virus has gone and the boarders opern up again.

The platform is arranged in such a way that you hardly need to stress yourself in order to understand how it all works, pretty self-explanatory. I found the material to be well-written, highly organized and informative. Lots of practical ideas I could potentially use in the future. They have great customer service, communication is quick and easy. It turned out to be a very good idea to start my journey with them. I would recommend ITT to any aspiring English Teacher who wants to incorporate innovative and engaging activities in everyday classroom.

So many things to learn in this course, I really enjoyed it all. The first half of it was really easygoing and made for a really smooth transition into the late part of the course where you are more focused on planning. I appreciated all the help my instructor gave, any question I asked was answered asap.

Currently in Week 10 of the 11-week course. I must say it's been a complete delight. Let's talk specifics: 1. Company: ITA has been very easy to contact, this includes my Instructor, Academic Advisor, and others. Everybody replies to e-mails within a timely manner, and are very friendly and professional. I did watch an introductory video about teaching overseas prior to registering, as part of my research of the company. 2. Course: From someone without teaching experience (my degree was in Kinesiology), this course has been great. The content is easily accessible (Moodle UI is user-friendly, a 5-year old could use it), relevant - current teaching methods/theories/practices, and engaging - designing lesson plans, various learner levels (Beginner --> Advanced), and learning styles are covered). The TEFL Course does not force a student to adopt a certain methodology, and takes a neutral stance on presenting theories/concepts. Any claim is heavily researched/supported. There are videos throughout each module, which bring extra content/insight into the TEFL world, and are kept short and focused. 3. Resources: ITA provides a wealth of resources during the TEFL course, and they are current (no dead links/pages) and easy-to-use. Every week e-mails are sent out with instructions on assignments, and the Instructor's personal comments to the Week's tasks, sometimes containing more resources. 4. Community: It seems ITA has built a strong community presence on social media, and while I have yet to engage with it directly, I respect ITA's commitment to TEFL teachers. There is a sense of cooperation and diligence through the videos and lectures, from people with years of experience and credentials behind them.

I really feel as though the TEFL online class has prepared me for teaching English abroad. I feel the tuition is worth it and I look forward to having a pic of me posted from another country where I am teaching English as a second language.

I signed up for the online course in March. While I prefer learning in an actual classroom, my life was too crazy and my finances were not limited. I picked the TEFL 170 hour Online course with the International TEFL Academy because it was convenient for me to maintain my crazy life and it simply had the best reviews for job search guidance. After taking this course I can absolutely tell you I signed on for a little more than expected but it was ALL beneficial. The material is challenging and taught me all about creating lesson plans and the varying learning needs of students. I have no background in teaching at all, so a lot of this information was new and sometimes tough to absorb. But my teacher provided excellent feedback and encouragement. My teacher also gave me a few other topics to think about when searching for teaching jobs abroad. He really helped me orient my ideas in a cohesive way. Also, the resources provided by the Job search advisors are VAST and incredible. There is so much information to digest with this process but you will certainly be given all the resources to find answers to those questions. I absolutely recommend this course to anyone who wants a challenge that will truly prepare them for teaching English as a foreign language!

When i first looked at doing this course i did some research and then emailed the academy, I then had a phone hook up with Ahmed. He was excellent in his explanation of the course and had answers for all my questions. Once starting the course, this was different to other online courses i have done. I have gained so much knowledge from doing this course that i believe now that i am now ready to take that step into teach ESL. Thank you so much International TEFL Academy. All the best for the future Justin

I had an awesome experience. I’m confident that with more creative and innovative teaching methodologies I have learned during my online TEFL course, I will strive to make a difference in the student’s lives. At the end of the day it’s not only about learning English, but to open up their minds to a wider horizon and understanding of their future world.

At first, I felt anxious about taking this course because I didn't know much about it. I was only familiar with the title. I tried to read some reviews about this school and finally decided to pursue taking the course here. I am very much satisfied because the instructor does her job very well. The feedback are really helpful and she does it in details. More than that, the platform is easy to navigate. Overall, I can say that I got what I paid for.

I've been pleasantly challenged with each passing week of the TEFL academy online course. Just when I feel that I may be getting a bit stressed, I realize that I've acquired knowledge from the previous week that helped me get over the hump each time. The flow of the curriculum is very precise and efficient. I couldn't be happier with this investment in myself and my career!

ITA's TEFL course is challenging! When you sign up to take it you'd better strap on your thinking cap...'cause you're going to need it!! Knowing you have sharpened your own understanding and teaching skills is worth all the time and effort you will put into it. And when you see the light bulb go on in your first students' eyes...that will be very rewarding!

I really loved taking the course towards the certification, I feel like having it opens many doors to endless possibilities. I feel empowered. Anyone who loves to travel or just sees themselves moving to a different country one day and has a love for teaching and working with people, I think this is a great way to start.

This course gave me an understanding of how to teach English as a foreign language and let me explore my creative side with creating activities. It has given me an idea of how I want to teach and the kind of teacher I want to be to my future students.