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The Language House TEFL
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Have you ever dreamed of teaching English abroad? Start your journey with an accredited 4-week TEFL certification course. Check out our course de...
International TEFL Academy
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Do you want to get paid to live & teach English in Germany? International TEFL Academy (ITA) has made teaching English abroad and online a reality for more than 40,000 people like you. From Berlin to Munich, Germany offers a fantastic combination of historical cities, rich history, and distinct cul
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Launch your teaching journey with the internationally recognized 120-Hour Advanced TEFL Course—your fast-track to teaching English online or abroad. Designed as the global industry standard, this accredited qualification gives you the essential skills and confidence to step into your first teaching
See All 7 ProgramsThe TEFL Academy
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Graduate with a Level 5 TEFL completed online AND in a country of your choice! Our Combined Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours) is regulated by Ofqual (UK) and approved by the DEAC (US), so has official recognition from 2 government-recognized bodies! This makes all the difference when applying
Premier TEFL
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Ready to start your journey as a confident English teacher? The 120-Hour Premier TEFL Course gives you the skills and certification to teach abroad or online, with a qualification trusted by schools and employers worldwide. Through interactive, self-paced modules, you’ll learn essential teaching sk
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Start your international teaching journey with the TEFL Institute of Ireland’s accredited TEFL Diploma, now available in the vibrant city of Milan, Italy. This comprehensive program is designed for aspiring English teachers seeking a globally recognized qualification. The course covers essential tea
See All 7 ProgramsTEFL Worldwide Prague
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Awarded and recognized as a top TEFL course worldwide in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2024. Join over 3500 graduates teaching in 60+ countries. Personalized support and a dynamic team of staff and highly qualified trainers are just a few of our highlights. TEFL Worldwide offers an internationally recogniz
Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)
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Join Xplore’s In-Country TEFL/TESOL + Placement Program for expert support, support in finding a teaching job in Spain, and lifetime placement opportunities. Earn a globally recognized 160-hour TEFL/TESOL certification and confidently launch your teaching career. Spain, renowned for its natural beau
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Get TEFL certified and start teaching English worldwide with our 120-Hour Online TEFL Course, accredited by Accreditat. This flexible, self-paced course equips you with essential teaching skills, covering lesson planning, classroom management, and effective teaching techniques. Whether you want to t
See All 3 ProgramsOxford TEFL
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The Cambridge CELTA: The world’s most trusted TEFL qualification The CELTA is the gold standard of TEFL certifications and is recognised by employers worldwide. With over 25 years of expertise in training teachers, Oxford TEFL guarantees you’ll receive top-quality training every step of the way. 4
Via Lingua Florence
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Via Lingua provides a 130-hour program for graduates who wish to gain certification as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language. Typically, course members (trainees) are over 21 years old, and hold a degree from a recognized university. In certain circumstances, non-degree holders will be consi
Via Lingua International LLC
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Via Lingua Crete provides an intensive, interactive program to gain certification as a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Our TEFL Florence Course is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the world today. Including 130 hours of expert tuition with 10 hours of assessed teachin
See All 2 ProgramsTEFL TOULOUSE
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Welcome to the only TEFL course in Toulouse! Cut out the agencies and apply directly here to our externally accredited in-class TEFL course, which is now in its 16th year. The in-class course is externally moderated and accredited by IATQUO UK. It runs from 9 am to 6:30 pm 4 days a week for 5 weeks
TEFL Graduate
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Give yourself an edge with our 120 or 150-hour TEFL course! Our programs are delivered entirely online, allowing you to study at your own pace from the comfort of your home. You'll have 24/7 access to the course materials, 365 days a year. Both our 120-Hour and 150-Hour TEFL courses are excellent o
See All 2 ProgramsAnatolia American University
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Prepare for a successful teaching career by taking an intensive TEFL course at the Anatolia American University. If you are a university student, a graduate of English, a proficiency certificate holder, or a beginner with little formal training, sign up for the Introductory program. If you are relat
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The demand for English teachers in Spain is high. Take advantage of this by becoming a certified teacher and getting the chance to work anywhere in this sophisticated country! Use the coupon code GoAbroad15 upon checkout to receive 15% off any course. Take advantage of our Super Sale! Choose from
See All 14 ProgramsGotoco
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Looking for an affordable, short-term global TEFL adventure? Join Gotoco for a unique experience that blends teaching, cultural exchange, and travel! Our programmes help you grow, explore new cultures, and make a positive impact—all while earning a TESOL qualification. No teaching experience? No pr
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The TEFLPros 120-Hour Online TEFL Course offers top-tier instruction, full accreditation, and practical skill development, including over 50 hours of actual classroom experience and instructional videos. Enjoy the best of both worlds: classroom training with a schedule that suits your needs. Perks
TEFL Iberia
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Get an internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL qualification and work in Barcelona or Seville, arguably the best cities in the world for English teachers! Complete one month of intensive training to get the official Trinity CertTESOL qualification, followed by 12 months of our Spanish & Developing Tea
TEFL Madrid Academy
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We are a company that lives by the principles of doing the right thing and leading our students with integrity at all times. It's that simple! Have you always wanted to live and work in Europe? If yes, the road to realising your dreams is here! Do a TEFL course and start teaching English abroad.
TtMadrid
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Whether you’re an EU or non-EU citizen, TtMadrid has a program designed to help you build a new life teaching English in Spain. Since 2005, we’ve been supporting aspiring teachers from around the world with accredited TEFL training, visa support, and lifelong career services. For EU passport holder
See All 3 ProgramsTEFL Heaven
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Set off on a highly rewarding teaching journey in Madrid with TEFL Heaven! We provide a guaranteed job placement with a salary ranging between $1200 and $1600 if working full-time. We provide extensive support before departure and round-the-clock assistance in Madrid during your teaching placement
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Embrace your dream of living abroad! Unsure about which TEFL course is perfect for you? Let me be your friend, helping your choose based on your unique circumstances. Worried about course content? My pre-course modules are here to help. I'll help you build a strong foundation in basic grammar and T
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The Level 5 Regulated Certificate in TEFL is a flexible alternative to CELTA or Trinity College London Cert TESOL courses. It enables you to study at your own pace and time that suits you. This course is regulated by the Office for Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), which means th
Active Language
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The Trinity CertTESOL is the professional choice in TEFL. Teaching English is a global growth industry. Employers throughout the world know and trust a CertTESOL certification. Graduates typically find work within a month of finishing the course in online and physical classrooms worldwide. The care
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The Trinity College London Certificate TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the highest TEFL qualification (same as the CELTA), validated by Trinity College London. The course is available in two attractive locations: a language school right on the beach in Rincón de la Victo
See All 2 ProgramsSt. Clare's, Oxford
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CELTA is the globally recognized initial Cambridge teacher training course for those who want to teach English as a foreign language. It enables you to travel the world and enjoy an exciting and rewarding career. Whether you wish to teach in the UK or abroad, you will expand your horizons by meeting
International Summer School for Teens | ISSFT
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Our Golf class is designed to expose all of our teenagers, regardless of their level or ability, to a range of Scotland’s most interesting and famous courses while providing specialist tuition to improve their game. They will work in small groups to receive individual tuition geared toward perfectin
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The EBC Online Trinity CertTESOL virtual classroom course will equip you with the necessary skills to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL). This four-week course includes teaching practice and leads to the prestigious Trinity CertTESOL certificate, recognized as one of the top two certificates
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Jazyková Škola Spěváček in Prague offers an internationally recognized TEFL course that prepares you for a successful career in teaching English. This intensive, 4-week program combines theoretical instruction with practical teaching experience. With Jazyková Škola Spěváček, experience high-quali
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Stafford House International in London offers the CELTA course, a prestigious qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. The course provides a blend of theoretical and practical training, equipping trainees with essential teaching skills. Options for full-time, part-time, and online s
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Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) offers a wide range of Functional Skills courses, designed to enhance essential skills in mathematics, English, and ICT. These qualifications are vital for both personal development and professional advancement. With TQUK, experience seamless onboarding and rapid
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The CELTA course at Globally Speaking in Rome, Italy, provides an internationally recognized qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. With flexible options for online, semi-intensive, and face-to-face learning, the course offers comprehensive training combining theory and hands-on t
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The 4-week TEFL course at School of TEFL in Toulouse, France, provides an intensive and comprehensive training program for aspiring English teachers. This full-time, classroom-based course offers 140+ hours of instruction, including 6 hours of practical teaching experience. Trainees will benefit fro
A Guide to TEFL Courses in Western Europe
Why Take TEFL Courses Abroad
Western Europe presents an enriching and diverse regional context in which to earn your TEFL certificate abroad, and potentially go on to find work as teaching English abroad. Though Western Europe is a relatively small region of the continent by global standards, there is a potent handful of historically influential nations and distinct cultural identities for international teacers to explore while taking TEFL courses. From the cliffs of Normandy to the heights of the Alps to the streets of Rome, tremendous opportunity awaits those who take TEFL courses in Western Europe.
Locations
Western Europe commonly refers to all of the countries which developed outside the sphere of Soviet influence in the latter half of the 20th century. It is one of the wealthiest regions in the world, and most countries in Western Europe boast highly advanced economies and developed infrastructures (as well as many fascinating historical attractions dating back for centuries).
Excluding the island of Great Britain (where most people already speak English), your potential destinations for TEFL programs in Western Europe range from Spain and France in the west to Italy and Germany in the center and the Nordic countries up top. Each country has a different level of English proficiency, which tends to affect the amount of opportunities for TEFL courses, and subsequent ESL teaching jobs. For example, most citizens of the Nordic countries, such as Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, are already highly proficient in English through primary and secondary education, while there are much lower levels of English language fluency in countries like Spain, France, and Italy.
These are just a few potential landing places for TEFL courses in Western Europe, and there are many programs which are offered across all the other major countries and cities of Western Europe. Whether it is simply a month long TEFL certification program, or whether your stay actually extends into a English teaching job in Western Europe, depends largely on the country’s English proficiency, available jobs, and educational system.
Courses & Programs
TEFL programs in Western Europe are offered in both an online format and physical classroom setting. Students always rave about the benefits of a face to face interactive setting, where they can learn, teach, and practice their skills in person. Additionally, TEFL courses in Western Europe take on a supplementary role as a sort of an orientation period to a new place where you may eventually be living and teaching English abroad.
Most TEFL programs in Western Europe last for 120 hours of instruction time, which if you enroll in a classroom setting amounts to approximately one month. Topics covered include phonetics, classroom management skills, teaching methods, grammar, and literacy, among others. Many TEFL programs in Western Europe also require a certain amount of practice hours teaching in front of a class, and upon graduation will assure you lifetime job placement assistance.
One nice thing about teaching English abroad is that you are not typically required to know the local language. Although this will obviously be a great boost to your immersive potential outside of the classroom, many TEFL jobs abroad will want you to communicate solely in English while instructing for the benefit of your pupils.
Costs & Affordability
Western Europe is generally an expensive place to live, with slight regional variations between countries. If you are living in a big city than you can expect costs of living to be higher than a smaller town or rural area. Most of Western Europe is on the Euro, so monitor the exchange rate between this and your home country’s currency.
You certainly will make enough to get by once teaching English abroad in Western Europe, however living in most places you will likely not be able to save up much money. Most TEFL jobs pay around 1500 to 2000 euros per month, which over around the costs of living. So you’ll have fun and be able to explore while teaching English in Western Europe, but you’ll have to be mindful of your budget!
Accommodation & Visas
Your housing options will vary depending on what part of Western Europe you take TEFL courses in, and whether you are living in an urban or rural area. Most teachers opt to live in an apartment or flat – if this is the route you choose, then consider that it will be much cheaper to live with roommates or to simply rent out a room in most scenarios. Some TEFL programs in Western Europe also offer the opportunity to live with a homestay, although these are mostly for shorter durations such as the length of a basic certification program which is four weeks.
Visa policies are fairly consistent across Western Europe. If you live anywhere in the European Union then you will not have to apply for a visa to take TEFL courses and teach abroad in Western Europe. If you are coming from outside the continent, then you will need to apply for a visa if you plan on staying for longer than three months. Your TEFL program provider or host school will likely endorse you through this process.
GoAbroad Insider Tips
Teaching English abroad in another country is an exciting and rewarding challenge. Western Europe is a beautiful and culturally enriching region of the world where most people will not get to visit throughout their lifetime. Enrolling in a TEFL program in Western Europe and then finding employment in your host country is a great way to experience this diverse and highly influential half of the continent in-depth. No doubt about it, teaching abroad is hard work - but by the end of your experience abroad you will have grown to new heights because of it.
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