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Are online TEFL courses recognized?

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Are online TEFL courses recognized?

Many online programs maintain the same quality as onsite programs and are highly respected by recruiters and schools worldwide. Accredited online TEFL courses of at least 120 hours are widely accepted by schools and teacher recruiters in Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa.

How many hours of TEFL do I need to teach online?

For teaching jobs abroad you’ll need a minimum of 100-120 hours and for online teaching jobs, you’ll need a minimum of 120 hours of TEFL training.

What level is a 120-hour TEFL course?

Here at i-to-i, we have a 120hr Level 3 Course. This is equivalent to an A-Level qualification, and, in practice, it means that your certificate will be recognised by employers all over the world – hurray!

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How many hours of TEFL should I do?

120 hours
Although 20-hour TEFL certification courses exist, most teachers typically need at least 120 hours of training — and most schools require a 120-hour TEFL certification.

How long does it take to complete a TEFL course?

A standard length for a TEFL certificate course is 100 to 120 hours of (usually face-to-face) training with six to eight hours of observed and graded teaching practice.

Is TEFL/TESOL certification worth it?

Almost all schools worldwide and online that hire English teachers require that they hold TEFL/TESOL certification, among other qualifications; therefore, yes, it is definitely worth it to get certified if you plan to teach English.

How do TEFL course providers get more money out of You?

Another way TEFL course providers get more money out of you is by charging for a hard copy of your certificate. If your aim is to teach English abroad then you must have hard copy of your certificate, so this really should be included in the price of your course. And if it isn’t then find out first how much it’ll set you back.

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Where can I teach with a TEFL degree?

With a TEFL degree you can teach anywhere from Asia to South America. There are many different types of TEFL programs. Some require you to be on site for in-classroom training, while others let you do it all online. My TEFL course was a mixture of both (called a hybrid TEFL in the teaching world).