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TEFL stands for "Teaching English as a Foreign Language." The student's native language is not English while the teacher may or may not be a native English speaker.

Demand for TEFL has never been higher with students all over the world actively seeking to learn English. TEFL used to be a mainly private sector industry, in which the student centric, communicative approach was a departure from the stiff traditional English methodologies employed in public school systems. However, that has changed in recent years with public education systems around the world seeking qualified TEFL trainers for updated programs, goals, and better results.

There are many settings in which TEFL takes place including:

• public schools
• private training schools
• summer or winter learning camps
• universities employee
• training government
• sponsored programs

Our courses are carefully designed, peer reviewed and tested to ensure strict standards of quality are met. Our 120 hour course will take approximately 120 hours to complete! This includes reading each section thoroughly, completing all the exercises, quizzes and tests, keeping track of new vocabulary and definitions, and achieving a passing mark. Depending on individual learning and study habits, you may take a little less or a little more time. And remember, our dedicated tutors are always available to consult with, make suggestions, help explain difficult sections, and guide you throughout your course!

By default you have approximately three months to complete your course in. Most students finish in 3 – 6 weeks. If you require additional time, extensions are available.

Yes, some students may even start applying for jobs before they start the course as many employers are happy to offer positions with the understanding that you will arrive with the course completed, ready to teach. If a letter of enrollment is required by your employer, please contact us and we’ll be happy to oblige.

The certificate never expires. However, the longer you have been away from teaching or learning, the less attractive it might be for employers. If you’ve been away from teaching and TEFL for a while, taking a course to refresh your knowledge would be a good idea.

Our courses are moderated and accredited by both the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC) and the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES). Both agencies are independent third party standards boards that are dedicated to increasing teacher training standards. Our TEFL courses have been carefully developed, rigorously tested and peer reviewed to ensure we not only meet, but exceed internationally set standards.

myTEFL and its parent company, Footprints Language Education Ltd. (FLE) are also institutional members of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL), the largest and most comprehensive TEFL organization in the world.

In addition to external validation, we have over 50 years of combined experience teaching, writing, publishing, managing, and consulting in EFL markets worldwide. As part of our internal Research & Development System, we field test our TEFL courses within our own Language Training School branches in Asia. An inexperienced teacher completes one of our TEFL courses and starts teaching English in our classrooms. We monitor and evaluate their performance on multiple metrics, including multi-party feedback, classroom strategy, lesson development, and student results. We gather and interpret the information to further hone and improve on our courses.

FLE is a progressive organization that adheres to principles of continual improvement and growth. In order to keep abreast of the latest EFL innovations and ideas, we subscribe to professional journals, network with other educational professionals, and attend industry specific conferences and events, using the knowledge we gain to better our course content, delivery methods, and tutoring strategies. Finally, all of our caring and dedicated Tutors are education professionals, holding multiple certifications and years of teaching experience under their belts. We care about the quality of our team, and the our students' TEFL experience.

Click on the Courses menu button and select the online course you are interested in. You will then be asked to register and complete payment with a credit card. You will receive login details and a quick start guide. Your Personal Tutor will email you within 24 hours to ensure you are having a smooth start. If you are paying by a different method (wire transfer, check etc.) please contact us.

Alternatively you may click on the Enroll button to register first. Then you will be able to make a course selection and complete payment.

If you would like to book an onsite course, contact us with your details beforehand. We will call you back within 48 hours in order to assess your needs and ensure the class is a good fit.

To contact a Tutor (if you have not kept his/her contact information on file) you may directly email tutor@mytefl.com from the email address you registered with.

Be as specific as possible when emailing so your Tutor can prepare an effective and helpful answer for you.

Having a degree is an obvious asset, but not necessary. Some countries will accept teachers who have only completed a 120 Hour or higher TEFL certificate and a high school diploma.

An easy option is to join a myTEFL Internship program. We will train you, send you to a foreign country for orientation, then place you in an internship style teaching position. You do not need a degree or prior experience to participate. Upon completion of the program, you will have solid, real world teaching experience and a TEFL under your belt, opening many more English teaching options for you.

No, you do not need to be a native speaker to teach English. In fact there are more non-native TEFL instructors around the world than native ones! A TEFL course will provide additional benefits to non-native speakers through the comprehensive Grammar and Functions sections in some of our courses. While many employers prefer native English speakers, completing a myTEFL.com course demonstrates professional commitment and growth, which are highly valued in the TEFL industry.

Go to your student dashboard and click on “course” on the dashboard bar. You will see a detailed breakdown by Unit, Section and Module.

Your marks are not published on your TEFL Certificate. Most employers are not interested in the grade you receive; they care that you have successfully completed a well regarded, comprehensive TEFL. At myTEFL, our focus is on material understanding and skills retention that translate to great classroom results.