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Lanka TEFL Training Institute (Pvt) Ltd.:
Lanka TEFL Training Institute (Pvt) Ltd. is one of the leading English language teacher training Institute in Sri Lanka. Located just few km away from the coast of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in the Western Province of Colombo, we provide following courses:

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120-hour TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate course to Sri Lankan and international students
168 hour TEFL
190 hour TEFL
180 hour TESOL
Diploma in TESOL

Our program is designed for English-speaking participants, and our reputation of excellence has allowed us to become affiliated with some of the largest public and private English language educational organisations in the world.

Our Mission:

Photo of TEFL Course in Sri LankaLanka TEFL Training Institute (Pvt ) Ltd , mission is to provide our students with the highest quality of TEFL Certification training possible.

Why Choose Lanka TEFL Training Institute?

-  Comprehensive TEFL Course
Designed by leading scholars and experts, Lanka TEFL Training Institute’s  provides the comprehensive skill sets required to succeed as a professional teacher of English as a Foreign Language.

-  Extensive Resources & Benefits
Lanka TEFL Training Institute provides extensive resources and benefits for those who want to pursue a career in teaching English abroad. Lanka TEFL Training Institute (Pvt) Ltd,  makes it easier to begin your journey teaching English overseas.

-  Flexible, Affordable Instruction
This philosophy is rooted in the belief that flexible schedules, affordable instruction from the best instructors, and excellent staff support from registration to graduation is what leads to every students’ success.

Experienced & Qualified Lecturers:

Image of TEFL Course in Sri LankaOur lecturers  are a vital element to what makes Lanka TEFL Training Institute (Pvt) Ltd classrooms those of high quality. All TEFL Institute instructors are experienced university professors holding at least a Master’s degree in related field. All of our instructors have at least 5 years of professional teaching experience,

TEFL Certificate Course:

- Duration: 5 - Months / 120 hours

-  In February and August - Every Saturday
- In February and August - Every Sunday

- Duration : 3 - Months / 120 hours

- In February and August - Every Saturday and Sunday

- Duration 04 weeks /120hours

- In April
- In August
- In December

Modules include:
- Classroom Discipline
- Error Correction
- Games & Activities
- Lesson Planning
- Student Motivation
- Teaching Business English
- Teaching English for Special Purposes
- Teaching English to Young Learners
- Teaching Grammar
- Teaching Large Classes
- Teaching Listening
- Teaching Pronunciation
- Teaching Reading
- Teaching with Limited Resources
- Teaching Writing
- TEFL Methodology...

Teaching Internship Abroad:

Those who will get qualified in TEFL certificate course, will get a chance to go to Europe, China, Vietnam , Japan as Interns , We provide this service only for best talented qualified student , this service is totally free for the student. This benefit only  for  Lanka TEFL students and not for the outside student.

To teach English as a Foreign Language in a Foreign Country ( Non native English Speaking Country) , a TEFL certificate is typically required as school and language institutes want to hire teachers , who have received proper training , you don't need to possess a degree in education or prior teaching experience.

First TEFL school in SriLanka:

The only Institute in Sri Lanka to conduct TEFL//TESOL with continuous success , committed staff and after course student Internships.

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Address: Wata Mawatha, No: 6/1, Piliyandala, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2023-09-23 were from:

Mullaitivu; Mirigama; Chilaw; Eluwila Panadura; Saudi Arabia; GAMPAHA; Horana; Godagama; and more.
Related Schools & Programs. Inquire to our admissions team today:
International TEFL Institute - ITEFLI
Courses / Programs
• The International TEFL Institute (ITEFLI) provides internationally-accredited and globally-recognized certificate and diploma programs in Teaching English Language as a Foreign Language (TEFL).

• Taught via online learning, our TEFL (TESOL) programs are available to students in Malaysia, Asia, Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada and worldwide.

• We equip you with the teaching skills and certification required to get a professional well-paid job teaching English anywhere in the world.

• A TEFL qualification from ITEFLI will help you find TEFL jobs throughout the world. Our online TEFL certification programs are provided through up-to-date, technologically-advanced interactive training media which enhance and promote the learning experience.

• The main advantages of completing an online TEFL course are convenience and flexibility. You can study from any location you choose and you can start the program whenever you want.

• Learn at your own pace with up to 6 months to complete a course. You don't have to take any exams - your qualification is earned through assignments you submit.

Student Review:
"The course itself is professionally produced and contains great information...thank you very much for the wonderful time I had. I'm equally impressed with the professional materials. I highly recommend this course to anyone."
- Francis
Online TEFL / TESOL Certificate & Diploma Programs:

• Online TEFL Certificate (120 hrs)
Initial qualification for those wishing to start a career as an English teacher.

• Online TEFL Master Diploma Course (250 hrs)

Increase your understanding of the principles & practice of English teaching. Ideal for those who wish to extend their professional experience and accept new responsibilities. 

• Short Certificate Course

Teaching Practice Certificate (20 hours)
TEFL Training College
Courses / Programs
Earn an internationally-recognized and accredited TESOL / TEFL qualification online, and teach English to speakers of other languages in your home country or abroad!

TEFL Training College offers online TESOL / TEFL certification programs to students living in Sri Lanka, India, Asia and worldwide

Studying online is an affordable and convenient way to achieve your TEFL / TESOL qualification to teach English abroad.

As a global leader in online TEFL / TESOL education, you can be confident that all of our tutors are fully-qualified and have extensive experience in teaching English to adults and young learners. As our online courses are assignment-based, you don't have to sit any exams.

TEFL Training College offers TEFL / TESOL programs through up-to-date, technologically advanced interactive training media which enhance and promote the learning experience. Your tutor will be available to assist you with your studies and guide you every step of the way.

"My studies with the TEFL Training College forced me to think about the details of actually teaching a class, and gave me the heads up on common teaching mistakes, like talking too much, or asking the students to practice something for which they were unprepared."
- Graham, Australia

"Thank you very much for a great course. I found the course structure very well-planned. I also found the multiple resources gave a thorough overview of each topic."

- Gavin, South Africa
Online TESOL/TEFL Courses:
- Accredited & internationally recognized TESOL qualifications

- Learn at your own pace with flexible schedules

- Our courses are known for their convenience, affordability and quality

Certificate in TESOL:
• Duration: 150 hours
• Aimed at persons who wish to gain an initial TEFL / TESOL qualification

Master Diploma in TESOL:
• Duration: 300 hours
• Designed for teachers who wish to achieve an advanced level qualification in TESOL theory and methodology
Language and Training | TEFL International Prague
Courses / Programs
• Earn an internationally-recognized TEFL qualification and become an English language teacher in one of the most historic and beautiful cities in Europe.

• Language and Training in Prague provides an intensive, accredited TEFL Certification course for students who would like to work as English teachers in the Czech Republic, Europe or around the world.

• Our 4-week TEFL Certificate course is externally moderated by TEFL International, and accredited by American Fort Hays University in the U.S.  Graduates are awarded a TEFL International Certificate – one of the most recognised English teacher qualifications in the world.

We maintain a very high pass rate (over 95%). 

• We also provide visa support if needed, and all of the assistance that we can to help you find your first, exciting job as an ESL teacher. 

• Our school is just a short train ride from the center of Prague - widely regarded as one of the most historically significant, stunningly beautiful, and culturally rich cities in Central Europe.

• The course meets or exceeds all international standards, comprising 130 hours of classroom study with a minimum of 6 hours of observed teaching practice with real English language students at a range of ability levels.

Student Testimonial:
"I would absolutely recommend this course. My favourite part of the course was the teaching practices. It was a really good experience, I learned a lot, and it was a lot of fun!"
- Annie, USA
Internationally-Recognised TEFL / TESOL Certification Course:

- For Czech and international students

• 4 week, 130 hour TEFL courses year-round
• Minimum 6 hours of real-life teaching practice
• Externally moderated and internationally recognised
• Highly-experienced trainers
• Comprehensive job guidance (local and international placement opportunities)
• Very high pass rate
• Accommodation during the course

The course content has been developed and refined over many years with input from experienced teachers and experts from around the globe.
St Brelade's College, Jersey
Courses / Programs
• St Brelade’s College is located on the British island of Jersey in the Channel Islands, approximately 20 miles off the French coast and 80 miles south of England.

• We are accredited by the British Council and are a member of English UK, along with being a validated course provider of the Trinity College London Cert. TESOL.

• We have been providing English language courses for students from all parts of the world since 1978. In 1989, we ran our first four-week TESOL training course, and have continued to the present day. This is one of the two most widely recognised teaching qualifications (accepted by the British Council and most language schools).

• Our courses are intensive and practical, with the emphasis on hands-on teaching experience, together with tutorials on modern techniques and methodology which can be put into practice in the classroom. Courses run in March and October every year, and are designed for a maximum of 12 participants.

• Many of our trainees have been offered summer posts at St. Brelade’s College, and we have also helped teachers find employment in many other countries of the world.

Student Review:
"I found the St Brelade's College TESOL course to be truly inspirational. It’s a high octane download of information and skills packed into four grueling weeks.... The experience was enlightening and inspiring, exhausting and fun.... The course really provides a brilliant base from which to grow and develop your teaching skills further...."
-  Naomi, UK
Trinity Cert. TESOL English Teacher Training Course (4 weeks)

Course features:

• Teaching methods, language awareness and phonetics (taught in a series of daily lectures and seminars)

• Learning a new foreign language (allowing trainees to gain an insight into the difficulties of learning a foreign language)

• Individual student profile (allowing trainees to discover factors, which affect the learning situation in the classroom)

• Observed teaching practice (trainees progress from peer teaching to teaching classes of foreign students)
International Language Institute
Courses / Programs
• International Language Institute (ILI) offers an 8-week TESOL / TEFL certificate program at our school in Washington DC.

• This comprehensive ESL teacher training course has a practical focus and will equip you with the skills you will need to teach English as a Second Language in the United States or abroad.

• The course is offered every 8 weeks, year round. In addition to our TEFL / TESOL certification course, we offer a range of English courses to students from around the world.

• Our 120-hour TESOL / TEFL certification course centers on practice in teaching the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as the sub-skills of pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

• Course components include lesson planning, observation of peers and practicing teachers, practice teaching in individual and group settings, maintaining teaching records, critical self-observation and compiling of a portfolio of teaching materials, and career planning and management.
8-week TESOL / TEFL Certificate Program (120 hours)

The course consists of:
• 48 classroom hours (every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 - 9 pm)

• 72 hours of self-study, observations and practice teaching.

• The course centers on teaching the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
AVSE-TESOL, Ho Chi Minh City
Courses / Programs
• AVSE-TESOL offers Australian Government-accredited and internationally-recognised TESOL programmes (RTO: 45373, Course: 11245NAT) in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City), Cambodia (Phnom Penh) – and Online.  

• The TESOL programme at AVSE is perfect for adventurous people of all ages and backgrounds seeking to pursue ‘teach and travel’ opportunities abroad.

• Here’s a snapshot of the inclusions with the Australian Government-accredited TESOL programme at AVSE in Vietnam and Cambodia.

- pre-course support - visa, insurance and documentation advice
- referral to local accommodation options to satisfy all budgets
- a welcome dinner and drinks in the evening on day one
- early access to our secure, purposely designed Student Learning Portal
- the in-class TESOL course (Australian Government accredited, 23 days / 150 hours +/-)
- expert tuition from certified (specialist) vocational trainers
- lesson planning workshops delivered by experienced tutors
- 6 hours of observation classes (actual classes)
- 6 hours of teaching practice classes (actual classes - including 4 hours critically assessed)
- cultural immersion workshop conducted by local staff
- interactive employment workshop conducted by AVSE’s designated Job Placement Administrator
- interactive job interview workshop
- ‘hands-on’ job support once the course is completed
- post-course support –accommodation options, career pathways, visa issues and a lot more.

• With Australian Government-accredited TESOL Certification from AVSE in your hand, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running as a qualified English Language Teacher in Vietnam, Cambodia and elsewhere.

Student Review:
"I did the TESOL course in Ho Chi Minh City with AVSE-TESOL. It was brilliant! I learnt a lot, made great friends and got a teaching job as promised."
- Smithy, Australia
In-class, Australian Government-accredited TESOL programme.
23 days x 150 hours (+/-) including a 12 hour practicum with actual ESL students.


The TESOL course at AVSE in Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh takes place in a real school environment from day one.

Trainees receive visa and insurance advice, referral to local accommodation options to suit all budgets, cultural immersion assistance, hands-on job support once they’ve completed the course – and a lot more.