Situated in Greenwich, London, International TEFL Training Institute (ITTI) is a leading provider of accredited TESOL Certification programs to individuals who are fluent at English and who have an interest in teaching it in the UK or worldwide.

We provide 120-hour TESOL certification programs either on site, online, or a combination of both with a 50-hour teaching practicum with actual EFL students. Online specialization courses are available in teaching business, young learners and TOEFL preparation.

Our programs contain career support for life. We help our students set up a professional resume / CV and refer them to schools directly or to a recruiter who will offer them to the schools they service.

ITTI trainers are professionals in the field who are experienced in teaching English and dedicated to training English teachers. All of our teacher trainers have either a PhD, an M.A. TESOL or certification in TEFL.

ITTI is accredited by IAO (International Accreditation Organization), an international accreditation provider with chapters on all continents.

Our organization is also institutional member of the College of Teachers, the UK's primary association of TESOL/TEFL professionals. In addition, we are members of IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language).

Student Testimonial:
"The trainers were excellent coaches. Their support, dedication to teaching, and true interest in my personal progress deserve my deepest respect."
-Mary

120-Hour TESOL Certification Courses:

• 120-Hour / 4-Week On-Site TESOL Certification

• 120-Hour Combined TESOL Certification (online with 7 days teaching practice)

• 120-Hour Online TESOL Certification Program

All of our programs feature career support.

50-Hour Online TEFL Specialization Courses:
- Teach Business English
- Teach Young Learners (TEYL)
- Teach TOEFL Test Preparation

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2. TEFL Training College

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• Get certified to teach English abroad from the comfort of your own home! TEFL Training College is a global leader in online courses in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) / TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

• Our TEFL / TESOL certification courses are internationally-recognized and accredited. We offer courses at certificate and diploma level in TEFL to students from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and worldwide.

• There are many advantages to completing your ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher training online. Our courses are affordable and can be studied at your own pace at a schedule that suits you.

• You don't have to attend any classes in person and you can start your course any time you want - enrol today, start today!

• The demand for qualified English teachers around the world is unprecedented and native English speakers are particularly sought after.

• There are thousands of opportunities available worldwide right now and we can help you every step of the way to become involved in this exciting and growing global industry.

Student Review:
• "Not only did the TEFL Training College prepare me for the ESL/EFL classroom, but also made my initial foreign experience and transition easier. Overall, the course has enriched me both personally, professionally and educationally."
- Shaun, London, UK

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

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3. International TEFL Institute - ITEFLI

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• Earn an internationally-accredited TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification from the comfort of your own home and start an exciting new career in English language teaching!

• The International TEFL Institute (ITEFLI) provides globally-recognised online TEFL (TESOL) certificate and master diploma courses to students in the UK, Ireland and around the world.

• A TEFL qualification from ITEFLI will help you find TEFL jobs throughout the world. We equip you with the teaching skills and certification required to get a professional well-paid job teaching English anywhere.

• The online certificate is aimed primarily at students who wish to gain an initial TEFL qualification while the online diploma is designed for students who are seriously contemplating a career in English Language Teaching or who have a TEFL certificate and who wish to further extend their understanding of teaching methodology and techniques.

• You can study from any location you choose and you can start the program any time you want. Learn at your own pace with up to 6 months to complete a program. You won't have to take any exams - your qualification is earned through assignments.

• ITEFLI is accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC) - an independent body that specialises in the accreditation of TEFL/TESOL course providers.

Student Review:
"The course itself is professionally produced and contains great information...I highly recommend this course to anyone."
- Francis

Online TEFL Certificate & Diploma Programs:

• Online TEFL Certificate -120 hrs: For those wishing to gain an initial qualification

• Online TEFL Master Diploma Course -250 hrs: Increase your understanding of the principles & practice of English teaching

• Short Certificate Course: Teaching Practice Certificate - 20 hours of in-class teaching experience

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4. St Brelade's College, Jersey

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• 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)

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5. EBC International TEFL Certificate, Madrid

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• EBC would like to invite you to consider Madrid and Spain as a quality TEFL course & work destination in Europe. Madrid is a TEFL hotspot year-round with a vibrant nightlife and cultural immersion experience, and EBC Madrid offers an accredited TEFL course with job placement program for our graduates! Contact us today for details of our next course dates.

• EBC Madrid is an accredited centre of Trinity College, and a leading provider of internationally-recognised TEFL courses and job placement opportunities for career-change seekers and global travelers.

• EBC offers a British Council-accepted Trinity CertTESOL certificate course in Madrid, the ability to earn up to 60 university credits, and the key resource of free worldwide, lifetime job placement for our TEFL graduates.

• The Trinity CertTESOL qualification is preferred by many renowned language schools worldwide, and over the last 16 years, EBC has been instrumental in helping more than 8000+ TEFL graduates finance their travels and realise their dreams of living and working outside of their home countries.

• If you are a citizen of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, EBC Madrid provides our comprehensive Road2Spain program which offers you a 1 year student visa to work, live and travel throughout Spain and Europe.

• EBC also runs accredited TEFL courses in Crete (Greece), Buenos Aires, (Argentina) and Boracay (Philippines).

Intensive 4-week accredited TEFL / TESOL teacher certificate course:
• Comprises 150 hours including 24 hours of teaching practice.
• Written to UK QCF level 5 standards.

With Study Package options:
• Bronze, Silver, Gold and Road2Spain (Road2Spain is an ideal option, for example, for citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa who want a seamless stay in Spain with accommodation and study visa included).

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6. International Career Institute - Online Courses for UK & Global Students

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Earn a TESOL / TEFL Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the comfort of your own home or office across London, throughout the UK, and worldwide.

A leading provider of distance education programs, International Career Institute offers three TESOL English teacher training study options.

Taught by experienced, professional tutors, our TESOL courses are carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments.

You may take your time in completing your course or you may decide to dedicate enough time to complete your course in record time. You will not be locked into a timetabled situation as with classroom study.

Student Testimonial:
"Practical, fun, best thing I have done for myself in many years...I enjoyed every aspect of the program. I have nothing but praise for the program. Thank you!"
- Daniela Werner

Online TEFL / TESOL Courses:

TESOL Certificate Level:
- Average course duration: 14 weeks

TESOL Diploma Level:
- Average course duration: 24 weeks

TESOL Advanced Diploma Level:
- Average course duration: 31 weeks

ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines.

This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.

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7. Star-TEFL, UK & Ireland

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Star TEFL is the UK's premier TEFL training company, having used our comprehensive knowledge of TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) teaching to develop the highest quality, industry recognised, TEFL courses at affordable prices. Our courses are run from a host of cities across the UK and Ireland including - London, Cardiff, Dublin, Cambridge, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham & Oxford.

We provide 2-day weekend courses in all of the above cities as well as a comprehensive 140-hour online course that can be taken from anywhere in the world. If you like, you can combine both courses. We have employees with extensive knowledge of both the TEFL world and the recruitment and have put together a database of potential employers in over 25 countries in the world.

We are happy to play as active a role as you need, from advice on where to look or contacting employers on your behalf, to even helping you prepare for the interview. Contact us today to avail of our limited offer of a 50% discount off all course fees for students.

Internationally-Recognized TEFL / TESOL Courses:

2-Day On-site Weekend TEFL Course - features include:
- Classroom management
- Key differences when teaching TEFL
- Lesson structure and methodology
- Build fluency and confidence
- Discipline
- Lesson preparation
- Teaching practice

140-hour Online TEFL Course - features include:
- Teaching methodology
- Managing classes
- Grammar
- Designing activities
- Planning lessons

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8. The TEFL Org

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The TEFL Org offers a wide range of TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) courses for people wishing to teach English abroad. Our classroom and online courses will give you the qualifications you need to find your first paid teaching job abroad or online. We have course locations across the UK, Ireland and Spain, and our online courses can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

Our courses vary in length, price and level of qualification. Courses range from 20 hours up to 198 hours. The TEFL Org is the most accredited provider in the United Kingdom, and has trained over 120,000 students.

Once you have completed your TEFL Org course, as a TEFL Org graduate you become eligible to access our TEFL Jobs Centre for free, for life. There are currently around 200 positions listed in around 40 different countries.

Classroom TEFL Courses
- 20-hour Weekend TEFL Course
- 30-hour Weekday TEFL Course

Online TEFL Courses
- 120-hour Premier Online TEFL Course
- 168-hour Level 5 Online TEFL Course

Combined Classroom and Online TEFL Courses
- 120-hour TEFL Course
- 130-hour TEFL Course
- 140-hour Premier TEFL Course
- 150-hour Premier TEFL Course
- 188-hour Level 5 TEFL Course
- 198-hour Level 5 TEFL Course

Advanced TEFL Courses
- 40-hour Teaching English Online
- 30-hour Teaching Young Learners
- 30-hour Teaching Business English

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9. Anglo-Continental School of English, Bournemouth

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Located in the lively university city of Bournemouth (less than 2 hours from London) on the south coast of England, Anglo-Continental School of English is an accredited English language school and teacher training centre. Our teacher training courses are designed to develop the knowledge and teaching skills of people who want to teach English to adult learners, and also people who are interested in teaching as a career.

Anglo-Continental is an approved training centre for the University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). We offer 4-week full-time courses and 16-week part-time CELTA Certificate courses. The CELTA qualification is the essential qualification for native English teachers entering the English Language Teaching profession and is suitable for students without any previous teaching experience.

We also offer full-time Language and Methodology of English Teaching courses which can be taken with optional Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT/CLIL) Modules.

English Language Teacher Training (TEFL / TESOL) Courses:

- CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) - full-time (4 weeks / 120 hours) and part-time (16 weeks / 120 hours) courses available

- Language and Methodology of English Teaching Course (plus optional Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT/CLIL) Modules)

- "TEFL Taster" Days (Introductory Courses)

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10. TESOL-direct

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Based in Birmingham, England, TESOL-direct offers high quality, competitively-priced online Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) courses. Our certificates are offered by distance learning because we believe that this is the most cost-effective and flexible way to study.

We provide 110, and 150-hour standard TESOL Certificate courses, as well as a Teaching Business English Certificate course, and a Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) Certificate course. Our courses are offered by distance learning and require no attendance. Our courses are flexible and you can work at your own pace, wherever you are in the world.

A great deal of thought has gone into the preparation of the course and we are proud to say that the quality and professional nature of our training is confirmed with accreditation by the College of Teachers, based within the Institute of Education, University of London, and recognised by the British Council as an accreditation body.

Online / Distance Learning TESOL Teaching Certificate Courses:

- 150-hour TESOL Certificate Course

- 110-hour TESOL Certificate Course

- TESOL Teaching Business English Certificate Course

- Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) Certificate Course

- TESOL-direct is accredited by the College of Teachers, recognised by the British Council as an accreditation body