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My TEFL Journey In a nutshell

Alhamdulillah, by the grace of Almighty, in the 2nd last year (2021), I have passed the 198 hours Level 5 TEFL certification course (168 guided hours + Teaching English online 30 hours) from The TEFL Academy. For those, who might want to know, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) involves teaching English abroad or online where English is not the primary language. TEFL educators can work for international and global schools, foreign companies, international organizations and associations, and internationally recognized universities, just to name a few. You can read more about my adventures in  Fahadventure.

I have been thinking about doing this since 2018, just after my Graduation from the Institute of Business Administration, Dhaka University (IBA, DU), Bangladesh, but could not really focus much as I got involved in corporate culture, after joining an event management company, namely Asiatic Experiential Marketing Limited. Later on, in May,2019, I joined a locally reputed bank, BRAC Bank where I continued to work for two and a half years. In the meantime, the overall lockdown phases during 2020 and 2021 finally came as a blessing among all those office workloads, few trips and some personal hassles which motivated me once again to work from home and pursue my dreams. This certificate is just like a passport to travel the world while I'll start working on attaining the visa i.e jobs abroad once it reopens. For now, I am exploring the online possibilities to start with. Check out the vacancies for better exploration.

Just after leaving the job of my previous organization, BRAC Bank, I got the opportunity to join a global platform within few months, named as "Native Camp" where my everyday work nowadays involves teaching and talking people online, mostly from China, Japan & Taiwan and I can't even explain how happy I am right now to have those sessions and exchange our thoughts with fun while doing so. I am also an avid learner and traveler with interest in knowing cultures and norms from all around the globe. I have worked for a very short time in this period with Lingua Roma, a global teaching company where I had to work with South Africans, Russians, French, Kenyans etc. Apart from that, while traveling in various parts of India and Thailand, I resided in the local hostels and houses to mingle with mixed races and know more about them. You can have a look at my teaching profile.

Being a TEFL tutor is a great way to build transferable skills, like communication, creativity, adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership etc. It's been a tiring journey with lots of obstacles since I didn't know who to connect with for suggestions; specially anyone from my country. So, I had to look for international blogs, knock random people and gain idea on this. I would humbly request to expand my knowledge if anyone wants to know & explore this beautiful world together. I'll be writing other detailed posts about my journey and other tefl course online, tefl jobs in the coming days. For now, you can look the official website if it fits your budget. Please keep me in your prayers so that I can smoothly advance towards my dream journey, not just by sitting at a corner of the office. Thank you all. Soooo excited! 🤩

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Review of The TEFL Academy Online TEFL certification course program

Review of The TEFL Academy Online TEFL certification course program

The TEFL Academy review, submitted by A.H. Wow! I definitely wasn’t ready for how intense the course was! I thought it would just be multiple choice quizzes, but you will find yourself needing to submit essays and lesson plans and reading a whole load of material. If I had to give the actual course materials a grade, they would get a big juicy five star from me. I just thought the feedback was…

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Hi!! I'm a college student about to graduate and my dream is to teach English in China and I was wondering if you could somehow help me and give me some advice. I have been studying Chinese during my years at university (and I love your blog!), along with my physics degree. I don't know if any of this is relevant but my level of Mandarin is not very high (HSK3), I study in the UK and I'm planning to get a TEFL 120 hour certification in June. Is this a solid plan? Love your blog, Isa

Hiii! Sorry it took me so long to get to this, I have my final exams at the moment and am on semi-hiatus. First, what an amazing dream!! You'll have a wonderful time :D

SO in general having a degree not in English language and a TEFL certificate is most definitely enough to secure you a job, but at the moment it is a rather 'special period', as every job advert says, and so finding a job is a little trickier because of visa problems.

Basically, there are no work or study visas available at the moment for people from the UK. The only people who can get into China are those who the Chinese Embassy deems 'foreign experts' and therefore 'crucial to China's progress', and your company or school will have to provide something called a PU letter. This grants you the ability to actually apply for the work visa, though itself doesn't grant it. At the moment there aren't that many companies available who can offer that.

Because of this, I'd recommend going through a recruitment company. I do not necessarily mean a graduate scheme (the ones advertised as such are not very well paid and you don't have much control over where you go), but a recruitment company. You can find these on any general site if you google 'ESL jobs China'.

In terms of actual jobs - generally speaking there are three categories, private language schools, state schools, and international schools. International schools are by far the best in terms of packages, but they rarely take graduates without 3 years of teaching experience. The good news is that if you do find somebody who is looking for recent grads (if you go to a particularly prestigious university like Oxbridge, for instance), you might be able to teach Physics or Science rather than English language. International schools will also be the easiest to deal with in terms of communication and visa applications, but the competition is quite stiff, and most people who apply will be teachers in their home countries already.

State schools are another good option if you want 'normal' teaching hours, good holidays, and older children. The position I have next year is in a good state school that has two programs, the Canadian curriculum and the GaoKao (the Chinese university entrance exam). The main disadvantage is that you may be the only foreigner in the school, and communication might be difficult. I don't just mean with Chinese but in general: you will be not told things, you will be excluded, you will turn up to your class and find someone else teaching it and be told just to go back to your office. If you can be flexible and have an open mind, state schools are great, but they may be quite exhausting especially if this is your first time in China. You will also have to teach to exams, and the curriculum might be tight. For me personally though, I would much rather teach in a state school than the next option -

Which is private language schools. These are very good - sometimes. This is the main problem: the quality of the schools, the teaching, and the ethos all vary from school to school. You may be teaching very young children, and you may be teaching exclusively in the evening. The schools may be very supportive of creativity in the classroom, or you may be literally forced to teach the flashcards they give you. The plus about these schools is that they often have competitive relocation packages, are not too bothered about how experienced (or not) you are, and that there will be a community of other English speaking colleagues (natives and not) to help you integrate.

The reason I add this is that it's so, so important. It's very laudable and easy to wish for immersion and want to make Chinese friends - and you should!! - but living in another country without easy access to internet you are used to can be exhausting at times and even the staunchest believer in immersion is going to be stressed and tired and teary far from home. Having colleagues who want to improve their English can also be a good basis for a (somewhat awkward at first) friendship.

Some general tips: brush up on your English grammar. Seriously. Because the amount of teachers who have no idea and bluff their way through it is shocking and disrespects those who try very hard to make it a proper profession. Also having students ask you when you use the present perfect continuous and the present perfect simple and not knowing the answer is a very special kind of pain!! I'd recommend bringing a reputable grammar book with you, and using it when making your lesson plans.

Re Chinese: if you already have a little, your Chinese will improve so much when you're there!! Don't stress about it because China is a wonderful environment for learning - it's literally perfect, few people speak English and EVERYBODY wants to speak to you as many people are direct and very curious - but at the same time, the more you can learn, the easier it will be. Don't neglect your characters!! Learning useful menu characters and signs will be hugely helpful too. You won't need Chinese in your job really, but you definitely will in your daily life, so well done for learning and keep at it!!

The other thing I would say is: sort out your music and your social media and your banking before going to China. This includes a good VPN. You can't download apps on the google App Store, and to make the transition to the Chinese internet easier, I'd recommend getting a Weibo account, any music app, Baidu translate and maps and so on, and accustoming yourself to that before going.

Re where you are going and the package: you should have your flight paid, help with your visa, and transparency about quarantine procedures. You should also have accommodation or an accommodation allowance of between 2000-5000 (2000 is more than fine). Public or international schools may pay for your food during school-time as well. Re cities: prioritise what is important to you. If you want to save, bear in mind that China is extraordinarily cheap and that even in places like Shanghai, you can still save a lot if you live somewhat sensibly. To give you some context: I lived in Tianjin, a second-tier city, and I got 'pocket money' of 2000 every month (with accommodation and food paid), and I managed to save enough to do martial arts for a month at an academy after 5 months. And I was living well - going out about twice a week, taking taxis, eating out almost every evening (cheap food). So don't prioritise one position over another solely because of money, and also bear in mind kindergarten teachers may only be getting about 2000-3000 a month - so regardless of whether you earn 10,000 or 15,000, it's a) SIGNIFICANTLY enough to live very well and save very well too, and b) considerably more than many of your coworkers will be earning.

Also, different cities have different costs of living: 10,000 somewhere like Hangzhou will go considerably further than 16,000 in Shanghai. Another thing to bear in mind is the air quality, and the environment, and the access to green spaces. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THIS. If this is important to you, go somewhere smaller or in the south with access to nature - I nearly went crazy living in such a big city with such poor air quality. The positions I had to choose between were one in Shanghai, better paid and at a better school, and a position in Zhuhai in a campus in the mountains, in a third-tier city by the sea. I know now how important green is to me, how much I prefer a more relaxed pace of life, and so I chose the latter.

Lastly, don't be intimidating and don't be afraid to ask questions about your job. Make sure that everything they say is in the contract, in both the English version and the Chinese version. This is important because only the Chinese version is legal, so if you have a friend, get them to check that the same stuff is in each bit of the contract. Communication might be difficult, but don't be afraid to be direct and press for answers, don't just accept what you're told. You might be messed around with a bit, so it's important to 'shop around' for positions - don't feel bad if you do so, and don't be afraid to turn things down that don't suit. Finally, don't feel terrified if you can't find information about a school online - a lot of stuff isn't on Google, and will also be better accessed via WeChat or mini programs. Not finding information about your school or city does not mean it doesn't exist!!

So be prepared for a wild ride - and enjoy! If you have any more questions about any of this, please feel free to ask at any time!

meichenxi out :P

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How to Teach English in Japan

Posted: 4/18/20 | April 20th, 2020

Japan is one of the best places in the world to teach English. It’s home to incredible food, a rich culural history, high quality of living, and world-class cities like historic Kyoto and eclectic Tokyo.

I absolutely loved all my time in Japan.

It’s just one of the best places in the world.

And there are plenty of teaching opportunities here too for anyone looking for a new career or an opportunity to live overseas. The bulk of the teaching opportunities in Japan are run by big companies that have positions open all the time, including large chains, smaller companies, and business English classes.

To teach English in Japan, you need to be a native English speaker from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, or the UK and have a bachelor’s degree. You’ll also need to complete a 120-hour TEFL or CELTA certificate.

You don’t need to have any teaching experience, but the higher-paying jobs are competitive so any experience will be helpful when it comes to securing a good job.

Here are the main teaching opportunities you can expect to find in Japan:  

Public Schools

One of the easiest ways to get a job teaching at public schools is through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET) or job placement companies like Interac. These programs employ you as an assistant language teacher (ALT) working alongside a Japanese teacher. (If you go through JET, you’re placed in communities for one year.)

If you find a job without going through JET, you’ll be in classes with up to 40 kids. You are provided textbooks to work from and are responsible for coming up with activities to accompany the teacher’s lesson plans. The workweek is 8am to either 4pm or 5pm, Monday through Friday. There are four classes per day.

Unlike private schools, you are responsible for paying your health premiums and contributing to your pension fund. Vacations are typically unpaid.

If you are employed through a job placement company, you can expect to earn around 230,000 JPY ($2,125 USD) per month. By comparison, the JET program pays closer to 300,000 JPY ($2,770 USD) per month. Benefits include your flights to and from Japan, paid national holidays, and 10 paid vacation days.

Keep in mind the JET Programme application process is long. There is a lot of paperwork and you must attend an in-person interview in your home country. However, it’s worth the effort since there are more perks, better pay, and you’re guaranteed a teaching position if accepted.  

Private Schools

Private schools in Japan are known as eikaiwa. Typically, these companies host job fairs in English-speaking countries, where most people apply.

Here, you’ll be teaching small classes and using a curriculum from textbooks designed for students to pass Japan’s ESL (English as a Second Language) exams. Your main work aside from following the curriculum is to create and grade tests. You’re also expected to meet with students after hours and tutor them as needed.

If you teach at a private school, be prepared for longer hours than in other teaching jobs: 5–7 days a week, including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Depending on the company you go through, you can make as much as 275,000 JPY ($2,538 USD) per month. Benefits can include annual leave (usually unpaid), health and pension insurance, the cost of flights, and your visa fees, as well as a small bonus when you complete your yearly contract.  

International Schools

As in other countries, teaching jobs at international schools are competitive because they offer the most in terms of salaries and benefits. You’ll need experience and to be a fully accredited teacher in your home country. Teaching at these schools is going to be like teaching at a school in your home country.

Benefits include your flight to Japan, a retirement plan, paid vacation, paid developmental courses, generous housing assistance, and more. Salaries range widely depending on the school — from 200,000 to 600,00 JPY ($1,846–5,538 USD) per month. But, generally, these are the best-paid teaching jobs in the country.  

Language Academies

If you want to work with people of varying ages, language academies are an option. Students in these academies are there because they want to learn English — not because it is required — so they are dedicated and work hard.

Hours at language academies vary. Expect to work nights and weekends, as during the usual work week, students are in school or at their jobs. You’ll also need to come up with fun activities to teach English. Pay is around 3,800 JPY ($35 USD) an hour and usually doesn’t include any benefits.

  Universities

Teaching positions at Japanese universities require more qualifications than other such jobs teaching English. You must have a master’s degree, a higher-level certification, and some years of teaching experience.

The hours, however, are far less — you’ll only work between 10 and 15 hours a week, in addition to class preparation and grading.

Your salary will be commensurate with your experience, ranging between 300,000-600,000 JPY ($2,769–5,538 USD) per month. Benefits include up to three months of vacation,

  Best Job Resources

There are numerous sites to find jobs teaching English in Japan:

Japan English Teacher

Dave’s ESL Café

O-hayo Sensei

Transitions Abroad

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Teaching English in Japan is popular because of the ease of employment and higher standard of living. Thanks to dispatch companies and other programs, job placement is not difficult. Benefits can be fantastic, and you get to work with students who are typically well behaved and want to learn.

And to top it all off, Japan is an amazing country! As a teacher here, you’ll get to experience the culture and explore everything this incredible island nation has to offer. There is a tight-knit expat community here as well that can help you adjust and make the most out of your time teaching English in Japan.

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Book Your Trip to Japan: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner or Momondo. They are my two favorite search engines because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the most comprehensive inventory so they are best for booking a hostel. If you want to stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Japan, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels.

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. I’ve been using World Nomads for ten years. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

World Nomads (for everyone below 70)

Insure My Trip (for those over 70)

Looking for the best companies to save money with? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel! I list all the ones I use to save money when I travel – and I think will help you too!

Be sure to check out the Japan Rail Pass if you’ll be traveling around the country. It comes in 7-, 14-, and 21-day passes and can save you a ton of money!

Looking for more travel tips for Japan Check out my in-depth Japan travel guide for more ways to save money, costs, tips on what to see and do, suggested itineraries, reading, packing lists, and much, much more!

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Our Accredited TEFL Courses

Accredited TEFL Courses

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With the recent surge in popularity of teaching English abroad as a viable and sustainable way to travel and see the world, tons of enterprising individuals have jumped on the TEFL bandwagon striving to create a great TEFL course for a great price. While many of them to succeed and there are a lot of great TEFL courses out there, many of them also fall dismally short offering up subpar products that could prove to be a waste of money and time. In a market flooded with TEFL courses all promising the same thing, how does one choose the right course? Accreditation is a good start.

TEFL courses that have been accredited by a reputable accrediting agency must be held up to a certain standard. An accredited TEFL course has been vetted for course content, staff, and customer service and is also an assurance that the certificate will be internationally recognized by schools all over the world.

4. Vetted for Content TEFL

courses are very content specific in that they teach you one thing; how to teach English to nonnative speakers. They cover a wide range of materials like classroom management, testing, grammar, and grading scales to name a few. There is a lot of material to cover, and most employers require a minimum of 100 hours of TEFL course work for candidates to apply. With second rate courses, a lot of the material is hastily cobbled together with lots of filler thrown in to increase the hours. By doing this, the course creator is able to offer 100 plus hours of coursework, when in reality the important material is a small percentage of the overall course. With accredited TEFL courses, the course content is painstakingly combed over with a fine-tooth comb by the accrediting agency looking for errors and incorrect or irrelevant information. By making sure the TEFL course you pick is accredited, you can be assured that the course content is accurate, pertinent, and of high quality.

3. Vetted Staff

The internet can be an amazing place full of great information and amazing opportunities, but it can also hold some hidden dangers. With web anonymity, anyone can hide behind a browser pretending to be someone else and the average person has no way of knowing whether or not they’re telling the truth. It is entirely possible for dubious characters to pose as experienced TEFL teachers or qualified educational syllabus designers, while in fact having no such qualifications of experience. Along with vetting course content, accrediting agencies will also vet all the staff of accredited TEFL courses. They will ensure that everyone in every position; the tutors, course designers, accountants, etc. are qualified and hold the correct degrees and amount of experience. This is very important as you definitely want to have a qualified team of professionals backing you as you prepare for the huge career change you are about to undertake.

2. Vetted for Customer Service

One of the most important aspects of any business is its customer service. It really doesn’t matter how great a product is if customers are treated poorly or not given the support they need. This is especially important for something like an online course, where there is no physical location for you to go in and get help if you are ignored. Additionally, most TEFL courses offer some form of job placement assistance to their graduates on completion, and this assistance can make or break a TEFL course. Many dubious TEFL courses will make great promises about job placement to potential customers, but then fall short on them when the course is done and paid for. Accredited TEFL courses are held to a high standard of customer service. The accrediting agency makes sure that the TEFL course provides everything it promises, as well as produces a high level of customer satisfaction. It’s a huge relief to know that you can trust your TEFL academy to come through on their promises and as such, you can rest easy by taking a properly accredited TEFL course.

1. Internationally Recognized Certification

As baffling as choosing the right TEFL course can be as a potential employee, you’ve got to wonder how difficult it is for employers to sort through the scores of applications they get from all kinds of TEFL academies all over the world. As careful as you must be to choose a TEFL course that will give to the proper training you need to undertake the important task of educating the youth of today, the schools and ministries of education must be just as careful in screening out applicants who have taken their courses from a less than adequate TEFL academy.

For these employers, accreditation is a no brainer. A properly accredited TEFL course that has been thoroughly vetted provides them with the peace of mind, they need to hire a foreign national that they probably haven’t even met in person. By choosing an accredited TEFL course, you are ensuring that your certification is legitimate and recognized all over the world, an important aspect for anyone looking to improve their employment prospects.

While not all TEFL courses are created equal, accreditation is a pretty good standard of ensuring you are getting the promised product for your hard-earned money. A properly accredited TEFL course provides you with the peace of mind you need to take your career to the next level.

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Top Sites to find a Job Teaching Abroad!

So this is a bit off topic but it is one I greatly enjoy talking about and something I believe that most of you would benefit from as well.

I know that I first got into making money online because I wanted to travel more and to be completely honest, if you have read my about me section you will know that I got my biggest start in traveling abroad by teaching English.

So While I believe most people reading my blog probably have an end goal of working completely online for the ability to travel I do also believe that this can help you out.

How Do I know this can help you out? 

Well because this is the way that I did it.

Teaching English abroad allowed me to have a schedule with a lot more free time and I was able to still earn an income, so worrying about money coming in wasn’t an issue.

With all that extra free time I was able to travel and explore just about as much as I wanted too. This also allowed me much more free time to work on my travel blog and do more things to work towards a full online income as well.

Sure I started a travel blog but that doesn’t mean you have to as well.

I could have started any kind of blog that I wanted to but travel is something that I was passionate about and greatly enjoyed.

So without further ado here is my list of the top sites to find a job teaching abroad (Notice I didn’t say teaching English specifically), These are also not in any particular order by the way.

ESLCafe.com also known as Dave’s ESL Cafe

This site is massive and has so many resources about teaching abroad is most definitely cannot be overlooked. Sure the layout and appearance is a bit dated but that just adds to the charm. This is probably the largest job board on the internet when it comes to teaching English abroad. While it has forums and a ton of information it specifically has three job boards, One for China, One Focused on South Korea, and the third is for the rest of the world.

China and South Korea are singled out specifically because they are the largest markets for ESL jobs. However if you aren’t wanting to work in one of these two countries the international job board is still an amazing resource, it will just be a bit tougher to comb through.

ESLROK.com

This is a newer site and seriously offers some great jobs. This site specifically focuses on South Korea. Since this site focuses on a specific country they are able to break things down a bit better then a bigger site would. For one they actually separate jobs from Direct Hire to Recruiters. This is an amazing feature and one that a more experienced person should take huge advantage of. If you have been around the block a few times having to use a recruiter and all the benefits/downfalls that entails shouldn’t be something you would want.

Ajarn

This is a site that is specifically for Thailand. It has some really good jobs available and many of the jobs wont be found anywhere else. Also with living in Thailand guides, and an activity community of people who live and work in Thailand this is a site that most definitly should not be overlooked.

Gaijinpot

What a great resource for all things Japan. This site is not specifically for teaching jobs but jobs in Education do happen to be the largest and most active job board on the site.

TIEOnline

Unfortunately unlike most of the other resource sites here this one is not free. However it does come with the fact that the mass majority of the schools on this site are reputable international and private schools. So the positions to be found here are typically going to pay quite a bit more. While more money might not always be the case I can confidently tell you that you aren’t going to be finding any chain after school academies either (not that their is anything wrong with those places)

Profs Abroad

Just like the previous site this one is also paid but also like the last one the jobs found here are pretty sweet. This site in particular is geared to finding those ever sought after University gigs, as the name might suggest. In case you thought your credentials didn’t allow for a cushy University gig I can assuredly tell you that not all locations have the same strict hiring practices and as long as you meet the normal ESL position credentials it is possible to find a University job with just those as well but it might not always be in the best of locations.

Shenzhen Party & The Beijinger

Both of these sites are once again not particularly geared towards teaching jobs but don’t let their names fool you either. While Shenzhen Party might be geared towards Southern China and The Beijinger be more geared towards Northern China they both have positions for all over China. Both of these sites are also rather niche sites and I defintly wanted to include them because these are both sites I was not fully made aware of until I actually moved to Shenzhen and had lived their awhile. For those that do not know, Shenzhen has over 12 million people and is literally right next to Hong Kong.

Finally I will round out this list with the more generic job board sites that don’t have anything in particular to mention about them. 

TEFL Search

ESL Base

ESL Employment

TEFL.com

ESL Job Feed

ESL 101

I hope everyone has found this list helpful. If I left out a site that you think is more than just a generic job board site and needs to be featured here please do not hesitate to mention it in the comments below.

To your next adventure!

– Spencer

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If you have/ haven’t read my journey on TEFL already, I am sure you’re/ will be enjoying the journey and want to know more about it. For those, who might want to know, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) involves teaching English abroad or online where English is not the primary language. An Online English teacher has great demands worldwide! Teaching English online is a flexible way of earning an income from the comfort of your own home. You can read more about my adventures in  Fahadventure and can find the same article in my Blogger website.

When I was a Banker, I used to love travelling a lot and wanted to earn money while doing so. So, I left my job and started my life as an ESL teacher online and increased my rate as I gained more experience. My average rate was between $4-$6 / hour initially and I earn just a little over, according to my needs doing this part time. Nowadays, I have diversified my income sources, but here are some questions I had when I wanted to teach English from home.

1. Do I need to have a teaching degree or license? (No and Yes)

No — you don’t need to have a full-on teaching degree mostly but,

Yes — you have to have some sort of teaching qualification, like a TEFL for some companies or at least some hands on experience (1–3 years).

Before you panic and worry about all the time and money you have to spend getting one, you can get a 168 hours level 5 TEFL certification (120  hours is standard and enough)  which I did and can be done online and at your own pace. It is much much cheaper than a degree and way faster. 

Quite a few of my friends have teaching degrees,  but the online English schools were more interested in their TEFL  certificates then their actual degrees! As far I remember, The TEFL Academy offers several courses online now at discounted rates, which come with a several video modules with specific training for teaching online. They are also endorsed by some reputed companies. TTA offers168 hours LEVEL 5  course that provides extra modules on online/ business/ 1 to 1 teaching (if you finish the course before the time limit. I got one!)  and specific training to ensure your application, resumes, introduction videos for recruiters is done right.

The great thing about this TEFL compared to other providers, is it specializes in preparing you to teach both online and offline, as well as preparing you to teach English as a second language. By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of the online teaching industry and job market, how to prepare your lesson plans and how to motivate your students in an online classroom. I will talk about it in future articles in details.

2. Do I need to be a native English speaker? (No)

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t actually need to be a native English speaker. Speaking English as a first language, you can initially demand higher rate, but if you gain some experience, you can often raise your rate. I will write down about companies that higher non native English speakers to teach English online in a separate article.

3. What equipment and material do I need to have? ( laptop, internet, headset)

It really depends on the type of school and platform you teach on. Some online schools will require minimum internet speed (2 mbps reaching up to any amount maximum), specific RAM  and ROM preferences, operating system etc. Some will require you to know technologies based on Skype, Google meets, their own platforms like Native Camp etc. Some might demand a pair of good headsets or any earplugs as well. But all of them will ask you to keep a clean background,  noise free environment with casual decent dress ups.  most platforms will provide you the material as well. I personally teach with a notebook, which I sometimes use as a tab.

4. How much can I earn? ($4- $30 on avg)

It also depends on the type of organization you teach on. For most online schools, salaries range between $4-$30 on avg per hour. However, if you have your own private students, you can set your own rate.

5. Can I do this part time? (Yes)

The great thing here is for most companies, you decide how many days and hours you want to work! So if you want to teach English from home, you can work for a couple of hours for 1–2 days a week. This will help you earn extra money, on top of your day job.

6. Do I have to pay tax? (Yes and No)

Most online English School will sign you as an independent contractor, so you are liable for your own tax. So this means it’s up to you to declare (or not) your income.

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Notes: Please inform me politely if you find any information misleading, irrelevant or outdated. Most companies change their policies, salaries periodically. I’ll correct the information accordingly. Let me know for any guidance and find a sample introduction video, that got me this job! Find the same article in my Blogger website.

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Top Sites to find a Job Teaching Abroad!

So this is a bit off topic but it is one I greatly enjoy talking about and something I believe that most of you would benefit from as well.

I know that I first got into making money online because I wanted to travel more and to be completely honest, if you have read my about me section you will know that I got my biggest start in traveling abroad by teaching English.

So While I believe most people reading my blog probably have an end goal of working completely online for the ability to travel I do also believe that this can help you out.

How Do I know this can help you out? 

Well because this is the way that I did it.

Teaching English abroad allowed me to have a schedule with a lot more free time and I was able to still earn an income, so worrying about money coming in wasn’t an issue.

With all that extra free time I was able to travel and explore just about as much as I wanted too. This also allowed me much more free time to work on my travel blog and do more things to work towards a full online income as well.

Sure I started a travel blog but that doesn’t mean you have to as well.

I could have started any kind of blog that I wanted to but travel is something that I was passionate about and greatly enjoyed.

So without further ado here is my list of the top sites to find a job teaching abroad (Notice I didn’t say teaching English specifically), These are also not in any particular order by the way.

ESLCafe.com also known as Dave’s ESL Cafe

This site is massive and has so many resources about teaching abroad is most definitely cannot be overlooked. Sure the layout and appearance is a bit dated but that just adds to the charm. This is probably the largest job board on the internet when it comes to teaching English abroad. While it has forums and a ton of information it specifically has three job boards, One for China, One Focused on South Korea, and the third is for the rest of the world.

China and South Korea are singled out specifically because they are the largest markets for ESL jobs. However if you aren’t wanting to work in one of these two countries the international job board is still an amazing resource, it will just be a bit tougher to comb through.

ESLROK.com

This is a newer site and seriously offers some great jobs. This site specifically focuses on South Korea. Since this site focuses on a specific country they are able to break things down a bit better then a bigger site would. For one they actually separate jobs from Direct Hire to Recruiters. This is an amazing feature and one that a more experienced person should take huge advantage of. If you have been around the block a few times having to use a recruiter and all the benefits/downfalls that entails shouldn’t be something you would want.

Ajarn

This is a site that is specifically for Thailand. It has some really good jobs available and many of the jobs wont be found anywhere else. Also with living in Thailand guides, and an activity community of people who live and work in Thailand this is a site that most definitly should not be overlooked.

Gaijinpot

What a great resource for all things Japan. This site is not specifically for teaching jobs but jobs in Education do happen to be the largest and most active job board on the site.

TIEOnline

Unfortunately unlike most of the other resource sites here this one is not free. However it does come with the fact that the mass majority of the schools on this site are reputable international and private schools. So the positions to be found here are typically going to pay quite a bit more. While more money might not always be the case I can confidently tell you that you aren’t going to be finding any chain after school academies either (not that their is anything wrong with those places)

Profs Abroad

Just like the previous site this one is also paid but also like the last one the jobs found here are pretty sweet. This site in particular is geared to finding those ever sought after University gigs, as the name might suggest. In case you thought your credentials didn’t allow for a cushy University gig I can assuredly tell you that not all locations have the same strict hiring practices and as long as you meet the normal ESL position credentials it is possible to find a University job with just those as well but it might not always be in the best of locations.

Shenzhen Party & The Beijinger

Both of these sites are once again not particularly geared towards teaching jobs but don’t let their names fool you either. While Shenzhen Party might be geared towards Southern China and The Beijinger be more geared towards Northern China they both have positions for all over China. Both of these sites are also rather niche sites and I defintly wanted to include them because these are both sites I was not fully made aware of until I actually moved to Shenzhen and had lived their awhile. For those that do not know, Shenzhen has over 12 million people and is literally right next to Hong Kong.

Finally I will round out this list with the more generic job board sites that don’t have anything in particular to mention about them. 

TEFL Search

ESL Base

ESL Employment

TEFL.com

ESL Job Feed

ESL 101

I hope everyone has found this list helpful. If I left out a site that you think is more than just a generic job board site and needs to be featured here please do not hesitate to mention it in the comments below.

To your next adventure!

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Quench Your Wanderlust (And Save Some Money) by Teaching English Abroad

Maybe you’re stuck in traffic on the commute home from a job you don’t like. Or maybe you’re a fresh-out-of-college grad who is hesitant to jump into the corporate world.

Whatever your situation, you’ve probably said this at some point: Something’s got to change.

Blowing your savings on an international trip isn’t the smartest move. Taking a gap year doesn’t sound like a good fit, either. But you know you want to see the world.

If you are a native English speaker, there’s a really practical solution to this dilemma: teaching English abroad. You won’t have to forego a full year of job experience or drain your bank account to do it. In fact, you’ll boost your resume and very likely save hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars while traveling.

I personally saved up to a thousand dollars a month teaching in South Korea, and my case isn’t unique, either. Jessie Smith, an expert in teaching English abroad for the International TEFL Academy (ITA), saved a similar amount each month when she taught overseas.

It all depends on what your goals are, Raneem Taleb-Agha said. She taught English in Spain shortly after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, and said the experience jump-started her career in writing and editing.

“This is your chance to go and see the world and experience life in another country,” she said.

How to Teach English Abroad

If you were born in an English-speaking country, consider yourself lucky. English is the world’s business language, and many countries are scrambling to learn it. That means jobs teaching English are in high demand.

There are a plethora of teaching programs, countries, certifications and jobs to choose from. Below are some of the biggest considerations and steps you can take before booking those plane tickets.

Standard Requirements to Teach English Overseas

When you think of teaching, you might think it requires a bachelor’s or even a master’s degree in the field. That’s because degrees are needed for typical grade school teaching jobs inside the U.S. But because the demand is so high for English teachers abroad, a degree isn’t always needed.

Of course, the requirements vary for each individual job listing, but it’s fairly easy for most U.S. citizens to get into the industry.

To meet basic requirements for international teaching jobs, you must:

Be a native English speaker.

Be at least 18 years old.

Have a high school diploma.

If you prefer to teach in Western Europe, chances are you will need a bachelor’s degree. (Two notable exceptions are Spain and Italy.)

“If you don’t have a four-year degree,” Taleb-Agha said, “I would recommend looking particularly at Southeast Asia or Latin America.”

Even though several countries don’t require a related degree or previous teaching experience, it’s very important to make sure you have the necessary teaching skills for the job.

“Be someone who is going to put in the work, time and effort to give the children a good experience,” Taleb-Agha said. “At the end of the day, their education is most important.”

That’s where certifications come in. And there are a ton of them.

Find the Right TEFL Certification Program

When searching for English teaching programs, you will come across a lot of acronyms, namely TEFL and TESOL. TEFL stands for “Teaching English as a Foreign Language.” TESOL means “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.”

The terms are often interchangeable, but you’re more likely to see TEFL associated with certifications.This certification is all about practical English-teaching and classroom-management skills.

You can find certification programs, completed mostly online, at universities or through providers like ITA, who offer certification courses and job assistance in the destination country.

The University of Cambridge’s English teaching certification is referred to as the CELTA, short for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults.

Though it costs more than most TEFL certifications, the CELTA is widely recognized internationally.

“CELTA is the global gold standard,” said Peter Novak, country manager for the U.S. and Canada at Cambridge Assessment English, a nonprofit English-language certification department at the University of Cambridge. “You can hop into any language school and start teaching the next day — and start teaching confidently.”

Not all situations require a certificate from the University of Cambridge, but it certainly won’t hurt. In many cases, it will boost your salary. At the very least, make sure the TEFL program includes a practicum component where you are in a classroom teaching real students.

Both Novak and Smith noted that there are a lot of less-than-reputable, bargain-bin programs, which aren’t accredited.

According to Smith, legitimate TEFL certifications should consist of:

100 hours of coursework.

In-person teaching practicum with a non-English speaker, up to 20 hours.

Curriculum accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, College of Teachers or Training Qualifications UK, or through a university.

Courses taught by a credentialed professor or instructor of TESOL.

Smith said to be wary of Groupo TEFL certifications taught by “TEFL coaches” instead of professors. Any too-good-to-be-true pricing is also a red flag.

“A true university-level TEFL class could not possibly run under $1,000” or so, Smith said. Sometimes, “you’ll see the words ‘self-accredited,’ which — needless to say — means just about nothing.”

Choose the Country That’s Best for You

Ask yourself what type of experience you want.

Do you want to save a lot of money? Break even financially? Travel to a particular region? Learn a certain language?

“It’s important to keep an open mind,” Taleb-Agha said. “Consider destinations that you never thought you were interested in. Go somewhere even if you don’t speak the language.”

It’s also important to consider the requirements of most jobs in the country. Your qualifications are important to determine which country to teach in.

Smith broke it down into a few categories:

For experienced teachers or master’s degree holders, try the United Arab Emirates. She said the pay is high and they really “roll out the red carpet for teachers.”

Fresh out of college? Taiwan, Vietnam or South Korea are great Asian options. Germany and the Czech Republic are top European destinations as well.

For less experienced teachers, there are plenty of options in Latin America and a couple in Western Europe, like Spain and Italy.

Novak said it may be a little harder to break into the English teaching industry in Northern European countries.

“English is so highly integrated in their societies,” he said, noting that they still require English teachers, just at a very advanced level.

And as with all international travel, make sure to check out the U.S. State Department’s travel advisory scale. Countries are rated on a scale of one to four — the higher the worse. A four rating simply reads, “Do not travel.” Pretty self-explanatory there.

Start Your Job Hunt

You’ve done your research and picked a country. You maybe even got a TEFL or CELTA certification. Now you have to find a job.

Some TEFL providers like ITA and Teach Adventures Asia help or even guarantee you employment after you’ve completed the program. Some countries have government-run English teaching programs, like Japan’s JET program or South Korea’s EPIK program, that place you in a public school.

But most of the time, the job hunt is up to you. Forums, Facebook groups, blogs and travel websites are all fairly good ways to find work overseas.

Taleb-Agha found her teaching job in Spain on her own.

“Using Google, I found a lot of helpful blogs,” she said.

If you’re doing the research yourself, she recommends using Young Adventuress and Go Overseas, which offers program and job reviews. She also writes several helpful articles on teaching abroad for Go Overseas as a topic expert.

And once you’ve found a school, make sure to vet it properly. After all, you’re about to move across the globe to work there.

“Request to speak to another teacher on staff,” Smith advises. “That is standard operating procedure.”

If they say no, that’s your cue to keep hunting.

Adam Hardy is an editorial assistant on the Jobs Team at The Penny Hoarder. He previously worked in international education at the University of South Florida and taught English in South Korea to grade-schoolers and North Korean refugees. Read his full bio here, or say hi on Twitter @hardyjournalism.

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15 Reasons Why You Should Get TEFL Certified

Through my TEFL certification, I stumbled upon online teaching and the digital nomad lifestyle. I don’t want to sound too dramatic here, but getting TEFL certified changed my life. I know, it sounds cheesy, but hear me out!

I travelled the world while saving money and started blogging about my online teaching experiences. And no matter what’s going on in the world, my online English teaching job means I’ll have a remote income source.

Getting TEFL certified was the catalyst.

For me, it was the first step in a long and fun journey to location independence and a new career as an online English teacher. Completing your TEFL certification could set you up for success in ways you haven’t even considered yet.

In this post, I’ll talk about my journey and 15 reasons why you should get TEFL certified too!  

Travel around the world, while teaching in different countries, or online

1. You’ll Be Qualified For Online Job Opportunities 

Now more than ever, having online income opportunities can be a gamechanger. Teaching English online is a flexible and fun way to earn a remote living.

Most online teaching positions have no minimum or maximum teaching hours. Because you can teach classes when it suits your schedule, some people use online teaching as their full income source while others use it as a side hustle. 

It can be whatever you need it to be, and getting TEFL certified is often the first step.

While not every company requires that you have a certificate, the vast majority do. Having a TEFL certification will give you the best chance of finding an online teaching job and will help you stand out above the competition.

You’ll have more jobs to choose from and could even earn a higher starting pay rate compared to teachers without TEFL certificates. 

2. You Can Teach English Abroad

Even though I ended up teaching online instead of teaching in person, the idea of teaching in a classroom abroad is still very appealing. What better way to immerse yourself in another culture, make new friends, and connect with students?

A TEFL certification is required for almost all legitimate teaching positions around the world. It’s often the only way to get your work visa paperwork processed, so having your certificate already completed will make your transition abroad smoother.

Teach abroad in China with a TEFL certification

If you dream of teaching in another country, you’ll have a much easier time achieving that if you get TEFL certified first. 

3. You’ll Learn About What Really Goes Into Teaching

Teaching is challenging. There are a lot of moving parts that go into running an effective classroom.

In a single day, teachers might be responsible for lesson planning, creating worksheets and activities, grading papers, organizing a review game, ending an unauthorized paper airplane tournament, and attending teacher meetings — not to mention actually teaching their students!

Getting TEFL certified will give you a toolkit you can take into your future classroom so that these responsibilities aren’t so daunting.

Most reputable courses include modules specifically designed to prepare you for the realities of day to day life as a teacher, such as: 

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Assessment

Using Resources and Visuals in the classroom

With solid foundational knowledge, you’ll be equipped to efficiently manage your teaching responsibilities. 

4. You’ll Be Able To Better Serve Your Students

As a teacher, your students are your number one priority. They are the “why” behind every decision, and it’s our job as educators to serve them to the best of our abilities. 

Getting TEFL certified will give you more skills and knowledge to bring to your classroom. You’ll be trained in how to effectively teach grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The more prepared you are, the better education you can give to your students. 

Living in China while teaching kindergarten students

In addition to learning technical teaching skills, almost every TEFL program I’ve seen has training on how to best accommodate students of different backgrounds, ability levels, and interests. 

These are essential skills to have, especially if you’re new to teaching. 

5. Many Companies Offer Job Assistance 

Another perk of getting TEFL certified is that programs often offer some kind of job placement assistance.

After you finish the training with your company, they can help you make initial connections to prospective employers and guide you through the hiring process. 

Some platforms even have job hiring boards and helpful partnerships to help you find the best position for you. Other companies offer resume guidance, interview practice, and one-on-one suggestions.

If the thought of having to locate, apply for, and actually get accepted for a job in a totally new country feels overwhelming, having an expert on your side can make it much easier. 

If this is something important to you, make sure you enroll in a TEFL course that explicitly says they provide job placement assistance. 

6. You Can Get Certified From Home

Many TEFL training programs offer online course options that you can do from the comfort of home.

I was able to do my course online with the International TEFL Academy with a busy schedule of working full time, growing a patio tomato garden that never really took off, and teaching myself to play guitar… poorly. 

If you choose a course that’s online, you’ll be able to work through the material at your own pace. You don’t have to worry about taking time off work or leaving your tomatoes to fend for themselves while travelling far away to a training center. 

It will be a lot of work, but it’s work you can do at a time that suits your busy life. 

But if you’d rather…

7. You Can Get Certified Abroad and Experience a New Country

If you’d prefer, you can also choose to take an in-person TEFL course at a training center around the world!

Whether you’ve got the travel bug or want to see what a country is really like before committing to a job there, this might be a great fit for you. 

A friend of mine got TEFL certified in Hanoi, Vietnam. She didn’t know where she wanted to teach but was interested in living in Asia.

When she saw a TEFL training program in northern Vietnam, the thought of delicious pho and stunning landscapes won her heart. She packed her bags and took a leap into the unknown. 

Get a feel for the country before moving there by taking your TEFL course abroad

While completing her training in Hanoi, she made friends who had connections to a prestigious language school in the city. She was able to see the school and meet with her potential employer while finishing her TEFL training. 

By the end of her TEFL program, she had lined up a job that would start in a few weeks.

She was able to apartment hunt and travel around the country before her contract began. She already knew her way around the city and had a network of friends, thanks to her TEFL course, so the transition to life in Hanoi was a smooth one. 

If you plan to teach abroad, rather than online, this may be the way to go.

8. Once Certified, You Can Qualify For More Competitive Jobs

While it is possible to find some English teaching jobs without a TEFL certification, you will have significantly more options if you have one. This includes access to more competitive teaching positions around the world.

When it comes to teaching abroad, jobs with higher salaries, more desirable teaching hours, and other benefits like accommodation can have strict requirements.

In some positions, having a TEFL certification could mean you earn more money!

With some companies, the more credentials you have, the higher the pay. For example, many online teaching companies use your experience, credentials, and performance in the interview to determine your base pay rate per class.

The more qualifications you have, the more money you can earn

Teachers with more experience and higher levels of certification could earn more for each lesson they teach. Why not give yourself the best chance possible to earn the highest starting pay rate available? 

Having a TEFL certificate could mean you get access to more competitive positions and that your application stands out from the crowd.  

9. It’s a Small Investment, With a Big Payout

Considering the amount of money you could make as an English teacher, either online or in-person, the investment in a TEFL certificate is relatively small.

While it can be hard to shell out a few hundred or even a few thousand dollars upfront to get certified, most teachers make back the money they spent in just a few months in their new position — especially if you choose one of the cheap TEFL courses.

Just make sure that you always opt for a course that is accredited, and legitimate. (Note, all of the ones listed in this article, and any article on Goats On The Road are fully accredited). 

For me, I earned back the cost of the TEFL certification I took in just two months of teaching English online. In terms of lifelong earnings, it’s one of the best investments I’ve made to date. 

10. Most TEFL Certificates Never Expire

Unlike traditional teaching licenses that have to be maintained to stay valid, most TEFL certifications never expire.

That means that once you hold a TEFL certificate, you’ll be able to use it for life. Even if your plans change and you don’t end up teaching right away, it’s always an option down the road.

If you’re interested in teaching and you’re able to get certified now, go ahead and do it. It’s one less step you’ll need to worry about if you start teaching in the future. 

11. It Gives You a Chance To Try Teaching Before Committing 

Wouldn’t it be great if you could test out a job before applying? With a TEFL certification, you can!

Depending on the program you enroll in, you will get training on what an actual classroom looks like or the chance to practice teaching in a real learning environment. 

You might discover that you’re better suited to work with adults than young children, or that working with students one-on-one makes your heart sing.

Knowing this kind of information can point you toward a career that’s fully in line with your strengths and interests. 

This essentially lets you test drive life as an English teacher before committing to a long-term job in a new country. You’ll get to see if you vibe with the responsibilities of teaching, which could save you money and headaches down the road. 

12. You’ll Have a Career Safety Net

This is probably one of the biggest upsides for me.

Having a TEFL certificate feels like a career safety net. I know that this document qualifies me for in-person teaching jobs around the world and jobs online.

If anything happens to my current teaching job and income streams, I could pivot and start teaching somewhere else. 

Being able to work remotely is a great safety net

Having this security in the back of my mind allowed me to take risks and pursue a second untraditional career path as a blogger. I knew that if I couldn’t make ends meet with my blog and online teaching job, I could always apply for an in-person teaching position abroad. 

If you’re looking for job security, a TEFL certification is a good bet. 

13. If You Wanted, You Could Travel For Years

One of the best parts about a career as a teacher is that you aren’t limited to one location. Since a TEFL certification is an internationally recognized credential, you could potentially teach in several different countries all around the world.

For example, maybe your first teaching job is a one year contract in South Korea. When that contract is over, you move to Taiwan to teach in Taipei and teach for two years there.

Next, you head to China to teach, then Japan. After that, you head to more tropical climates for a year in Costa Rica, then spend a few months teaching in Colombia. 

Teaching English online from Malaysia

With a certification that is accepted almost everywhere, you could spend years travelling the world while actually making good money. 

14. You’ll Meet Like-Minded People

Even though my TEFL course was online, I was able to connect with dozens of like-minded teachers all over the world. The program I took had a large and active student base so I could find teacher friends in pretty much any country I visited. 

When I went to Germany, I used the alumni Facebook groups to meet people in my town. Then I went to Bangkok and met a whole group of teachers within days of arriving.

Having those social circles built into my travels really helped me feel at home, no matter where I was in the world. 

15. It’ll Open You Up to a World of Possibilities

For those with itchy feet, having a TEFL certification can give you access to interesting travel opportunities well into the future.  

For me, getting TEFL certified meant a fun online job, travel opportunities, new friends, and job security. 

Teaching online while on a road trip

Whether you plan to teach online and work remotely or want to teach in-person in the country of your dreams, getting a certification is the first step to making that a reality.

Start Today!

I hope that this list of reasons helped inspire you to get your TEFL certification sooner rather than later. Stop putting it off! Completing my certificate was the best thing I ever did — it can’t hinder, it can only help.

With all of the options online, it can be a bit confusing, have a look at these articles to help you choose the right course for you: 7 Best Online TEFL Courses For English Teachers, and if you’re on a tight budget, 5 Cheap (and Legitimate) TEFL Courses Online

Note: The lead image in this article was sourced from Shutterstock.

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Best TEFL Level 5 Courses Online

  Choosing a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course can be tricky. With so many options available, you might be wondering which program is best for you.

For those who want to go above and beyond a basic credentials, a rigorous Level 5 TEFL certification course might be your best bet!

Generally speaking, TEFL Level 5 courses are some of the most widely recognized and accepted TEFL certifications in the business.

They are more work and are usually more expensive than a standard certification, but you could end up with more job opportunities and a higher salary as a result.

I took my TEFL certification online and it has allowed me to teach English while working and travelling all around the world! Getting certified really is one of the best things I ever did.

This guide will break down the 5 best Level 5 TEFL courses on the market today. 

What Is A Level 5 TEFL Course?

To be categorized as a Level 5 course, the course materials must be regulated by the UK government and must meet higher requirements than standard TEFL certifications.

The governing body that regulates and monitors Level 5 TEFL courses is called The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, or Ofqual. 

A Level 5 TEFL certificate must meet the same standards as a CELTA or TrinityCertTESOL certification. Collectively, these certifications are considered top-tier for aspiring English teachers.

Usually, level 5 TEFL courses are less expensive than CELTA or TrinityCertTESOL courses, making this an affordable alternative for someone who wants additional training. 

The courses must meet rigorous accreditation and regulatory standards.

As I discuss each program below, I’ll share more information about their regulation and accreditation status. 

Who Should Take A Level 5 Course?

Level 5 TEFL courses are more advanced than standard TEFL training programs. They require more work and will take longer to complete, but you’ll leave with a deeper knowledge of teaching practices and a higher level certification. 

While a basic TEFL certification will be sufficient for most teaching jobs abroad, having an advanced certification can be helpful if you plan to apply to more competitive positions.

This could help your application stand out and give you more opportunities in the long run.

A Level 5 TEFL course is for you if: 

You want to teach abroad in a country with a competitive teaching market

You want to apply for higher-level teaching positions abroad

CELTA and TrinityCertTESOL courses are out of your price range

You don’t mind spending more time getting a higher-tier TEFL certification

You want to have a deeper knowledge of TEFL practices and methods

1. The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy offers two Level 5 TEFL course options. Both courses are approved and accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (a USA government body) and Ofqual (a UK government body). 

Online Level 5 TEFL Course (168-hour)

The online course is a 168-hour TEFL certification that can be completed remotely.

It also includes a free 30-hour top-up course. Students can choose between extra training for business English, teaching young learners, or teaching online. 

The course includes modules about: 

Lesson planning

Teaching vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar

How to teach listening and reading

How to teach speaking and writing

Using materials and resources in the classroom 

Because the online Level 5 TEFL course from The TEFL Academy is the same level as a CELTA certification, it will be widely accepted no matter where you hope to teach. 

Cost of the 168 Hour Course with The TEFL Academy: 

The cost is $530 but it’s often discounted on their website (It’s currently 50% off, bringing the cost down to $265). 

If the price is an important consideration for you, make sure to check the course description page for the latest price before making a decision. 

Your course fee includes the 168-hour TEFL training, a free 30-hour bonus course, 6 months of course access, and virtual tutor support. 

Combined Level 5 TEFL Course (168-hour)

The second Level 5 TEFL course you can take with The TEFL Academy is a combination program.

In the combination course, you’ll complete a 148-hour online TEFL training and then participate in a 2-day in-person training session for 20 hours. Your total certification will be for 168-hours of coursework. 

Like with the fully online option, participants will also get a free 30-hour specialty course in a subject area of their choosing. 

With the combined course, you’ll receive access to your online training materials immediately after you sign up. The TEFL Academy will also give you information about how to sign up for your in-person training days. 

During the training days, you’ll get a chance to practice hands-on teaching skills, classroom management, and receive peer feedback. 

Cost of the 168 Hour Combined Course with The TEFL Academy: 

The cost of this course is $840 but it is often discounted. This includes the online TEFL course materials and 20 hours of in-person training spanning two days.

If there aren’t any in-person training centers near you, you might need to account for accommodation and transportation fees as well.

click here to learn more and sign up with the tefl academy

2. i-to-i TEFL

The i-to-i Level 5 TEFL courses are regulated by Ofqual and accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council. You can choose from three different certification packages which are explained in detail below. 

Online Level 5 TEFL Course (180-hour, 240-hour, or 300-hour)

The 180-hour training from i-to-i TEFL will help you build a strong foundation in teaching while earning a reputable Level 5 TEFL certification. 

Designed for people who want to go beyond 180-hours of TEFL training, the 240-hour program also includes an extra 60-hour module about online English teaching and teaching students one-on-one. 

Finally, students can take a 300-hour Level 5 TEFL diploma course fully online as well. The 300-hour course includes everything in the 240-hour course as well as a 60-hour add-on about teaching business English. 

Even though all three of these options are online, students will get feedback and support from virtual tutors if needed. 

Cost of the 180, 240 and 300 Hour Courses with i-to-i TEFL: 

Below you’ll find the normal prices for each of the online Level 5 courses listed above.

Keep in mind that i-to-i TEFL often runs significant discounts on their courses so it’s worth going to their website to see what the current deals are. (For example, at the time I’m writing this, all courses are discounted 60%)

180-hour Online Level 5 TEFL: $1,495

240-hour Online Level 5 TEFL: $1,595

300-hour Online Level 5 TEFL: $1,695

Combined Level 5 TEFL Course (200-hour, 260-hour, 320-hour)

i-to-i TEFL also offers combined Level 5 TEFL course options. Each of the three combined courses includes one of the options above combined with a 2-day in-person training. 

You’ll complete the first portion of your training online in whichever quantity you choose. Then you’ll enroll in a hands-on training day where you can put your new skills into practice.

Training days include feedback from an experienced TEFL trainer and a chance to gain valuable hands-on teaching experience. 

Cost of the 200, 280 and 320 Hour Courses with i-to-i TEFL: 

The prices for the combined courses are as follows. Remember to check the website frequently for discounts. Right now, these courses are all 60% off!

200-hour Combination Level 5 TEFL: $1795

280-hour Combination Level 5 TEFL: $1895

320-hour Combination Level 5 TEFL: $1995

click here to learn more and sign up with i-to-i tefl

3. Premier TEFL 

The Level 5 TEFL course by Premier TEFL is regulated by Ofqual and accredited by the Accreditation Council for Distance Learning. Training Qualifications UK has also approved Premier TEFL as a training center. 

168-Hour Level 5 TEFL Course

Premier TEFL offers a 168-hour Level 5 TEFL course that can be earned completely online.

Students will learn about general teaching philosophy as well as how to instruct pupils in grammar, speaking, reading, writing, and pronunciation.

The course also covers lesson planning tips and how to use teaching resources in your classroom. You’ll walk away from your course feeling more prepared and confident in your teaching abilities. 

The 168-hour program also comes with a free 30-hour specialty course about teaching English online. 

Cost of the 168 Hour Course with Premier TEFL: 

The cost is $639. Check their website for discounts and promotions. They are currently discounted to $259.

click here to learn more and sign up with premier tefl

4. The TEFL Org

The Level 5 courses offered by The TEFL Org are regulated by Ofqual and accredited by the British Accreditation Council.

At this time, they offer a self-paced online course as well as a combination online course with virtual practice sessions.

Level 5 Online Course (168-hour)

The TEFL Org offers a fully online 168-hour TEFL course for a reasonable price.

In addition to providing information about how to teach core concepts to English learners, this course includes entire modules devoted to teaching over the telephone and teaching large classes. 

The TEFL Org also includes a module with video observations so you can see how classes look in real life. Several student reviews pointed out how helpful it was to see what they were learning put into practice in real classrooms. 

They created this course for students who were seeking a deeper TEFL knowledge. While their 120-hour traditional TEFL course is still very popular, this course is a great option for aspiring teachers who want a more rigorous credential. 

Cost of the 168 Hour Course with The TEFL Org: 

The course costs $579 but is frequently available for a discounted rate on their website. The courses are currently $169 off.

Level 5 Combination Course (188-hour)

The TEFL Org also offers a combination online and hands-on course with Level 5 distinction. The unique part about this option is that the hands-on training component can be completed virtually.

While getting to practice teaching skills face to face is ideal, TEFL Org understands that not everyone can take time off for a full-day training.

If you have a busy schedule or don’t live in an area with TEFL training centers nearby, this could be a great way to get some personalized feedback without missing work or spending a ton of money on travel. 

When you enroll in the combination course, you’ll receive instant access to the 168-hour online TEFL course mentioned above. You’ll also be able to sign up for an additional 20-hour virtual classroom course.

Virtual classroom courses are offered weekly on a rolling start basis, so you can choose the time and dates that work best for your schedule. You’ll meet over the course of four days for live sessions, so it’s important to make sure you can attend every meeting. 

Cost of the 188 Hour Combination Course with The TEFL Org:

The combination course costs $729. This includes the full 168-hour online course and the 20-hour virtual classroom component. You’ll also get a reference letter from your virtual classroom teacher. The courses are currently $169 off.

click here to learn more and sign up with The tefl org

5. TEFL Institute of Ireland

This company offers a 180-hour Level 5 TEFL Certification. They are approved and regulated by Ofqual and accredited by the Accreditation Council for Distance Learning.

Regulated Online Level 5 Courses (180-hour, 240-hour, 300-hour)

The TEFL Institute of Ireland has three Level 5 TEFL training courses available. The 180-hour course will take you through the fundamentals of becoming a teacher and best practices for your classroom.

On its own, this course will leave you prepared and qualified for many teaching jobs abroad, but if you want to learn about more specializations, there are two other courses to consider. 

The 240-hour course includes the entire 180-hour TEFL training as well as additional training for teaching English exam preparation.

This course includes a 30-hour module to help students prepare for the IELTS exam and a 30-hour module to help students prepare for the TOEIC exam.

Having this training could make you more desirable as an instructor or private tutor around the world since many English learners wish to prepare for these important tests — especially if you hope to teach English as a freelancer, having a background in exam prep could help you attract more clients.

You can also choose to go a step further with the 300-hour Level 5 TEFL course.

This online course includes everything in the 240-hour course with an additional 30-hour module for teaching business English and an additional 30-hour module for teaching young learners. 

Cost of the 180, 240 and 300 Hour Course with The TEFL Institute of Ireland: 

The TEFL Institute of Ireland’s course cost breakdown is listed below:

180-hour Online Course: €449

240-hour Online Course: €499

300-hour Online Course: €596

Is A Level 5 TEFL Certification Right For Me?

A Level 5 certification course is a great option for those who want an advanced credential without a high price tag.

Even though a basic 120-hour TEFL will qualify you for most teaching abroad jobs, having a Level 5 course under your belt could make your application stand out to employers and allow you to apply for more competitive opportunities. 

Consider your budget, timeline, and what kinds of jobs you hope to pursue in the future. No matter which course you decide on, getting TEFL certified will provide you with countless opportunities to work and travel around the world. 

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