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TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) can take you all over the world. Immerse yourself in incredible cultures in countries like Spain and Japan, where TEFL teachers are in high demand.
Or, you can take control. Teach English from home and set your own working hours. You could even work online and travel abroad simultaneously, by becoming a digital nomad!
Change your career and become a teacher who inspires students across the globe. Teach online in the evenings to earn some extra cash. Volunteer with refugees and people in need. No matter what you do with TEFL, the opportunities are vast.
Getting started is easier than you might think. All you need is TEFL certification from the world’s most accredited TEFL course provider (that’s us, by the way).
You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications to start training as a TEFL teacher. All you need is fluency in English and the enthusiasm to learn and we’ll guide you through the rest!
Teach English Abroad
Our guide to teaching abroad is packed with essential information about more than 70 countries you can find work teaching English in!
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Where will you TEFL?
Wondering where TEFL will take you? You can plan your TEFL adventure with the help of our comprehensive guides. Our Teach Abroad and Teach Online guides cover all the essentials, from requirements and salaries, to how to find work and so much more.
Internationally recognised TEFL certification
Why is accreditation important? It’s what gives you—and employers—confidence that our courses have undergone a process of external quality control. When you sign up for a TEFL Org course, rest assured that the training you receive is of the highest standard and is internationally recognised.
Why should you learn to teach English with The TEFL Org?
Internationally recognised certification
Dedicated online tutor
Lifetime access to our TEFL Jobs Centre
24/7 access to your course on any device
No hidden costs
Owned and run by experienced teachers
Ireland Course Locations
Are you juggling family life and work commitments? Opt for a fully-online course that fits around your busy lifestyle that you can complete from anywhere in the country. Do you prefer the personal approach of a classroom-based course? Check out our locations where you can attend one of our 20-hour tutor-led courses either in-person. Then, add 120 or 200 hours of self-study at your convenience to complement the lessons with your tutor. With our courses you are spoilt for choice!
TEFL courses to suit any schedule
Becoming a qualified TEFL teacher couldn’t be more convenient with our range of courses to suit any lifestyle.
You can take your TEFL course in person with our fantastic instructors. We’ve got excellent courses available in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Sligo if you’re looking for an immersive classroom experience.
Alternatively, you can study our brilliant 120-hour and Level 5 Diploma courses online. These courses can be studied at your own pace, and are perfect for fitting around your life - not taking over it!
What’s more, you’ll work with our talented, experienced TEFL tutors throughout the whole process. If you’re not sure which course is right for you, we have a dedicated course quiz to help, as well as a fantastic support team to help answer any of your questions.
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I Taught English Abroad: A TEFL Org podcast
I Taught English Abroad is a TEFL Org original podcast that brings you stories from TEFL teachers across the globe. Since 2022, we’ve been interviewing teachers who’ve trained budding actors in Hollywood, fled a revolution in Egypt, started hugely successful businesses, and completely transformed their lives thanks to TEFL. A particular hit episode was the story of Ireland’s own Johnny Ward, who turned a burgeoning teaching career into a journey that’s taken in every country, all of the biggest peaks, and so much more.
Listen now and get inspired!
The TEFL Org Story
Our story began in 2008, when experienced TEFL teachers, Joe Hallwood and Jennifer MacKenzie, returned home from years of teaching in Europe and founded The TEFL Org - in a garden shed, no less! The goal from the outset was clear: to offer high-quality, affordable training. It was all about enabling others to experience the same incredible opportunities TEFL had offered them.
Since then, The TEFL Org has grown rapidly. We have a team of over 40 staff and tutors who are incredibly passionate about all things TEFL. Along the way we’ve picked up fantastic awards, expanded across the globe, gained more accreditation than any other TEFL course provider, and trained over 185,000 teachers who’ve gone on to teach all over the world.
Charity of the year 2024
For the second consecutive year, The TEFL Org has partnered with Theirworld, a children’s charity dedicated to ending the global education crisis. Theirworld believes that every single child deserves the best start in life, as well as a safe place to learn and develop skills for the future.
Our team raises money for Theirworld throughout the year. For two years in a row, our staff have run at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, completed individual running and cycling challenges, and loads more. Anything you donate, The TEFL Org will match, which means your donation goes twice as far!
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Weekly Webinars
Tune in to our weekly webinars for tips and advice from a TEFL pro! You can watch previous webinars back over on YouTube.
Some of our recent webinar topics include:
TEFL CV and Resume Workshop
Teaching in South Korea
Teaching Writing
Teaching in the UK
Exam Preparation