Both routes cover core TEFL training and a full online teaching unit. The 150-hour route goes deeper into teaching children, very young learners and adults beyond the basics.
Choose the training focus first, then the learning extras.
Choose 120 hours for the core training, or 150 hours for a deeper look at specific learner groups. Both routes are available as Standard or Premium.
Industry-standard core TEFL units plus full online teaching unit
Digital 120-hour certificate
QR verification included
Industry-standard core TEFL units plus full online teaching unit
+ In-depth children & very young learners
+ In-depth adults beyond the basics
Certificates at the completed 120-hour and 150-hour stages
QR verification included
The 120-hour course already introduces teaching young learners and adults. The 150-hour route adds depth: more focus on children and very young learners, including phonics and sight words, plus teaching adults beyond the basics.
You don’t need the longer route just because you’re new. Choose it if you’d like more depth in those areas. Premium is a separate choice about how you learn, support and access.
Open a teaching focus to see how the two routes relate to your plans. These are illustrative examples of the difference in depth, not sample course questions.
Think about setting a lesson aim, explaining a language point and choosing an activity that checks understanding. Both routes include core TEFL training and the full online teaching unit. The 120-hour course is a sensible starting point if those foundations are your priority.
Explore the 120-hour route ↗Imagine planning a short activity around letter sounds or sight words, then adapting it for younger children. The 120-hour route introduces young learners. The 150-hour route adds a deeper focus on children and very young learners, including phonics and sight words.
Explore the 150-hour route ↗Imagine adapting a lesson for adults with different goals and levels of experience. Both routes introduce teaching adults. The 150-hour route takes adult teaching beyond the basics if that’s an area you’d like to study in more depth.
Explore the 150-hour route ↗Your intended employer decides its qualification requirements. Extra hours don’t guarantee a job, visa or acceptance by every employer.
| What you’re comparing | 120-hour TEFL | 150-hour TEFL |
|---|---|---|
| Core TEFL training | Included | Included |
| Full online teaching unit | Included | Included |
| Children & very young learners | Introduction | In-depth focus, including phonics and sight words |
| Teaching adults | Introduction | In-depth focus beyond the basics |
| Digital QR certification | 120-hour certificate after completion | 120-hour and 150-hour certificates at completed stages |
| Standard price / access | $27 / 6 months | $35 / 6 months |
| Premium price / access | $39 / 24 months | $49 / 24 months |
One-time course prices in USD. Digital certification is included after successful completion. Swipe the table sideways on smaller screens.
The course length determines the training depth. Your tier determines the learning extras, support and access period. You can choose either tier at either course length.
Compare every course inclusion ↗Text, selected videos, scenarios, support, a content review download and basic job support.
More videos of teachers teaching lessons. More scenario-based learning with tutor-written feedback, plus practical tasks, tutor support and the job support bundle.
The bundle includes CV-making help, interview tips and a TEFL travel guide. Both tiers include the content review download.
Start with the subject areas you want to study, then check the requirements for the roles you’re considering.
Read all course FAQs ↗It offers more depth in specific areas. Both include core TEFL training and the full online teaching unit. Choose 150 hours if you’d like more in-depth child, very young learner and adult teaching content. A higher hour count doesn’t guarantee employer acceptance or a job.
Yes. The 120-hour course introduces young learners and adult teaching within its core training. The 150-hour route goes deeper, including phonics and sight words for younger learners and adult teaching beyond the basics.
On the 150-hour route, you receive certificates at the completed 120-hour and 150-hour stages. The 120-hour route provides the 120-hour certificate after successful completion. Digital certification with QR verification is included.
No. The $35 150-hour Standard route adds training depth. The $39 120-hour Premium route has the 120-hour curriculum with Premium learning extras, tutor support and 24 months of access. The $49 150-hour Premium option combines the longer route with Premium extras.
Standard includes technical support and 6 months of access. Premium includes tutor support and 24 months, with more teaching videos, scenarios with tutor-written feedback, practical tasks and the job support bundle. Tutor-written scenario feedback doesn’t mean every task is individually marked.
Both train you in core TEFL skills and include the full online teaching unit. Specific employers may ask for other qualifications, experience or document checks. Check their requirements before choosing a course.
Yes. Try a real free lesson to see the course layout and activities. You can also check our accreditation and read independent learner reviews.
Choose your course length, compare the extras and check your selection before you continue to our learning platform.
Course Enroll opens 120-hour Premium at $39. You can select any of the four options in the popup before continuing.