The acronym TEFL means Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It most often refers to training courses that almost anyone can take to learn the knowledge and skills required to teach English to non-native speakers in countries all over the globe.

While TEFL means Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Both descriptions are most often used interchangeably but TEFL is more common in the UK and TESOL is more common in the USA.

It is possible to teach abroad without a TEFL certificate in some countries. Please see our list of the top destinations and their requirements. Even when certification is not necessary, completing a TEFL-TESOL course can provide you with valuable knowledge and tools that will make you a better teacher. Our course – like all other reputable courses – also provides you with a number of resources to help you excel even beyond certification.

Our cheap TEFL certification course is 120 hours, is designed by experienced EFL teachers, teaches you all the key theory needed to thrive as an online or in-person English language teacher, and is accredited by OTCAC and CPD Group. Employers trust courses that are accredited independently. Just because our course uses quizzes rather than assignments is no reason for it not to be respected: A.I. has changed how online students complete and submit work, meaning that many simply get A.I. to do their essays. Using quizzes that have video components makes it impossible to cheat on these parts using A.I., so we believe video quizzes are the future of education assessments. We use a blend of video and text quiz assessments, as well as interactive review systems using html coding.

Having some knowledge of the local language can help you have a more fulfilling experience when teaching English abroad but it is not necessary in order to be an effective teacher. Besides, most places have active expat communities where English is the main language of communication. Our TESOL course is taught based on the principle that English is the sole language used during lessons.

English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is generally taught by anyone from 20 to 65 years but in some countries it may be more difficult for older teachers to find work as easily as younger teachers.

Some countries require a degree in order to offer a work visa but, generally, no degree is necessary. Those countries requiring degrees usually have no specification of discipline studied. 

Every school is different in their requirements but most schools will accept teachers without experience. The demand for EFL teachers is high. More experience general affords you better conditions such as salary. A TEFL certificate may even allow you to earn a higher salary each month.

Generally, of course! However, every country and situation is different. It is always important for teachers to be aware of rules and use their common sense, then safety should not be an issue.

Absolutely! You will likely befriend a number of fellow teachers but may also make friends with local people too. Everyone’s experiences are different but, generally, you will make good friends who will be an important part of your life. A high percentage of teachers form romantic relationships while abroad and it is almost impossible not to be involved in the local or expat community.

Firstly, you will often find yourself in a school with other foreigners. While there’s no guarantee that you will get along with all of your colleagues (it’s difficult to find something in common with everybody), it is likely that you will bond well with some of your colleagues. Local teachers are also often keen to befriend EFL teachers – this gives you a chance to learn so much about your new culture, try new experiences, and maybe even learn some local language. Romance is often around the corner in workplaces but but careful not to let it interfere with your work. Aside from school, it is usually easy to meet people on Apps like Facebook (join local groups for activities like hiking or soccer) or Tinder (it can be strictly platonic). Another fun way to meet like-minded people is to join a tour conducted in English. Google searches will yield a number of different options for you. 

Yes but you will need to research what you need to do for visas and schooling. It may not always be possible but if you are determined enough then you can make it work.

Due to the lower cost of an online TEFL course compared to the traditional in-class variety, online TEFL certification has inevitably become ever more popular in recent years. A quick online search will bring up dozens of providers offering a huge range of course options, but how do you know if they are valid? Always check that they are accredited, as IntrepidTEFL courses are. You can be confident in the quality of our OTCAC accredited courses.

If you are fluent in written and spoken English, you are eligible to take any IntrepidTEFL courses. You must demonstrate a high level of understanding but simply being a non-native English speaker will not prevent you from getting qualified and teaching English.

Our business operates in the UK but most of our associated developers and tutors teach in Asia. Our staff are currently active EFL and English language teachers.

No. Once issued, a TESOL certificate is valid for life. It gives you confidence before you gain classroom experience and a foundation of knowledge from which to get better with practice.

The 120-hour course is designed to take you approximately 100 hours of study and around 20 hours for completing quizzes) but some students will complete it in a shorter duration. It is entirely possible to complete the course within 1 week but you would need to do little else than study and sleep each day. There is no time limit on how quickly you can complete the course but you must finish within 12 months.

Our course is fully online, meaning there is no classroom experience, much like most other cheaper certification courses around. It means you learn lots of theory so that when your time comes, you know what to do. Some courses are blended with online and offline classes, meaning you pay much more but may also get to put some of what you learn into practice. However, unless you are actually teaching real students (which is rare), the whole scenario can seem quite unnecessary and nothing like the real thing. Another important thing to keep in mind is that learning online may not suit everyone. Some people need the human element when learning and will find learning online a struggle. The IntrepidTEFL online course does not allow you to practice teaching in-person but we are the cheapest TEFL course and we do provide you with videos and feedback of actual EFL lessons, unlike many other courses. Furthermore, we provide you with interactive, engaging situational learning whereby you get to vividly picture real classroom situations and must use your theory-based training to problem-solve and think critically about why certain decisions or actions are better than others.

USD$99 $29. 

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Our online TESOL course offers a fully-automated and affordable route to TESOL certification. The course does not come with personal tutor guidance but you can ask our experienced online tutors questions should you become stuck on any unit. Courses are 100% online and completed at your own pace on any device.

A TESOL course is a serious academic undertaking, so it is possible to fail. The final test can be retaken twice. If you fail to score 75% overall for all quizzes combined then you will not receive certification. However, only a small percentage of students are not successful, mostly voluntarily drop out as they are unable to commit to the time and effort required. Hardly any students actually fail due to not meeting the academic standard.

Our TESOL certification does not expire. It is your responsibility to keep yourself informed on the latest developments in English teaching so that you can best meet the needs of your students.

No. Our units are tested by online quizzes with multiple choice and shorthand response questions. You learn as you are being quizzed by different questions. Our pass rate is close to 100% (mostly due to a handful of students losing interest in becoming a teacher of EFL).

Six months. After this, you are still able to access the course materials you have downloaded and any future free add-ons.

You will receive a PDF digital certificate. You can opt to pay USD$15 extra for a QR-code-verifiable certificate.

Experience and accreditation. Our staff each has over a decade of TEFL-TESOL experience, certification, Masters in TESOL or (Applied) English Linguistics, and some also have teaching qualifications. Our courses have been approved by OTCAC for full accreditation, meaning they meet objective standards set by the industry for training new EFL teachers. Our company is also approved and accredited by The CPD Group.

No. Everything is included. All students receive tuition, full technical support, and  digital, emailed TESOL certificates (verification and self-printable bundle is free right now). 

No. See for yourself in money-back guaranteed courses. IntrepidTEFL content adheres to international TEFL-TESOL standards. We cover the same material as other online courses and actually offer more modern content since we were established more recently. So, actually, we consider our content to be superior to many course providers. Part of our motivation for forming IntrepidTEFL was dissatisfaction about courses provided by certain TEFL course providers. Do keep in mind, however, that courses offered in person may suit your learning style better.

No. Our content is 100% online.

75%. This equals the British grading system equivalent of an A+. We feel that a TESOL teacher should display at least this level of knowledge to be an effective classroom teacher. Since most of the questions are multiple choice, this grade should be easily attainable should you read the material and make some effort to retain the key information of each unit.

No. A digital transcript is unnecessary as employers can simply check your certificate or our website.

Most lessons have 5 or more videos. We include these additional resources to supplement text material and provide our students with extra useful information.