Course Description

Advanced Certificate 300 Hours


This Advanced TEFL Course is a fully developed professional training programme designed to meet international TEFL standards.

Unlike most courses, it is delivered using an open-access model, allowing learners to explore the complete curriculum before deciding whether they require formal certification.

This “try before you buy” approach gives learners the opportunity to look under the hood, understand the academic depth of the course, and make an informed decision with no pressure. Explore the full course before deciding whether certification is required


Who is the course for?

Anyone who wants to:

  • Aspiring English teachers seeking a recognised TEFL qualification

  • Career changers exploring TEFL before committing financially

  • Online English teachers and digital nomads

  • Educators who value transparency and academic depth

  • The course assumes a genuine interest in teaching and is designed for learners seeking professional-level preparation rather than a brief introductory overview.

Course Features

Benefits & Inclusions

  • Fully developed TEFL curriculum (not a sample or preview course)

  • Industry-standard training hours

  • Assessed modules aligned with professional TEFL expectations

  • Specialist training included (often paid add-ons elsewhere)

  • Open access to all course content before certification decisions

  • In most paid TEFL courses, access follows payment. Here, access comes first — certification follows only if required.

Course Curriculum

Open-Access TEFL Training

    1. Course Overview & Instructions

    1. Learner Outcomes & Skills

    2. What is TEFL?

    3. Why the need for TEFL teaching?

    4. Types of Employers

    5. How to find an English Teaching Job Abroad?

    6. Job Search Considerations

    7. The Interview

    8. Before accepting a TEFL job

    9. The World of ELT Quiz

    1. Learner Outcomes & Skills

    2. The language systems

    3. Teaching Phonetics & Phonology

    4. Teaching Vocabulary (Lexis)

    5. Teaching Grammar (Syntax)

    6. Supplementary Materials (research essay)

    7. The Study of English Quiz

    1. Learner Outcomes & Skills

    2. The English Language

    3. Approaches to Teaching Methodology

    4. Teaching Reading (receptive skill)

    5. Teaching Listening (receptive skill)

    6. Teaching Writing (productive skill)

    7. Teaching Speaking (productive skill)

    8. The Teaching & Learning of ESOL Quiz

    1. Learner Outcomes & Skills

    2. Lesson Planning

    3. Teaching Observation 1

    4. Classroom Management & Techniques

    5. Teaching Observation 2

    6. Teaching Observation 3

    7. Lesson Planning & Classroom Management Quiz

    8. Self-directed Task

    1. Learner Outcomes & Skills

    2. Assessment & Testing

    3. Technology in the Classroom

    4. Teaching Materials

    5. English for Specific Purposes

    6. Marking Schemes

    7. Teacher´s Survival Kit

    8. Language Learning & Communication Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 125 lessons
  • 14 modules
  • 100+

TEFL Course Details

The course structure and workload are comparable to fully developed paid TEFL programmes, with flexibility built in for self-paced online study.

  • Accreditation

    If you decide to order an official TEFL certificate, it will be internationally accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC). For more information, please visit our "Certificates" page. By being accredited, our institution guarantees not only the excellence of our training, but also the recognition and acceptance of our certification worldwide, providing you with utmost reassurance.

  • 475 Page TEFL Manual

    You may opt to order the 475 Page TEFL manual for a small fee. This will enable you to have all your course materials for future reference.

  • Certificates

    Upon completion of your studies, you may choose to order an official/accredited Certificate. We will award both an Advanced Certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and an Advanced Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

  • Course Dates

    Our online course is designed to be flexible and fit in with your schedule. There are no set course dates which means that you can register today and start today.

  • Course Duration

    You can study at your own pace and choose a time that suits you. The Advanced Certificate course can be completed in 4 to 8 weeks, and you will have 90 days to finish your course.

  • Course Extension

    If your course expires after 90 days and you have not completed it, you may not extend this.

  • Course Assessment

    All core modules include structured learning outcomes and assessment aligned with professional TEFL standards. The course features quizzes and a Self-Guided Task. The overall course has a pass mark of 50%. There is no final overall grade, only a "Pass" or "Fail" designation. It's worth noting that our pass rate is 100%.

  • Tutor Assistance

    Please note that there is no tutor assistance offered with this course. The course materials are easy to follow and there are online discussion boards where it is possible to post questions for other students. You choose your own course schedule. You study whenever you can and at your own pace.

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