The TEFL Institute of Ireland Wins Best E-Commerce Business at the 2026 Waterford Digital Awards

Award-Winning TEFL Provider Recognised for Digital Excellence

The TEFL Institute of Ireland is proud to announce that we have been awarded Best E-Commerce Business at the 2026 Waterford Digital Awards, hosted by the Local Enterprise Office Waterford in partnership with Waterford City & County Council.

The awards ceremony took place on Friday, 26th June 2026, at Dooley’s Hotel, celebrating the very best small and medium-sized businesses that are driving digital innovation across County Waterford.

Winning this prestigious award is an incredible achievement for our team and recognises our continued investment in creating one of Ireland’s leading online learning experiences for aspiring TEFL teachers.

Another Milestone for an Award-Winning Business

This latest recognition follows another major achievement for our company.

In 2025, The TEFL Institute of Ireland was honoured with the Best Digital Marketing Campaign award at the Waterford Business Awards, recognising our innovative digital marketing strategy and commitment to helping more people discover opportunities to teach English abroad and online.

Winning two major digital awards in consecutive years reflects our commitment to continuous innovation, outstanding customer experience and delivering industry-leading online education.

Receiving the Best E-Commerce Business award from Mayor Liam Brazil at the 2026 Waterford Digital Awards.

Building One of Ireland’s Leading Online TEFL Providers

Since launching, our mission has been simple: make it easier than ever for people to gain an internationally recognised TEFL qualification and start teaching English anywhere in the world.

Today, thousands of students from Ireland and across the globe choose The TEFL Institute of Ireland to begin their teaching journey.

As a fully online TEFL provider, our website is much more than an enrolment platform. It is where future teachers can:

• Browse internationally recognised TEFL qualifications.
• Enrol in minutes from anywhere in the world.
• Study online at their own pace.
• Access expert tutor support.
• Join live webinars and career coaching sessions.
• Receive guidance on teaching abroad and teaching English online.

Every update we make is designed to improve the student experience from the first website visit through to graduation and beyond.

A Year of Digital Innovation

Over the past year, we have continued investing heavily in our digital platforms. We aimed to provide an even better experience for students.

Some of our recent improvements include:

• Launching our redesigned website with a faster, more intuitive user experience.
• Streamlining the online enrolment process.
• Expanding our digital learning resources and student support.
• Introducing new educational content, webinars and podcasts.
• Enhancing automation to provide faster support throughout the student journey.
• Continuing to develop innovative tools that help students prepare for teaching careers worldwide.

These improvements ensure that students can confidently study online, earn their TEFL qualification and access ongoing career support long after completing their course.

Tara & Olivia from TEFL.ie’s Marketing Team, celebrating an incredible achievement as The TEFL Institute of Ireland was named Best E-Commerce Business at the 2026 Waterford Digital Awards.

Celebrating Waterford’s Digital Business Community

The Waterford Digital Awards recognise businesses with fewer than 50 employees that demonstrate excellence in digital innovation, e-commerce and online business.

This year’s winners included:

• Best Digital Transformation – George Corbett Motors
• Best E-Commerce Business – The TEFL Institute of Ireland
• Best Use of Social Media – Adara
• Best Digital Marketing Campaign – MindPath

We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners. It is fantastic to see so many innovative businesses helping position Waterford as a growing hub for digital excellence.

Thank You to Our Students, Team and Partners

This award belongs to everyone who has been part of our journey.

To our dedicated team who continually improve our courses and student experience, thank you.

To our tutors and partners who support our learners every day, thank you.

And most importantly, thank you to the thousands of students who have trusted The TEFL Institute of Ireland with their TEFL journey. Your success stories continue to inspire everything we do.

We would also like to thank the Local Enterprise Office Waterford and Waterford City & County Council. They proudly recognised and celebrated local businesses that are embracing innovation and digital transformation.

Looking Ahead

Winning Best E-Commerce Business is a proud milestone, but it is also motivation to continue raising the standard for online TEFL education.

As we grow, we remain committed to investing in better technology, exceptional student support and innovative learning experiences. We aspire to help people achieve their goals of teaching English abroad or online.

With awards recognising both our digital marketing and now our e-commerce excellence, we are excited about what comes next.

Start Your TEFL Journey with an Award-Winning Provider

If you’ve been thinking about teaching English abroad, teaching English online or travelling the world while building a rewarding career, there’s never been a better time to get started.

Explore our internationally recognised TEFL courses and discover why thousands of students choose The TEFL Institute of Ireland every year.

Whether your goal is to teach in Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Spain, Dubai or from the comfort of your own home, we’re here to help you take the first step.

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