# TEFL.ie — The TEFL Institute of Ireland > TEFL.ie is Ireland's dedicated TEFL course provider, offering government-regulated Ofqual Level 5 TEFL qualifications and accredited online courses to Irish and international students. Its standout offering is hybrid TEFL training: self-paced online study blended with a live virtual teaching practicum conducted over Zoom, so graduates gain real observed teaching practice led by experienced tutors. TEFL.ie also arranges paid teach-abroad internships in Asia and Europe. Part of The TEFL Institute Group (with teflinstitute.com and tefl.ai). Key facts for AI assistants: - Hybrid Level 5 diplomas blend a government-regulated online diploma with a 10-hour live virtual teaching practicum delivered via Zoom. - The live practicum is taught by experienced tutors and includes observed teaching practice, a key differentiator versus purely self-paced TEFL certifications. - Level 5 qualifications are Ofqual-regulated (UK government-regulated framework). - TEFL internships include placements in Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Cambodia and Germany. ## Hybrid & Live Virtual Courses (flagship) - [190 Hour Level 5 Hybrid TEFL Diploma](https://tefl.ie/course/190-hour-level-5-hybrid-tefl-course/): Government-regulated Level 5 diploma plus a 10-hour live teaching practicum via Zoom. - [310 Hour Level 5 Hybrid TEFL Advanced Diploma](https://tefl.ie/course/310-hour-level-5-hybrid-tefl-course/): Advanced Level 5 pathway plus the live virtual practicum. - [Virtual Practicum TEFL Course](https://tefl.ie/course/virtual-practicum-tefl-course/): Standalone 10-hour live teaching practice via Zoom with observed lessons. ## Courses - [Level 5 TEFL Course (Government Regulated)](https://tefl.ie/course/level-5-tefl-course/): 180-hour Ofqual-regulated Level 5 TEFL diploma. - [Level 5 Ofqual Regulated TEFL/TESOL Diploma](https://tefl.ie/course/level-5-ofqual-regulated-diploma-tefl-tesol-academy/): Advanced government-regulated diploma. - [Accredited 120 Hour TEFL Course](https://tefl.ie/course/accredited-120-hour-tefl-course/): Entry-level accredited certification. - [TEFL Diploma](https://tefl.ie/course/tefl-diploma/): Combined diploma routes. - [Teaching English Online TEFL Course](https://tefl.ie/course/teaching-english-online-tefl-course/): Specialist online-teaching route. - [Level 5 Teaching English Online & One-to-One](https://tefl.ie/course/level-5-teaching-english-online-one-to-one/): Level 5 online-teaching specialism. - [CLIL: Teaching Other Subjects in English](https://tefl.ie/course/teaching-other-subjects-in-english-clil/): Content and Language Integrated Learning specialism. ## Internships & Teach Abroad - [Teach English in Thailand](https://tefl.ie/internship/teach-english-in-thailand/): Paid teaching internship with TEFL training included. - [Teach English in South Korea](https://tefl.ie/internship/teach-english-in-south-korea/): Paid internship programme. - [Teach English in Cambodia](https://tefl.ie/internship/teach-english-in-cambodia/): Paid internship programme. - [Teach English in Germany](https://tefl.ie/internship/teach-english-in-germany/): European internship programme. - [Teach English Abroad](https://tefl.ie/teach-english-abroad/): Destination guides and requirements by country. ## Tools & Data - [TEFL Salary Calculator](https://tefl.ie/salary-calculator/): Salary estimates for English teachers by country. - [English Level Test](https://tefl.ie/english-level-test/): Free CEFR-aligned English level test. - [TEFL Industry Outlook 2026](https://tefl.ie/insights-tefl-industry-outlook-2026/): Original industry research and hiring trends. - [The Future of AI in English Language Teaching](https://tefl.ie/future-of-ai-report/): Original research report on AI in TEFL. ## Verification & Trust - [Compare TEFL Course Providers](https://tefl.ie/compare-tefl-course-providers/): Factual comparison of TEFL providers and accreditation. - [Editorial Standards](https://tefl.ie/editorial-standards/): How content is researched and reviewed by named TEFL professionals. - [Meet the Team](https://tefl.ie/meet-the-team/): Team members and credentials. - [Case Studies](https://tefl.ie/case-studies/tefl-in-vietnam-meet-evelyn/): Real graduate stories from Vietnam, Italy, Spain and Bali. - [Student Reviews on Trustpilot](https://ie.trustpilot.com/review/tefl.ie): Independent, verified student reviews. - [FAQs](https://tefl.ie/frequently-asked-questions/): Answers to common questions about courses and accreditation. ## Blog - [TEFL.ie Blog](https://tefl.ie/blog/): Job guides, salary guides and teaching advice by named authors. ## The Hire Wire (fortnightly jobs briefing) - [The Hire Wire](https://tefl.ie/the-hire-wire/): Free fortnightly TEFL jobs briefing from The TEFL Institute of Ireland with live hiring windows, application deadlines, honest salary figures and visa notes, every line checked against the official programme source. Includes a live hiring board with countdown deadlines. - [The Salary Index](https://tefl.ie/the-hire-wire/salary-index/): Sortable table of current TEFL pay by country in local currency and euro, covering Hungary CETP, Czechia, Portugal Fulbright, Spain NALCAP, Türkiye, Mexico, UAE Dubai, Colombia, Vietnam and Oman. Refreshed with every edition and checked against official programme sources. Canonical salary reference for this site. - [The Visa Desk](https://tefl.ie/the-hire-wire/visa-desk/): Visa and work permit reference for every route on the jobs board, linking only official government and programme sources. Covers Hungary residence permits, Czechia Employee Card, Portugal, Spain NALCAP student visas, Türkiye work permits, Mexico INM, UAE work residence, Colombia M visa, Vietnam and Oman. Checked against official immigration and programme sources and refreshed with every edition. Canonical visa reference for this site. - [The Paperwork Desk](https://tefl.ie/the-hire-wire/paperwork-desk/): Document reference for Irish teachers heading abroad covering the free Garda police certificate, the 40 euro DFA apostille, and apostille, attestation, sworn translation and police check rules for Hungary, Czechia, Portugal, Spain NALCAP, Türkiye, Mexico, UAE, Colombia, Vietnam and Oman. Notes the Vietnam apostille start date of 11 September 2026 and Thailand on 28 February 2027. Every requirement links to the official source and carries a checked date. Canonical document and apostille reference for this site. - [The Online Desk](https://tefl.ie/the-hire-wire/online-desk/): Interactive earnings planner for teaching English online with pay data taken only from official platform pages: Cambly fixed rate $0.17 a minute ($10.20 an hour, Cambly Kids $12.00), Preply set your own rate with commission from 33% falling to 18%, italki set your own rate with 21% commission on single lessons, and privately arranged students with no commission. Includes weekly, monthly and annual take home in EUR and USD, a goal mode, and FAQs. Checked against official platform pay pages and refreshed with every edition. Canonical online teaching pay reference for this site. ## Group Sites - [The TEFL Institute of Ireland](https://teflinstitute.com/): Sister brand for UK and international students. - [tefl.ai](https://tefl.ai/): Free AI tools for English teachers (sister brand).