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Do you want to teach in a different country? Our TEFL Internship packages take the hassle out of teaching abroad, allowing you to focus on the more fun aspects of your TEFL experience.
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TEFL Courses for Entry Level

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120 hour Advanced TEFL Course International Standard

£99.00
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The TEFL Institute of Ireland is ranked one of the top TEFL trainers by educational institutes and employers worldwide. The 120 hour TEFL course is the international standard and is considered one of the cheapest and best TEFL courses online.
  • 120 hours accredited online training
  • 24/7 study access
  • Internationally recognised TEFL certificate
  • Ideal for teaching English online
  • 10 Hours FREE live zoom classes

180 Hour Level 5 Ofqual Regulated TEFL Diploma

£239.00
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Our brand-new 180 Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma Course is bringing you the ultimate TEFL experience! If you want to get into TEFL teaching or simply upgrade your skills on your teaching CV, this course is the one for you!
  • 180 hours Level 5 Diploma Training
  • 24/7 study access
  • Personal online tutor support
  • Internationally Recognised TEFL Diploma
  • Perfect for teaching in Europe and online
  • Lifetime TEFL Job advice
  • 10 Hours FREE live zoom classes

310 Hour Hybrid Level 5 Advanced TEFL Diploma Ref 12345678

£435.00
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Get off to the best start in TEFL with a course that has it all. We’ve paired our most prestigious 300 Hour Advanced Diploma TEFL Course with a hands-on 10 Hour Virtual TEFL Course with practicum to offer you the ultimate TEFL training experience. 
  • 180 hours Level 5 Diploma Training
  • 24/7 study access
  • Personal online tutor support
  • Internationally Recognised TEFL Diploma
  • 10 Hour Virtual TEFL Course with practicum.
  • 60 Hour Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Business English
  • 60 Hour Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Online & One-to-One
  • Lifetime TEFL Job advice
  • 10 Hours FREE live zoom classes

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Date

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I have just completed the 30 hour teaching English online course with the TEFL Institute and I am in the process of completing the Level 5 180 Hour TEFL Certification also. The TEFL institute has been so helpful to me throughout both courses, from sign up through to completion including any questions I have had on possible future jobs and internships. The courses themselves have been very clearly laid out, efficient and easy to follow. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience so far and look forward to completing my Level 5 diploma with them!
Roisin Noonan
Roisin Noonan
16:17 08 Jun 23
I am currently completing my Level 5 Diploma course with the TEFL Institute of Ireland. The support I have been receiving and the efficiency of the course system are truly excellent. The structure of the course comprehensive and the learning resources and activities really effective for learning that can be applied with confidence in actual teaching. The TEFL Institute of Ireland communications are very swift and effective. I have had a number of experiences of this, and am very pleased to provide the following.My tutor (Rachel) within a few minutes of my communicating need for a document from the Institute confirming my enrolment on the course mentioned (required in regard to carer activity support that I providing to my mother after recent strokes), had replied, and gave signposting guidance to the TEFL Institute of Ireland main office for their assistance. Today, within an hour of my emailing the latter, Rachel Walsh (Customer Support Advisor) replied to me providing this very important letter/document.Truly outstanding, swift and helpful support. From my experience of the TEFL Institute of Ireland, I strongly commend and recommend them for the great services they provide, and for the efficiency and effectiveness of their communications and for the friendly and helpful team!
Alan Mercel-Sanca
Alan Mercel-Sanca
14:11 08 Jun 23
In between a big THANK YOU to the whole TEFL -team...they are all always very suportive! Doesn't matter if it is about problems with extentions, upgrades...or whatever issues...Great customer service!
Sophia Simon
Sophia Simon
14:27 06 Jun 23
I recently completed the 120 Hour Premier TEFL course with TEFL Institute of Ireland. It was absolutely fantastic! I learned so much from this course. There is a wealth of information provided for a student to study. It really was so informative and affordable too. Special thanks goes to Aisling for outstanding customer service.
BrianC2230
BrianC2230
07:25 05 Jun 23
Navigated easily through the course. Thanks to Rachel Walsh for her assistance with issuing certificate.
Marie Brennan
Marie Brennan
08:03 03 Jun 23
i recommend it to anyone! got an online course to finish in 6 months, but did it in 4! lectures have a lot of pictures, videos, audio files and the information itself. very good courses are offered. certs are available in PDF and hard copy format by post. the delivery is fast!!
Anna Stratenko
Anna Stratenko
12:34 02 Jun 23
I had an amazing experience in the course 10 h grammar , amazing group of classmates, and Michelle Benson is an amazing teacher full of energy , and passion for teach and that's make easier to learn! Thanks Michael!
Laura Ale
Laura Ale
10:42 02 Jun 23
The 120 hour TEFL course is extremely detailed and explains everything in way that is easy to understand. I found the use of the audio and the many examples really useful and they further helped my understanding. Would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to get into teaching!
Niamh O' Sullivan
Niamh O' Sullivan
06:45 02 Jun 23
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The “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” (TEFL) certificate, is the most commonly accepted certificate worldwide. This certificate allows you to teach English to non-native speakers across the globe. The main qualifications to get a TEFL is to have the ability to speak English at a native-level and then complete a course. You can complete a TEFL course either online or in a classroom. The different courses vary based on the number of hours it takes to complete. T

A Level 5 TEFL course is one that is regulated by Ofqual according to their qualifications framework. Another Level 5 teaching qualification is the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Once qualified with a Level 5 TEFL qualification, you’ll have access to the most competitive jobs worldwide.

A regulated qualification means that it is officially recognised by the government and sits on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.

The “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” (TEFL) certificate, is the most commonly accepted certificate worldwide. This certificate allows you to teach English to non-native speakers across the globe. The main qualifications to get a TEFL is to have the ability to speak English at a native-level and then complete a course. You can complete a TEFL course either online or in a classroom. The different courses vary based on the number of hours it takes to complete.

The minimum required worldwide is to have at least the 120 Hour TEFL training.

You can choose between fully accredited TEFL courses, Government Regulated Level 5 TEFL courses or combined TEFL courses. View all our courses here.

Online TEFL courses are the most affordable & flexible way to launch your teaching career. This is a perfect way to study theoretical material at your own time & your own pace.

Combined TEFL courses are offering both online & in-class studying. They are a fantastic opportunity to get two TEFL certificates (theoretical & practical). You will learn your theory from online material and then practice it with other teachers during the 10-hour practical session, accompanied and lectured by an experienced TEFL teacher.

Before you choose your TEFL certificate, be aware to check if:

  • It is fully accredited & recognised worldwide.
  • You will gain at least 120 hours of training.
  • You will have a tutor’s assistance.
  • It is approved by an official body, such as TQUK & Ofqual in the United Kingdom.
  • Make sure to check TEFL provider reviews on Google or
  • You will have job support after completion.

TEFL – “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” certificate, is the most commonly accepted certificate worldwide. This certificate allows you to teach English to non-native speakers across the globe. The main qualifications to get a TEFL is to have the ability to speak English at a native-level and then complete a course. You can complete a TEFL course either online or in a classroom. The different courses vary based on the number of hours it takes to complete.

TESOL – “Teaching English as a Second Language” aka TESL. Similar to TESOL students, as a TESL teacher, you would likely be teaching English in your home country to students who have moved or live in an English speaking country. In other words, they are continuously surrounded by the language and will be using it everyday outside of the classroom, unlike TEFL students who are likely learning in their home country.

CELTA stands for “Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults” and is a very prestigious certification. In order to receive a CELTA, you must complete a 120-hour course along with six hours of teaching real ESL students. The majority of the programs are held over one-month and are full time. However, you may be able to find some courses that are part-time and are spread out over three months. The CELTA program must follow a strict regulation created by Cambridge University. Due to its intense nature and requirements, the cost also tends to be much higher and can be up to €1700!

TEFL stands for “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” – TEFL is the most commonly accepted certificate worldwide.

Confused about which TEFL course to enrol in? Don’t worry, as long as you can speak English at a fluent or near-fluent level, then you are eligible to take one of the TEFL Institute of Ireland’s regulated TEFL courses.

Non-native speakers do sometimes find the Ofqual Regulated Level 5 TEFL course quite challenging and we understand it is essential for you to be sure that you are comfortable with your English language abilities before choosing which course to take. As a guide, we recommend that that non-native speakers have a minimum IELTS 6.5 score. If you are unsure you should take our FREE online level test below

Complete The TEFL Institute of Ireland’s FREE English Level Test which has been designed to assist you with making this important decision.  If you have any doubts, request a call, and we can discuss which course would suit your needs.

The great news is that you don’t need a degree to take a TEFL course! This is a common worry. Anyone with fluent English can enrol in one of our courses to become a qualified and confident English teacher.
It’s good to know that a degree is a requirement in some countries to get a work permit such as Japan and Korea, but there are many opportunities for those without a degree to be hired.
Even if you see an employer preference for degree holders I still recommend applying as they may not get their full quota and you may have so many additional skills that will appeal to hiring managers.

Lots of people ask about the difference between our courses. For example, the 120-hour Premier TEFL course is what we would call one of our  fast track courses. This is the minimum recognised worldwide.

• You have 10 modules to complete usually taking 4 – 6 weeks
• Each module has a multiple-choice test at the end and you need 80% to pass
• You’ll get your digital certificate on completion and can buy a hard copy from us if you’d like one with an embossed logo immediately

Looking at the 180-hour level 5 Ofqual-regulated TEFL course by comparison:

• Learners spend typically 10 – 12 weeks to complete the 11 modules
• Since it’s a UK government regulated level 5 course the pass mark is 100% and assessments are multiple-choice plus open-ended answers. Don’t worry, you can re-attempt quizzes in order to get 100%. Our academic team will review your answers at the end of your 11 modules and may ask for some questions to be reattempted (absolutely normal). Some questions may require to provide Academic references.
• You’ll get your digital coursework completion certificate from us after module 11, and following successful assessment from our academic team, we’ll be able to claim the licence for your Ofqual (government) certificate from our accreditation body TQUK.

The Ofqual-regulated course range is certainly for those people who want to gain a higher-level more recognised qualification.

Read our blog to learn more about the Level 5 TEFL course here.

If you are looking for a professional, globally recognised, Government Regulated TEFL qualification; you should consider the online level 5 TEFL course. The Government Regulated Level 5 TEFL course is the same level as CELTA and Trinity Cert TESOL. Ofqual government regulated (UK) Level 5 TQUK qualification.

The course has 180 hours of TEFL training, more than the minimum required and it’s a higher standard course and therefore, is more competitive.

There is none really, we usually say that if you are over 16yrs old, you can start completing a TEFL course. If you are looking for jobs abroad then the minimum age requirement is 18 yrs old or higher.

The TEFL institute of Ireland is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Distance Learning (ACDL), an accreditation body which specialises in distance learning courses. Thus our accreditation by ACDL reflects the high quality distance learning offered by the TEFL institute.

ACDL – Accreditation number: 2854-2540

To learn more, visit their website: ACDL

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation.

Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.

To learn more about Ofqual or to verify TQUK status, visit their website: Ofqual

We would always recommend attending practical training. If you have the time to attend one of our 10 hour classroom courses, then do! This will give you more confidence and it will put the theory from your online course into practice. The day course is run by our experienced TEFL’s teachers and you will learn the most important skills for executing lessons, from how to warm up the class, to using grammar in a clear and concise manner. This course is perfect if you have already TEFL cert and you would like to put it in practice. Some people prefer to start from the practical course and then do a 120-300hour TEFL course after.

We have 4 locations where we hold our day courses in Ireland:

TEFL Course Dublin, Jurys Inn, Parnell Street

TEFL Course in Galway, The Clayton Hotel

TEFL Course Cork, Radisson Blu Hotel

TEFL Course In Limerick, The Maldron Hotel

We don’t offer free courses but we do help with getting funding from the Dept of Social Protection in Ireland. Our comprehensive courses train you in teaching English as a foreign language at home and abroad. More information on the social welfare grant can be found by following this link: Local Social Welfare Office

This scheme is designed to fund quick access to short term training or related interventions, obtain/renew certification/permits for individual job seekers that have identified work opportunities or where Case Officers have identified an immediate skills gap that represents an obstacle to taking up a job offer or accessing other activation.

We are happy to invoice an external organisation or company on your behalf. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] and we can arrange this for you.

Here at the TEFL Institute of Ireland we firmly believe education should be affordable for everybody. Under this ethos, we offer a 10% subsidy to those who find themselves currently unemployed or in full-time education. Enrol on any of our fully accredited TEFL courses for less and open a new world of opportunities.

To gain the TEFL subsidy you should add the word FUNDING at the checkout. Please be aware that we randomly ask for proof of student or unemployed status. We accept documentation such as a copy of a student card or job seekers allowance. Please send either to us within 14 days via email to [email protected] Or via post to:

The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Old Friary Building
Lower Main Street
Dungarvan
Co. Waterford

Post code: X35 FX45

You are never too old to gain new qualifications. Some employers might have age restrictions but others won’t. There are always options to teach English from home, private tutor, online tutor.

No, it is not necessary to have knowledge of other languages. You will be able to find a job and work comfortably without knowing the language spoken in that particular country. The real question is, should you make an effort to learn a foreign language? Basic language is always a plus and we would always recommend learning a few phrases before you move abroad. Learn to say Hi, Thank you, Goodbye, Sorry. If you can order a meal and pay for that meal without automatically handing over the biggest bill in your wallet (whilst looking adorably confused) you’ll survive.

If online teaching is your primary goal, we would always recommend at least the 120 hour TEFL training. If you would like to specialise in specific categories, you can upper your qualifications by adding 30 hour specialist’s courses such as:

  • Teaching Young Learners
  • Teaching Business English
  • Preparation for IELTS Exam
  • Preparation for TOEIC Exam

And of course, adding our 30 hour Teaching English Online course is a huge benefit as it focuses to prepare you (the teacher) how to enter online tutoring world.

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