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The Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate is one of the most accepted certificates worldwide. This certificate lets you teach English to non-native speakers across the globe. The main requirement to get a TEFL certificate is the ability to speak native-level English and then you complete a TEFL 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 finish.

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.

Lots of people ask about the difference between Accredited courses vs Government-regulated TEFL courses.
For example, the 120-hour Premier TEFL course from the accredited range is what we’d call our range of fast track courses.
• You have 10 modules to complete usually taking 2 – 4 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 our 180-hour level 5 Ofqual-regulated TEFL Diploma course by comparison:
• Learners spend typically 10 – 12 weeks to complete the 10 modules
• Since it’s a UK government regulated level 5 course the assessments are multiple-choice quizzes plus open-ended answers.
• Following successful assessment from our academic team, we’ll be able to claim the licence for your Ofqual (government) certificate from our accreditation body Highfield Qualifications UK. The Ofqual-regulated course range is certainly for those people who want to gain a higher-level more recognised qualification.

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.

To find out more read this blog about the difference between accredited vs Level 5 TEFL course here.

Here are some of the reasons why you might choose us:

✔️ We pride ourselves on being the only Irish based TEFL organisation out there. We are thrilled to keep it local as possible so our Irish students get the best quality training service. Alongside keeping it local, we have earned a global reputation and formed several international partnerships.
✔️We are also only one of a handful of TEFL companies that have employer verification on our website – making it easier for an employer to hire you. Our company is a well recognised name within the TEFL community and you will be sure to stand out!
✔️You can have access to our courses from any device, whether you are on the go or simply at home, through our exclusive TEFL app!
✔️ We are the first TEFL provider that offers a Diploma and Advanced Diploma option for the most desired qualification employers are looking for.
✔️ Most of our team are TEFL teachers/travel obsessed with hands on experience abroad and online. We can give personalised advice on your next steps.

If you’re still not 100% convinced, then check out our 5 star reviews on Facebook and Google. They certainly speak for themselves.

First and foremost, an aspiring TEFL teacher must be a native or fluent English speaker. We suggest people who are at least 16 years old with a C1 level of English or higher. A TEFL course and teaching English is perfect for you if you:
◽Are passionate about teaching and helping others to learn
◽Have a good knowledge of the English language including sentence structure, vocabulary and grammar
◽Are open and willing to adapt to other cultures and languages
◽Want to travel and see the world
◽Are looking for an exciting and flexible career path
◽Are outgoing and confident speaking in front of a class or ready to build your classroom confidence

Our TEFL courses are online, so you will need to be well-motivated.