This section is all about what TEFL Qualifications you need to teach English around the world as a second or foreign language.
In most cases, the basic qualifications are simply a degree and a TEFL Certificate. With these two pieces of paper you can work in virtually every country in a language school. The degree will help get you a visa and work permit; the TEFL certificate (also called a TESOL certificate) will let the school know that you are a capable and trained teacher.
If you want to teach English abroad then the two basic qualifications you need are a degree* and a TEFL certificate. Twenty years ago if you wanted a TEFL certificate this meant spending several weeks at bricks-and-mortar school, attending class in the traditional way, taking your exam and then hopefully […]
The basic and most commonly requested qualification to teach English abroad are a degree and a TEFL or TESOL Certificate. This article explains what they are and how to choose a good Course and Certificate. The TEFL Certificate is a short course which teaches the basics of teaching English; a […]
Fake TEFL or TESOL Certificates are a fact of life. This article explores why they exist, where they come from, ways in which they are being used and methods by which legitimate companies are combating their use. (PS click here if you need to get a genuine TEFL Certificate.) Background […]
Are you looking for the right kinds of Qualifications to teach English as a Second or Foreign language? If so, this article is for you. It is the essential guide to TEFL teaching qualifications so you can land a job. What Do I Need? That’s the key question. The answer […]
The DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) is an advanced qualification run by Cambridge Assessment (formerly UCLES) for teachers. It was formerly known as the DTEFLA or the RSA Diploma. The DELTA is for teachers with several years experience teaching; it is regarded as the equivalent to an […]