Accredited Cheap TEFL Certification $44

Getting your TEFL certification online with TEFLmasters is straightforward. Simply choose from our two accredited courses (120-hour TESOL course, or 168-hour TESOL course), complete the online modules with full video lessons and lesson flows, pass the assessments, and receive your self-printable TESOL certificate by email. A QR-code scans to your very own online transcript (record) of TESOL certification. This allows future employers and notary public / apostille officials / visa officials to easily verify the authenticity of your TEFL certification. Our courses are designed by professional TEFL teachers and include lifetime access to all materials.

TEFLmasters offers the most affordable TEFL certification online without compromising on quality. We provide cheap TEFL courses starting with our popular 120-hour TESOL course for $44. This represents exceptional value as it is internationally accredited, includes full video classes, and free TEFL certificate. It’s the cheapest 120-hour TEFL course online when you consider what you get for your money. Our 168-hour TESOL certification online course is $54, which is exceptional in terms of cost per hour of study. Our low prices reflect our respect for students, not reduced quality.

TEFLmasters is considered among the best TEFL certification providers because our courses are teacher-made, we’re dual-accredited by OTCAC and The CPD Group, we’re registered with the UK government as an official learning provider, and we include full video lessons. Furthermore, we include videos of real teachers teaching English in unstaged classes: some of our quizzes apply teaching theory to these model classes, and we incorporate ‘lesson flows’ (scenario-based learning) into lessons to ensure that you have experience putting your knowledge into practical (albeit hypothetical) use. Our certificates are included with all courses, are accepted worldwide, and can be notarized and apostilled in the UK.

Even our most affordable TEFL certification online course includes comprehensive video lessons, interactive lesson flows, quizzes, lifetime access, expert tutor support, and a professional certificate with QR-code verification. Unlike other cheap TEFL certification providers, we don’t cut corners on educational content.

Yes, our TESOL certification training is treated the same as TEFL certification (please read above on this page for a more detailed account). There is little real-life difference in how the terms TEFL and TESOL are used when referring to certification (though in theory, they are nuanced terms). Our English teaching certificate states that our students have TEFL-TESOL certification. Our online TESOL training prepares you to teach almost all groups of English language learners to the standards recognized internationally .

Yes and no. There is at least one free TEFL course that you could take online. However, students who take free TEFL courses tend to choose this course because they want to power through a few hours of button clicking to get a digital file that has little to no learning or credibility behind it. If that’s what you want then you’ll likely not actually be reading our FAQs. We do offer the cheapest 120-hour TEFL course if we’re talking about value for money. The fact that our TEFL certificate can be printed by you to produce a stunning, professional document that can be used for official purposes. In case you weren’t aware, most TEFL certification looks terrible when self-printed, and to order an official TESOL certificate from most companies costs upwards of $65 for mailing (though more expensive TEFL-TESOL course providers factor this fee into their exorbitant prices). So, are we the cheapest TEFL course? Not exactly, but when you factor everything in (what we give you for your money), you’ll likely realise that we are.

Absolutely! Our TEFL certification qualifies you to teach English online (or in the classroom, of course) with various platforms and schools worldwide. Our courses include specific training for online teaching methods, and our certificates are accepted by online teaching companies globally.

While we focus on providing the best TEFL courses online, our comprehensive training prepares you for teaching English abroad opportunities worldwide and has a short unit on different countries that help you work out the best country for TEFL. Our curriculum covers practical classroom management, lesson planning, and cultural considerations essential for international teaching positions. Additionally, we provide TEFL job recruiter links for all over the world. Eventually, we plan on offering more comprehensive job search resources, but with such a service comes higher resource use and, inevitably, higher course fees.

Yes. Our course comprehensively teaches you the skills you need to teach English abroad, but also how to prepare for the job search, interviews, and adjusting to a new culture. Our accredited TEFL certification opens doors to teaching opportunities globally. The TESOL certificate can be notarized and apostilled in the UK for official use abroad, and our training covers essential skills for teaching English as a foreign language in diverse international contexts.

Unlike other cheap online TEFL course providers, TEFLmasters maintains strict educational standards through dual accreditation and professional teacher instruction. Our cheap TEFL certification reflects efficient operations and respect for students, not reduced quality. Every course includes full video lessons, comprehensive support, and internationally recognized certification. Did we mention our TESOL certificates can also be printed at home for an almost free professional certificate that can be used officially due to its QR code?

Yes, our certificates are accepted worldwide. As an accredited TEFL certification provider registered with the UK government, our certificates meet international standards. They feature QR-code verification, can be self-printed immediately, and are eligible for notarization and apostille services.

You can complete our courses at your own pace with a full year to finish the actual course and lifetime access to materials. Most students finish our 120-hour TESOL course within 2-4 weeks of part-time study, though you can take longer if needed. Unlike rushed cheap TEFL providers, we ensure you have time to properly absorb the material and develop teaching skills.

We’re very sorry about this, but don’t worry – look for ‘Enroll’ on the left side of your student page. Click that, then click ‘Enroll’ on the course page and you’re all set to go! 

If you bought the old-style TEFL course, please don’t worry! You can still use your old password and continue as normal by clicking here.

You can then find links to all password-protected lessons (and free lessons as well, of course). Should you have any problems at all, please contact us.

Our business operates in the UK (i.e. we pay taxes in the UK), but most of our associated developers and tutors teach in Korea and China. Our staff are currently active EFL and English language and literature teachers.

It is absolutely possible to teach abroad without a TESOL certificate in some countries. Please see our list of the top destinations and their requirements. Even when TEFL certification isn’t necessary, completing a TEFL-TESOL course can provide you with valuable knowledge and tools that will make you a better teacher. Our courses – like all other reputable TEFL courses – also provide you with a number of resources to help you excel even beyond the limits of your TEFL certification training hours.

English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is generally taught by anyone from 20 to 65 years, but in some countries it may be more difficult for older teachers to find work as easily as younger teachers.

Some countries require a degree in order to offer a work visa but, generally, no degree is necessary. Those countries requiring degrees usually have no specification of discipline studied. 

Every school is different in their requirements but most schools will accept teachers without experience. The demand for EFL teachers is high. More experience general affords you better conditions such as salary. A TEFL certificate may even allow you to earn a higher salary each month.

Generally, of course! However, every country and situation is different. It is always important for teachers to be aware of rules and use their common sense, then safety should not be an issue.

Firstly, you will often find yourself in a school with other foreigners. While there’s no guarantee that you will get along with all of your colleagues (it’s difficult to find something in common with everybody), it is likely that you will bond well with some of your colleagues. Local teachers are also often keen to befriend EFL teachers – this gives you a chance to learn so much about your new culture, try new experiences, and maybe even learn some local language. Romance is often around the corner in workplaces but but careful not to let it interfere with your work. Aside from school, it is usually easy to meet people on Apps like Facebook (join local groups for activities like hiking or soccer) or Tinder (it can be strictly platonic). Another fun way to meet like-minded people is to join a tour conducted in English. Google searches will yield a number of different options for you. 

Yes but you will need to research what you need to do for visas and schooling. It may not always be possible but if you are determined enough then you can make it work.

Due to the lower cost of an online TEFL course compared to the traditional in-class variety, online TEFL certification has inevitably become ever more popular in recent years. A quick online search will bring up dozens of providers offering a huge range of course options, but how do you know if they are valid? Always check that they are accredited, as TEFLmasters courses are. You can be confident in the quality of our OTCAC-accredited courses.

If you are fluent in written and spoken English, you are eligible to take any TEFLmasters courses. You must demonstrate a high level of understanding but simply being a non-native English speaker will not prevent you from getting qualified and teaching English.

No. Once issued, a TEFL certificate is valid for life, but keep in mind that employers want to see teaching experience after TEFL certification. When you get TEFL certified, you gain knowledge and confidence before you gain classroom experience and a foundation of knowledge from which to get better with practice. However, without putting the skills and theory into practice, you’ll forget most of your training (just like with CPR, for example), so please keep this in mind.

A TEFL course is a serious academic undertaking, so it is possible to fail, but with our feedback you should be able to pass any failed unit quizzes. Some students voluntarily drop out as they are unable to commit to the time and effort required but it is extremely unlikely that you won’t pass, so long as you are committed to learning the content. 

No. Our units are tested by quizzes from text and videos, and lesson flow quizzes. 

One year. 12 months. 365 days. This is twice the time given to you by most TEFL certification providers – you’re welcome!

Experience and accreditation. Our staff each has over a decade of TEFL experience, certification, Masters in TESOL or (Applied) English Linguistics, and some also have teaching qualifications such as PGDE. Our TESOL certification online courses have each been approved by OTCAC for full accreditation, meaning they meet objective standards set by the industry for training new EFL teachers. Our company is accredited by The TEFL Group, and we are a registered learning provider with the UK government.

We are fairly new (just 5 years old) so, to compete, our prices must start extremely cheap. We actually started much cheaper and have increased our price over time to reflect our value and post-covid inflation. Over time, our prices will increase more, but we will always be affordable to reflect our educational ethos. Low costs, low profit, and high student numbers help to keep our course fees low. Additionally, automation and fewer staff save us money. Unlike other TEFL-TESOL course providers, we don’t rip you off. Low cost can sometimes equate to low quality, but we offer low cost and high quality; that’s why we let you try the course before you pay anything, and it’s why we offer refunds for any student who isn’t happy with our course or service.

No. Our content is 100% online. If you want classroom training, we recommend a CELTA course; alternatively, take our affordable TEFL course online then gain experience in the classroom with your own students. CELTA is the best TEFL training course of all, but it’s extremely expensive and arguably offers less ‘bang for buck’ when you consider that most teachers state the real learning doesn’t happen until you’re in front of your own class. Even qualified subject teachers with UK and US teacher credentials say the same thing. Is a TEFL certification course merely a token? No, it gives you valuable training, but there’s nothing like the real thing – this is why we argue that finding the best value TEFL course is so important, which we believe we are. 

Yes. If you change your mind about taking our online TEFL course, within 14 days of paying for your course, then we will provide you with a full refund. Courses that have begun beyond the first few lessons may be subject to fixed penalties on a per lesson basis, so please try our free lessons before signing up rather than using paid lessons to check if our course suits your needs. With that said, we haven’t once denied a refund request (of which we’ve granted 5 out of 5 for various reasons over 5 years).

For unit quizzes, it’s unlimited, because no human would have the patience to take so many guesses to complete a quiz rather than actually learn the content! Please ensure that you learn the material thoroughly before undertaking the quizzes, which utilize multiple choice and short response questions to help you assess your understanding. You may retake any failed quiz; however, the midterm and final exams are limited to 3 retakes each.