Our business operates 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.

While TEFL means Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Both descriptions are most often used interchangeably but TEFL is more common in the UK and TESOL is more common in the USA.

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

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 StudyTEFL 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 TEFL certificates are valid for life. It gives you confidence before you gain classroom experience and a foundation of knowledge from which to get better with practice.

The 120-hour course is designed to take you approximately 90 hours of study and around 30 hours for completing quizzes, but some students will complete it in a shorter duration. It is entirely possible to complete the course within 1 week but you would need to do little else than study and sleep each day. There is no time limit on how quickly you can complete the course but you must finish within 6 months.

Our course is fully online, meaning there is no classroom experience, much like most other cheaper certification courses around. It means you learn lots of theory so that when your time comes, you know what to do. Some courses are blended with online and offline classes, meaning you pay much more but may also get to put some of what you learn into practice. However, unless you are actually teaching real students (which is rare), the whole scenario can seem quite unnecessary and nothing like the real thing. Another important thing to keep in mind is that learning online may not suit everyone. Some people need the human element when learning and will find learning online a struggle. The TEFLmasters online course does not allow you to practice teaching in-person but we have one of the cheapest TEFL courses in the world and we do provide you with videos and feedback of actual EFL lessons, unlike many other courses.

At TEFLmasters, we include both a PDF certificate and online TEFL certificate in the $49 course fee. Links for certificates can be accessed upon passing. Want a printed certificate? You can contact us to find the exact price to deliver to your country using UPS.

Our online course is without personal tutor guidance but you can ask our experienced online tutors questions should you become stuck on any part of the course. Courses are 100% online and completed at your own pace on any device. You read text, watch videos, read again, and then take an open-book quiz (or quizzes) for each lesson.

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. 

Our TEFL certification does not expire. It is your responsibility to keep yourself informed on the latest developments in English teaching so that you can best meet the needs of your students.

No. Our units are tested by quizzes. Our overall graduation/pass rate is close to 100% (mostly due to a handful of students losing interest in becoming a teacher of EFL) but many students do need to take at least one retake.

Six months. After 183 days, your course code will expire and you will no longer be able to access the course content.

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 courses have each been approved by OTCAC for full accreditation, meaning they meet objective standards set by the industry for training new EFL teachers. 

We are fairly new so, to compete, our prices must start extremely cheap. Over time, our prices will increase, 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 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.

Trustpilot and on our courses. We have only been registered on Trustpilot for a short while. 

No. Our content is 100% online.

Yes. Digital certificate and embossed hardcopy certification come with a transcript as standard.

No. See for yourself by taking our free TEFL lessons. If you want classroom courses then you will receive a more personable experience, but the content is always similar. TEFLmasters content adheres to international TEFL standards; we know because all of our staff have studied these courses before (and some have actually taught TEFL as a master’s program!). We cover the same material as other online courses and actually offer more modern content since we were established more recently. So, actually, we consider our content to be superior to most course providers. Part of our motivation for forming TEFLmasters was dissatisfaction about courses provided by certain TEFL course providers. 

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 will be subject to fixed penalties on a per lesson basis, so please try our free lessons before signing up rather than use paid lessons to check if our course suits your needs. Requesting and receiving our course textbook by email will cause your right to a refund to be revoked.

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.