Accredited online TEFL courses
$49USD
Complete self-study: full video, scenario tasks and feedback on every task. 12 months.
$59USD
Adds a personal tutor and 2 graded written assignments that go on your certificate. 24 months.
$69USD
Adds 48 hours on young learners and adults, with your personal tutor. 24 months.
$79USD
Adds 40 hours of Business English. Three certificates, one tutor. 24 months.
Your certificate
Standards
Every course includes a QR-verified, apostille-ready TEFL certificate.
Choose your courseTEFL jobs by country
Get hired
Can I teach English?
About TEFLmasters
Talk to a real personEmail support@teflmasters.com. We usually reply within a couple of hours, always within 24.
Email usEnroll in a course
Questions? Email support@teflmasters.com. We usually reply within a couple of hours, always within 24.
Student login
Enter the email you used to buy your course and we’ll take you to the right place.
Just paid? You don’t have a password yet. Enter your email above, or use Go to my course in your confirmation email. Need help? Email support@teflmasters.com.
For teachers in India
Get an accredited 120-hour TEFL certificate from home, from just ₹2,800. Teach English online, in India or abroad. We'll also be honest about where an Indian passport can and can't take you, so you spend your money on the right course.
The honest answer
A TEFL certificate opens a lot of doors, but visa rules depend on your passport. Here's where Indian teachers find work, where it's harder and where it's usually closed.
Your best places to start.
Worth it with the right profile.
Check carefully before you plan around these.
Visa rules change often. Always check with the employer and the embassy before you accept a job or pay any fees.
Start this month
Online teaching is the fastest way to start earning with your TEFL. You set your hours, you don't need a visa and you can teach from anywhere with good internet.
Close to home
Demand for good English teachers keeps growing, from big-city coaching centers to schools and offices. A TEFL certificate shows you know how to teach English, not just speak it.
Courses and prices
One payment, no hidden fees and an accredited certificate at the end. Prices in rupees are approximate, at about 96 rupees to the dollar.
Teaching online
$29₹2,800one-offAbout ₹2,800
Teach anywhere
$49₹4,720one-offAbout ₹4,720
Kids and teens
$59₹5,690one-offAbout ₹5,690
Want more? The 220-hour course is $69 (about ₹6,650), and from Premium up you can add tutor-marked Practical Assignments (+$20) or Practical Demos (+$40). Compare all courses
Paying from India? You pay in US dollars by card or PayPal, and your bank converts it to rupees. Switch on international transactions for your card in your banking app first, as many Indian cards have them turned off by default. Your bank may add a small foreign exchange fee.
Teaching abroad?
Most schools abroad ask for the same set of papers. Getting the Indian ones ready early saves weeks later.
India is in the Apostille Convention. The Ministry of External Affairs apostilles your degree, usually after state attestation.
Your background check. Apply for a PCC through Passport Seva, and check how recent your employer needs it to be.
The standard most schools ask for. Ours can be notarized and apostilled for a visa.
Some schools and visas ask non-native speakers to prove their English. A high score makes you a much stronger applicant.
Valid for at least six months beyond your contract, with empty pages for visas.
Many Asian employers expect a professional headshot and a short intro video for online jobs.
Your roadmap
This week
Pay once, log in straight away and study on your phone or laptop, whenever suits you.
In a few weeks
Finish the units and quizzes, then download your QR-verified certificate the same day.
Straight after
Set up your online teaching profile, or use our recruiter links and Job Support bundle to apply abroad. Browse TEFL jobs
FAQ
Yes. Indian teachers work in Thailand, Cambodia, Japan, the Middle East and many other countries, and online all over the world. A few countries, such as China and South Korea, usually only give English teaching visas to citizens of native English-speaking countries, so it's worth knowing where you're eligible before you apply.
Yes. Spoken English institutes, IELTS coaching centers, international schools and online platforms in India all value a TEFL certificate. For permanent jobs in Indian government and CBSE schools you'll still need a B.Ed, as a TEFL doesn't replace it.
You pay in US dollars by card or PayPal on our learning platform, tefl.institute. Your bank converts it to rupees, so $29 is about ₹2,800, plus any small foreign exchange fee your bank charges. Make sure international transactions are switched on for your card in your banking app.
Yes, and it's the quickest way to start. Platforms such as Preply let you set your own rate, and you can also teach private students. You don't need a visa, but you do need good internet, a quiet space and a TEFL certificate to stand out.
Not always, but it helps. Some schools and visa routes ask non-native speakers for an IELTS or TOEIC score to prove their level of English. A high score, a degree and a TEFL certificate together make a strong application.
If you mainly want to teach online, the $29 Online Specialist course covers what you need. If you want to teach abroad or with a tutor's support, choose the $49 Premium course, and if you want to teach children, the $59 168-hour course adds 11 young learner units.
India is part of the Apostille Convention, so the Ministry of External Affairs apostilles Indian documents such as your degree, usually after state attestation. Your background check is a Police Clearance Certificate from Passport Seva. Our certificate can be notarized and apostilled too.
Our courses are accredited by OTCAC, and every certificate has a QR code employers can check online. Employers decide who they hire, so always read the job advert, but a 120-hour accredited TEFL is the standard most ask for.
Photos from Unsplash by Nikhita S, Haseeb Modi and Christin Hume.