For teachers in Pakistan

Online TEFL course in Pakistan

Teach English online, move into IELTS and language center work or take your teaching to the Gulf. Get an accredited 120-hour TEFL certificate from just Rs 13,570, pay by card with no PayPal needed and get a certificate employers can check online. We'll be honest about where a Pakistani passport can and can't take you, too.

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Rs 13,570for an accredited 120-hour TEFL

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The honest answer

Where can Pakistani teachers teach English?

Your English can be excellent, but visa rules depend on your passport. Here's where Pakistani teachers find work, where it's harder and where it's usually closed.

Open to Pakistani teachers

Your best places to start.

Online, from homeTeach students all over the world, with no visa and your own hours. Teaching online
The GulfThe UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman hire many Pakistani teachers, especially with a degree, a B.Ed. or teaching license and experience.
At homeIELTS and PTE coaching, language centers and O and A level schools all value ESL training.
JapanNo nationality limit on teaching visas, and many schools hire non-native speakers with a degree. Japan guide

Possible, but harder

Worth it with the right profile.

Thailand and CambodiaBoth hire non-native teachers. Thailand needs a degree, and some schools ask for a TOEIC or IELTS score. Thailand guide
VietnamWork permits are stricter for non-native speakers, so choose an employer that handles yours properly. Vietnam guide
Malaysia and IndonesiaSome language schools hire non-native teachers with a degree, a TEFL and experience.

Usually closed

Check carefully before you plan around these.

ChinaEnglish teaching work permits usually go to citizens of 7 native English-speaking countries.
South KoreaThe E-2 visa for English teachers is limited to the same 7 countries.
Hong Kong NET SchemeThe government scheme is for native-speaking English teachers.

The Burj Khalifa and skyscrapers in Dubai — Dubai, UAE

Wat Kasattrathirat temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand — Thailand

People walking toward Angkor Wat in Cambodia — Cambodia

Visa rules change often. Always check with the employer and the embassy of the country before you accept a job abroad or pay any fees, and only use licensed overseas employment promoters.

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Teach English online from Pakistan

Online teaching is the quickest way to earn with your TEFL. You choose your hours, you don't need a visa and you can earn in dollars.

Teach on a platformPreply lets you set your own rate, and on italki a TEFL can help you apply for a Professional Teacher profile.
Find private studentsIELTS, PTE, spoken English and Business English classes are in demand, in Pakistan and around the world.
Stand out with a TEFLWith so many online teachers, a TEFL certificate on your profile helps students choose you and lets you charge more.

The $49 online TEFL course

A teacher leading an English lesson in a classroom

Close to home

Teaching English in Pakistan with a TEFL

Demand for English is huge, from students heading abroad to professionals who need it for work. A TEFL shows you're trained to teach English as a second language, not just to speak it well.

IELTS and PTE coachingThousands of students prepare for study and work abroad, so good exam teachers are always busy.
Private schoolsEnglish-medium and O and A level schools teach in English, and young learner skills are a big plus. Teaching young learners
Spoken English and Business EnglishLanguage centers and companies in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad run classes for adults and staff.

Courses and prices

Choose your TEFL course

One payment, no hidden fees and an accredited certificate at the end. Rupee prices are approximate, at about 277 rupees to the dollar.

Lowest price

Teaching online

120-hour Premium TEFL

Rs 13,570one-off$49 charged in US dollars

The full 120-hour course, with human-voice narrated video and subtitles
Practical scenario tasks and real teaching videos
Tutor support, plus the lesson plan and Job Support bundles
12 months to finish

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120-hour Practical TEFL

Rs 16,340one-off$59 charged in US dollars

A personal tutor and full narrated video
2 written assignments graded by your tutor, with helpful feedback
Resubmit after feedback, and your certificate says "with Practical Assignments"
24 months to finish

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Kids, adults and business

220-hour Practical TEFL

Rs 21,880one-off$79 charged in US dollars

Everything in the 168-hour course, including tutor-graded lesson plans
40 hours of Business English
220, 168 and 120-hour certificates
24 months to finish

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Teaching mostly children? The 168-hour course is $69. With every Practical course, a personal tutor grades 2 written lesson plan assignments with helpful feedback within 24 hours, and you can resubmit after feedback. Pass them and your certificate says "with Practical Assignments". Compare all courses

Paying from Pakistan? PayPal isn't available in Pakistan, so you pay in US dollars by debit or credit card. Ask your bank to enable your card for international online payments first. If it's declined, a digital wallet card such as SadaPay or NayaPay often works. Your bank may add fees and taxes on international payments.

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Teaching abroad?

The documents you'll need from Pakistan

Pakistan joined the Apostille Convention in 2023, but the Gulf countries aren't members, so the steps depend on where you're going. Start early, as HEC attestation can take weeks.

Usually required

Degree and transcript

Attested by the HEC, then by MOFA. MOFA adds an apostille for member countries. For the Gulf, the country's embassy attests it after MOFA.

Usually required

Police Character Certificate

Your background check, from your provincial police. In Punjab you can apply at a Police Khidmat Markaz. Then have it attested for your destination.

Expected

120-hour TEFL certificate

The standard most schools and platforms ask for. Ours can be notarized and apostilled for a visa.

Often helps

IELTS or TOEIC score

Many schools abroad ask non-native speakers to prove their English. A C1 or C2 level makes a strong impression.

A big plus

B.Ed. or teaching license

If you have one, include it. Schools in the Gulf value teaching qualifications and experience highly.

Required

Passport and CNIC

Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your contract. You'll need your CNIC for HEC and MOFA too.

Your roadmap

From TEFL course to first class in 3 steps

1
This week
Enroll and start learning
Pay once, log in straight away and study on your phone or laptop, whenever suits you.
2
In a few weeks
Get your certificate
Finish the units and quizzes, then download your QR-verified certificate the same day.
3
Straight after
Start applying
Add your TEFL to your online teaching profiles, or use our recruiter links and Job Support bundle to apply abroad. Browse TEFL jobs

FAQ

TEFL in Pakistan: your questions

Can Pakistanis teach English abroad?

Yes. Pakistani teachers work in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman and in parts of Asia such as Thailand and Cambodia, as well as online all over the world. A few countries, such as China and South Korea, usually only give English teaching visas to citizens of 7 native English-speaking countries, so check where you're eligible before you apply.

Can Pakistanis teach English in China or Korea?

Usually not as an English teacher. South Korea's E-2 visa and China's English teaching work permit are normally limited to the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The Gulf, Thailand and online teaching are much more open to Pakistani teachers.

Is a TEFL useful for jobs in the Gulf?

Yes. Language centers and training institutes in the Gulf often ask for a TEFL, and it adds ESL training to your degree. For school teaching jobs, a B.Ed. or teaching license and experience matter most, and a TEFL helps you stand out.

Can I pay for the course without PayPal?

Yes. PayPal isn't available in Pakistan, so you pay by debit or credit card on teflmasters.com. $49 is about Rs 13,570. Ask your bank to enable your card for international online payments, or use a digital wallet card such as SadaPay or NayaPay, which often works.

Can I teach English online from Pakistan?

Yes, and it's the quickest way to start. Platforms such as Preply let you set your own rate, and on italki a TEFL is one of the credentials you can use to apply for a Professional Teacher profile. You'll need good internet, a backup power plan and a quiet space.

Do I need IELTS to teach English abroad?

Not always, but it helps. Some schools and visa routes ask non-native speakers for an IELTS or TOEIC score. A high score, a degree and a TEFL certificate together make a strong application.

How do I get my documents attested or apostilled?

Pakistan joined the Apostille Convention in 2023. Degrees are attested by the HEC first, then MOFA adds an apostille for member countries. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman aren't members, so they still need MOFA attestation and then the embassy. Our certificate can be notarized and apostilled too.

Is the TEFLmasters certificate accepted?

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.

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