See the world teaching English overseas with a TEFL Institute
professional tefl certification.

If you have ever wanted to get paid to live and work in a foreign country,
an English teaching job abroad could be for you!
If you speak English fluently and have an adventurous spirit, you can be trained to teach professionally as an English teacher overseas. No foreign language knowledge or teaching experience is required; the only requirement is a good command of the English language and the proper training. Language classes are often taught in 100 percent English, which is why native English speakers are so sought after. The demand for fluent and native English speakers outweighs the supply of teachers. People from all walks of life go overseas each year regardless of age and educational background; they simply become TEFL certified and then have the opportunity to work worldwide.

Obtain your TEFL certification with our various TEFL courses online (TEFL Professional or TEFL Basic), TEFL Seminar (a weekend TEFL training in Chicago) or through one of the many TEFL Institute international locations worldwide. We offer TEFL International courses in: TEFL Spain, TEFL China, TEFL Nepal, TEFL India, TEFL Costa Rica, TEFL Peru, TEFL Brazil, TEFL Ghana, TEFL Kenya and TEFL Tanzania.

A TEFL certificate is the standard international EFL qualification for working abroad as a professional English teacher. TEFL / TESOL training will give you the education, experience, confidence and credentials to work around the world as a professional English language teacher. TEFL training will provide you the skills to teach reading, writing, listening and speaking. You will be trained in grammar and language acquisition methodologies in addition to honing skills in lesson planning, classroom management and curriculum development.

TEFL job prospects for graduates of our TEFL courses are excellent as the growth of English as the international language has expanded worldwide. TEFL Institute graduates find TEFL thousands of job openings throughout the world Opportunities are abundant to teach English in Europe with large markets in Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, Turkey, Russia and throughout the old-world continent. Those looking for the Latin flair find many jobs available to teach English in South America, especially in Costa Rica, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Brazil. Those looking for both the exotic environment of Asia and the opportunity to save money go teach English in China, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam.

English teaching jobs are found teaching in every country in the world from quaint towns in Equador, cobblestone street cities in Italy to the new high tech cities of China. The world market is open to those trained as and English teacher, the choice is yours.

Industry Leader in TEFL certification in the US and worldwide:
TEFL Institute, and American company is the leader in online training with the only 120 hour TEFL certification course offered in a U.S. university. Students wishing to obtain undergraduate credit may enroll through Chicago’s Roosevelt University. Our TEFL Seminar, a weekend training course, is also offered via the continuing education departments at the University of Chicago International House and Northwestern University Norris Center.
TEFL Institute offers high quality, practical online and onsite TEFL certificate courses which will allow you to earn while you are traveling and working abroad. TEFL Institute maintains the highest international standards of TEFL training and support.

A TEFL/TESOL course is the perfect launching pad whether you are looking for a 6 month, 12 month, or summer position teaching English abroad or you just want to take some time out traveling and get paid for having the experience of your life.
TEFL, TESOL, EFL, ESL, CELTA, DELTA: What do these mean?
With all of the English teaching courses and many acronyms it’s good to know what these certifications really mean. TEFL (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language) is designed for teaching in a country where English is not the primary language spoken. TES0L (Teaching of English as a Second Language) is meant to be for teaching in an English-speaking country. CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults) is, as the title implies, for teaching adult learners. DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching for Adults) is similar to a CELTA, but is designed for teachers who already have at least two years of English teaching experience under their belts and would like to further their training.
Choosing a TEFL School:

The important qualification is the quality of the TEFL certification based on the amount of course hours (120 is the professional standard), who endorses a program (TEFL Institute partnerships with U.S. universities are a good indicator of quality), the strength of the curriculum and testing measures and the personal assistance from a company can offer you in your professional job search. The TEFL Institute staff has lived and worked in over 50 countries worldwide and can offer advice and assistance for you in this new adventure.

To find out more about our TEFL certificate courses and your opportunities to teach worldwide, simply complete the contact form and submit. In no time at all you could find yourself in the place of your dreams teaching English as a foreign language!