How do you know if a TEFL course is legit?

Another great way to find out which TEFL courses are legitimate is to check out where the alumni are teaching. If alumni went on to find great TEFL jobs with reputable schools and language institutes, then you know that the course is legitimate.

Is the TEFL certification legit?

But are online TEFL courses legitimate or recognized? The short answer is, yes, language schools recognize online TEFL certification.

How do I authenticate a TEFL certificate?

How do you get a document Authenticated? You can only authenticate the original TEFL TESOL certificate (not a digital/scanned copy). First, you should have a Notary Public notarize the certificate, then you should send it to the Embassy concerned (e.g. China/Vietnam/ Saudi Arabia) for authentication/legalization.

Which TEFL courses are legitimate?

International TEFL and TESOL Training.

  • The Language House TEFL.
  • i-to-i TEFL.
  • Premier TEFL.
  • myTEFL.
  • TEFL Worldwide Prague.
  • Maximo Nivel.
  • Teach Away | University of Toronto Faculty of Education.

    • What accreditation should a TEFL course have?

    Well-known TEFL / TESOL accrediting bodies include: TQUK, College of Teachers, and ACCET. Courses offered directly through an accredited university will also be considered accredited, including SIT, Cambridge University (CELTA), Trinity University (Trinity certificate).

    Do I need to Legalise my TEFL certificate?

    In general, you need to legalise documents in the country in which they were issued. If you didn’t do your TEFL course with i-to-i and your TEFL certificate has been issued in another country, then you will need to get your documents legalised by the government of that country.

    How do I apostille my TEFL certificate?

    You send off the certified copies of your document to the relevant government department. They will attach a stamped official certificate called an apostille to each document and send them back to you. Your documents are now legalised.

    What level is a 120 hour TEFL course?

    Level 3
    Level 3 TEFL courses are typically 120 + hours long and equivalent to an A-Level qualification. They will be recognised worldwide and are a great entry level qualification for people who want to teach and travel abroad or volunteer.

    What does Level 5 TEFL mean?

    A Level 5 TEFL qualification is an equivalent level to a CELTA or Foundation Degree. This level is ideal for accessing the best TEFL jobs out there. Better paid TEFL jobs, whether that’s online or abroad, will be more accessible.

    Can you get a job with no TEFL?

    If you’re looking for a good TEFL experience don’t do this. Despite having no qualifications or experience you’re offered a job. While this isn’t completely unheard of, it’s getting rarer and rarer for employers to not at the very least require teachers to have a TEFL qualification. The pay is too good to be true.

    Do you need TEFL certification to teach abroad?

    Plenty of TEFL providers, bloggers or recruiters (often getting a cut for recommending a course) will tell you that you need it to teach abroad. If you need it or not is dependent on the school that you are applying to and sometimes country. Some schools may require it, but many do not.

    What’s the average price of a TEFL course?

    Prices for TEFL courses can range from $59 to $3500. So how do you know what price is reasonable for your budget and also isn’t a total ripoff? To answer this, you should be aware of a couple of things.

    What happens if you miss a lesson on TEFL?

    A number of legitimate companies will have penalties for teachers who miss lessons that have been booked, which is understandable. But pay close attention to the terms, because there are some out there that have penalty rules that are so unreasonable it’s almost inevitable that you’ll lose a chunk of your pay to them on a regular basis.