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Accredited 120-Hour Online TEFL & TESOL Certification

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Online

Length

120 hours

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Online

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Teaching Practicum

No

Job Placement

No

Certifications

Online TEFL Online TESOL TEFL TESOL

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Starting Price

95

Last Updated: Mar 06, 2023

Last Reviewed: Jun 30, 2023

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Ready to teach English online and abroad? UNI-Prep's online TESOL & Certificate program is 120 hours, fully accredited, and internationally recognized. The course is taught using a combination of videos, readings and interactive assignments.

We are proudly an American company - adhering to world-renowned US education standards. Certificates are issued in California. Graduates of our programs are both qualified and confidently prepared to teach English online and around the world. They also enjoy the respect that comes with the UNI-Prep name. Our TESOL/TEFL courses are designed to be both educational and fun. Our fees are all inclusive. Unlike other providers, we don't charge extra for extensions or tutor support.

Study at your own pace and time. Most of our graduates complete the TESOL Certificate program in 2 weeks. Our goal is to make sure all our students and graduates are completely satisfied with their experience.

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Online TESOL Certification

Program Highlights

Fully online - study at your own pace from anywhere
No hidden fees - tutor support and job support included
Includes videos, readings and short quizzes - no final exam
Free 'Teaching English Online' specialization for a limited time
Accredited and recognized worldwide

Program Reviews

4.76 Rating

based on 365 reviews

Rating Spread Teach TEFL Online

5 rating 78.08%
4 rating 20.27%
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Benefits 4.8
Support 4.6
Fun 3.65
Facilities 4.6
Safety 4.05

Instruction 4.7
Support 4.35
Value 4.7
Academic Rigor 3.8
Job Assistance 4.25

Content 4.25
Engagement 3.75
Support 3.75
Platform 4.25
Value 4

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In my opinion, this course is quite brief but very, very effective, especially for those with 'zero' teaching knowledge or experience; so, if you really want to start your career as a professional English teacher, don't hesitate to register this course.
I will probably register a further course from Uni-prep to enhance my teaching knowledge in the future (when I have enough conditions).
I'm sure Uni-prep will be more and more developed!!!!!!!!!

What would you improve about this program?

At the end of each unit, there should be a concluded summary of main teaching tool(s).

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I really enjoyed every part of this course -it really helped me to sharpen my teaching skills. The schedule was very flexible as it allowed me to study at my own pace. To put it in a nutshell, taking the TESOL was a very rewarding experience for me. Thanks to UNI - PREP Institute, I’ve now become TESOL certified to teach Englsih as a second language to people of different ages. I will make sure to encourage all of my colleagues to take their TESOL certificate at UNI-Prep.

The 10 units of the TESOL Certificate Course are covering the most challenging issues about teaching English as a second language. The reading materials, videos, quizzes and the additional resources have provided me with all the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in my job as a language teacher.
Moreover , the course is well balanced in such a smart way that makes you feel confident , and eager to learn more and more. It goes to the important and practicle tools about teaching ESL.

What would you improve about this program?

Introducing interactive videos and giving feedback on the wrong quizzes

The course content and videos provided extensive information on the concept of teaching English as a second language. I had to give props to the pdf files on the different areas taught. It also provided assistance for teaching in general such as highlighting the importance of lesson planning and the often difficult task of management of the class. However, my only downfall is that it is simply too expensive for what was offered.
Furthermore, some of the questions had questionable responses and hence, I was a bit peeved when the answers were given wrong after it was explicitly stated that this was so. Overall, I would recommend if you require thorough knowledge of the content.

What would you improve about this program?

Lower the cost of the program and review answers to some of the questions asked.

I found this to be a quite thorough, clear and friendly course. Occasionally the audio was not as crisp as I would have liked. The grammar / punctuation reviews were excellent. Also a few of the quiz questions were either tricky & in one case, false, according to my review.

The material was often new to me, coming from a background in Healthcare for the past 40 years, so I appreciated becoming familiar with the "teaching ESL 'language' and grammar review.

All in all I'm very pleased to have chosen Uni-Prep and would recommend to to others.

What would you improve about this program?

Clearer audio; more interesting videos

I enjoyed the TESOL course - as a seasoned teacher, it really helped me to focus my teaching skills to benefit EFL/EAL students. It gave a lot of useful activities and ideas, plus good foundational principles and knowledge, often drawing attention to things that are so automatic as a native speaker, that they are often overlooked. I was able to complete the course comfortably in less than a fortnight. I highly recommend this course for anyone considering teaching or even just working with EFL/EAL communities.

What would you improve about this program?

Feedback on the quizz questions, at least giving you the correct answer after you've finished your final attempt, but with an explanation would also be beneficial - for the ones I got wrong, I really did not understand why, and feedback is so important in the learning process.

I'm a middle school teacher with thirteen years of experience. I wanted to get a TESOL certificate, since I've been tutoring in English for a few years and wanted to be able to teach abroad or online. UNI-Prep was recommended on a few forums I read, so I gave it a try.

The materials are great and have helped me focus my lesson planning in my middle school teaching job. I would recommend this to both beginners and veteran teachers.

What would you improve about this program?

The fonts on the site are a bit hard to read, but that's not a huge deal.

Not a bad course if you happen to already have a lot of classroom experience but no certification. As someone who taught abroad for 11 years back in the day when TEFL certificates were not necessary, I had no desire to repeat classroom training, so this course was perfect for me. I was pleased to pick up several tips on creating more effective tests as well as fun classroom activities (we can all use more of those), and I especially appreciated the "Additional Resources" section at the end of every unit.

It remains to be seen how useful this certificate will prove to be in the real world. My experience with the course, however, was positive.

What would you improve about this program?

Some questions on the quizzes seem somewhat arbitrary.

Questions & Answers

Is this program good for those of us who wish to solely teach online (as opposed to having in-person students abroad)?

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Does this 120-hour course include practicum time?

No, this course does not offer practicum, it is on-demand instruction and quizzes only.

By Kylie Pierce on December 26, 2020

I noticed your questions and answers are mostly 2016. Do you still offer this program?

Yes, we certainly do. Most students contact us directly with questions, which is why you might not see so many questions asked on this platform.

By UNI-Prep Institute on November 9, 2019

Do you have to have a teachers license or a bachelors degree?

You do not need a degree or teacher's license to register in or complete our courses. Most of our students are not teachers and do not have a teacher's license - though some do and take our course to upgrade their credentials.

By UNI-Prep Institute on November 9, 2019

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

Because I wanted to improve my chances of getting an English teaching job in China. I needed to get more qualified in order to be able to get jobs. This program was helpful because it offered me the chance to be able to get the certificate quickly as a PDF and also to ship the original certificate to me.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

They had videos, reading materials and quizzes. I already have some years of experience of teaching in different environments so I just tried to add that information to my experience and it was successful. Since the quizzes are the same for everybody, you should see which parts of information you know from before and which parts you're just learning, and that's what determines how much you're going to do on your own and how much you're going to be using the offered materials.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I'd say that you can't know everything in advance, but if you're more knowledgeable and have more qualifications, it's always going to be in your own favor. Although even if you are completely qualified, you are always going to see new things at first, until you adapt completely to the new environment.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Study, memorize and apply the learned techniques in your lessons and/or in your ideas for future lessons. You have to compare what you're learning vs. what you did before and try to improve on everything. Every day, you should definitely be studying and doing your best; this is obviously very important.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Generally speaking, being afraid doesn't help anything, so you should always try to deal with issues as they come up. This hopefully helps you get ready to deal with the challenges you face. You can learn more and therefore replace fear with knowledge, which helps you deal with a lot more than just one issue.

Shelley LaMotte

2017 Alum

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Irvin Lopez

2016 Alum

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

What position do you hold at Uni-prep? What has been your career path so far?

I am the Operations Manager at UNI-Prep in charge of all our online courses and international operations. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science and worked for several years as an Analyst and Consultant before traveling to Dubai, UAE. In Dubai, one of the many projects I worked on was teaching English to students of various ages, including corporate clients and CEOs.

The culmination of my international work experience eventually led me to the world of online learning, along with TESOL teacher training. I really enjoy helping to develop new courses and finding new ways to make the online learning process more interactive and enjoyable!

Did YOU teach abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Yes, I taught in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for 3 years where I was involved in the education industry in a number of ways. I had the privilege of teaching English at their police academy and to members of the army, along with corporate clients and C-level executives.

My family has always put an importance on traveling, so after graduating from university and gaining some work experience, I found myself seeking something different and exciting. I received a job offer to work as a Consultant in Dubai and basically ‘lucked-into’ the world of English teachers and online learning. I haven’t left since!

What does the future hold for Uni-prep?

The best part of my job is developing new courses and improving the features of our online courses – and that’s the future of UNI-Prep. We already offer a number of courses aside from TESOL in the areas of business and management, and we will be developing more. Right now, UNI-Prep is forming partnerships with job boards to give our students and graduates premium access to job search tools.

We are also in the process of creating internships and teaching opportunities with our organization and partner schools around the world. When it comes to our courses, some of our future features will include a mobile app to study from your phone, classroom chats and discussion boards.

What about the future of the teach abroad industry? How do you think education will change over the next 10 years?

English is likely to grow as the international language over the next 10 years, which will double the need for English language teachers around the world. In addition, we are seeing that online learning is becoming more popular and accepted as a cheaper and more flexible alternative to traditional classes.

With the combination of these, we not only expect an increase in the need for classroom teachers, but also virtual teachers. To give one example, English lessons through Skype is becoming a popular method of learning English, something already offered by UNI-Prep.

Which teach abroad destination is most underrated? Conversely, which is most overrated?

South America is the most underrated destination as the lower pay discourages a lot of teachers from otherwise going there. However, most individuals don’t realize the cost of living is so cheap that their salary can afford them a better experience with more spending money than a higher salary in other parts of the world.

I think parts of the Middle East can be overrated. The high pay attracts lots of candidates, but many of these countries have strict rules that may impact your ability to fully enjoy the experience. It’s very important to keep in mind the culture of the destination country when you are deciding where to work.

About UNI-Prep Institute

UNI-Prep is a private training institute offering online TESOL Certificate and TESOL Diploma programs. In addition, to TESOL teacher training, UNI-Prep offers courses in business and management. We have had thousands of graduates who are currently teaching overseas in over 100 countries. All our programs are accredited and are offered both online...