Get TEFL Certified & Teach English Abroad with International TEFL Academy

I attended the in person class in Barcelona and was very uncomfortable nearly the entire time. One of the other students in my class was a registered sex offender that had committed crimes against children and this person was my partner in the class. TEFL organizes student teaching at a language school for children, yet they don't require any sort of background check to ensure they aren't aiding a sex offender to work with children. When brought to the schools attention, they merely said that it is the future employer who is responsible to do background checks not TEFL's responsibility. The entire experience was draining and uncomfortable. They wouldn't even take our groups picture at the end because they didn't want the sex offender featured on their website. I would not reccomend it.

I would highly recommend International Tefl Academy because of the quality of their program. Their program surpassed my expectations and really prepares you for real life situations.
I also found the staff very approachable and their communication skills excellent. The response rate at getting back to you asap was reassuring and so helpful.
In addition, the staff gave ongoing support and help after you have qualified. I found this invaluable knowing I had their support and guidance after I qualified while trying to secure experience. This is what helped me get experience and subsequent employment during and after the pandemic.
They are truly a great place to start your Tefl journey.

I searched many programs and this program seemed to be the most legit. I was totally happy with the program's experience. The material was easy to understand without it being too simplified. I was able to learn things at a decent paste and I felt I was getting my money's worth. It felt like a college course and I was able to receive grades and feedback from the instructors of ITA. It's great for those who know nothing about teaching and for those who may need a refresher. Although, the actual real experience will teach things as well, this program helped me add more to the classrooms that I have taught.

I'm delighted I took the online course and highly recommend it to anyone that is interested. It qualified me to teach abroad, which effectively changed my life. The people I met and my experiences abroad reshaped the world in my view. Even though I'm considered 'mature', my recommendation is for all ages. The world is a fascinating place with many things to experience. ITA's online, or in-person course will open up the possibility of working as you travel the globe. Whether you decide to live in one country abroad or more, you will be forever changed.

I randomly discovered International TEFL back in 2015. I was in my second year at UIC and was walking around the Lakeview neighborhood and stumbled upon it. I walked in and got a brochure. I want to say that the people working there were helpful and nice. Many had experiences teaching abroad. It really inspired me. The idea to teach abroad stuck with me for the next few years while getting my degree. When I graduated in 2018, I knew I wanted to finally move abroad. But I didn't know where or how. That's when I reached out to Intl TEFL again and was set up with an advisor. She was helpful and informative. She helped me pick a country that suits me best. In January 2019, I signed up to take the class. By that November, I was living and teaching in South Korea! I was very nervous but felt prepared thanks to the class. I also had a salary advantage with a TEFL certificate. I am still in South Korea and have had the best experiences of my life here. As a history major, I am happy I get to visit many historical sites in my free time. I love to travel around the country. I hope soon, because covid restrictions are mostly over, that I can travel around Asia. I am very grateful for my experience with this company.

I was very happy with the instruction I received. Moreover, It had been a long time since I attended school and a lot had changed. My instructor was a wealth of assistance and information and she was so patient and understanding. I was employed immediately after finishing my course and have worked steadily for almost a year and a half now. I use all of the skills I learned on a daily basis. The course was not easy but I enjoyed it and I am pleased with the experience. I can recommend this program with confidence.

As an ITA graduate with a 120 hours TEFL certificate, I profoundly and wholeheartedly recommend this course of study to anyone who’s looking for flexible and rewarding employment. My decision for completing the TEFL certificate was based on the two forementioned reasons. I was able to teach as soon as I graduated. I thought from home and also freely traveled as well, while maintaining my teaching schedule, with my students. It’s been a gratifying experience and one that I fully recommend for anyone who wants stability, flexibility and financial rewards.

Great program, great material. Finished and paid for everything. One problem: I never received any support for the Final Practicorum requirement so investment down the drain. Other than this everything was great. But what’s the point if you don’t get a certificate. Wouldn’t recommend this program despite the raving reviews I read. They’ll give you a list of contacts and tell you to go figure it out. For $2,000+ that’s unacceptable when I was told there’s a department that handles that. “Handles” as in gives you a list and tells you to figure it out by a deadline.