Location
  • Online
Length
150 hours
Training Type
Online

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Certifications
Online TEFL Online TESOL TEFL TESOL

Pricing

Starting Price
445
What's Included
Some Activities
What's Included (Extra)

Maximo Nivel’s online TEFL course gives you the theory, the opportunity to discuss theory and practice with your TEFL Trainer, and you teach 5 hours with live English students! The online TEFL course includes 10 hours of tutoring and coaching by Zoom with your TEFL Trainer.

May 30, 2025
Jun 09, 2025
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About Program

Not all online TEFL courses are created equal—this one actually prepares you to teach.

Maximo Nivel’s Online TEFL Certification goes far beyond theory. It’s a self-paced, comprehensive program combining flexibility with real, personalized support. While most online TEFL courses rely on automated lessons and passive content, we offer one-on-one coaching with experienced trainers. You’ll get detailed feedback via our LMS, email, and live Zoom sessions—so you're never on your own.

Best of all, our practical teaching module gives you real experience. You’ll teach live English classes online, observed by your trainer, who provides personalized guidance to strengthen your teaching skills—from classroom presence to lesson planning.

This is more than just an online course—it’s a full TEFL certification designed to help you succeed in real classrooms around the world.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

At Maximo Nivel, we deeply value diversity in all its forms. We maintain an open-minded approach, recognizing the significance of varied perspectives, intelligent discourse, and the transformative power of a positive mindset. We warmly welcome and respect individuals from all backgrounds, irrespective of politics, gender, gender identity, age, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Whether it’s volunteering, Spanish immersion, TEFL certification, international internships, university courses, or GAP year experiences, members of the LGBTQIA+ community are wholeheartedly invited to participate in our programs.

Impact 🌎

At Maximo Nivel, we work in close partnership with our local communities in Latin America to ensure that volunteer projects align with genuine local needs, fostering meaningful and relevant impact. We emphasize sustainable initiatives designed for enduring change, rather than short-term interventions. By promoting cultural sensitivity, we facilitate enriching exchanges rooted in mutual respect, and our commitment to local employment further integrates and supports the communities we serve.

Program Highlights

  • 10 hours of tutoring and coaching by Zoom with your TEFL Trainer
  • 5 hours of practical teaching
  • Accredited certification accepted worldwide
  • Teach real ESL learners!
  • Guaranteed Job Placement

Program Reviews

4.93 Rating
based on 43 reviews
  • 5 rating 93.02%
  • 4 rating 6.98%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Benefits 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.2
  • Facilities 4.35
  • Safety 4.85
  • Instruction 4.6
  • Support 4.9
  • Value 4.3
  • Academic Rigor 3.9
  • Job Assistance 4.8
  • Content 5
  • Engagement 4.9
  • Support 4.95
  • Platform 4.7
  • Value 5
Showing 9 - 16 of 43 reviews
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Hannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Far exceeded expectations!

Máximo Nivel far exceeded all my expectations!  This course gave me the confidence and experience needed for my English teaching career.  

I was pursuing TEFL certification and one of my friends, who completed this course, recommended it to me. I went through the 3-6 month program and got a 3-month extension as needed. The course was well organized and covered everything from grammar, learning styles, teaching methodology, technical skills for online classes, lesson planning, assessing learners, and more.

I received support throughout the program from my Tefl instructor, Sean. He answered all my questions and was available for anything I needed help with.  A quick Zoom call with him put my fears to rest as he encouraged and guided me with lesson planning during my practical week of teaching. He also gave me helpful feedback after each lesson which fine-tuned my teaching skills so I could better serve my students with every lesson. 

After completion, I got my certificate, a letter of recommendation, and job-finding assistance to set me up for success. 

I highly recommend Maximo Nivel to those looking to boost their confidence and credibility.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Teaching my first and second class.
The first class I taught, I was pretty confident starting out and I thought I was well prepared. So when I went on with my lesson, I realized the holes in my lesson planning and the necessity of going through each activity beforehand to know exactly how the class will play out. My second class, I was so stressed and I was tweaking every detail about my lesson plan leading up to my class. An hour before my lesson I was in panic mode so I called my instructor. He looked over my lesson plan and assured me it would alright. That class went really smoothly and it turned out to be a pretty good class.

My take away from this is…..
Always communicate with your instructor if you have any problems or need help of any kind instead of stressing.
Be prepared.
Talk with your students. They are really amazing people!
Keep calm and breathe.
Pros
  • Practical teaching experience and the confidence that came through it
  • Guidance and assistance I received from my instructor.
  • The connection with my students.
Cons
  • Stressing myself out with lesson planning and trying to make it perfect
  • Procrastination with assignments
  • Technical difficulties when teaching through zoom
61 people found this review helpful.
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Sarah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Online Program

The Maximo Nivel online TEFL program was very thorough and well done. It definitely prepared me to be able to teach. I enjoyed the self-paced modules, video observations, and support. The ability to teach class for a week through their online program was a great experience. The program was challenging enough that you feel ready to teach in-person or online when you receive your certificate.
Sean provided experienced support both during the self-paced portion when I had questions and in preparing for the online teaching experience. After each lesson I taught during the practicum, he provided me with feedback on how to improve for the next lesson.

61 people found this review helpful.
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Sandy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Personal, Caring, Motivating, and Encouraging

I'm almost 60 years old and haven't been a student in several decades. I decided to take the online TEFL course to have an option for a flexible part-time job to do during my retirement. I was completely intimidated by online teaching and had quite the steep learning curve. The course was challenging and definitely a Masters level course. Sean (lead TEFL trainer) went above and beyond to help me succeed!! I really can't say enough about Sean's dedication and caring. I didn't know how to use Zoom or Google docs, and Sean spent hours and hours and hours coaching me through navigating the new (to me) technology. I taught in person classes many years ago, but methodologies have changed drastically too. I am still not a huge fan of online learning platforms, but I learned SO MUCH taking this course. I am truly grateful to Sean for all of his help and encouragement. I decided to also take an in-person practicum in Peru so that I can continue to learn (in person this time) from my teacher/mentor! I'm looking forward to continuing my education with Maximo Nivel this winter.

48 people found this review helpful.
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Robin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Certification with Maximo Nivel

Maximo Nivel did a great job preparing me to teach. The course of study was very thorough and I learned so much! I want to teach online, so the online nature of the course was perfect for me. I liked that even the practical teaching was done online. I completed the entire program from my own home! My instructor, Sean, was very helpful and patient, and gave me excellent feedback on my progress. The best part was the practical teaching for one week at the end of the course. I would highly recommend Maximo Nivel to anyone wanting to teach English as a foreign language.

51 people found this review helpful.
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Judy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I Am Equipped!

When I signed up for the Maximo Nivel on-line TEFL course, I wasn't really sure how I would use my training. I am an older student and work full time in an administrative position at a university. Since then, doors have opened to put my training to use now instead of having to wait until I retire. I am a volunteer with our local literacy organization. Also, after submitting a proposal to my manager, I have started tutoring our international students as part of my duties at work. Amazing! If you build it, they really do come! Special shout-out to my instructor, Sean, who was very patient with my lack of confidence and my busy schedule when it came time to book my week of practice teaching. I have learned so much and now feel equipped to be a better volunteer and a better tutor. If you're thinking about TEFL, I would highly recommend Maximo Nivel.

What would you improve about this program?
I would add a section to address private tutoring (teaching individuals). All the material was geared towards teaching a group class.
Pros
  • well-organized, clear, easy to understand materials
  • quick turn around for grading assignments
  • opportunity to practice teaching
Cons
  • There were a few times when the website did not work so I could not access the material. However, this may have been a problem with my internet.
  • As mentioned above, please add some specific tips for teaching individuals.
50 people found this review helpful.
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Evelyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fully prepared me for teaching real students!

I did a lot of research on online TEFL courses and landed on Maximo Nivel because of it's good reputation with employers and price point. I was pleasantly surprised that the 150-hr course was rigorous and truly prepared me for teaching real students. After completing the course, I can confidently say that I feel like I could step into a classroom. I liked that the course had a practical teaching component at the end where I could practice the skills I had gained and learn more about the actual experience of teaching.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Go in expecting to work hard and try your best! The program is what you make of it. If you really want to teach English to students, you'll want to make sure that you are well prepared to be a good teacher. Do the assignments thoughtfully and seize opportunities to teach English in-person in low stakes situations if you can.
Pros
  • Flexible timeline
  • Opportunities to observe real classes and teach real students
  • Rigorous
Cons
  • Lots of content & some difficult assignments - you may prefer an in-person classroom
  • The course can only teach so much English grammar; you'll need to brush up yourself
60 people found this review helpful.
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Fatima
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

What a Great Experience!

Working with Maximo Nivel to receive my TEFL Certification was such a great experience! I was able to have consistent access to their robust modules, support from my instructor, and lots of activities to strengthen my skills as a teacher. They made getting my certification an easy process, and I feel very prepared to work with an actual ESL class! Even though I have finished and received my TEFL Certification, I look forward to continuing my relationship with Maximo Nivel and potentially even working with them in the future!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The last step of the course was a week-long teaching practicum. I was extremely nervous at the prospect of teaching a full class and making my own curriculum, but my instructor gave me lots of support and helped me prepare. Despite my nervousness, I was able to make it through! The first day was pretty rough, but I grew over the week and got better every day! I'm so grateful for the support I received from my instructor, Sean!
Pros
  • 24/7 access
  • quick feedback
  • robust modules
47 people found this review helpful.
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Melody
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very Interesting Content!

I really enjoyed the course. I appreciate the depth of the content covered by the modules and the resources available to plan my future classes. It was certainly more difficult than I thought it would be, but I definitely feel prepared to teach English now! My confidence rose exponentially and I am ready to look for work. My supervisor was incredibly helpful and easy to contact. He provided heaps of assistance before, during and after the course. His feedback was constructive and helped me grow as a ESL teacher.

52 people found this review helpful.

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