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120 hours
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Online TEFL Online TESOL TEFL TESOL

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95
Mar 06, 2023
Jan 27, 2025
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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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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 366 reviews
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  • 5 rating 78.14%
  • 4 rating 20.22%
  • 3 rating 1.37%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0.27%
  • 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 4.4
  • Engagement 4
  • Support 4
  • Platform 4.4
  • Value 4.2
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William
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great for teachers with experience in need of theory

Aug 4, 2017

This course is a great way to familiarize yourself with both basic grammatical theory and some practical classroom strategies. As a teacher with experience only with adult learners, I found the pace and coverage of material very helpful for honing my approach to learners of different ages.

The lesson units are composed of a reading and video component, both of which compliment each other in the information needed to successfully complete the quizzes. The quizzes themselves do require a measure of interpretation and critical thinking, which is a good way to ensure that students understand the basics and can apply them in real-world situations.

What would you improve about this program?
Options for an in-person practicum for students with no teaching experience
111 people found this review helpful.
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Spencer
44
Male
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Continuing on...

Jul 24, 2017

UNI-Prep has helped me see the many layers and angles of teaching. It inspired me with its logical, yet sophisticated explanations. I was able to see nuances and subtle details I didn't before. Of course it helped a great deal with versatility as well and has sharpened my ability to be be flexible. Thank you for helping me with this continuing journey. I wasn't looking for a destination, but direction and incentive. Thank you for the experience.

What would you improve about this program?
Not sure it can be. It simply requires research, focus and interest that either exists, or not.
105 people found this review helpful.
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Sarah
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Feedback on course TESOL Certificate

Jul 22, 2017

I truly enjoyed the course. I specifically liked that the timing for finishing the course was stretched out for 12 months for me to finish it. As I'm taking this course online and overseas, and due to all my other obligations, this was most beneficial. The instructions given in each unit were very straightforward and simple...I do feel that this course is definitely helping me in being a much better teacher...Thank you :)

99 people found this review helpful.
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Shelley
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Experience - Quick and Easy

Jul 20, 2017

I definitely thought my certificate would take longer than it did! It only took me two weeks to complete, doing 1 unit a day. Each unit takes 45 minutes or so. Some of the audio on the videos were odd but otherwise it was very easy to navigate, very easy to complete and an overall good experience that was worth the price. I was like a lot of people, trying to figure out whether to spend $1500 on a fancy Cambridge course or just the $250. I don't plan on getting a job for another 6 months with the certificate so fingers crossed that the validity of the certificate is honored by institutions!

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Daniel
Male
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Experience for Life

Jul 15, 2017

One more accomplishment for my Life. Really good for making new decisions or starting to travel the world.
It is affordable, and can easily fit into any schedule. The videos range from fifteen to twenty-five minutes long, the reading assignments are well organized, and the assessments are straightforward.
The program gives the opportunity to freedom and discover new things. the course is really completed and capable to learn everything fast even if you never thought to be a teacher.
I really Recommend.

107 people found this review helpful.
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Alejandro Abel
33
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Practical, Useful, and Quick!

Jul 14, 2017

Recommended! This course is great for those looking to get their teaching English experience started. There is a good balance for general teaching methods and activities to implement once in the teaching environment.

The text is a great review to what was covered in the video portion. Of course the text intuitively goes into more detail to cover any lingering thoughts you may have had during the video. I think they supplement it well.

The quizzes are very straighforward and fair in relation to what was covered in the study material.

A note to those in a time crunch: Because a lot of this was good review and I had a sense of urgency, I was able to finish in less than 48 hours.

Thanks UniPrep! I am sure to revert back to the material once I get a job! :)

What would you improve about this program?
Offer more lesson plan examples. Although not necessary, visual aids in the text and video presentation would bring the material to life more.
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Ben
46
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Online Program!

Jul 13, 2017

This program was great, because it gave me the flexibility to complete all of the study materials and quizzes at my own pace. The combination of videos and reading assignments really prepared me for all of the assessment quizzes. All of the resources were packed with valuable content, and I am excited to start incorporating everything that I have learned into my own classroom this fall. I highly recommend UNI-Prep to all who are interested in teaching English abroad.

106 people found this review helpful.
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Sofi
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great course, loved it!

Jul 11, 2017

I needed a basic TESOL certificate to start my teaching career, and this was just perfect! The videos are good ( could be improved on though) and the written material was very good. The material is presented in a clear and easy to remember manner and a logical sequence. The written material is also downloadable, and Uni-prep has a youtube channel you can subscribe to for further reference of the video material.
I'll start looking for a job probably online at first!

What would you improve about this program?
perhaps add videos of class room teaching. Also, some of the links in unit 10 are expired, please update those too!
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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.

Seyed Anoshirvan Madadi

Program
Accredited 120-Hour Online TEFL & TESOL Certification
Seyed Anoshirvan Madadi

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.

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.

Staff Interviews

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

Hasmik Petrosian

Program
Accredited 120-Hour Online TEFL & TESOL Certification

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...

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