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Sponsored Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
How do I get a TEFL certification?
Nothing in life is free, right? That’s not always true. If you apply for a position with English 1 and pass your interview, then we will sponsor your TEFL course online. This free TEFL certification could save you up to USD500. You'll become a TEFL graduate without having to pay a penny!
Online TEFL certification
If you’re looking for a new career in teaching, or you just want to have a fantastic year abroad, then the first step is to get your free TEFL certification. Why spend hours hunting for the right provider and finding a job when you can do both at the same time. Get the new start that you are looking for with a job at English 1 and an accredited TEFL course online.
Accredited TEFL Course
This 120-hour online TEFL certification course will allow you to be able to kick-start your career as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher - all it takes is your drive to go through all the required core modules at your own speed to become accredited.
Is a TEFL certification worth it?
The answer is yes! This certification is part of the requirements for teaching English in China and Indonesia and will help get your foot in the door for many other English career positions.
How long does a TEFL certification take?
The answer is it depends on the level of the course. For our courses, many of our applicants finish in two to four weeks if they also have a full-time job but it can definitely be done quicker if you have the time. Start your free TEFL course with us now!
Accredited TEFL course
The free TEFL certification course is broken down into mandatory teaching units, and one specialised unit.
Core modules
The free TEFL course has three core modules that cover Engage, Understand, and Learn:
Focus on making sessions interesting.
Utilising materials to assist in learning.
Giving instructions and assessing language.
Errors, feedback on, and pronunciation.
Specialised TEFL online unit
The world is changing fast, and so are the ways we can teach and learn languages. Get ready for the future and specialise in teaching English online.
In this module of our TEFL certification online, you will cover:
Online learner’s perspective.
Encouraging self-directed Learning.
Conveying meaning online.
Responding with action.
Specialised TEFL unit focused on teaching young learners
If you love working with young learners, then why not specialise in teaching them.
In this module of our TEFL certificate, you will focus on four core areas:
Motivating young learners.
Teaching young learners.
Behavior management.
Teaching phonics.
Specialised TEFL unit focused on teaching adults
If you feel more comfortable teaching older learners, then specialising in teaching adults may be the way forward.
In this module of our online TEFL course, you will focus on four key areas:
Characteristics of adult learners.
Motivating adult learners.
Managing groups.
Assessment.
Application criteria
The best part about applying to complete your free TEFL course certification online with English 1 is that you will also be provided with a full-time TEFL job abroad with English 1 in one of our centres in China and Indonesia.
However, for us to be able to provide you with your free TEFL certification and your legal working visa so that you can work abroad, you must meet the following criteria:
A bachelor's degree.
Passport holder from the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand (due to visa requirements).
The ability to obtain a clear background check.
Commitment to minimum one-year contract.