TEFL Certification

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification is one of the best ways to prepare for international teaching assignments of all kinds, and is often required for teaching jobs abroad. Here are some handy resources and recommended courses as you consider getting certified.

What’s the difference between TEFL, TESL, TESOL, and CELTA?

All of these acronyms can be overwhelming! While they all refer to some aspect of teaching or learning English as a second language there are some key distinctions, which we’ve clarified in our blog.

Is TEFL certification required for my InterExchange program?

TEFL certification isn’t required for InterExchange Teach English programs but if you’re looking to equip yourself with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to teach English abroad then doing both a TEFL course and one of our volunteer teaching or tutoring programs is a good plan!

What does the global TEFL job market look like?

Get a general sense of the job markets for jobs teaching English as a second language around the world with these helpful charts.

East and Southeast Asia Europe Latin America Middle East and North Africa

* Regional overviews courtesy of International TEFL Academy. For reference only and subject to change.