Frequently Asked Questions

eTEFL Online is an online teacher training academy that provides comprehensive programs to help individuals become successful online English teachers. We offer a variety of courses, including TEFL certification, career mentorship, and specialist exam preparation courses.

Our courses are designed for individuals at all stages of their career:

• Beginners looking to start a career in online teaching.
• Certified teachers who need help launching their career.
• Experienced teachers who want to specialize in exam preparation (IELTS, Business English, or Cambridge).

We offer the following programs:

• Online Teacher Training Programs: Comprehensive courses for beginners, including TEFL certification, practical training, and career mentorship.
• Career Mentorship Programs: For TEFL-certified teachers who need help with job applications, interviews, and getting started in the online teaching industry.
• Specialist Exam Preparation Courses: For teachers who want to specialize in IELTS, Business English, or Cambridge exam preparation.

No, our Online Teacher Training Programs are designed for beginners and provide all the training you need to start teaching English online. For those who are already certified, our Career Mentorship Programs and Specialist Exam Preparation Courses provide additional support.

The free introductory course includes:

• A short English level test
• Case studies from previous graduates
• Information about earning potential and how long it takes to get your first student
• Video examples of real online classes
• A bonus TEFL module for teaching English online

Course durations vary depending on the program:

• Online Teacher Training Programs: These typically take several weeks to a few months, depending on the pace you set.
• Specialist Exam Preparation Courses: These range from 30 hours (IELTS, Business English) to 60 hours (Cambridge) in length.
• Career Mentorship Programs: The mentorship program lasts 3 weeks, with live, guided sessions and personalized feedback.

Course access windows: the 120-Hour TEFL course and the 30-Hour Practicum (bundled into the Advanced Online Teacher Training options) are each accessible for 6 months from enrollment, with paid extensions available if you need more time. Career Mentorship Programs give you 1 year from enrollment to get started.

After you complete your course, you will have lifetime support through:

• Career mentorship to help you land jobs and interviews
• Access to our resource library
• Access to online teacher community groups for ongoing guidance
• Monthly Q&A sessions with mentors

Yes, our courses are accredited by the UK’s CPD Group, and our certificates are accepted worldwide.

You can check our accreditation status here: https://thecpdregister.com/providers/cpd-group-providers--779727

• Personalized Mentorship: We offer live, guided sessions with experienced mentors to help you launch your teaching career.
• Practical Training: Our programs include real-world teaching practicum and career support, such as resume writing, interview prep, and job application guidance.
• Specialization: We offer specialist courses in IELTS, Business English, and Cambridge exam preparation to help you stand out in the competitive online teaching market.

To get started as an online English teacher, you will need:

• A computer with a reliable internet connection
• A webcam and microphone
• Teaching materials (which we help you prepare)
• A platform for teaching (which we help you sign up for)

Yes, one of the benefits of being an online English teacher is the flexibility to work from anywhere. As long as you have a reliable internet connection and the necessary tools, you can teach students from around the world.

While we do not directly place you in a job, we offer career mentorship that helps you with:

• Resume writing
• Creating your freelance profiles
• Preparing for interviews
• Securing students on freelance platforms and schools

To enroll in a course, simply visit our courses page, choose the program you are interested in, and click on the enrollment link. You will receive all the details on how to get started, including access to materials and support.

Yes, our courses are self-paced, so you can study whenever it fits into your schedule, with access to your materials 24/7. Your progress is up to you within your course’s access window — 6 months for the 120-Hour TEFL and 30-Hour Practicum (paid extensions available), and 1 year to get started for Career Mentorship Programs.