Best TEFL/TESOL Certificates
Want to teach English abroad or online? Your first step is getting TEFL/TESOL certified!
There are so many different brands that offer these courses – but not all courses are properly accredited for teaching abroad and online.
I have personally tested ALL of the TEFL/TESOL certificates on this page. If you still aren’t sure which course is right for you, send me an email with the subject “TEFL Recommendation” to jamie@eslteacher365.com
International TEFL Academy
The TEFL Academy
Premier TEFL
CELTA
Teaching English Pronunciation Specialty Course
Test Prep English Specialty Course
TEFL Courses I DO NOT Recommend
Here is a list of TEFL/TESOL course providers I DO NOT recommend because their courses either aren’t accredited or due to bad business practices. If you take a course that is free or inexpensive ($30 for example), you run the risk that this course isn’t accredited and isn’t high quality. If you are serious about teaching abroad and/or online, invest in a quality course!
- Teacher Record
- World TESOL Academy
- i to i TEFL
- Any TEFL courses sold on Groupon
- International Open Academy
- TEFL Universal
- MyTEFL
- TEFL Online Pro
- ESL Insider
- ITT
- UNI-Prep
- Alison
- TEFL Express
- Learn TEFL
- Foundation TEFL

Jamie Gajewski, M.Ed. - ESL Teacher 365
I’m passionate about helping people teach online and abroad!
If you need help, please send me a DM, fill out my survey or send me an email at: Jamie@ESLTeacher365.com
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Disclaimer: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. This means if you sing up for one of the courses using my link, I may receive a small commission – at no cost to you! This helps me continue to create free content for teachers. Thank you!