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Professional 160-Hour Online TEFL Course.

The Professional 160-Hour Online TEFL provides you with 26 outstanding modules. You'll learn how to understand your learners, the importance of context, lesson planning, teaching skills, assessment, and reflection. The 160-Hour also includes a specialist section on teaching young learners.

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26 modules · 201 units
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Here's what you need to know

Walk into your first class with a plan.

The course is built around what new teachers actually do in week one — not theory you'll forget.

26 fully practical modules

201 units you can put to use in the classroom straight away.

Designed by top TEFL experts

Written by teachers with 20+ years of experience.

Designed to help you pass

A 99% pass rate on all courses, with tutor support along the way.

Accredited by Gatehouse

Internationally accredited by Gatehouse Awards, an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

No experience or degree needed

You need to be 18 or over. That's it.

Truly modern and engaging

Study online on any device, whenever it suits you.

Full syllabus

Every module, up front.

Nothing to guess. This is the whole course, in the order you'll study it, with the number of units in each module.

26Modules

201Units

160Hours

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1 Teaching and Learning Ideas 13 units
- Unit 1: English Language Characteristics
- Unit 2: Items Learners of English find difficult
- Unit 3: L1 and L2 Learning and Video 2
- Unit 4: Teaching Methodologies
- Unit 5: What is the Communicative Approach and Video 3?
- Unit 6: The Fundamentals of Teaching
- Unit 7: A few Teaching Techniques and Video 4
- Unit 8: The Importance of a Learner's Background and Video 5
- Unit 9: The Importance of Learner's Motivations
- Unit 10: Motivation Activity
- Unit 11: A Learner's Level and Literacy
- Unit 12: Discover the Role and Responsibilities of a TEFL Teacher and Video 6
- Unit 13: How to become an Outstanding Teacher and Video 7
2 Teaching Skills 10 units
- Unit 1: Managing Expectations and Video 8
- Unit 2: What are the Roles of Learners and Teachers
- Unit 3: Pattern of Classroom Activity
- Unit 4: The Behaviour of a Teacher
- Unit 5: Behaviour at the Site of Instruction
- Unit 6: Impulsiveness/Reflection
- Unit 7: Proxemics
- Unit 8: Volume
- Unit 9: Eye Contact
- Unit 10: Plan Ahead
3 Managing the Classroom 20 units
- Unit 1: Organising your Classroom
- Unit 2: Communication and Giving Instructions
- Unit 3: Board Work
- Unit 4: Creating Excellent Displays
- Unit 5: Planning the Seating
- Unit 6: Making Clear Rules and Video 9
- Unit 7: The Best Motivation is Praise and Positive Language
- Unit 8: Building Rapport with your Learners and Video 10
- Unit 9: Other Teaching Aids Available
- Unit 10: Asking the right Concept Checking Questions
- Unit 11: How to use Modelling Effectively
- Unit 12: Drilling
- Unit 13: How do you Monitor your Students
- Unit 14: The Trade-Off between Error Correction and Feedback
- Unit 15: Control in the Classroom and Problems and Video 11
- Unit 16: Motivating your Students
- Unit 17: Looking after your Students
- Unit 18: Teaching Materials and Resources
- Unit 19: Testing and Assessment
- Unit 20: Top Tips
4 Grammar Basics 19 units
- Unit 1: Parts of Speech
- Unit 2: Adjectives
- Unit 3: Adverbs
- Unit 4: Conjunctions
- Unit 5: Determiners
- Unit 6: Interjections
- Unit 7: Prepositions and Video 12
- Unit 8: Nouns and Video 13
- Unit 9: Pronouns
- Unit 10: Verbs and Video 14
- Unit 11: Subject and Object
- Unit 12: Gerunds
- Unit 13: Comparatives and Superlatives
- Unit 14: Numbers
- Unit 15: Other Grammar Basics
- Unit 16: Infinitive
- Unit 17: Auxiliary Verbs and Video 15
- Unit 18: Present Participle
- Unit 19: Past Participle
5 Verb Tenses 5 units
- Unit 1: Summary of Verb Tenses and Video 16
- Unit 2: Present Structures
- Unit 3: Past Structures
- Unit 4: Future Structures
- Unit 5: Other Verb Structures
6 Lesson Planning 13 units
- Unit 1: Pre-Planning Stages
- Unit 2: Teaching Methodologies
- Unit 3: Timetable and Classroom
- Unit 4: Are your students young learners, teenagers or adults and Video 17?
- Unit 5: Teaching different age groups and Video 18
- Unit 6: Teaching different levels
- Unit 7: The Importance of Class Size
- Unit 8: The Importance Differentiation and Video 19
- Unit 9: Learning Styles
- Unit 10: Discovering Learning Styles
- Unit 11: SMART Aims and Objectives
- Unit 12: What kind of problems can you expect
- Unit 13: Pre-Planning Stage Lesson Plan
6+ PPP Technique 8 units
- Unit 1: Stages of the PPP Technique and Video 20
- Unit 2: How much time do I need?
- Unit 3: PPP
- Unit 4: What are Warmers and Coolers?
- Unit 5: Presentation Stage
- Unit 6: Controlled Practice Stage
- Unit 7: Production Stage
- Unit 8: End of the Lesson
7 Teaching Grammar with Activities 6 units
- Unit 1: Lesson Structure
- Unit 2: Teaching Grammar and Video 21
- Unit 3: Form
- Unit 4: Meaning
- Unit 5: Pronunciation and Video 22
- Unit 6: Concept Checking
8 Teaching Vocabulary with Activities 7 units
- Unit 1: Lesson Structure
- Unit 2: Teaching Vocabulary and Video 23
- Unit 3: Meaning
- Unit 4: Usage
- Unit 5: Form
- Unit 6: Pronunciation
- Unit 7: Concept Checking Questions
9 Teaching Phonology with Activities 6 units
- Unit 1: Lesson Structure
- Unit 2: Teaching Phonology
- Unit 3: Drilling
- Unit 4: Phonemic Chart and how to use it?
- Unit 5: Spelling and Phonology
- Unit 6: Stress and Intonation
10 Productive Skills - Teaching Speaking 2 units
- Unit 1: Lesson Structure
- Unit 2: Teaching Speaking and Video 25
11 Productive Skills - Teaching Writing 4 units
- Unit 1: Lesson Structure
- Unit 2: Choosing Writing Material and Video 26
- Unit 3: Teaching Writing
- Unit 4: Checking Writing
12 Receptive Skills - Teaching Listening 3 units
- Unit 1: Lesson Structure
- Unit 2: Choosing a Listening Activity and Video 27
- Unit 3: Teaching Listening
13 Receptive Skills - Teaching Reading 3 units
- Unit 1: Lesson Structure
- Unit 2: Choosing a Reading Activity and Video 28
- Unit 3: Teaching Reading
14 Assessment and Learning 9 units
- Unit 1: Key Principles of Assessment and Video 29
- Unit 2: Correctness versus appropriateness and Video 30
- Unit 3: Standardisation
- Unit 4: Summative and Formative Assessment
- Unit 5: Test Compilation
- Unit 6: Need Analysis and Baseline Testing and Video 31
- Unit 7: Assessment
- Unit 8: Testing Progress and Video 32
- Unit 9: Global English Tests
15 Technology in the Classroom 4 units
- Unit 1: How to build a Wikispaces Site
- Unit 2: Setting up a Blog and Video 33
- Unit 3: Using Skype in the Classroom and Video 34
- Unit 4: Using Twitter and Facebook and Video 35
16 Teaching One-to-One and Business English 3 units
- Unit 1: Teaching Different Group Sizes
- Unit 2: One-to-One
- Unit 3: Teaching Business English and Video 36
17 The Importance of Reflection 1 unit
- Unit 1: Reflection and Video 37
18 Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) 4 units
- Unit 1: Definition of Young Learners
- Unit 2: TEYL Teaching situations
- Unit 3: Teaching Abroad
- Unit 4: The Future is Lifelong Learning
19 Learning and Development 8 units
- Unit 1: Theories of Learning and Development
- Unit 2: Learning and Development Theory 1
- Unit 3: Learning and Development Theory 2
- Unit 4: Learning and Development Theory 3
- Unit 5: Learning and Development Theory 4
- Unit 6: Key Learning Principles
- Unit 7: Asking for help
- Unit 8: Teaching Outside
20 L2 Learning 3 units
- Unit 1: Language 1 Formation
- Unit 2: The Importance of Understanding L1 Acquisition
- Unit 3: Different Behaviours
21 Teaching Listening 13 units
- Unit 1: Lesson Planning
- Unit 2: Projects
- Unit 3: Key Points
- Unit 4: Build a Strong Foundation
- Unit 5: Listening and its Sub-Skills
- Unit 6: Strategies
- Unit 7: Active Listening
- Unit 8: Supporting Listening
- Unit 9: Structuring Listening Lessons
- Unit 10: Total Physical Response
- Unit 11: Listening Activities for Younger Learners
- Unit 12: Listening Activities for Older Learners
- Unit 13: Listening Games
22 Teaching Speaking 10 units
- Unit 1: Speaking Skills
- Unit 2: Getting your Learners Speaking
- Unit 3: Phonology
- Unit 4: Strategies
- Unit 5: Phonemic Awareness
- Unit 6: Activities
- Unit 7: Speaking Skills Strategies
- Unit 8: Speaking Activities for Younger Learners
- Unit 9: Speaking Activities for Older Learners
- Unit 10: Speaking Games
23 Teaching Writing 11 units
- Unit 1: Key Points
- Unit 2: Punctuation
- Unit 3: Spelling
- Unit 4: Types of Writing
- Unit 5: Writing for a Purpose
- Unit 6: Writing Approaches and Processes
- Unit 7: Macro and Micro Skills
- Unit 8: Strategies
- Unit 9: Writing Activities for Younger Learners
- Unit 10: Writing Activities for Older Learners
- Unit 11: Some Writing Activities And Exercises
24 Teaching Reading 11 units
- Unit 1: Key Points
- Unit 2: Reading Sub-Skills
- Unit 3: Why do we read?
- Unit 4: Who does the Reading?
- Unit 5: Choosing a Class Book
- Unit 6: Preparation
- Unit 7: Teaching Reading
- Unit 8: Reading Activities with Younger Learners
- Unit 9: Reading Activities with Older Learners
- Unit 10: Structuring a Lesson
- Unit 11: Exercises/Activities
25 Stories 5 units
- Unit 1: The Advantages of a good Book
- Unit 2: What creates an appealing book?
- Unit 3: Choosing a Class Book
- Unit 4: Strategies
- Unit 5: Activities
26 Top Tips for Becoming an Outstanding Teacher 0 units

How it works

From checkout to classroom in four steps.

Enrol in two minutes

Pay in full, in 3 monthly payments, or in 3 with Klarna. Your login arrives straight away, so you can start today.

Study at your own pace

Work through the modules on any device, with tutor support and 24/7 help whenever you're stuck.

Get your certificate

Complete the course and receive your digital certificate with a unique number employers can verify.

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Use the TEFL Jobs Board and Salary Calculator to help you land your first TEFL Job Abroad or TEFL Job Online.

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26 modules · 160 hours of training
Tutor support & 24/7 learner help
Digital certificate, verifiable
Free activity & grammar book
30 days of Fullcircle Coach AI
Lifetime TEFL job board access

Your certificate

Internationally Accredited TEFL Certification

Complete your Professional 160-Hour Online TEFL Course and earn an internationally accredited TEFL certificate from TEFL Fullcircle, accredited by Gatehouse Awards, a UK-based awarding organisation.

Your certificate demonstrates your training in English language teaching, including lesson planning, classroom management, teaching methodologies and essential teaching skills.

Whether your ambition is to teach English abroad, explore opportunities in countries such as Thailand, Japan or South Korea, or teach English online from home, your TEFL certificate is an important first step towards an exciting international teaching career.

Why Choose Our Accredited TEFL Certificate?

International accreditation – Our course is accredited by Gatehouse Awards, providing independent recognition of its training standards.
Certificate verification – Your certificate can be verified, giving prospective employers confidence in your qualification.
Career opportunities worldwide – A 120-hour TEFL certificate is commonly requested by schools and online teaching providers internationally.
Flexible online learning – Study at your own pace and earn your certificate after successfully completing the course.
Your next step – Build on your teaching skills with specialist training or explore our 200-Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma.

Your certificate is more than a qualification. It's your passport to new opportunities, new experiences and a world of possibilities.

Our accreditation Visit Gatehouse Awards

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The international minimum

Professional 120-Hour Online TEFL Course

The minimum most schools and online platforms ask for.

£99.99$129.99 You're here

Professional 160-Hour Online TEFL Course

The 120-hour core plus 40 hours of teaching young learners.

£119.99$159.99 + Young learners + online

Professional 200-Hour Online TEFL Course

The 120-hour core plus both specialisms, for teaching abroad and online.

£149.99$199.99 Only £30.00$40.00 more UK regulated · most hired

Professional 200 Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma

Ofqual regulated at the same framework level as CELTA, for visas and better-paid roles.

£179.99$239.99 Only £60.00$80.00 more

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Comparison of TEFL Fullcircle with The TEFL Org, i-to-i TEFL and Premier TEFL
What matters	★ Our pickTEFL Fullcircle	The TEFL Org	i-to-i TEFL	Premier TEFL
Level 5 course price	£179.99$239.99	£242.40	–	£205
Level 5 course duration	200 hours	250 hours	180 hours	180 hours
Ofqual-regulated Level 5 qualification	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Learners / graduates	70,000+	205,000+	210,000+	54,000+
Established	2015	2008	1994	–
Courses developed by teaching experts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Founded by a qualified teacher	James Gillmon, PGCE	Former EFL teachers	–	–
Self-paced online learning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Specialist teaching modules	Young Learners + Online Teaching	Add-on courses	Young Learners	–
Free teaching resources	Grammar + Activity Book	–	Paid add-on	–
Tutor marking and feedback	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lifetime job board access	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
AI-powered career support	Fullcircle Coach AI	–	–	–
Digital certificate included	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional certificate / assessment fees	£0	£0	£29.95 hard copy	£0 (disputed)

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"The international standard. Everything you need to be hired by online platforms and most language schools abroad."

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"Great course, brilliant support, and a qualification that genuinely helped me get hired within weeks."

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"It took some time, but after finishing I was in the classroom in Vietnam. Everything I needed to know was in the course. Printed certificate is not free."

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"Honest, transparent, and value for money. Would recommend to anyone considering TEFL."

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"The Level 5 Diploma got me an interview in Dubai within a week of applying. Tutor feedback was fast and thorough throughout."

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"Fair, well-priced, and no surprise fees at the end. The Coach AI helped me polish my CV before applying — really useful."

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"Not a native English speaker and was nervous. Ended up with a job at a school in Prague three weeks after finishing the 120-hour course."

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"Switched from corporate to teaching at 42. The evening study format worked perfectly around my old job. Absolutely no regrets."

Where this certificate takes you

Teach online. Or pack a bag.

You can teach overseas in face-to-face classrooms in places such as Thailand and Vietnam.
You can teach online from home, or while you travel, to earn useful additional income.
You can do both — teach in an overseas classroom and online in your spare time.

Every learner gets lifetime access to our TEFL job board, a salary calculator for the major markets, and CV help from Fullcircle Coach AI.

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Destination	Typical pay
Online, from anywhere	$12–25 / hour
Thailand	$1,000–1,800 / month
Vietnam & Cambodia	$1,200–2,100 / month
China	$2,600–4,200 / month
South Korea	$1,700–4,000 / month

Typical first-year pay, updated July 2026. Requirements vary by employer and visa rules — check before you apply.

Course questions

Straight answers, no small print.

TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. They mean the same thing: TEFL is the usual term in the UK, TESOL in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

The course is fully online and self-paced, so you can study as quickly or as slowly as suits you. Your enrolment includes 6 month access.

No. You need to be 18 or over; no degree or teaching experience is needed to take the course. Some countries ask for a degree to issue a teaching work visa, so check the rules for where you want to teach. Teaching online usually has no degree requirement.

Yes. Non-native speakers are welcome. We recommend Cambridge Advanced English (C1) or your country's equivalent. If you're unsure, email support@teflfullcircle.com and we'll check with you before you enrol.

Yes. You can pay £119.99$159.99 upfront, or in 3 monthly card payments of £39.99$53.99. You can also pay in 3 interest-free instalments of £40.00$53.34 with Klarna. Just choose Klarna as your payment method at checkout (subject to eligibility).

It is internationally accredited by Gatehouse Awards and accepted by most schools and online platforms. It is not a UK regulated qualification. If you need a regulated qualification — for some work visas or better-paid roles — choose the 200-Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma, which is regulated by Ofqual.

No. The price shown is the total price: tutor marking, your digital certificate, 24/7 support, lifetime access to the TEFL job board and free 30-day access to Fullcircle Coach AI are all included. There are no graduation, renewal or verification fees.

A digital Professional 160-Hour Online TEFL Course certificate with a unique number employers can verify, plus lifetime access to the TEFL Fullcircle job board. There are no graduation or verification fees.

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One price, no hidden fees, and everything you need to start teaching.

Start for £119.99$159.99 Or the Level 5 Diploma · £179.99$239.99 Or 3 monthly payments of £39.99$53.99, or pay in 3 with Klarna (3 × £40.00$53.34)

Walk into your first class with a plan.

26 fully practical modules

Designed by top TEFL experts

Designed to help you pass

Accredited by Gatehouse

No experience or degree needed

Truly modern and engaging

Every module, up front.

From checkout to classroom in four steps.

Enrol in two minutes

Study at your own pace

Get your certificate

Start applying

One price. No extras at checkout.

The price you see is the price you pay.

Internationally Accredited TEFL Certification

Why Choose Our Accredited TEFL Certificate?

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