ONLINE TEFL ACADEMY
Free TEFL Course
Start your TEFL journey with our free 120-hour online foundation course. Build essential teaching knowledge and explore specialist training in teaching young learners, online teaching and AI for TEFL teachers.
Your TEFL Foundation Starts Here
New to TEFL? Build your knowledge step by step with a free TEFL course covering the core principles of teaching English.
Learn the fundamentals of TEFL.
Build a foundation for your teaching journey.
Explore specialist training geared towards online teaching.
No experience? No problem. Start learning for free.
Ready for Online Teaching?
Our free TEFL course includes three specialist areas designed for today's teaching landscape.
Teaching English Online - Discover the skills and considerations involved in teaching English in an online environment.
AI for TEFL Teachers - Explore how AI can support lesson planning, resource creation and teaching activities.
Teaching Young Learners - Explore approaches to teaching English to children and keeping young learners engaged.
Three specialist areas. One focused foundation for your TEFL journey.
A More Focused Path
Want to move forward without unnecessary extras? OTA focuses on essential TEFL training and practical online-teaching skills, giving you a streamlined route through your studies.
Focused foundation training.
Specialist areas relevant to online teaching.
An opportunity to complete the training and meet the assessment requirements before choosing certification.
Learn what you need. Complete your training. Decide about certification when you're ready.
Learn First. Pay Nothing.
120-Hour TEFL Course
Study the online TEFL course for free.
No upfront training fees or subscriptions.
Explore the course before deciding about certification.
Certificates are optional and available to purchase.
Looking for a free TEFL course? Start learning today, with no pressure to buy a certificate.
Training You Can Explore
When comparing `free TEFL courses, look beyond the price. Understand the standards behind your training and explore what accreditation means.
ITEFLAC — learn about our accreditation.
Open-Access TEFL — discover our approach to accessible, transparent training.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this TEFL course really free? Yes. You can access and complete the online training without paying course fees or subscriptions.
Is the TEFL certificate free? No. The training is free, but certification is optional and available for purchase if you meet the relevant requirements.
Is this course suitable for beginners? Absolutely. The course provides a foundation in TEFL and is suitable for people starting their English-teaching journey.
Can this course help me teach English online? Yes. The course includes specialist areas covering online teaching, teaching young learners and AI for TEFL teachers.
How long does the course take to complete? Study requirements and completion times depend on your progress and the course's assessment requirements. Check the course information for the applicable minimum completion period.
