Do I need a TEFL certificate?

Do I need a TEFL certificate?

In an increasingly competitive job market, most employers select only TEFL- qualified teachers. (The exception to this can be if you hold a university degree specifically in education, although many teachers still get certified.) Employers know that a TEFL certificate indicates that you’ve been trained with the specific skills you’ll need to teach English language learners, and it also shows professional integrity and reliability. A TEFL certificate helps you stand out in the hiring process as a prepared, highly marketable candidate.

However, a TEFL certificate is more than a piece of paper! The training you’ll get in your course in areas such as lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching grammar will give allow you to enter your first classroom with confidence. You can even earn specialized TEFL certificates or specific jobs, such as teaching English online, teaching Business English or teaching English to young learners or teens, to further prepare yourself and qualify for even more jobs.