


Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Faculty
Online learning with learndirect
Welcome to the learndirect Faculty for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Training to teach English as a foreign language allows you to combine travel with fun, rewarding and well-paid employment. It will allow you to visit some of the most interesting countries in the world, immerse yourself in their culture while teaching classes of young people and adults how to communicate effectively in English.
We offer the gold standard in TEFL courses ranging from condensed courses ideal for volunteers supporting non-native English speakers, through to level 5 courses that will land you the best teaching jobs.
All of the information you need to find and study within the Faculty of Teaching English as a Foreign Language with learndirect is here; from blogs and news to case studies from previous learners, and more!


Online Courses - 100% online - 99% pass rate
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Level 5 Diploma (RQF)
Earn money while you travel! |
Ofqual Regulated |
Level 5 Diploma |
100% online learning |
Completed in as little as 8 weeks! |
CELTA equivalent |
Bundle includes:
- Level 5 Diploma Teaching English as a Foreign Language course
- Teaching English Online course
- Teaching Business English course
- Introduction to Digital Marketing course
- NOCN Level 4 international certificate in digital skills for teaching online
- Full career support
- CV + Mock interview and feedback
- Access to lovetefljobs.com job board and over 5k jobs from all over the world!
Best for:
- Jobs in non-native English-speaking countries
- If you’re planning to ‘teach and travel’
- Helping young learners understand English grammar, reading, speaking, and listening
- Helping learners pass academic English exams (TOEFL/IELTS)
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Level 5 Certificate (RQF)
Supercharge your earnings potential in the UK and abroad! |
Ofqual Regulated |
Level 5 Certificate |
100% online learning with remote practical |
Practical training to increase your job potential |
CELTA equivalent |
Bundle includes:
- Level 5 Certificate Teaching English as a Second Language
- NOCN Level 4 international certificate in digital skills for teaching online
- Access to online entry-level ESOL study materials to help you design your lessons
- Full career support
- CV + Mock interview and feedback
- Access to lovetefljobs.com and over 5k jobs from all over the world
Best for:
- Working in English speaking countries such as the US and Canada
- Flexibility to teach anywhere in the world including the UK
- If roles require evidence of practical training
- For careers as an ESOL teacher or English language teacher
- Helping learners build on their academic English skills
- Helping learners succeed in day-to-day life, covering interviews, conversation, and ongoing learning
- Highest paid jobs and long-term career prospects
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Is TEFL a Good Career Choice?
Training to teach English as a Foreign Language presents work opportunities that More...
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Is Studying an online TEFL Qualification worth it?
Whether you’re planning a career living and working abroad or you want to earn some More...
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language often gets a bad rap as a career due to the perceived impermanence of the assignments...
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Despite the global pandemic, the demand for teachers of English as a foreign language is skyrocketing.
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One of the great advantages of teaching English as a foreign language if the almost limitless travel opportunities it presents.


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