TEFL Certification Cost-How Much is a TEFL Course?

Most jobs to teach English abroad require applicants to have a TEFL certification.

This means that before you receive your first paycheck, you’ll have to invest a big chunk of your money on a TEFL course.

Actually, how much does TEFL certification cost?

The overall costs can vary widely due to factors like program length, location, and add-ons to the certification itself.

This post will help you understand the prices for TEFL courses, as well as other expenses you may encounter on your way to getting TEFL certified.

Is Taking a TEFL Course Really Worth it?

If you’re serious about teaching English as a second language, you should absolutely take a TEFL course.

Not only is a TEFL course mandatory for getting an ESL teaching job in many countries, but it will also prepare you to teach properly.

A TEFL course is really worth it for some reasons:

First, the certification will put you in a position to get a job that will help you quickly offset the cost of the course. You’ll be able to get higher-paid jobs.

Often, TEFL course providers offer job guidance and maintain good contacts with schools and language training centers. They can assist you in finding good jobs quickly.

The teaching skills in a TEFL course will help you to start teaching with confidence and deliver effective ESL lessons right from the beginning. When you stand in front of your class on day one, shaking in your boots, you will realize the value of a decent training.

If you take the TEFL course in the place where you’ll be teaching, you may also build relationships with people who will remain your friends after the course ends.

Do All Jobs Require TEFL Certification?

TEFL certification isn’t required for all jobs. Many online ESL teaching jobs and some countries don’t require it, for instance.

In the cases where a TEFL certificate isn’t required, your certification will give you an edge above other applicants and make you look more prepared to teach in the eyes of potential employers.

Note that certain jobs require different certifications. For example, if you’re applying for a job in Saudi Arabia or other countries in the Middle East, you’ll need CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL certification rather than the TEFL.

Make sure to always check the specific requirements for a given job before spending money on a TEFL course.

You also may not need a TEFL certificate if you have a teaching degree or a teaching certificate in your home country or state, or if you have many years of teaching experience.

What Are the Costs of Taking an In-Person TEFL Course?

We can’t answer that question with one figure. How much the TEFL course itself costs, depends on a couple of decisions; so do the additional costs. Let’s dive into the details:

Course Tuition

Choosing whether to take your TEFL course in person or online is a big decision to make, not least because in-person courses are much more expensive than online ones. (Of course, price should not be the only factor to consider.)

Two popular providers of in-person TEFL courses are the International TEFL Academy and International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT). Their courses are full-time, four weeks long, and scattered all around the globe.

Typically, 4-week in-person TEFL courses range from $1,500 to $3,000.

Most in-person courses come with benefits like job search guidance, airport pickups, and assistance finding housing. Of course, you should be sure to double-check on what is and isn’t included in the courses you’re considering before choosing one.

The cost of the course itself will be affected by the region you choose to get certified in. Your locale will also affect other incidental costs that may be incurred during and surrounding the course, like housing, food, and activities.

The United States, Europe, and the Middle East will be more expensive, while Central America, South America, and Asia will be cheaper.

The nature of your TEFL course will vary depending on whether you get certified at home or abroad.

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