Saw this pop up as I’m about to release a similar video on my channel. Glad to see a nice honest video that doesn’t try convince people a $20 course is good. :)
Cheers for this video. Over the past year or two, the conversation seems to have changed from whether one SHOULD have a TESL / TESOL / TEFL, to WHICH institution / certificate one should choose. I get it, so many programs popping up. These videos are necessary. That's for informing new and developing teachers!
Hello! I did my own research on tefl courses. I wanted to do the tefl academy course that you said to do, and it showed up to be not fully accredited. It means that it is not globally recognized? Can you please help? You understand better than I do.
I was literally searching the internet a minute ago about tefl because it's new to me (I do know about celta though), your vid is very helpful. Thank you :)
You come across so authentic ! I have a BA degree and I'm currently teaching on cambly (only about a month!). I'm interested in completing a TEFL course but without a practicum ! I'm only planning to teach online. What do you think of TEFL Professional Development Institute (120 hr)... I saw a link for a FREE 120 hr course with them but you have to pay to receive the actual paper Certificate !! This whole area is a bit of a maze 😳
If you are only teaching online, then you don’t typically need to invest in an expensive course. However, a quality course will give you strategies and resources to improve your teaching. I recommend The TEFL Academy Level 3 course if you want to teach online. They have an entire module on online teaching and the course is worth it in my opinion. Free courses are usually just articles you read and quizzes.
@@ESLTeacher365 yeah I m going to follow your all videos I have done masters in English literature from Pakistan and have 1 year teaching experience which TEFL course suits me kindly guide me.
@@nousheenyasir2768 It depends if you want to teach kids, adults or both! CELTA is fantastic for teaching adults, but if you want to teach kids, International TEFL Academy is a fantastic course.
Thank for sharing these very useful tips on this video, Jaimie. I love the content. I was a former ESL teacher as well in the Philippines and abroad before.
I"m thinking of moving to the PHilippines and looking into teaching as a job possibility. How hard was it for you to get a job there? What program did you get your TEFL from?
Jamie thanks for your videos. I really appreciate it and it'll help me encourage my self to teach abroad. I hope someday I can teach abroad. God bless you always and stay safe always. Thanks again.🥰
Thank you for this video! I am an American and thinking about the Maximo Nivel school in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. I am a native English speaker with a BA and no teaching experience. it is about $1600 at this point, not including airfare and apartment rental for a 4-week course. If I round up to about $5000, just to have a buffer, it seems like a good deal for the whole experience. Living somewhere different, meeting some new people and experiencing something different, after the last couple years, may be nice.
i am confused if you are american or irish, or both. great video, im thinking of teaching english online. i've been living in dublin for over 6 years now and there is a lot of people who struggle with the language in the work enviroment and i would love to just help them.
I'm currently working on getting mine but I am also learning Korean Japanese and Vietnamese and Tagalog at the same time because I recently moved to the Philippines
@@ESLTeacher365 any method I can I believe that any form of imput helps my wife from the Philippines is helping me with Tagalog and the others I am using Rosetta stone and drops and UA-cam and the internet and elementary school books
I am Spanish. I hace a BA in English philology and Master's in Teaching but to teach abroad are not válido I need Tefl or Celta, I was suggested to do celta since I have already experiencia ,but is like having two master's in Teaching
CELTA is more equivalent to a bachelor’s than a master’s. DELTA is the master’s equivalent. It really depends on where you want to teach. Which countries are you interested in? For non-native speakers it’s always best to be as qualified as you can since some countries, schools and employers prefer native speakers (which is unfortunate and discrimination 😔)
It depends on where you want to teach and if you are a native speaker or not. I recommend filling out my survey so I can get more info and email you back!
TKT is not a course - it’s an exam. It would be most comparable to a 120 hour TEFL. So if you are looking for a high quality qualification from Cambridge you are better off doing a CELTA.
I did not realize that people get both a TEFL and CELTA. I'm being told that having the money and time that I should get the CELTA. I'm 51, have 3 degrees and have done some teaching and substitute teaching.
CELTA is great for teaching adults, but not kids, so just keep that in mind. It also depends on where you want to teach. If you fill out my survey in the description I can better guide you.
How would you suggest to check the accreditation of particular TEFL course provider? For instance, I would like to teach English in Austria or another European country, how can I be sure that particular certificate will be recognized in this country?
Thank you Jamie for this inspiring video .. Now that I watched this insightful comparison, I finally had a soild backgroud to make up my mind and choose CELTA regardless of the hefty price tag
Hi. I'm a non native speaker from Brazil. I have some teaching experience and I'm looking for a certificate to make it easier for me to get an online job either in Brazil or in another country. Do you think I need other certifications such as TOEIC or TOEFL? Is a cheap TEFL certification enough in this case?
TOEIC and TOEFL will prove your English level. You’ll also need at least a 120 hour TEFL certificate to teach online. If you wonky want to work online then the cheaper TEFL should be enough. I have a video coming out soon on teaching online for non-native speakers which will have some extra tips!
Me too. I am brazilian living in USA for 12 years and moving to Portugal. Taught portuguese and English in school for 15 years but I would like to take Tefl course, I just don't know which one
@@ESLTeacher365 thank you. Sorry to ask, if I want to teach in Europe to adults having no experience, do you recommend the Celta anyway? (I am not a native speaker!)
Hi i am glad that you posted such wonderful video. I am in Saudi Arabia i have 3 years of college working experience as Assistant professor and now i want becom a teacher what course suits me to get the job sister.
no teaching degree, no certficate but has a teaching experience through seminars inside our church and outreach. and want to learn and teach abroad. what's good tesol/tefl level for me? thank you for answering this message. God bless
It depends on if you have a bachelor’s degree, your budget for the course, your nationality and where you want to teach. Please fill out my survey and I will email you back with some recommendations!
Hi Jammie, it's Zodwa here from South Africa aged 40 and love teaching small kids but have no experience will love to teach online. Which TELF CERTIFICATE DO U RECOMMEND I DO. Well for what's with I do teach sunday school 😉🤔
LOVE this video. I'm majoring in World Language Education and I'm not sure if getting a TEFL certificate before graduating would be enough to teach now since I haven't graduated yet. Would you recommend the level 5 course for me?
I haven’t heard very good things about i to i. Some people report having to redo assignments over and over again. The certs I recommend are listed in this video description.
Hello I'm a woman who has a bachelor degree in English language and literature and I worked as an English teacher for 3 years I quit my job for more than 10 years I live in Saudi Arabia what certificate do you recommend me to take. ..
I completed my masters in English literature I'm working in corporate sector but i wanna switch this job because i want to be teacher since my childhood and i don't want to leave my country India please suggest me which course will for me
It’s an interesting concept because you pay until you complete it. The faster you complete it, the cheaper it is. I haven’t personally done it yet, but may review it for a future video 🙂
@@ESLTeacher365 yeah, and there's financial aid available as well, you'd still need to pay 50 dollars to get the certificate mailed to u, but it's cool, peer reviewed assignments and micro lessons where u have to submit recorded vids of u teaching... pretty cool
Peace Jamie, thanks for your informative videos. I'm glad you mentioned you have an MA and clearly lots of international teaching experience. I am an ESL teacher in NYC with an MA and TESOL certificate. I want to transition into teaching ESL abroad. I have about 2 yrs of teaching experience in ESL, but I have not taught internationally yet. Which level of TEFL would you recommend??
Can i teach english as a non-native speaker if i know almost no grammar? I'm pretty fluent in speech and writing, but it's all instinctual and subconscious. When someone asks me why is something the way it is in english all i can say is "it's just is". Would these courses help me bridge that gap or are they more for people who just need to brush up on their already existing understanding of the language?
You absolutely need to know grammar to teach English. If you do a TEFL course it won’t teach you the grammar, it will teach you how to teach grammar. I recommend brushing up on English grammar first. There are lots of helpful books!
Hi Jamie, Thank you for this video!! Can you please help me? I have master's level education in the sciences and have some teaching experience with children and university students. I've debated going with ITA, but after seeing your video maybe I dont need something so exhaustive. What I'd really prefer is a program that offers other bonuses like visa and in country support (this would be my first time out of the country!). I would deeply appreciate your thoughts on this.
Hi, how are you? My question is what tefl course have you taken? I mean the prices you've been explaining the whole video in order to get the certificate.
I am sub teacher in florida , 1.5 years and wanna know if that teaching experience gonna be valuable , i was thinking that celta or cert tesol would be good or just need tefl Ok because i am already teaching. i dont have a BA as a sub doesnt need that to do subbing in florida where i live.
Hi, Jamie! I have 8 years of experience teaching or training adults in English Language Training; I have also worked as a Curriculum Developer (ELT) and Content Writer. In your knowledge or understanding, how is Trinity CertTESOL? I don't want to teach young learners at all. Is TEFL mostly about teaching young learners? Will it be worth every penny if I go for Trinity CertTESOL? Please guide if you can!
CertTESOL is the Trinity brand TEFL. I haven’t taken it but I did take CELTA and they are similar. They are very good courses for teaching adults. It depends on how you want to use it. It’s usually for new teachers or a top up for experienced teachers. There’s also more advanced courses like DELTA.
Hello there ! What would you recommend for someone who has teaching experience and only has a TKT and no college degree, to take as a course ? The reason is just to be able to apply for jobs in Europe, as right now located in France and the goal is to teach kids and teenages but has experience in teaching adults aswell Thank you 🎉
Hello ma'am, I am interested to do TEFL COURSE . As I am not a native speaker so it is mandatory to give the IELTS exam before applying to do the course. The level of my English is that I lack fluency . Could you help me into this .And I am not financially strong so could help me in choosing the best TEFL online courses.
I highly recommend getting your English level to a C1 or C2 before doing your TEFL course. I recommend CELTA, ITA or CertTESOL for non-native speakers. Unfortunately these courses are expensive, but they are the highest quality and NNS need to be as qualified as possible.
Hello fabulous teacher..I am a teacher of English from Iraq and I am interested in taking TESOL or CELTA in person.what country do you recommend for me?
@@English-4-Iraq All CELTA trainers have to go through training. It doesn't make a difference if they are a native speaker or not as it's a teaching training course and not an English course.
What if you just want to teach English in your own English speaking country? All these videos on UA-cam seem to focus on teaching English abroad, but are there jobs in English speaking countries?
Each country is different, but typically if you want to teach English or ESL in your own country, you can become a certified teacher and get a teaching license and teach in public or private schools or get a TEFL and teach ESL classes at language schools. I teach in Australia at a language school and have students from all over the world.
Hi, i dont have a teaching degree but other major master from aus uni😅 n i have no teaching experience before. I wanna be a english teacher in asia country in future, eg. China. Which course is recommended for me?
It depends on your nationality, if you have a degree, where you want to teach and if you want to each adults or not. CELTA is great for the EU and Middle East for teaching adults. However, no job support is given. If you want a comparable course with job search assistance, I recommend ITA: bit.ly/ITATEFL
Hello, this video is very informative and I really appreciate it. I personally will be graduating in 2025 with a degree in modern languages (Japanese) and I want to apply for the jet program to be an assistant teacher in Japan. I know jet does not require a certificate or experience in teaching but it is recommended. I have no prior experience teaching at all but I’ll have a bachelors soon so I’m not sure weather or not If I should go for the middle cost of certification or the more expensive one based on my situation. I would be so grateful if you could give me some insight, I am hoping to get a certification before I apply for jet in fall 2025 while also going to full time university (so I need a more flexible certification process if possible if you know of one).
Mam, how many years does a celta certified can work in a country ? Ie it based on thier contract or do they work only one year in a country. Do i need a laptop to pursue the course even if i have a chance to attend in person classes
It depends on the country you are teaching in, the actual position and your visa. You will be asked to submit assignments for CELTA. I worked at a school while doing my course and used the computer at school for the research and assignments.
I have not personally tested it out yet. I only recommend courses that I have tested so I can verify if they are legit! I will put it on my list of courses to try.
Hi, I live in France and am 22 years old. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Design, which doesn't have anything to do with English. However, I am currently searching to obtain a certificate to teach English online or abroad. Do you think the 120-hour option on the Premier TEFL website would be a good choice for me, or should I consider a higher level ?
Thank you so much for all the details you always provide. I have one question if u don’t mind. I am wondering whether Master TEFL 220 hours has level 5 or not. And if it’s internationally accredited or not. Thank you ❤
It looks like that course is a different course than Premier TEFL. I am not familiar with it and only recommend courses where I have personally spoken to the brand to verify them 🙂
If i study English Teaching as a master in a non-English speaking country, can it be passed as tefl/tesol,.. ? Or do I have to take a certification for teaching abroad??
Thank you for sharing this informative vid Ihave bachelor degree in English and iam non native Iwant to teach a broad what certificate is best for me also do ineed ilets? plz ineed your help
You’ll want a level 5 certificate and you need to take an English exam based on where you want to teach (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge). I have a video on how to teach abroad as a non-native speaker. Just search for it on my Teach Abroad Step by Step playlist.
Hey, thanks for the video. I'm doing a TEFL from International Open Academy right now. It's 120 hours, all online and accredited. I have a Bachelor's degree. My main goal is to teach English online for 6 months to a year. A job like VIPKID would have been great but oh well. I want something like that. Do you think this certificate is good enough to land a job like that ?
Your link that I selected sends me to premier TEFL, obviously this is an affiliate link. It just happens to be one of the ones that I have open on my laptop (right now I'm on my mobile phone) seems legitimate, though I'll need to do my research first to avoid a scam.
Oh, I'm from England and live abroad. My spellings are different from US spellings, example colour vs color/specialised vs specialised etc. I cannot change my spellings! Hopefully that shouldn't be a problem with whichever course I zone in on.
Yes, it is an affiliate link, as disclosed in the video description. I partner with Premier TEFL and have looked at the TEFL certificate myself to make sure I am recommending a great certificate for my viewers.
@@stefanmansukhani8797 This is not a problem. As long as you are consisten, you won't have any issues. I am American but living in Australia so I often use British spelling as well.
Hi, USA native here with a B.A.! I’ve earned a TESOL through VIPKid and worked as an online English Teacher with them for about 3 years. Is there anything else I need to continue working in this field of online teaching?
You can always get a level 5 TEFL course or do add-on courses like Business English. You can check out the description box for courses I recommend. Are you considering working for Outschool or freelancing?
Hello! I have a teaching license with a clde endorsement (cultural/linguistic diverse education) does this have any standing for teaching english abroad or would you recommend getting certified in one of the options you mentioned?
I still recommend getting a TEFL if you want to teach ESL because you’ll want to learn the methods to teaching English as a Foreign Language. For interviews you may be asked to teach a demo lesson, so it’s best to be well prepared.
@@tytraulich4987 It's possible to teach 1:1 in private academies, in-company business classes or on a freelancer visa, but I would say that most people do classroom teaching first to gain experience and then move to private tutoring.
Yes, CELTA is one of the most expensive courses. However, they don't offer job search assistance. So I personally recommend ITA over CELTA if you are looking for job search help.
Madam , i have 10 years teaching experience in my country Srilanka. I dont have a degree. I have done TKT. If im planing to go abroad for teaching which couse you would recommend me? CELTA or TOFEl. Thank you madam
CELTA is a certificate for teaching English. TOEFL is an exam to prove your English level. Since you are a non-native speaker, I recommend getting your level certified and then taking CELTA.
Hi there! I have a Bachelors Degree but in something completely unrelated to education or English. No teaching experience. I am, however, a native speaker. Would you recommend a 120 hour tefl course or a celta? I was really leaning towards the celta, but the price point is what has me hesitant. I'm thinking of teaching online but would like to have the option of teaching abroad as well. Thank you
If you don’t have teaching experience I recommend CELTA or International TEFL Academy (link is in the description). The difference is that CELTA is more for teaching adults and ITA offers lifetime job search assistance but CELTA does not. I recommend starting with ITA and if you feel like you want more later on, you can always do a CELTA.
Hey i want to do premium 120 hour tefl course . Can you please let ke know that either they will provide tefl certification necessary at the end of the course?or either i have to do any test or pay more to get this certificate?
Hi Really happy to see you everytime ,coz you encourage me tomake new advanced ideas specially for my career as an English teacher .. I have a bachelor degree in Translation Eng -Ara Translator and interpreter M.E.D in advancing Teaching (Uopeople ) in progress TESOL Arizona state university Cheap Tefl certificate 10 years Experience in ESL teaching n Syria . I am in Turkey now and I would like to start with online Teaching .. Your advises plz .. Thanks alot my Teacher 😎😎
For non-native speakers the best route for teaching online is starting as a freelancer and finding clients in a specific niche. I’ll have a video coming out soon on a platform you can use to do this!
Jaimie would love for your advice, I just subscribed to your channel. My sister is changing her career and she wants to be able to teach remotely anywhere in the world. She is considering an academy but I don't think really is worth it. Would you be able to provide a consultation with me on how can she start. My sister only has High School Degree.
DELTA is above CELTA. It’s usually if you want to be a director of studies (DOS) or a teacher trainer. You need at least 1 year of teaching experience before you do DELTA.
I wanted to do the tefl online course. But i don't know which website is truly the best one to get a certificate from. I wanted to be trust worthy and accredited. But i don't want to pay thousands of dollars :( Can you help me?
I'm a non-native speaker and I'm Asian(30 years old )with no teaching experience. I've got a BA degree in geography.i would like to teach english abroad which one do you recommend?
I’m not sure what test you are referring to. A TEFL is a teaching certification. If you want to teach abroad, you’ll need an accredited TEFL and I recommend getting one with teaching practice (typically a level 5).
Hi Jaimie . I have completed my Mba and passed IELTS test with the hope of doing a course abroad.But unfortunately it did not work out. So I have been training students for IELTS for the past 4 years. As a change of mind, I’m looking for a english course and ended up watching your vedio and it was worthy. Can you suggest whther TESOL OR TESL is best for teaching in English speaking countries??
Hi! TEFL/TESOL/TESL are all the same thing. Different countries use different acronyms. I am currently teaching in Australia using my CELTA certificate. This is the Cambridge brand TEFL certificate. Each country has different regulations to get a visa to teach there so I recommend choosing your top 5 countries and researching the requirements. Jobs can be competitive in English speaking countries so it’s helpful to have an actual teaching certificate as well as a TEFL. I hope this helps!
In USA I did some research and I found that you have to attend a course accredited by the ACCET or CEA?? I can't find any information of this on UA-cam. I'm serious about teaching and want to get the right accredited course in my country. I really need help, can you recommend any courses in America that are accredited? Thank you for reading.
I'm from India and I am a graduate with a major in English and not so long ago, I completed my Education degree (B.ed). Moreover, I'm planning to teach abroad and thus, I'm searching to do TEFL either online from other countries or from Delhi, India itself. Unfortunately, I'm not able to find a good institute for the TEFL certificate course and it is quite exhausting. Hopefully, you might suggest a prominent and trustable institute for the TEFL course online outside India.
So level 5 courses for those with zero teaching experience and a bachelors degree, correct? I have 2 under grad degrees and I’ve been researching changing careers and giving back to others such a teaching English. I’ve been eyeing a level 5 course for quite sometime
Yes I recommend level 5 courses if you don’t have previous teaching experience because they go more in-depth than the basic 120-hour courses. It’s best to do a course that has a teaching practicum so you can get feedback on your teaching.
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Saw this pop up as I’m about to release a similar video on my channel. Glad to see a nice honest video that doesn’t try convince people a $20 course is good. :)
Looking forward to checking your video out!
Cheers for this video. Over the past year or two, the conversation seems to have changed from whether one SHOULD have a TESL / TESOL / TEFL, to WHICH institution / certificate one should choose. I get it, so many programs popping up. These videos are necessary. That's for informing new and developing teachers!
Which course did you do?
Hello! I did my own research on tefl courses. I wanted to do the tefl academy course that you said to do, and it showed up to be not fully accredited. It means that it is not globally recognized? Can you please help? You understand better than I do.
TEFL certificate is important certificate to have , when you want to teach abroad or online. I think this is a key
Is TEFL certificate by Teacher Record acceptable internationally? How can we know is it acceptable or not?
The Teacher Record certificate is not accredited for teaching abroad.@@syedimranhaider4105
Thank you
CELTA suitable for gulf country
This is accredited for teaching abroad?
I was literally searching the internet a minute ago about tefl because it's new to me (I do know about celta though), your vid is very helpful. Thank you :)
I’m glad you found it helpful! Where would you like to teach?
At Vietnam i would like to teach
@@ESLTeacher365at Vietnam i would like to teach
I'm considering getting my TEFL certification from the International Tefl Academy (ITA). It's an 11 week online course plus 20 hours of practical.
ITA is a great course! I hope you enjoy it.
Price please?
How much does it cost?
What is the price of TEFL at ITA
How can you assist me to get am in high need
Great video with a lot of useful information. Thank you!
You come across so authentic ! I have a BA degree and I'm currently teaching on cambly (only about a month!). I'm interested in completing a TEFL course but without a practicum ! I'm only planning to teach online. What do you think of TEFL Professional Development Institute (120 hr)... I saw a link for a FREE 120 hr course with them but you have to pay to receive the actual paper Certificate !! This whole area is a bit of a maze 😳
If you are only teaching online, then you don’t typically need to invest in an expensive course. However, a quality course will give you strategies and resources to improve your teaching. I recommend The TEFL Academy Level 3 course if you want to teach online. They have an entire module on online teaching and the course is worth it in my opinion. Free courses are usually just articles you read and quizzes.
Thanks for taking the time to respond :)@@ESLTeacher365
Jamie I am very happy that I got your channel because I am planning to be an English teacher and I found every thing which I need to know
Thank you! I hope I can help you on your journey 🙂
@@ESLTeacher365 yeah I m going to follow your all videos
I have done masters in English literature from Pakistan and have 1 year teaching experience which TEFL course suits me kindly guide me.
@@nousheenyasir2768 It depends if you want to teach kids, adults or both! CELTA is fantastic for teaching adults, but if you want to teach kids, International TEFL Academy is a fantastic course.
SUPERB from an absolute NUMPTY in this field. So enlightening and hope to hear from you through email. Thanks a million. Patrick.
Thank for sharing these very useful tips on this video, Jaimie. I love the content. I was a former ESL teacher as well in the Philippines and abroad before.
I"m thinking of moving to the PHilippines and looking into teaching as a job possibility. How hard was it for you to get a job there? What program did you get your TEFL from?
Great video, thank you.
Jamie, God bless you! You have helped me make up my mind about which certificate I should pursue. ❤
That’s great! I hope your course goes well 🙂
Jamie thanks for your videos. I really appreciate it and it'll help me encourage my self to teach abroad. I hope someday I can teach abroad. God bless you always and stay safe always. Thanks again.🥰
Thank you this was super helpful in finding out which of the many courses to choose~ Thank you Jaimie!!
Which course are you planning on taking?
Hi I enrolled in the level 3, 120 hours at the TheTeflacademy on March 19, 2023. I have not heard from them. Confident however with my choice.
Have you reached out to them via email?
Thank you for this video! I am an American and thinking about the Maximo Nivel school in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. I am a native English speaker with a BA and no teaching experience. it is about $1600 at this point, not including airfare and apartment rental for a 4-week course. If I round up to about $5000, just to have a buffer, it seems like a good deal for the whole experience. Living somewhere different, meeting some new people and experiencing something different, after the last couple years, may be nice.
Manuel Antonio is a super beautiful part of Costa Rica!
Very useful video ,Thanks.
Thanks for the info, could u help to recommend several middle level TESOL institutions？
I have listed ones I recommend in the video description.
i am confused if you are american or irish, or both.
great video, im thinking of teaching english online. i've been living in dublin for over 6 years now and there is a lot of people who struggle with the language in the work enviroment and i would love to just help them.
I’m American. I recommend getting TEFL certified if you would like to help your colleagues 😊
Thank you for sharing!!
Having this certificate I believe it is important when I become a training and development instructor.
This certificate is specifically for people who want to teach English as a second or foreign language.
I'm currently working on getting mine but I am also learning Korean Japanese and Vietnamese and Tagalog at the same time because I recently moved to the Philippines
Amazing! What method are you using to learn your languages?
@@ESLTeacher365 any method I can I believe that any form of imput helps my wife from the Philippines is helping me with Tagalog and the others I am using Rosetta stone and drops and UA-cam and the internet and elementary school books
Hello professor
Thank you so much for your priceless advice and interesting guidance
great video for my questions
Great video....thanks for the info))
This is so helpful
Another fantastic video, Jamie!!!
Thanks Corey 🥰
I am Spanish. I hace a BA in English philology and Master's in Teaching but to teach abroad are not válido I need Tefl or Celta, I was suggested to do celta since I have already experiencia ,but is like having two master's in Teaching
CELTA is more equivalent to a bachelor’s than a master’s. DELTA is the master’s equivalent. It really depends on where you want to teach. Which countries are you interested in? For non-native speakers it’s always best to be as qualified as you can since some countries, schools and employers prefer native speakers (which is unfortunate and discrimination 😔)
@@ESLTeacher365 I was Teaching in malta with My master's degree but My boss recommended me celta,but is too expensive
Okay thanks for this video its a big help for me ... 😊
Hello! Thanks for the video! Would you still recommend the mid level TEFL courses if both my degree and teaching experiences are science based?
It depends on where you want to teach and if you are a native speaker or not. I recommend filling out my survey so I can get more info and email you back!
Great video!!!
So much quality information!
What about the TKT Cambridge certificate? Is it worth?
TKT is not a course - it’s an exam. It would be most comparable to a 120 hour TEFL. So if you are looking for a high quality qualification from Cambridge you are better off doing a CELTA.
I did not realize that people get both a TEFL and CELTA. I'm being told that having the money and time that I should get the CELTA. I'm 51, have 3 degrees and have done some teaching and substitute teaching.
CELTA is great for teaching adults, but not kids, so just keep that in mind. It also depends on where you want to teach. If you fill out my survey in the description I can better guide you.
How would you suggest to check the accreditation of particular TEFL course provider? For instance, I would like to teach English in Austria or another European country, how can I be sure that particular certificate will be recognized in this country?
I recommend reaching out to schools there and asking them what qualifications they are looking for.
Thank you Jamie for this inspiring video .. Now that I watched this insightful comparison, I finally had a soild backgroud to make up my mind and choose CELTA regardless of the hefty price tag
Will you do the course in-person or online?
In- Person in Cairo .. BTW, where did you work in Cairo? @@ESLTeacher365 😅
Do employers accept online CELTA courses? They're a bit more expensive than the face to face courses.
Hi. I'm a non native speaker from Brazil. I have some teaching experience and I'm looking for a certificate to make it easier for me to get an online job either in Brazil or in another country. Do you think I need other certifications such as TOEIC or TOEFL? Is a cheap TEFL certification enough in this case?
TOEIC and TOEFL will prove your English level. You’ll also need at least a 120 hour TEFL certificate to teach online. If you wonky want to work online then the cheaper TEFL should be enough. I have a video coming out soon on teaching online for non-native speakers which will have some extra tips!
Me too. I am brazilian living in USA for 12 years and moving to Portugal. Taught portuguese and English in school for 15 years but I would like to take Tefl course, I just don't know which one
Hi Jamie, do you know about the International Diploma provided by BRIDGE?
I haven’t personally tested it out yet but I have some clients who have taken it and liked it.
@@ESLTeacher365 thank you. Sorry to ask, if I want to teach in Europe to adults having no experience, do you recommend the Celta anyway? (I am not a native speaker!)
@@rossellaleonardi2908 Yes, I recommend CELTA because it is preferred in many European countries.
@@ESLTeacher365 thank you 🙏
Hi i am glad that you posted such wonderful video. I am in Saudi Arabia i have 3 years of college working experience as Assistant professor and now i want becom a teacher what course suits me to get the job sister.
Where do you want to teach? Each country has different requirements.
@@ESLTeacher365 in Saudi arabia city name Jeddah
CELTA is preferred in the Middle East
no teaching degree, no certficate but has a teaching experience through seminars inside our church and outreach. and want to learn and teach abroad. what's good tesol/tefl level for me? thank you for answering this message. God bless
It depends on if you have a bachelor’s degree, your budget for the course, your nationality and where you want to teach. Please fill out my survey and I will email you back with some recommendations!
Thanks for this ❤
Hi Jammie, it's Zodwa here from South Africa aged 40 and love teaching small kids but have no experience will love to teach online. Which TELF CERTIFICATE DO U RECOMMEND I DO. Well for what's with I do teach sunday school 😉🤔
You just need a basic 120 hour TEFL to teach online. Check out the ones I recommend in the video description.
@@ESLTeacher365 thank much appreciated
LOVE this video. I'm majoring in World Language Education and I'm not sure if getting a TEFL certificate before graduating would be enough to teach now since I haven't graduated yet. Would you recommend the level 5 course for me?
I highly recommend finishing your degree before teaching abroad. It will open more countries in the world where you can teach. 🌍
Hi Jamie kindly would like to ask you that would you recommend an I to I TEFL Level 5 programme
I haven’t heard very good things about i to i. Some people report having to redo assignments over and over again. The certs I recommend are listed in this video description.
Hello I'm a woman who has a bachelor degree in English language and literature and I worked as an English teacher for 3 years I quit my job for more than 10 years I live in Saudi Arabia what certificate do you recommend me to take. ..
It depends on where you want to teach and which ages. Please fill out my survey and I will email you back!
I completed my masters in English literature I'm working in corporate sector but i wanna switch this job because i want to be teacher since my childhood and i don't want to leave my country India please suggest me which course will for me
I recommend CELTA for non-native speakers
Yes, and it sounds logical.
Hello Jamie, what do you think of the Arizona State TESOL Coursera course? in which tier would you put it?
It’s an interesting concept because you pay until you complete it. The faster you complete it, the cheaper it is. I haven’t personally done it yet, but may review it for a future video 🙂
@@ESLTeacher365 yeah, and there's financial aid available as well, you'd still need to pay 50 dollars to get the certificate mailed to u, but it's cool, peer reviewed assignments and micro lessons where u have to submit recorded vids of u teaching... pretty cool
Nice video. I need a career change and I love languages!
Let me know if you need any help! I’m also a language lover (Spanish, French, Italian and Egyptian Arabic). What languages do you speak?
@@ESLTeacher365 Italian (my channel is Learn Italian con l'americano), Portuguese (wife is Brazilian), and some Spanish. I live in NJ .
Peace Jamie, thanks for your informative videos. I'm glad you mentioned you have an MA and clearly lots of international teaching experience. I am an ESL teacher in NYC with an MA and TESOL certificate. I want to transition into teaching ESL abroad. I have about 2 yrs of teaching experience in ESL, but I have not taught internationally yet. Which level of TEFL would you recommend??
If you already have a TESOL, you don't need a TEFL. It's the same :)
Can i teach english as a non-native speaker if i know almost no grammar? I'm pretty fluent in speech and writing, but it's all instinctual and subconscious. When someone asks me why is something the way it is in english all i can say is "it's just is". Would these courses help me bridge that gap or are they more for people who just need to brush up on their already existing understanding of the language?
You absolutely need to know grammar to teach English. If you do a TEFL course it won’t teach you the grammar, it will teach you how to teach grammar. I recommend brushing up on English grammar first. There are lots of helpful books!
Hi Jamie,
Thank you for this video!! Can you please help me? I have master's level education in the sciences and have some teaching experience with children and university students. I've debated going with ITA, but after seeing your video maybe I dont need something so exhaustive. What I'd really prefer is a program that offers other bonuses like visa and in country support (this would be my first time out of the country!). I would deeply appreciate your thoughts on this.
Please fill out my survey in the description so I can better guide you 🙂
I need the mid level. My goal is the Peace Corps. Need an accredited mid level course, what do you suggest?
Check the description box for my recommendations 🙂
What about ed credentials that have an ELL, english language learner authorization?
It depends on the country and school. Often you won’t need an additional certificate if you have a license in ELL.
You typically don’t need a TEFL on top of that.
Hi, how are you? My question is what tefl course have you taken? I mean the prices you've been explaining the whole video in order to get the certificate.
I personally did a CELTA.
I am sub teacher in florida , 1.5 years and wanna know if that teaching experience gonna be valuable , i was thinking that celta or cert tesol would be good or just need tefl Ok because i am already teaching. i dont have a BA as a sub doesnt need that to do subbing in florida where i live.
If you don’t have a degree, I recommend a higher quality TEFL like CELTA, CertTESOL or ITA but it also depends on where you want to teach.
Hi, Jamie!
I have 8 years of experience teaching or training adults in English Language Training; I have also worked as a Curriculum Developer (ELT) and Content Writer.
In your knowledge or understanding, how is Trinity CertTESOL? I don't want to teach young learners at all. Is TEFL mostly about teaching young learners?
Will it be worth every penny if I go for Trinity CertTESOL?
Please guide if you can!
CertTESOL is the Trinity brand TEFL. I haven’t taken it but I did take CELTA and they are similar. They are very good courses for teaching adults. It depends on how you want to use it. It’s usually for new teachers or a top up for experienced teachers. There’s also more advanced courses like DELTA.
Many thanks for answering! Yes, I am aware of DELTA and DipTESOL as well.
Hello there !
What would you recommend for someone who has teaching experience and only has a TKT and no college degree, to take as a course ?
The reason is just to be able to apply for jobs in Europe, as right now located in France and the goal is to teach kids and teenages but has experience in teaching adults aswell
Thank you 🎉
Most jobs in France will require a bachelor’s degree. CELTA is preferred in Western Europe.
Mam, im from india and im about to complete my bachelor's in English as a major. What cpurse would be appropriate celta or 120 hr telf please tell me
For non-native speakers I recommend CELTA, CertTESOL or International TEFL Academy.
@ESLTeacher365 Thank you, mam. I chose ITA for the course . Thanks alot
Jamie ji...its very helpful information.👏🙌🤝💐❤😊
Hello ma'am,
I am interested to do TEFL COURSE .
As I am not a native speaker so it is mandatory to give the IELTS exam before applying to do the course. The level of my English is that I lack fluency . Could you help me into this .And I am not financially strong so could help me in choosing the best TEFL online courses.
I highly recommend getting your English level to a C1 or C2 before doing your TEFL course. I recommend CELTA, ITA or CertTESOL for non-native speakers. Unfortunately these courses are expensive, but they are the highest quality and NNS need to be as qualified as possible.
Thank you for your response. For level C1 and C2 what should I do? . I am thinking of giving the IElTS Exam . Should I go for it?
Hello fabulous teacher..I am a teacher of English from Iraq and I am interested in taking TESOL or CELTA in person.what country do you recommend for me?
As in which country to take it in?
@@ESLTeacher365 can I take it in Turkey?? On condition, I want a native English speaker to train me . 🤔
@@English-4-Iraq All CELTA trainers have to go through training. It doesn't make a difference if they are a native speaker or not as it's a teaching training course and not an English course.
Can u pls tell which certificate want to get jobs in gulfs or foreign countries as English Teacher?
Check out the description box of this video for certs I recommend. Higher paying countries in the Middle East often prefer CELTA.
What if you just want to teach English in your own English speaking country? All these videos on UA-cam seem to focus on teaching English abroad, but are there jobs in English speaking countries?
Each country is different, but typically if you want to teach English or ESL in your own country, you can become a certified teacher and get a teaching license and teach in public or private schools or get a TEFL and teach ESL classes at language schools. I teach in Australia at a language school and have students from all over the world.
Hi, i dont have a teaching degree but other major master from aus uni😅 n i have no teaching experience before. I wanna be a english teacher in asia country in future, eg. China. Which course is recommended for me?
Please fill out my survey in the description so I can email you specific resources to help 🙂
@@ESLTeacher365 hi, i done the survey yesterday. Looking forward of your feedback. Thx
Last year I enrolled for TEFL certificate course but after paying the fee realized that I was scammed.
Which course did you do?
@@ESLTeacher365 TEFL certificate course. But I could not complete it as I was scammed. I just sent you an e-mail. Please check.
I’m currently teaching in my country. I have a degree bt I can’t decide whether to get a Celta or a Tesol
It depends on your nationality, if you have a degree, where you want to teach and if you want to each adults or not. CELTA is great for the EU and Middle East for teaching adults. However, no job support is given. If you want a comparable course with job search assistance, I recommend ITA: bit.ly/ITATEFL
Hello, this video is very informative and I really appreciate it. I personally will be graduating in 2025 with a degree in modern languages (Japanese) and I want to apply for the jet program to be an assistant teacher in Japan. I know jet does not require a certificate or experience in teaching but it is recommended. I have no prior experience teaching at all but I’ll have a bachelors soon so I’m not sure weather or not If I should go for the middle cost of certification or the more expensive one based on my situation. I would be so grateful if you could give me some insight, I am hoping to get a certification before I apply for jet in fall 2025 while also going to full time university (so I need a more flexible certification process if possible if you know of one).
I recommend filling out my survey or sending me an email (linked in the video description) so I can personally guide you 🙂
Mam, how many years does a celta certified can work in a country ? Ie it based on thier contract or do they work only one year in a country. Do i need a laptop to pursue the course even if i have a chance to attend in person classes
It depends on the country you are teaching in, the actual position and your visa. You will be asked to submit assignments for CELTA. I worked at a school while doing my course and used the computer at school for the research and assignments.
@@ESLTeacher365 thanks alot mam😊 have a nice day there
Do you recommend TEFL Institute of Ireland? Is their 120 hour TEFL Certificate course good?
I have not personally tested it out yet. I only recommend courses that I have tested so I can verify if they are legit! I will put it on my list of courses to try.
Hi, I live in France and am 22 years old. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Design, which doesn't have anything to do with English. However, I am currently searching to obtain a certificate to teach English online or abroad. Do you think the 120-hour option on the Premier TEFL website would be a good choice for me, or should I consider a higher level ?
For non-native speakers I recommend CELTA or CertTESOL, especially if you don’t have previous English teaching experience.
Thank you so much for all the details you always provide. I have one question if u don’t mind. I am wondering whether Master TEFL 220 hours has level 5 or not. And if it’s internationally accredited or not. Thank you ❤
It looks like that course is a different course than Premier TEFL. I am not familiar with it and only recommend courses where I have personally spoken to the brand to verify them 🙂
If i study English Teaching as a master in a non-English speaking country, can it be passed as tefl/tesol,.. ? Or do I have to take a certification for teaching abroad??
It depends on where you want to teach. Some countries will accept it while others will not.
Thank you for sharing this informative vid Ihave bachelor degree in English and iam non native Iwant to teach a broad what certificate is best for me also do ineed ilets? plz ineed your help
You’ll want a level 5 certificate and you need to take an English exam based on where you want to teach (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge). I have a video on how to teach abroad as a non-native speaker. Just search for it on my Teach Abroad Step by Step playlist.
Hey, thanks for the video. I'm doing a TEFL from International Open Academy right now. It's 120 hours, all online and accredited. I have a Bachelor's degree. My main goal is to teach English online for 6 months to a year. A job like VIPKID would have been great but oh well. I want something like that. Do you think this certificate is good enough to land a job like that ?
Yes, most online companies accept the TESOL/TEFL from IOA for teaching online.
@@ESLTeacher365 kool thanks !!
That sounds Interesting. I'm looking for a career change, and I'm a language buff. I would of course need to study English grammar on a deeper level.
@@ESLTeacher365 is it still okay if I decided to teach abroad and not online? I have bachelor's degree too.
@@anneacob1384 I do not recommend IOA for teaching abroad.
Your link that I selected sends me to premier TEFL, obviously this is an affiliate link. It just happens to be one of the ones that I have open on my laptop (right now I'm on my mobile phone) seems legitimate, though I'll need to do my research first to avoid a scam.
Oh, I'm from England and live abroad. My spellings are different from US spellings, example colour vs color/specialised vs specialised etc. I cannot change my spellings! Hopefully that shouldn't be a problem with whichever course I zone in on.
Yes, it is an affiliate link, as disclosed in the video description. I partner with Premier TEFL and have looked at the TEFL certificate myself to make sure I am recommending a great certificate for my viewers.
@@stefanmansukhani8797 This is not a problem. As long as you are consisten, you won't have any issues. I am American but living in Australia so I often use British spelling as well.
Hi, USA native here with a B.A.! I’ve earned a TESOL through VIPKid and worked as an online English Teacher with them for about 3 years. Is there anything else I need to continue working in this field of online teaching?
You can always get a level 5 TEFL course or do add-on courses like Business English. You can check out the description box for courses I recommend. Are you considering working for Outschool or freelancing?
Hi dear, thanks for the video. I need to know if you have taught in the UAE...thanks
Not yet 😊
Hello.
If I want to work as an English teacher as second language in Ireland should I go for Celta?
You’ll need a degree and CELTA. The issue will be getting a visa to work there.
@@ESLTeacher365 I have no degree. I'm italian and Republica of Ireland Is in UE so I don't Need visa
@@gennaroscafuto9925 you'll need a degree to teach there.
@@ESLTeacher365 even for private school and foreign students?
@@gennaroscafuto9925 To teach in English language schools a degree is required.
Hello! I have a teaching license with a clde endorsement (cultural/linguistic diverse education) does this have any standing for teaching english abroad or would you recommend getting certified in one of the options you mentioned?
I still recommend getting a TEFL if you want to teach ESL because you’ll want to learn the methods to teaching English as a Foreign Language. For interviews you may be asked to teach a demo lesson, so it’s best to be well prepared.
im indian, which one is best to get job in abroad
For non-native speakers I recommend International TEFL Academy (link in the video description) or CELTA.
I wonder how many people are going to private tutoring VS classroom. A first year would probs prefer 1 on 1.
Ty
Teaching online or abroad?
@@ESLTeacher365 Abroad. I have not checked for tutoring companies.
@@tytraulich4987 It's possible to teach 1:1 in private academies, in-company business classes or on a freelancer visa, but I would say that most people do classroom teaching first to gain experience and then move to private tutoring.
CELTA would be considered an expensive course? I'm from Argentina, Thanks!
Yes, CELTA is one of the most expensive courses. However, they don't offer job search assistance. So I personally recommend ITA over CELTA if you are looking for job search help.
Madam , i have 10 years teaching experience in my country Srilanka. I dont have a degree. I have done TKT. If im planing to go abroad for teaching which couse you would recommend me? CELTA or TOFEl. Thank you madam
CELTA is a certificate for teaching English. TOEFL is an exam to prove your English level. Since you are a non-native speaker, I recommend getting your level certified and then taking CELTA.
@@ESLTeacher365 thank you so much for the information madam.
I'm from India if I want to teach English I'm required to have TESOL certificate what's the best place to start it please reply
Check out the courses I recommend in the video description. It will depend on where you want to teach and if you have a bachelor’s degree or not.
@@ESLTeacher365 Thank you I do have bacheler's degree 😁
@@NerdWasi For Indian teachers I recommend CELTA, CertTESOL or ITA.
Hi there! I have a Bachelors Degree but in something completely unrelated to education or English. No teaching experience. I am, however, a native speaker. Would you recommend a 120 hour tefl course or a celta? I was really leaning towards the celta, but the price point is what has me hesitant. I'm thinking of teaching online but would like to have the option of teaching abroad as well. Thank you
If you don’t have teaching experience I recommend CELTA or International TEFL Academy (link is in the description). The difference is that CELTA is more for teaching adults and ITA offers lifetime job search assistance but CELTA does not. I recommend starting with ITA and if you feel like you want more later on, you can always do a CELTA.
Hey i want to do premium 120 hour tefl course . Can you please let ke know that either they will provide tefl certification necessary at the end of the course?or either i have to do any test or pay more to get this certificate?
Once you complete the Premier TEFL course you get the certificate.
Do I have to get one of these certificates to become an online English teacher on EF?
Yes. Their website says you need a course of at least 40 hours, but most basic courses are 120 hours.
Hi
Really happy to see you everytime ,coz you encourage me tomake new advanced ideas specially for my career as an English teacher ..
I have a bachelor degree in Translation Eng -Ara Translator and interpreter
M.E.D in advancing Teaching (Uopeople ) in progress
TESOL Arizona state university
Cheap Tefl certificate
10 years Experience in ESL teaching n Syria .
I am in Turkey now and I would like to start with online Teaching ..
Your advises plz ..
Thanks alot my Teacher 😎😎
For non-native speakers the best route for teaching online is starting as a freelancer and finding clients in a specific niche. I’ll have a video coming out soon on a platform you can use to do this!
Jaimie would love for your advice, I just subscribed to your channel. My sister is changing her career and she wants to be able to teach remotely anywhere in the world. She is considering an academy but I don't think really is worth it. Would you be able to provide a consultation with me on how can she start. My sister only has High School Degree.
Hi! I offer teach abroad coaching. You can email me at the address in the description to book a session.
Is DELTA considered a good certification for teaching English as a Foreign Language?
DELTA is above CELTA. It’s usually if you want to be a director of studies (DOS) or a teacher trainer. You need at least 1 year of teaching experience before you do DELTA.
I wanted to do the tefl online course. But i don't know which website is truly the best one to get a certificate from. I wanted to be trust worthy and accredited. But i don't want to pay thousands of dollars :( Can you help me?
Fill out my survey linked in the description and I’ll email you back.
What level is 150 hours TESOL course from Arizona State University.
Level 3. It’s not a CELTA equivalent.
I'm a non-native speaker and I'm Asian(30 years old )with no teaching experience. I've got a BA degree in geography.i would like to teach english abroad which one do you recommend?
A level 5 TEFL certificate like the ones linked in the description.
I have a 120-hour TESOL certificate from Teach International, provided by 51Talk to their newly hired teachers. Is this a legitinate test?
I’m not sure what test you are referring to. A TEFL is a teaching certification. If you want to teach abroad, you’ll need an accredited TEFL and I recommend getting one with teaching practice (typically a level 5).
Hi Jaimie . I have completed my Mba and passed IELTS test with the hope of doing a course abroad.But unfortunately it did not work out. So I have been training students for IELTS for the past 4 years. As a change of mind, I’m looking for a english course and ended up watching your vedio and it was worthy. Can you suggest whther TESOL OR TESL is best for teaching in English speaking countries??
Hi! TEFL/TESOL/TESL are all the same thing. Different countries use different acronyms. I am currently teaching in Australia using my CELTA certificate. This is the Cambridge brand TEFL certificate. Each country has different regulations to get a visa to teach there so I recommend choosing your top 5 countries and researching the requirements. Jobs can be competitive in English speaking countries so it’s helpful to have an actual teaching certificate as well as a TEFL. I hope this helps!
Hello! Could you please tell me which tefl course you did ?
I did CELTA but have since taken many others to test them for my channel.
In USA I did some research and I found that you have to attend a course accredited by the ACCET or CEA?? I can't find any information of this on UA-cam. I'm serious about teaching and want to get the right accredited course in my country. I really need help, can you recommend any courses in America that are accredited? Thank you for reading.
You can go to this site to see who is accredited by ACCET. Bridge TEFL is an example. accet.org/member-institution-directory
I'm from India and I am a graduate with a major in English and not so long ago, I completed my Education degree (B.ed). Moreover, I'm planning to teach abroad and thus, I'm searching to do TEFL either online from other countries or from Delhi, India itself. Unfortunately, I'm not able to find a good institute for the TEFL certificate course and it is quite exhausting.
Hopefully, you might suggest a prominent and trustable institute for the TEFL course online outside India.
Hi! Please send me an email or fill out my survey so I can make a recommendation.
Dear.. where are you planing to teach?
World TESOL ACADEMY IS OFFERING TESOL IN 34 DOLLARS.NEED SUGGESTIONS...Should I opt for it?
If you want to teach online ONLY, it's ok. If you want to teach abroad, absolutely not.
So level 5 courses for those with zero teaching experience and a bachelors degree, correct? I have 2 under grad degrees and I’ve been researching changing careers and giving back to others such a teaching English. I’ve been eyeing a level 5 course for quite sometime
Yes I recommend level 5 courses if you don’t have previous teaching experience because they go more in-depth than the basic 120-hour courses. It’s best to do a course that has a teaching practicum so you can get feedback on your teaching.