Everything you need to plan a credible teaching journey.
Clear guides for choosing a qualification, understanding career routes and preparing for online or international teaching.
Three useful decisions to make first.
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Search by topic or choose the stage that matches your current decision.
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Find the learning pathway that fits your goal
Compare realistic routes for online teaching, teaching abroad and specialist work.
Explore pathways 5 min guideAccreditation and standards explained
Understand quality signals and review Teflen's IARC membership.
Read the guide Comparison guideCompare course depth and outcomes
See which training level is suited to your intended direction.
Compare courses Career routeStart teaching English online
Explore equipment, platforms, preparation and early career steps.
Explore online teaching Independent routeBuild a private tutoring service
Plan an offer for one-to-one learners and independent clients.
Explore tutoring Specialist routeTeach business and corporate English
Understand the expectations of professional adult learners.
Explore corporate English
Plan your TEFL route from India
Open country guide
Plan your TEFL route from South Africa
Open country guideCheck your TEFL CV readiness
Identify missing evidence and practical improvements before applying.
Check my CV Free assessmentReview a teaching job offer
Check clarity, warning signs and questions to ask an employer.
Check an offer Planning toolExplore salary and savings scenarios
Model potential income and living costs before making decisions.
Explore scenarios Free download bundleGet the Career Starter Pack
Access a CV template, sample cover letter and travel checklist.
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Try a broader term or ask the course adviser for personal guidance.
Ask the course adviserUnderstand the qualification.
Know what you are comparing and what quality statements mean before enrolling.
Choose how you want to teach.
Different learners and settings demand different preparation.
Research before you relocate.
Start with regional context, then verify role-specific requirements with employers and authorities.
CV, cover letter and travel checklist
Download the TEFL Career Starter Pack and organise your next application step.