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120-Hour TEFL Course - Study Your Way, Teach Anywhere
Everything you need to get certified, get hired, and start teaching English.
Rated 9.6/10 on GoAbroad
Accredited worldwide
Recognized by ACCREDITAT and accepted by employers worldwide.
Instant certification
Issued digitally the moment you pass – print or share it anywhere.
Risk-free enrollment
Try the course for 14 days. If it’s not right, we’ll refund you in full (conditions apply).
Where TEFL Hero graduates get hired
Our graduates teach at online platforms and schools around the world.
Why this 120-hour TEFL course works
Built for real classrooms
This course focuses on practical skills you’ll use teaching abroad – classroom routines, activity setup, instructions, and managing mixed-level groups. You’ll learn how to run a lesson smoothly, not just talk about teaching.
Lesson planning made simple
Use ready-to-go lesson plan templates and a repeatable structure you can apply to any topic. You’ll know what to do first, what comes next, and how to keep students engaged from warm-up to wrap-up.
Clear language teaching
Learn how to teach grammar and vocabulary in a student-friendly way – without overwhelming explanations. You’ll practice techniques for checking understanding, correcting errors, and helping students grasp meaning quickly and clearly.
Self-paced, with unlimited tutor support
Move through the course on your schedule, but don’t do it alone. If you’re unsure about a concept, activity, or lesson plan, you can ask for help anytime – so you keep progressing with confidence.
How the 120-hour course works
Sign up, learn at your own pace, and walk away with an accredited certificate.
Enroll + get instant access
Sign up and jump straight in. Your full 120hr course is available immediately, so you can start today – no waiting, no deadlines.
Learn at your own pace
Work through the modules in order (or revisit what you need). Each lesson gives you practical teaching techniques and examples you can apply as you go.
Build your toolkit + get support when you need it
Download templates and resources you keep forever. Message a tutor anytime you have a question – and revisit any lesson once you’re out in the classroom.
What you'll learn
11 modules, 85 lessons, 12 assessments — the complete TEFL foundation for teaching online or abroad.
The TEFL Environment – Key Elements
We’ll explore what makes learning the English language unique, give you a working background of the TEFL environment, and break down key teaching methods.
Becoming a Competent and Effective EFL Teacher
There’s more to the teacher role than you might think. We’re going to teach you how to be a competent and effective EFL teacher both inside and outside of the classroom. You’ll also gain an understanding of skill sets required for a range of EFL work situations including kindergarten, homeroom, training center, and more!
Knowing and Understanding Your EFL Learners
Here, we’ll show you how to drive motivation, identify effective learners, and implement learning strategies based on your EFL learners. You’ll also learn how to encourage autonomy in the classroom through classroom activities and reflection.
Introduction to Lesson Plans
Planning and presenting lesson plans is the most critical teacher skill of all. Here, you’ll get an overview on how to plan and present high-quality lesson plans (and we’ll go more in-depth in Module 7 and 8). In this introduction, you’ll get a grasp on how to set objectives and goals, manage your time, utilize and assess available content/resources, and how to reflect after completed lessons. We put all of these ideas together with an example lesson plan that you can use as a template moving forward.
Getting to Grips with Grammar
You may be a native English speaker, but unless you majored in English, you probably forgot a lot of grammar concepts and mechanics. We’re going to review the fundamentals of grammar including the nine word classes in the English language, verb tenses, conditionals, types of sentences, modals, and cohesion. We wrap this grammar module up with how to teach grammar to different age groups. You don’t need to feel intimidated by grammar; you’ll be a grammar teaching ninja by the end of this module!
Understanding Some Tricky Language Components
Knowing, understanding, and being able to apply and explain key language components is a great skill and we’re going to teach you how to do it here! You’re going to learn how to teach pronunciation, phonological and phonemic awareness, word relationships and awareness, and much more! We provide practical advice on how to plan for analyzing language before a lesson, during a lesson, and after the lesson.
Teaching Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading
You’re going to learn how to teach the 4 key skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. We’re going to share with you some helpful classroom activities to promote these skills as well as how to lesson plan for each using the lesson plan model from Module 4.
How to Plan and Present High-Quality Lessons
We’re putting together all you have learned about lesson planning from Module 4 and 7 and are going to show you how to apply these skills in an extremely effective way. We provide lesson plan examples and templates that you can print out and use in your lessons as well as a list of activities, exercises, and games that you can use for every part of your lesson. You’ll get a ton out practical advice of this module!
Vital Teaching Skills
Here you’ll learn about skills that are important in the classroom such as body language, effective use of the board, giving instructions, asking questions, and concept checking. You will also get a grasp on how to assess and correct students effectively. Finally, of course, you’ll receive free exercises and templates to help facilitate these skills in the classroom.
Classroom Management
Classroom management is one of the best ways to ensure you have a smooth year with your students. How do you set up a great learning environment? We’ll walk you through how to set up a classroom, build routines and vocal cues, managing group and partner work, creating a working seating arrangement, and more. If you do this right the first time, you won’t need to be bogged down with classroom discipline!
Introduction to Teaching Young Learners
Teaching young learners (between 3-7 years old) requires different activities, skill sets, and knowledge. We’re going to show you how to plan lessons for young learners that keep them happy and engaged in the classroom. Even if you don’t anticipate teaching this age group, it’s important as an educator to understand the fundamentals of how younger students pick up the basics of the English language.
120hr or 180hr — what's the difference?
Both courses give you the same core certification. The 180hr adds 60 hours built specifically for teaching online.
Most popular
120hr TEFL Course
$129
The standard certification for most teachers — fast, affordable, and everything you need to get hired.
- Accredited certificate on completion
- Self-paced — study on your own schedule
- Unlimited tutor support
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Retake quizzes until you pass
- Globally accepted by schools and online platforms
180hr TEFL Course
$199
Everything in the 120-hour course, plus dedicated training for the online classroom — platforms, tools, and techniques to set you apart.
- Everything in the 120hr course
- 60 hours of online teaching modules
- Teaching with platforms and digital tools
- Engaging and managing online learners
- Techniques to stand out as an online teacher
What's included in the 120-hour course
Everything you need to get certified and hired — all in one course.
120 hour accredited curriculum
11 modules and 85 lessons covering grammar, lesson planning, classroom management, teaching young learners, and more –
including online teaching contexts. The curriculum is reviewed and updated regularly based on student feedback.
Quizzes and assignments
12 quizzes — one at the end of each module — plus a 50-question final exam. You need 70% to pass each quiz and can retake as many times as you need.
Downloadable worksheets and resources
Lesson plan templates, teaching activities, and reference materials you can use on day one of teaching. They’re yours to keep and print from anywhere.
Digital TEFL certificate
Issued immediately after you pass your final exam. Accredited by ACCREDITAT and accepted by employers worldwide — online platforms, language schools, and international institutions.
Personal tutor support
Unlimited access to certified, experienced teachers for the duration of your course. Ask questions anytime — we always respond.
Lifetime course access
No deadlines, no expiry. Come back to review lessons any time, and get free access to any updates we make to the course after you complete it.
Testimonials
Trusted by over 5,000 students
9.6
Score on GoAbroad
This TEFL course was extremely helpful for me and you will get a lot of practical ideas and advice on how to be an excellent teacher. I was reminded on why I wanted to be a teacher in the first place and how to make my lessons
more communicative. I am recommending it to everyone who wants to grow as a person and be the best teacher.
Catrin
I found this course well-equipped with both theoretical and practical foundations. I like that it covered the
basics as well as advanced knowledge. I would definitely recommend this to someone interested in a teaching career.
What I like best is that it sets a solid foundation for continued learning and improvement.
Sheren
I recently completed the TEFL Hero course, and I can confidently say it has been a transformative experience
that exceeded my expectations. From grammar fundamentals to classroom management techniques, each module is
designed to build on the previous one. I now feel equipped and empowered to embark on my journey as an English
teacher.
Oluwagbemisola
Who is this course for?
The 120hr course is the right fit for most people looking to teach English – here’s who it’s built for.
First-time TEFL teachers
You’ve never taught before and want a structured, practical path to becoming a confident teacher. Build skills lesson by lesson, follow a clear curriculum, and get help from a tutor whenever you need it – no experience required.
Teach online or abroad
You know you want to teach English — you just need the qualification that opens doors. The 120hr certificate is accepted by online platforms and schools worldwide, and gives you the practical teaching skills to back it up from day one.
Career changers & reskillers
You’re switching direction and want a qualification you can finish around work and life. Study at your own pace, build a usable teaching toolkit, and get support when you hit questions — no fixed schedules, no deadlines.
Side-income builders
You want a flexible income stream — teaching English online or in person on your own terms. Get an accredited qualification, learn to plan lessons and teach language clearly, and keep lifetime access for whenever you need a refresher.
One course. Teach anywhere.
Best value
Pay in full
$129
Get everything you need to become a certified English teacher in a single payment.
- 120-hour accredited curriculum
- Accredited TEFL certificate on completion
- Personal tutor support included
- Downloadable resources and worksheets
- Lifetime course access
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Pay over time
$65 x 2
Same course, same certificate. Access starts immediately – pay the second installment in 30 days.
- 120-hour accredited curriculum
- Accredited TEFL certificate on completion
- Personal tutor support included
- Downloadable resources and worksheets
- Lifetime course access
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Need help? Start here
Answers to the most common questions about our 120hr TEFL course. Still not sure? We’re happy to help.
Does this course guarantee me a job?
No — and we want to be upfront about that. What we do is give you the skills, the accredited certificate, and guidance on where and how to apply. Finding the right role is up to you, but we’ll make sure you’re as prepared as possible when you start looking.
How long will this course take?
It’s completely up to you — there are no deadlines. Most students complete the course and final exam within a few weeks, but you can take as long as you need. You’ll have lifetime access to the course and any updates we make, so there’s no pressure to rush.
How long will I have access to this course?
You have lifetime access — no expiry date, no extra cost. Come back to review any lesson anytime, and you’ll automatically get access to any updates we make to the course after you complete it.
How will I be evaluated?
At the end of each module, you’ll complete a 15-question quiz — you need 70% to pass and can retake it as many times as you need. Once you’ve finished all modules, you’ll sit a 50-question final exam (also 70% to pass). Pass that, and your certificate is issued immediately.
When will I receive my TEFL Certificate?
As soon as you pass your final exam, your TEFL certificate is issued digitally — instantly. You can download and print it from anywhere, and it’ll always be accessible through your account page.
Are there any requirements to take the course?
Just two: you need to be 16 or older, and have a reasonable level of English reading, writing, and speaking. No teaching experience or qualifications required.
What is the refund policy?
If you’re not happy within the first 14 days, we’ll refund you in full. The following conditions apply:
- You purchased the course directly from our site
- You contact us within 14 days of purchase
- Your TEFL certificate has not been issued
- You’ve completed less than 20% of the course
Get certified today
Join 10,000+ teachers who got certified with TEFL Hero — and start teaching English online or abroad.