Admissions
Entry Requirements

You don't need previous experience in teaching English to join the EBC International TEFL Certificate + Advanced Certificate in TESOL programme.

Our minimum entry requirements are higher than most other course because we want to attract you, the best qualified people to receive top-quality training and then help you get the best jobs.

Mandatory requirements

  • You must be 21 years old by the course start date;
  • You must have a high level of competence in all aspects of English (*);
  • You must have either a degree (or similar level professional qualification) or 5 years work experience.

(*) Non-native English speakers are eligible if they meet the requirements mentioned in the Non-native English Speakers section shown below.

Optional TEFL course acceptance enhancers

If you have experience in any of the following areas please include it on your TEFL course application.

  • Lived, worked or traveled abroad;
  • Knowledge of a second language;
  • Work experience;
  • Recent additional studies;
  • Experience in dealing with groups of people;
  • Volunteer work;
  • Mentoring, tutoring or teaching;
  • Teaching experience.

You must also show serious intent to use your teacher training in a realistic way for your career development.

Non-native English speakers

If you are a non-native English speaker you can apply for the course but you must have a highly advanced level in all aspects of the English language. This must be demonstrated by having one of the following:

  • A degree from a university in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States of America;
  • Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English);
  • IELTS level 6;
  • TOEFL (minimum scores 520 on the paper-based test or 80 on the computer-based test).
"I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and I feel it has prepared me well to go and teach. It has been a very supportive environment which is very encouraging, especially for someone like me who has never taught before. I would also like to say that Stephanie, our trainer, has been a superb teacher, willing to offer advice and share her knowledge. I feel that she has brought out the best teacher from within me."

Rachel Reader (UK)
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