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Compare TEFL courses and levels

London College of Teachers offers five TEFL levels, from the 120-hour Certificate (US$185) to the 480-hour Master in TEFL (US$645), plus three specialist courses: Young Learners, Business English and Teaching Phonetics. All are studied online at your own pace. The Certificate to Advanced Diploma need only good English; the PG Diploma and Master need a degree.

Compare TEFL levels

CourseHoursStudy timeEntryBest forFee
TEFL Certificate120up to 4 monthsGood EnglishFirst TEFL job, online teachingUS$185
TEFL Diploma150up to 5 monthsGood EnglishMore depth, stronger CVUS$275
TEFL Advanced Diploma250up to 9 monthsGood EnglishSpecialism and managementUS$390
TEFL PG Diploma350up to 14 monthsAny degreeGraduates, senior rolesUS$510
Master in TEFL480up to 16 monthsAny degreeTraining and management careersUS$645
Business English Teacher Training120up to 6 monthsGood EnglishTeaching professionalsUS$130
Young Learners Teacher Training60up to 4 monthsGood EnglishTeaching childrenUS$130
Teaching Phonetics60up to 4 monthsGood EnglishPronunciation teachingUS$130

All TEFL courses

  • Certificate

    120-hour TEFL Certificate

    120 hours · up to 4 months · online

    US$185 / £160 / ₹14,750

    Entry: good English, no degree needed

  • Diploma

    150-hour TEFL Diploma

    150 hours · up to 5 months · online

    US$275 / £230 / ₹18,880

    Entry: good English, no degree needed

  • Advanced Diploma

    250-hour Advanced Diploma

    250 hours · up to 9 months · online

    US$390 / £325 / ₹27,140

    Entry: good English, no degree needed

  • Postgraduate Diploma

    350-hour TEFL PG Diploma

    350 hours · up to 14 months · online

    US$510 / £420 / ₹35,400

    Entry: any university degree

  • Master level (professional)

    480-hour Master in TEFL

    480 hours · up to 16 months · online

    US$645 / £535 / ₹44,840

    Entry: any university degree

  • Specialist certificate

    Business English (BETT)

    120 hours · up to 6 months · online

    US$130 / £110 / ₹9,000

    Entry: good English, no degree needed

  • Specialist certificate

    Young Learners (YL)

    60 hours · up to 4 months · online

    US$130 / £110 / ₹9,000

    Entry: good English, no degree needed

  • Specialist certificate

    Teaching Phonetics

    60 hours · up to 4 months · online

    US$130 / £110 / ₹9,000

    Entry: good English, no degree needed

How to choose

Pick the level that matches your goal rather than the longest course.

  • Teach online or get your first job abroad: 120-hour Certificate
  • Stand out with deeper grammar and pronunciation: 150-hour Diploma
  • Add a specialism and management skills: 250-hour Advanced Diploma
  • Graduates aiming for senior roles: 350-hour PG Diploma or 480-hour Master in TEFL
  • Already qualified and want a niche: Young Learners, Business English or Teaching Phonetics

Understanding TEFL levels

TEFL levels are described by study hours. Hours tell employers how much training you have had, and longer levels add depth: advanced grammar and phonetics at 150 hours, a specialism and research at 250 hours, and postgraduate-level research and management at 350 to 480 hours. All London College of Teachers TEFL courses are studied online, self-paced, with tutor support and a blockchain-verifiable certificate.

Course pathways by goal

  • Teach online quickly: 120-hour Certificate, then add Young Learners or Business English.
  • Teach abroad in Asia: 120-hour Certificate plus Young Learners.
  • Teach in the Gulf as a graduate: 350-hour PG Diploma or 480-hour Master in TEFL.
  • Corporate training: 120-hour Certificate plus Business English.
  • IELTS and spoken-English coaching: 120-hour Certificate plus Teaching Phonetics, or the 150-hour Diploma.
  • School teachers improving English teaching: 150-hour Diploma or 250-hour Advanced Diploma.

What every course includes

  • Online access with a personal login
  • Module quizzes with answer keys for review
  • Tutor-graded assignments, lesson plans or projects at higher levels
  • Tutor and coordinator support by email, phone and WhatsApp
  • A certificate from London College of Teachers Limited (UKPRN 10096558)
  • Optional teaching practice with a recommendation letter

Frequently asked questions

Which TEFL course should I choose?

Choose the 120-hour TEFL Certificate if you want the standard entry qualification for teaching abroad or online. Choose the 150-hour Diploma or 250-hour Advanced Diploma for deeper grammar, phonetics and a specialisation, and the 350-hour PG Diploma or 480-hour Master in TEFL if you have a degree and want senior, training or management roles.

What is the difference between a TEFL Certificate and a TEFL Diploma?

At London College of Teachers the 120-hour Certificate covers the core TEFL modules, while the 150-hour Diploma adds Advanced Grammar and Advanced Phonetics. The Certificate takes up to about 4 months and the Diploma about 5 months of self-paced study.

What is a Master in TEFL?

London College of Teachers' Master in TEFL is a 480-hour advanced professional programme, the highest TEFL level it offers. It adds a research paper and training in management, administration and classroom management to the PG Diploma content. It is not a university master's degree; for that, see the M.Ed in TESOL.

Should I specialise in Young Learners or Business English?

Choose Young Learners if you expect to teach children and teenagers in schools, kindergartens or academies, which is most of the demand in Asia. Choose Business English if you want to teach adults in companies or online professionals. The Advanced Diploma includes one specialisation, and both are available as stand-alone courses.

Is a longer TEFL course better?

A longer course gives more depth, specialisations and a stronger CV, and some employers prefer 150 hours or more. But a well-taught 120-hour course meets most entry-level requirements. Choose by your goal: entry job, specialisation or senior role.

What our students say

4.9 rating based on 6,848 reviews from London College of Teachers students on Google, Facebook, Instagram & Alumni.

  • I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the warm support and guidance that my tutor Ms Sudipta rendered to me. Her constant guidance and kind words have been such great support to me for being able to complete my PG Diploma in TEFL. Since day one my queries, doubts and concerns were catered to immediately and with efficiency. The course material was easy to comprehend and has definitely given a new tangent to my thinking as a teacher of English.

    Tanya Jayakrishnan
    Tanya JayakrishnanIndia · 150-hour TEFL
  • Extremely happy with LCT. It's clear and accessible. The coordinator was really helpful and guided me to complete the module. I have completed PG Diploma in TEFL/TESOL program. Thank you LCT and tutor team for the support throughout the course.

    Divya Kohli
    Divya KohliCoimbatore, India · TEFL / TESOL
  • It was worthwhile for me to study at the London College of Teachers. The resources were easy to use. When asked for assistance, my tutor was ready to provide it. I had a great time studying at the London College of Teachers.

    Winnie Funsani
    Winnie FunsaniZambia · TEFL / TESOL
  • It was a really positive experience. The tutor is really helpful. Academic assistance was very effective and timely. The information was brief and simple to understand. It was really straightforward and self-explanatory. All in all, it was a worthwhile educational experience.

    C Ambiga
    C AmbigaTelangana, India · TEFL / TESOL
  • Each and every person was very helpful, and my tutor helped me a lot during my assignments and taught me very well. She always knew what to do and was always there for me. LCT, UK, is the best platform if you want to proceed further in your studies.

    Parul Sharma
    Parul SharmaMumbai, India · International Teaching Diploma
  • It's been an exciting and engaging experience. I am glad I chose the London College of Teachers, UK, to refresh my knowledge on the subject. A big thank you to the staff and my tutor for all the support given during the course.

    Ruchika Khanduri
    Ruchika KhanduriMumbai, India · International Teaching Diploma
  • This was one of the most easy to use and straightforward TEFL/TESOL courses I've ever taken. I love that you are able to go at your own pace and the lessons were really thorough. I would recommend this course because the support staff is amazing.

    Tristan WareAtlanta, USA · TEFL/TESOL
  • The course provided excellent study materials. The notes went into great depth for methodology of teaching and examples of the methods. I felt thoroughly prepared for the exams at the end of each section. It was also very affordable compared to other programs.

    Nicolas CastApple Valley, USA · TEFL/TESOL
  • Extremely satisfied with this course. The contents were informative and easy to understand. The support staff was brilliant and responded quickly to my queries. I would recommend this course to anyone that wants to do a TEFL course.

    Jonathan Henry TingSydney, Australia · TEFL
  • Easy to follow, convenient and easily accessible. The coordinators were easy to contact, and my queries were answered quickly. Very informative and interesting course, with downloadable material to keep for future reference. It has given me the qualifications I needed to land my teaching position.

    Heena SheikhDubai, UAE · TEFL
  • The course was straightforward and uncomplicated, which was very much appreciated. I am grateful to have been able to take this course and to have the opportunity to teach overseas.

    Elyce NelsonSaint Cloud, MN, USA · TEFL
  • I had a generally pleasant experience. When I did encounter a problem the staff were quick, efficient, and friendly. The material was informative, and the grades were returned quickly. I enjoyed being able to move at my own pace.

    Christiana GoltermannHayes, VA, USA · TEFL
  • I have learnt a lot and enjoyed the experience. The course material was extremely informative and valuable. The software was user-friendly and the support team was always there to help. Special thanks to my mentor, who made sure I was always focused.

    Maria PosaLondon, UK · TEFL
  • Overall it was a good and challenging experience. Special thanks to the coordinator and mentor for their swift guidance and assistance. Materials provided are very apt for constant learning. I've thoroughly enjoyed my studies.

    Gayle KingNew York, USA · TEFL
  • I appreciated how intuitive the course was. I did have some issues with a couple of chapters where the test questions were not related to the subject of that chapter. However, everything else went very well.

    Kevin ChenLos Angeles, USA · TEFL
  • Thank you so much for your support and guidance all through. Tutors are very good at counselling, encouraging and quick in replying. The course is interesting and very helpful.

    Leena KrishnamurthyChennai, India · Teacher training

Our graduates with their certificates

  • London College of Teachers graduate holding her PG Diploma and Certificate in Counselling
  • London College of Teachers graduate holding her Master-level TEFL/TESOL certificate and course transcript
  • London College of Teachers graduate holding her teacher training diploma and transcript
  • London College of Teachers graduate holding her certificate folder
  • London College of Teachers graduate holding her teacher training certificate

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