Let’s face it, we are a bit biased when it comes to our 250 hour online TESOL Professional course. At the same time, we don’t think there are any online courses available today that quite compare to it for the price.
So, if you’re looking for a cost-effective qualification designed to help you stand out from the TESOL crowd, read on and discover why this course is so hard to beat.
What is the TESOL Professional course in a nutshell?
This course covers all the essential TESOL methodology building up levels of expertise step-by-step. And it goes further, delving into advanced areas such as phonetics and phonology which few TESOL courses touch on. Trainees on this course will also learn how to teach business English as well as teach English online – skills designed to help give them the edge in the modern EFL job market. It is accredited at Level 5 – the highest of our three course levels – by the UK accreditation body ACTDEC.
What are the other unique features?
There are plenty. Firstly, a dedicated personal tutor is on hand for any help and advice and provides individualised feedback on all work so you are fully supported throughout. Plus, we work at your pace for maximum flexibility, with 365 days of course access.
There are no hidden extras: electronic certification upon successful completion, jobs service and CV assistance are all included in the price.
- Dedicated personal tutor with individual feedback on every assignment
- Self-paced study with 365 days of course access
- Advanced modules: phonetics and phonology, business English, teaching English online
- Jobs service, CV assistance and certification included – no hidden extras
- Independent ACTDEC Level 5 accreditation
What do trainees say about the course?
Since we are one of the longest established UK online TESOL course providers, a lot of our trainees come via referral. But don’t just take our word for it. Trainee Dona Sengupta says:
"I completed my 300-hour TESOL Professional course yesterday and I have to say it has been an amazing experience. From the very first day, I have been impressed by how fast the GE team is when it comes to responding to queries, registering me for the course, and giving constructive feedback.
The course interface is excellent and easy to use. The content is exactly what I had expected, if not more. It isn’t easy but not back-breaking either. It has helped me stretch my limits and realise that teaching is not just standing in front of the classroom but also being confident about my own knowledge."
(Dona took the course when it was badged as 300 hours; the same top-level programme is today offered as the 250-hour Level 5 TESOL Professional.)
With a high satisfaction rating with detailed and in-depth reviews on the independent Trustpilot and TEFL Course Review websites, we’re confident in the quality of the course.
How does it compare with other top-level routes?
If you are weighing up the highest qualifications you can take before setting out, the realistic alternatives are an intensive classroom certificate – the Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL – or a top-level online diploma like this one.
| 250-hour TESOL Professional (Level 5) | CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Online, self-paced, 365 days of access | Intensive, timetabled, mostly in-class |
| Observed teaching practice | Optional add-on | Core component |
| Specialist content | Business English + online teaching included | General adult teaching focus |
| Best for | Flexible study, online/business teaching, jobs that ask for an accredited 120-hour or longer certificate | Language schools that specifically require it |
For the full pros and cons, read our comparison, Online TEFL/TESOL or CELTA?, and if you are still mapping the landscape, start with TEFL vs TESOL: what's the difference?
Why should I take this course?
The world of EFL can be quite competitive. A 250 hour Level 5 TESOL qualification shows employers you are serious about teaching, have undergone rigorous training and can step up to online or business English teaching, both in demand in many countries. Plus, we’ve priced this course really keenly to open it up to as many people as possible.
Most people are only likely to do one TESOL qualification in your lifetime and so our advice is, make it count. If you want to add a focused skill afterwards, see why take a TESOL specialisation.
So, is this the best TESOL course available today?
As much as we love this course, there is no way we can reliably make that claim. What is ‘best’ is very subjective, but in terms of skills coverage, trainee satisfaction, course comprehensiveness, tutor support, it surely has to be up there. And we think it is very good value for a top-level online TESOL course: today’s price is on the course page. For a structured way to decide what “best” means for you, work through our guide to choosing the best online TEFL course for your career.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the best online TESOL course available?
“Best” is subjective, so no honest provider claims it outright. What can be said: the 250-hour TESOL Professional is independently accredited at Level 5 by ACTDEC, includes business English and online-teaching modules and comes with a personal tutor, a combination very few online courses match. Today’s price is on the course page.
Is a 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate enough to get hired?
Yes, a 120-hour accredited certificate meets the minimum requirement for most entry-level teaching jobs abroad and online. A 250-hour Level 5 course is for people who want to stand out in competitive markets, teach business English or online, or hold the most advanced online qualification available.
What does “accredited” mean for a TEFL course?
It means an external body has independently inspected the course – syllabus, assessment and tutor support – against published standards. Every Global English course except the 10-hour Enter English introductory course is accredited by ACTDEC, the UK Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses, and employers can check a Global English certificate online at global-english.com/verify/.
How long do I get to complete the 250-hour TESOL Professional course?
You have 365 days of course access and study entirely at your own pace, with a dedicated personal tutor giving individual feedback on every assignment throughout. Most trainees fit the course around work or family commitments rather than studying full-time, which is exactly what the flexible format is designed for.
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Where next?
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