What’s included
- 10 hours of accredited TEFL/TESOL training
- A dedicated personal tutor from start to finish
- Personal marking and written feedback on every assignment
- Free digital certificate on completion (ACTDEC accredited)
- Study at your own pace, 100% online
- Access to our online teacher resource library
- Optional hard-copy ACTDEC certificate available
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Course overview
Designed for Global English online TESOL trainees who are combining a 10 hour Teaching Practice course with their online course to meet the NET requirements for HK.
This course gives you the observed and assessed teaching practice in EDB's certificate-level TEFL/TESL criteria (at least 6 hours, with a pass required): at least 6 of the 10 hours are your own teaching, plus self- and tutor-evaluation. Take it with a course of at least 100 hours, such as our 120-hour course, or as part of our 120-hour Hong Kong NET bundle.
NET requirements in 2026/27. For 2026/27, EDB asks new NETs for a relevant degree in English (or any degree plus a higher degree in English), a PGDE in English or equivalent, and a TEFL/TESL qualification at least at certificate level. New NETs without the PGDE must complete it within their first four years. EDB publishes criteria, not a list of approved courses. Your school or EDB, with HKCAAVQ for overseas qualifications, decides whether your qualifications meet the requirements. EDB primary NET recruitment
What is the difference between the 120, 150 and 250 hour courses?
| Course | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 120-hour TEFL / TESOL | 120 | First certificate, studied online. |
| 150-hour Advanced TEFL / TESOL | 150 | The 120-hour core plus extra grammar, phonology and online teaching. |
| 250-hour TEFL / TESOL | 250 | Adds phonetics, IELTS teaching and inclusion. |
Not sure? Take the 2-minute course quiz.
Practical Teaching English component for anyone interested in becoming a NET in Hong Kong, either for Primary or Secondary.
Offline: PC/Mac compatible. Download in PDF/Word. Option to print coursework for reference.
KEY FEATURES
- 10 hours of observed teaching practice
- In-class English language teaching
- Location of your choice: ESL school, volunteer or faith organisation
- Lesson plan and evaluation of your lesson submitted to GE tutor
- Personal, dedicated tutor support + 6 months for completion
- Access to student forum
- Assistance with CV and access to our jobs board
- Free GE TESOL 10 hour teaching practice certificate (PDF) on completion
IDEAL IF:
- You wish to blend volunteer teaching practice alongside a TESOL
- You need to have teaching practice to gain employment
How it works
This course is for teaching English abroad or online. Already qualified, or want observed teaching practice? See our specialist TESOL courses.
- Enrol onlinePay securely by card and get instant access.
- Study the modulesWork through the 10 hours at your own pace, on a computer or tablet.
- Submit work for feedbackSend assignments to your tutor and use the comments to improve.
- Download your certificateFinish the course, collect your TEFL/TESOL certificate, and start applying.
Certificates
Global English offers the 10 hour Teaching Practice certificate for successful candidates completing a Teaching Practice programme. The hours of actual teaching are shown on your certificate. Click on the sample certificate to enlarge:
Frequently asked questions
Is this 10-hour course accredited?
Yes. Global English was established in 1997 and has been ACTDEC-accredited since 2004. Every certificate carries a unique student certificate number and the logo of our accrediting body, ACTDEC. An optional hard-copy ACTDEC certificate is also available on successful completion.
How long does the course take, and how long do I have to complete it?
The 10-hour course is fully self-paced and studied entirely online, so you can work as quickly or as gradually as you like. Most students finish in a few weeks of part-time study, and you have several months of access. Extensions are available.
Do I need a degree or teaching experience to enrol?
You do not need a degree. This is a specialist course rather than a first qualification, so it assumes you already hold an initial TEFL/TESOL certificate, or are taking one alongside it. If you are starting from scratch, begin with our 120-hour TESOL Premier certificate and add this course to it.
Is there a real tutor, or is everything automated?
Every Global English course includes a real, qualified personal tutor who marks your assignments and gives you individual written feedback throughout. Nothing is auto-marked. Genuine tutor feedback is how you develop real teaching skill, not just a certificate.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is continuous and coursework-based. You complete written assignments and practical tasks that you submit online for your personal tutor to mark. There is no final exam and no fixed exam date, so you progress at your own pace.
What certificate will I receive?
On successful completion you receive a Global English digital (PDF) certificate free of charge, showing your unique student certificate number and the ACTDEC accreditation logo. Employers can check it online at global-english.com/verify/. A printed ACTDEC-accredited certificate can be ordered as an optional extra.
Will this qualification help me get a teaching job?
An ACTDEC-accredited TEFL/TESOL qualification is a common entry requirement for teaching English abroad and online. This course adds a specialist teaching practice certificate to your CV.
How do I pay, and is there a guarantee?
You can enrol securely online and start straight away. We accept payment by card (Visa and Mastercard) through Stripe. Every online course is covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee, so you can begin completely risk-free.
Is this specialist course enough on its own to get a teaching job?
No. It is an add-on. Take it with our 120-hour course.
What our students say
The tutors and staff are genuinely excellent - knowledgeable, responsive, and encouraging at every step.
I feel that my teaching has improved greatly through this course and feel ready to progress in my teaching.
Their timely feedback and support were invaluable. They were always available to answer my questions.
Read Global English reviews TEFL Course Review
I have just completed the teaching Hong Kong course, including 10 hours observed teaching practice.
The content is well written and the course progressed in a way where feel I have learned more about teaching practice from this course than I did through my PGCE.
The instructor was very responsive and marked my work thoroughly, which helped me to complete in about ten days. Would highly recommend a course by Global English.
Simon Markinson
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