What’s included
- 80 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)
- Access to our interactive online learning platform
- 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
Develop your skills in TESOL and learn about current trends in the English language teaching profession. Enhance your teaching ability with this 80-hour course that blends theory with practical guidance for the modern English language teacher.
This course is for you if you want to:
- grow your teaching skills
- update your knowledge on current ELT methodology
- develop a broader understanding of modern issues and practice in TESOL
Enjoy 24/7 course access: work at your own pace with personal tutor support for feedback, marking and guidance.
Top-quality training
The course includes material developed over 2020-23 to help you meet the current needs of your students. Enjoy thought-provoking modules on the following areas:
What is the difference between the 120, 150 and 250 hour courses?
| Course | Level | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120-hour TEFL / TESOL | Level 3 | 120 | First certificate. The hours most schools and platforms ask for. |
| 150-hour Advanced TEFL / TESOL | Level 4 | 150 | The 120-hour core plus extra grammar, phonology and online teaching. |
| 250-hour Level 5 TEFL / TESOL | Level 5 | 250 | Our deepest qualification: phonetics, IELTS teaching, inclusion. |
Not sure? Take the 2-minute course quiz.
A professional development course for experienced teachers wishing to upskill and re-equip for today's English language teaching environment.
Interactive: PC/Mac/tablet compatible. Work on our interactive platform. Good internet access required.
KEY FEATURES
- 80 hours of newly created material & video
- Develop your teaching skills with an advanced TESOL course
- 180 days of course access from registration
- Teaching English online - enhanced modules & resources
- Assessment and testing theory and practice
- Professional development for experienced teachers
- Inclusion and current issues around ethics in ELT
- Engage with others on the student forum
- GE TESOL 80-hour PDF certificate on completion
- Study online from tablet/computer
IDEAL IF YOU:
- Want to update your skills
- Would like to understand new teaching techniques
- Wish to understand how to personalise your teaching
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 80 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.
The interactive course runs in your browser on a computer or tablet: shorter modules, assignments marked by your tutor, and a student forum.
Course syllabus
What you’ll study
16 interactive modules for experienced teachers: a classroom refresh, assessment, online teaching, inclusion and professional development.
Classroom refreshM1–M5
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Introduction to TESOL re-equipWhat has changed in TESOL, and how to stay current. | What has changed in TESOL, and how to stay current. |
| M2 | Why learn English?Wants and needs of today’s adults and young learners, classroom and online. | Wants and needs of today’s adults and young learners, classroom and online. |
| M3 | Class management re-equip 1Managing the online classroom and materials that work there. | Managing the online classroom and materials that work there. |
| M4 | Class management re-equip 2Configurations, diversity, and individual learning strategies. | Configurations, diversity, and individual learning strategies. |
| M5 | Class management re-equip 3Beginners, mixed ability, differentiating and measuring aims. | Beginners, mixed ability, differentiating and measuring aims. |
AssessmentM6–M9
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| M6 | Assessment and testingWhy assessment matters; theory and practice. | Why assessment matters; theory and practice. |
| M7 | Assessment methods and toolsValidity, reliability, and tools that work for all learners. | Validity, reliability, and tools that work for all learners. |
| M8 | Advanced assessment 1Formative vs summative, washback, designing tests, peer assessment. | Formative vs summative, washback, designing tests, peer assessment. |
| M9 | Advanced assessment 2IELTS in depth: what it is and how to teach it well. | IELTS in depth: what it is and how to teach it well. |
Online teachingM10–M12 · CR1
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| M10 | Independent online teaching 1Platforms, materials, whiteboards, planning for groups or 1:1. | Platforms, materials, whiteboards, planning for groups or 1:1. |
| M11 | Independent online teaching 2Trial lessons and finding new students. | Trial lessons and finding new students. |
| M12 | Working for online companiesCompanies vs independent teaching; top platforms. | Companies vs independent teaching; top platforms. |
| CR1 | Reflection · Re-equip 1 ReflectReflect on management, assessment and online teaching. | Reflect on management, assessment and online teaching. |
Inclusion & developmentM13–M16 · CR2 · Conclusion
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| M13 | Inclusion in TESOLSEND in the room and practical support. | SEND in the room and practical support. |
| M14 | Professional online teachingZoom: chat, breakout rooms, screens, images and video. | Zoom: chat, breakout rooms, screens, images and video. |
| M15 | Professional development 1How teachers learn and grow; tools for self-evaluation. | How teachers learn and grow; tools for self-evaluation. |
| M16 | Professional development 2Reflective teaching, ethics in ELT, learner identity and AI. | Reflective teaching, ethics in ELT, learner identity and AI. |
| CR2 | Reflection · Re-equip 2 ReflectReflect on development, inclusion and ethics in ELT. | Reflect on development, inclusion and ethics in ELT. |
| CC | Course conclusionReview and steps towards certification. | Review and steps towards certification. |
Certificates
Enhance your teaching skills with our TESOL Re-equip course, leading to a certificate in TESOL Professional Development. All GE TESOL PDF certificates include a student certificate number.
A printed, embossed version is also available for an extra fee from our TEFL shop page.
Click on a certificate image below to view a sample certificate (note that the samples don't show student certificate numbers).
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Frequently asked questions
Is this 80-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 80-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. If you need more time, low-cost time 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?
Both, and deliberately so. The quick knowledge checks as you work through each module mark themselves the moment you answer, so you find out straight away whether something has landed. The work that actually shows your teaching ability – the written tasks, the reflections and the final lesson plan – goes to a real, qualified personal tutor who reads it and writes you individual feedback. A machine can tell you that you picked the right answer; only a tutor can tell you whether your lesson would work with a real class.
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 – you progress at your own pace.
What certificate will I receive, and is it recognised?
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 prestigious hard-copy ACTDEC certificate can be ordered as an optional extra.
Will this qualification help me get a teaching job?
A recognised TEFL/TESOL qualification is the standard entry requirement for teaching English abroad and online. This course adds a specialist qualification to your CV that employers value; most schools look for a minimum of 120 hours of core TEFL training alongside it.
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, as well as valid discount and Groupon voucher codes. Every online course is covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee, so you can begin completely risk-free.
What do I need to study this course?
A reliable internet connection and a PC, Mac or tablet. The course runs in your browser on our online learning platform, and your place is saved as you go, so you can stop mid-module and pick up later on a different device. There is nothing to install and nothing to post back to us. This course is studied online only – there is no downloadable offline version of it.
Is this specialist course enough on its own to get a teaching job?
No. Most schools and online platforms still screen for a 120-hour (or longer) accredited TEFL/TESOL certificate. This course is an add-on that names a specialist skill on top of that core certificate.
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.
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