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 & ISO 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
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. |
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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
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: online English teaching - learn how to optimise Zoom and effectively manage online classes employed or working independently?
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.
What you study on this course
These are the live modules on the interactive course, in order.
- Course introduction - Re-equip
- M1 Introduction to TESOL Re-equip
- M2 Why Learn English?
- M3 Class Management Re-equip 1
- M4 Class Management Re-equip 2
- M5 Class Management Re-equip 3
- M6 Assessment and Testing
- M7 Assessment Methods and Tools
- M8 Advanced Assessment 1
- M9 Advanced Assessment 2
- M10 Independent Online Teaching 1
- M11 Independent Online Teaching 2
- M12 Working for Online Companies
- Course Reflection Re-equip 1
- M13 Inclusion in TESOL
- M14 Professional Online Teaching
- M15 Professional Development 1
- M16 Professional Development 2
- Course Reflection Re-equip 2
- TESOL Course Conclusion
Full course syllabus
Re-equip 80-hour TESOL Course - course content
This course has been built from new content created in 2020-23 by the Global English team. We cover new areas and provide materials that most teachers will not have had access to previously, across 15 interactive modules.
Each module has a range of tutor-assessed and computer-assessed questions, with two 'stop and reflect' sections.
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M1 Introduction to TESOL Re-equip
What’s happened in TESOL over the past few years and how to ensure you stay on top of new ideas and teaching techniques.
M2 Why learn English?
Wants and needs of today’s adults and young learners, both classroom-based and online.
M3 Class Management Re-equip 1
Managing the online classroom, with a look at materials that work well in the online class setting.
M4 Class Management Re-equip 2
Different classroom configurations, how to optimise your class for group, pair and individual work, diversity, individual student learning strategies and examples.
M5 Class Management Re-equip 3
How we teach beginners, simplifying language, modelling and backchaining. Teaching mixed ability groups, differentiating and measuring aims.
M6 Assessment and Testing
An introduction to Assessment and why it is important. Assessment theory and practice.
M7 – Assessment Methods and Tools
What makes assessment valid and reliable? Different assessment tools and methods that can be effective for all learners.
M8 – Advanced Assessment 1
Summative and formative assessment, washback and ‘teaching for the test’, assessment for learning and assessment of learning, designing tests, peer and self-assessment.
M9 – Advanced Assessment 2
IELTS in depth – what it is and how we teach it effectively, tips, suggestions and ideas for helping your students succeed at this international exam.
M10 – Independent Online Teaching 1
How to become a successful independent online English teacher, different platforms, materials and interactive whiteboards, how to plan for online groups or individuals.
M11 – Independent Online Teaching 2
Giving successful trial English lessons and how to find new students.
M12 – Working for Online Companies
Pros and cons of working for online companies vs. teaching independently, a look at the top online companies to work for.
CRR1 – Course Reflection Re-equip 1
Opportunity to engage in reflective learning on advanced class management, assessment and online English teaching.
M13 – Inclusion in TESOL
Helping learners who struggle or who have a SEND (e.g. ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia), how these present in the classroom, tips, tools and practical guidance for support.
M14 – Professional Online Teaching
Zoom tips and suggestions to enhance online teaching, including the chat function, breakout rooms, sharing screens and using images and video creatively. Create an online lesson plan.
M15 – Professional Development 1
How do we learn and grow as teachers? ELT’s changing attitude towards professional development and tools for self-evaluation for ongoing learning.
M15 – Professional Development 2
How we can become good reflective teachers. Ethics in ELT, including current issues around impartial learner assessment, the bilingual education vs ESL debate, learner identity and AI in TESOL.
CRR2 – Second Course Review
Opportunity to engage in reflective learning on professional development, professional online teaching, inclusion and ethics in ELT.
CC – Course conclusion
Course review and steps towards certification
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this 80-hour course accredited?
Yes. Global English has been an accredited TEFL/TESOL training provider since 1997. Every certificate carries a unique student certificate number and the logos of our accrediting bodies, ACTDEC and ISO. 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?
No. You do not need a degree or any previous teaching experience to start. You simply need a good standard of written English and a computer with internet access. The course is designed for complete beginners as well as practising teachers looking to gain a formal qualification.
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 – 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 and ISO accreditation logos. TEFL/TESOL certification from Global English is recognised by language schools, recruiters and online teaching platforms worldwide. 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 the interactive version?
The interactive version runs on our online learning platform and works on a PC, Mac or tablet, so all you need is a reliable internet connection. Prefer to work offline? The offline version lets you download the coursework in PDF/Word and study without being connected.
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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