What’s included
- 30 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
Upgrade your 120-hour ACTDEC-accredited qualification to the 150-hour TESOL Advanced Course and improve your TESOL resume.
Take your TESOL training to the next step in this short booster course. Ideal if you are TESOL qualified and want an enhanced qualification.
This course is for you if you want to:
- gain a 150-hour ACTDEC-accredited TESOL certificate
- boost your CV and appeal to employers
- learn more advanced skills to help you become a better teacher
Enjoy 24/7 course access - working at your own pace with personal tutor support for feedback, marking and guidance.
Top quality training
If you’ve already completed a 120-hour ACTDEC-accredited TESOL course with any ACTDEC training provider, this is for you. You’ll find great modules on some key TESOL areas most courses don't cover at the 120 hr level, such as:
- online English teaching, learning how to set up as a self-employed online English teacher
- advanced classroom management, so you’ll know how to teach different levels
- learner assessment, showing you how to effectively manage student progress
- professional development, helping to ensure you keep moving on in your career post-course.
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.
30 hours of TESOL training to upgrade your skills and confidence. Build on your existing 120-hour course to gain ACTDEC-accredited 150-hour TESOL certification.
Interactive: PC/Mac/tablet compatible. Work on our interactive platform. Good internet access required.
KEY FEATURES
- 30 hours of ACTDEC-accredited course material & video
- Personal, dedicated tutor support
- 180 days of course access from registration
- Teaching English online modules & online teaching resources included
- Engage with others on the student forum
- Assistance with CV/Resume and access to our jobs board
- Free GE TESOL 150-hour PDF certificate on completion
- ACTDEC-accredited certificate available for an extra fee
- Study online from tablet/computer or smartphone
- Option to upgrade to the 250-hour TESOL course
IDEAL IF: You want to extend your qualification in only 30 hours
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 30 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
The Level 4 stretch on top of a 120-hour certificate: advanced class management, assessment, online teaching and professional development.
Advanced practiceM29–M35 · CR6 · Conclusion
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| M29 | Advanced class management 1Classroom configurations, group/pair/individual work, diversity. | Classroom configurations, group/pair/individual work, diversity. |
| M30 | Advanced class management 2Teaching beginners, mixed ability, differentiating aims. | Teaching beginners, mixed ability, differentiating aims. |
| M31 | Advanced assessment: methods and toolsWhat makes assessment valid and reliable; tools for all learners. | What makes assessment valid and reliable; tools for all learners. |
| M32 | Self-employed online teaching 1Platforms, materials, whiteboards, planning for groups or 1:1. | Platforms, materials, whiteboards, planning for groups or 1:1. |
| M33 | Self-employed online teaching 2Successful trial lessons and how to find new students. | Successful trial lessons and how to find new students. |
| M34 | Working for online companiesCompanies vs self-employed teaching; top platforms to work for. | Companies vs self-employed teaching; top platforms to work for. |
| M35 | Introduction to professional developmentHow teachers learn and grow; tools for self-evaluation. | How teachers learn and grow; tools for self-evaluation. |
| CR6 | Reflection · mid-course review ReflectReflect on advanced management, online teaching and development. | Reflect on advanced management, online teaching and development. |
| CC | Course conclusionReview and steps towards certification. | Review and steps towards certification. |
Certificates
The Global English TESOL PDF certificate is awarded upon successful completion (included in the course fee).
All GE TESOL PDF certificates include a student certificate number, as well as the logo of our accrediting body, ACTDEC.
A printed, embossed version is also available for an extra fee from our TEFL shop page.
An optional ACTDEC-accredited certificate is also available upon successful course completion.
Click on a certificate image below to view a sample certificate (note that the samples don't show student certificate numbers).
Ready to start? Enrol today.
Frequently asked questions
Is this 30-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 30-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?
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, 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 named specialist skill 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.
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. 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.
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Comments from a few of our Level 4 ACTDEC accredited course trainees:
"This has been an excellent and convenient way of getting my teaching qualifications while being able to continue my other work."
William Powys
"I found the course content very relevant and practical. It enabled me to build up a portfolio of lesson plans and activities. I was very impressed with how quickly marked papers were sent back to me."
Rachael Sargeant
"Now that I've had some time to go through your comments and suggestions on my final module, I'd just like to say a big thank you for all of your help and support over the past few months. I'm delighted to have completed my course, and am looking forward to "pastures new" when I start teaching my first class next week.
I have to say that I've been very pleased with the quality of service and level of support that I have received from everyone at Global English, and that you (Martin) have been an exceptional tutor. I can't thank you enough for your prompt answers to my queries, helpful suggestions and comments, and also your book recommendations. You have helped me to grow as a teacher, and I have some useful teaching resources for future use."
Carol King
"The content was great. I had very little idea of the techniques for instructing students. This course really helped me understand how much more complex the process is than simply dumping information on them."
Dylan Littler
"I found the online (interactive) course ideal for my needs and thoroughly enjoyed learning the material. The tutor provided support and engaged with any queries so I could continue with my progress. The course not only equipped me but also gave me confidence with teaching ESL."
Angie Wheatley
"My TEFL course with you has been very useful and I found work almost immediately after finishing my course. I'm working for Linguish, a company based in Lille, teaching primary aged children both in schools and in their own teaching centre. I really love working with children. I also did a few years teaching adults business English with their other company Excelangues but I prefer teaching kids so this year I'm concentrating on that most of the time."
Clare Branch
"Course was graded well to build confidence as you went through. Lots of short questions to check understanding, but searching lesson plans and essay to do as well."
Kate Stevenson
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