What’s included
- 100 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 150-hour ACTDEC Level 4 qualification to a 250-hour Level 5 and enhance your TESOL resume.
100-hour booster course, ideal if you want a prestigious ACTDEC Level 5 qualification and better worldwide job opportunities.
This course is for you if you want to:
- impress with our most advanced TESOL qualification
- improve your CV and job prospects
- develop a broader and deeper TESOL knowledge with full tutor support
Enjoy 24/7 course access: work at your own pace with personal tutor support for feedback, marking and guidance.
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.
For existing 150-hour level 4 TESOL graduates who want to upgrade and earn a prestigious 250-hour ACTDEC Level 5 certificate. Take your TESOL knowledge to the next level and gain a superior qualification.
Interactive: PC/Mac/tablet compatible. Work on our interactive platform. Good internet access required.
KEY FEATURES
- 100 hours of accredited Level 5 course material & video
- Personal, dedicated tutor support
- 180 days of course access from registration
- Teaching English online - enhanced modules & resources
- Engage with others on the student forum
- Assistance with CV/Resume and access to our jobs board
- Free GE TESOL 250-hour PDF certificate on completion
- Prestigious Level 5 ACTDEC certificate available for extra fee
- Study online from tablet/computer or your mobile device
- Dig into fascinating teaching/language areas few TESOL courses cover
IDEAL IF:
- You want one of the most advanced online TESOL qualifications
- A quality course from an internationally accredited course provider
- You want more depth and knowledge to enhance 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 100 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
17 interactive modules from M36 of the 250-hour course: phonetics, linguistics, inclusion, IELTS teaching and a final essay.
PhoneticsM36–M42 · LP3 · CR7
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| M36 | Introduction to phoneticsSpeech production, 26 letters and 45 sounds. | Speech production, 26 letters and 45 sounds. |
| M37 | How we articulate soundsVoiced/unvoiced consonants, minimal pairs, points of articulation. | Voiced/unvoiced consonants, minimal pairs, points of articulation. |
| M38 | VowelsVowel mapping, short and long vowels, quality and variation. | Vowel mapping, short and long vowels, quality and variation. |
| M39 | DiphthongsClosing and centring diphthongs in three categories. | Closing and centring diphthongs in three categories. |
| M40 | Sentence stress 1Elision, strong and weak forms, help for learners. | Elision, strong and weak forms, help for learners. |
| M41 | IntonationWhy intonation matters: pitch, tone and its functions. | Why intonation matters: pitch, tone and its functions. |
| M42 | Sentence stress 2Stress, rhythm, assimilation and liaison. | Stress, rhythm, assimilation and liaison. |
| LP3 | Phonetics lesson plan Lesson planPlan a lesson to help learners improve pronunciation. | Plan a lesson to help learners improve pronunciation. |
| CR7 | Reflection · Phonetics ReflectReflect on phonetics and pronunciation. | Reflect on phonetics and pronunciation. |
LinguisticsM43–M46 · CR8
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| M43 | Introduction to linguisticsWhat linguistics is, and the different types. | What linguistics is, and the different types. |
| M44 | History of linguisticsFrom generative theory to the communicative approach. | From generative theory to the communicative approach. |
| M45 | SociolinguisticsVariation, code switching, language and power, gender and taboo. | Variation, code switching, language and power, gender and taboo. |
| M46 | Applied linguisticsPragmatics, classroom vs real-world learning, digital residents. | Pragmatics, classroom vs real-world learning, digital residents. |
| CR8 | Reflection · Linguistics ReflectReflect on aspects of linguistics. | Reflect on aspects of linguistics. |
Professional practiceM47–M52 · CR9 · Conclusion
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| M47 | Inclusion in TESOLSEND in the room (ASD, ADHD, dyslexia) and practical support. | SEND in the room (ASD, ADHD, dyslexia) and practical support. |
| M48 | Advanced assessment 1Formative vs summative, washback, designing tests, peer assessment. | Formative vs summative, washback, designing tests, peer assessment. |
| M49 | 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. |
| M50 | Professional online teachingZoom: chat, breakout rooms, screens, images and video. | Zoom: chat, breakout rooms, screens, images and video. |
| M51 | Professional development 2Reflective teaching, ethics in ELT, learner identity and AI. | Reflective teaching, ethics in ELT, learner identity and AI. |
| CR9 | Reflection · Level 5 review ReflectReflect on inclusion, assessment, online teaching and development. | Reflect on inclusion, assessment, online teaching and development. |
| Essay | Final assignment Assessed1,500-word summary essay on one Level 5 area. | 1,500-word summary essay on one Level 5 area. |
| 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 Level 4 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).
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Frequently asked questions
Is this 100-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 100-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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This is the 5th online course that I have done with Global English. I completed the Cert.(ES)TESOL course in February 2008, and have since done the Business English course, the English Grammar course, TEYL and now the Cert.(TM)TESOL up-grade course.
I thought about it for some time, but decided to do the up-grade course for two reasons - interest in the subjects, and to continue my professional development. I found the upgrade course very thought provoking. The background knowledge of phonetics and phonology in Module 1 was very interesting, as was the introduction to linguistics covered in Module 2.
The Final Assignment was the most challenging part of the course. Researching the distinction between language acquisition and language learning is relevant for English language teachers, and evaluating my own experience of language learning and teaching helped to make it more personal and memorable.
I've learned so much, and look forward to putting some of that knowledge to good use.
I have found all the tutors at GE to be very professional, and the service is outstanding. Course work is marked quickly, and queries are often answered the same day. My tutor was very supportive, and she always gave very helpful comments on my work. Thank you, Clare, for all your help and encouragement.
I'm a bit sad that I have finished with GE, but am happy with the time that I was a GE trainee. Many thanks to everyone at Global English.
Carol King
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