4-WEEK INTENSIVE
ONLINE TEFL COURSE

Intensive 4-Week
Online TEFL Course Overview

Designed by top academic experts in the field of TEFL, this 4-week intensive online TEFL class is specifically designed for those who are looking to get TEFL certified from the safety and comfort of home in just 4-weeks. All successful graduates will receive an internationally recognized qualification to professionally teach English as a foreign language (TEFL) abroad, domestically or online.

Working with our highly experienced university-level instructors, students will learn how to create activities, lesson plans, and assessments that address the language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. They will also gain skills in areas like classroom management, error correction & understanding how to bridge cultural differences. Subsequently, they will directly apply those skills via our online practice teaching, which will be monitored and supervised by the instructors. Read more about course content here.

While this class is taken entirely online through the platforms of Zoom and Moodle, it incorporates the extensive face-to-face interaction with instructors and classmates that you can expect from an intensive in-person TEFL class. 

The course is accredited at "Level 5" `TEFL course by Ofqual, Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (United Kingdom's education regulation body), which is the same level of accreditation enjoyed by our ITA operated 4-week classes, including CELTA. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be prepared for the intensive nature of this course. Unlike ITA's award-winning 11-week part-time online TEFL class, this class is a live full-time university-level course. You will be logged into class full-time 5 days a week (6-8 hours a day typically) & there is homework as well. Classes begin daily at 9:30 am (Central Time USA). There are breaks built into the schedule and students will also spend some of their class day working on individual or group projects. In addition, approximately twice a week, students will stay until 8 pm (Central Time - U.S.) to complete practice teaching (other class days wrap up around 5:30 pm Central Time - U.S.). Please check out a sample course calendar here. 

If you are unable to make a full-time commitment to take this course, please consider our 11-Week Part-time Online TEFL Course, which provides an identical certification and is specifically designed to accommodate people who are working or going to school full-time.

4-Week TEFL Course Overview

LENGTH OF TRAINING:

4 weeks full-time - This is an intensive full-time university-level course.

TEFL COURSE DATES & AVAILABILITY:

We recommend enrolling as far in advance as possible. More information here.

COURSE TEXTBOOK & MATERIALS:

All of your course reading materials, assignments, and quizzes will be available to you online. However, you can purchase a copy of the textbook if you choose. Read more.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:

Reliable/quality internet connection; decent computer microphone with headset; computer webcam (built-in or attached as an accessory); a quiet place to learn & give online classes; a free, basic Zoom account in your name.

CLASS SIZE:

Classes are capped at 12 students.

OPTIONAL SPECIALTY CLASSES:

All ITA students & graduates have the option to enhance their skills and credentials by taking additional TEFL Specialty classes in the fields of Teaching English Online, Teaching Business English, and Teaching English to Young Learners.

4-Week TEFL Course Content

This TEFL certification course has been specially designed to provide all course graduates with the tools to succeed as professional English teachers.

PROFESSORS & LIVE PRACTICUM:

Like all ITA TEFL classes, this TEFL course is taught by highly experienced professors and includes online live practice teaching with ESL students.

ACCREDITATION:

All ITA-operated classes are externally monitored & approved at a Level 5 Ofqual (British Government) accreditation by TQUK (authorized accreditor of Ofqual). Our certificates are recognized worldwide at the highest level for TEFL certification. Further details.

HERE IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE:

• Grammar Module
• Chapter 1: Role of The Teacher
• Chapter 2: Creating a Student-Centered Classroom
• Chapter 3: Cultural Sensitivity
• Chapter 4: Methods & Approaches
• Chapter 5: Lesson Planning
• Chapter 6: Grammar & Lexis
• Chapter 7: Listening & Reading
• Chapter 8: Speaking & Writing
• Chapter 9: Visual Aids Technology
• Chapter 10: Course Design
• Live Practice Teaching

See our 4-week online TEFL course overview page for a detailed chapter-by-chapter overview of the course.

4-Week TEFL Course Framework

This course is full-time & four weeks in length, with classes running Monday through Thursday (with short sessions given on two Fridays). An approximate breakdown of the weekly required meeting schedule is broken down in the Schedule tab.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  All times listed are Central Time - U.S.

• Monday - Thursday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm— students will partake in instructor-led classes and peer-to-peer breakout sessions. Breaks will be provided between classes and sessions, with no session lasting more than 90 minutes. (Note: the first Friday may have morning sessions).
• Monday - Thursday evenings 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm— practicum ESL teaching and class observation will be held. All practicum classes will be held online via Zoom. While practicum classes run every night, trainees are in rotation for practicum teaching and do not teach nor are required to attend every night.
• Weekends— students can expect to have homework such as lesson planning for upcoming practicum teaching over the weekend.

Important Note:

This is a full-time four-week intensive course. Students must be prepared to dedicate the appropriate time to meet strict course deadlines.  Extensions on practicum teaching or theoretical homework will not be given to students for personal reasons such as, but not limited to, time conflicts with work or travel.

Daily Schedule & Intensity

Students should expect to be logged in for class from 9:30 am  - 5:30 pm Central Time U.S. (with breaks), Monday-Friday. Students will also need to stay logged in until 8:00 pm approximately twice a week to complete a practicum. Weekends are primarily free, but some homework is required.

View a sample course calendar here.

HERE'S A TYPICAL - NOT EXACT - DAILY SCHEDULE: 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  All times listed are Central Time - U.S.

• 9:30-11:00  Session 1: Instructor-led Seminar. This teacher-led seminar is based on assigned readings from the course textbook and supplemental TEFL-related topics.  The instructor’s extensive personal experience teaching overseas and online is woven into the fabric of each topic.
• 11:30-1:00 Session 2: Instructor-led Seminar. Session 2 is similar in nature to Session 1, but increased student-centered activities are utilized in this session to increase engagement and internalize information.
• 1:30-2:30 Session 3: Peer Breakout Groups. Session 3 offers trainees the opportunity to practice teaching peer-to-peer in short, targeted lessons with their peers. These breakout groups are informally monitored by an instructor.
• 2:30-6:00  Session 4: One-to-One Lesson Planning and Learner Profile Sessions. In Session 4, trainees are free to use this time as they so choose. Informal peer collaboration is encouraged – but not required – to take place in Zoom Rooms designated to each ESL level. Trainees who teach ESL Practicum the next evening will meet with an instructor one-on-one to review their lesson plan.
• 6:15-8:00 Session 5: Practicum Teaching/Observation. Session 5 is our practicum teaching practice with ESL students. The first week of the course consists of teacher observation. In weeks two, three, and four, trainees that are scheduled to teach will lead 90-minute online classes via Zoom (see section VII for details on practicum).

Tuition & Costs

Tuition for the 4-Week Intensive Online TEFL Course is $1,999 ($600 Deposit, $1,299 Balance).  

Your balance is due 30 days prior to your course start date. If you enroll within 30 days of your course date, please speak to your advisor to arrange final payment. 

TUITION INCLUDES:

• TEFL course tuition
• All Course Materials
• Lifetime job search guidance for teaching English online & worldwide.

TUITION DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Computers or other equipment or technology required for the course
• Optional Specialty course(s)

DATES & TUITION:

For more information about tuition & enrollment (including discounts), please check out our dates & tuition.

Enrollment & Eligibility

IMPORTANT! Before beginning this International TEFL Academy TEFL course, it is imperative that you speak to an Admissions Advisor.

Your advisor will answer your questions and assist you with matters such as your eligibility & enrollment; course costs & logistics; and your options for employment as an English teacher once you complete your TEFL class. Your advisor will also provide you with the application you need to join this intensive online TEFL course.

TO SPEAK WITH AN ADVISOR:

• Please call 773-634-9900 or fill out a contact form. 

TO ENROLL FOR THIS COURSE: 

• Check out our upcoming dates and register for your desired course below.

NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS:

• Your advisor will provide you with information and access to the application for this course.
• Read more: Non-native English Speakers & TEFL

FURTHER DETAILS: