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Founded in 2010, International TEFL Academy is a world leader in TEFL certification for teaching English abroad & teaching English online. ITA offers accredited TEFL certification courses online & in 20+ locations worldwide and has received multiple awards & widespread recognition as one of the best TEFL schools in the world. ITA provides all students and graduates with lifetime job search guidance. ITA has certified more than 50,000 English teachers, and our graduates are currently teaching in 80 countries worldwide.
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A Day In the Life of a Student in the Guadalajara, Mexico TEFL Course
Thinking of getting your TEFL Certification in Guadalajara, Mexico? Here's an in-depth look at a day in the life of a Guadalajara TEFL student.
Teaching English in Zaragoza, Spain: Alumni Q&A with Alain Saleh
ITA alumnus Alain Saleh talks about his experience teaching English in Zaragoza, Spain through the Auxiliares de Conversación on a youth mobility visa.
Teaching English in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain: Alumni Q&A with Lauren Turner
Lauren Turner discusses her experience teaching English in the Spanish Government's Auxiliares de Conversacion Program (aka North American Language & Culture Assistants Program).
Teach English in Oaxaca, Mexico: Alumni Q&A with Joseph Schlefke
International TEFL Academy graduate Joseph Schlefke talks about his experience living & teaching English in Oaxaca, Mexico for the past 5 years.
Teaching English in Marseille, France: Alumni Q&A with Anne Donnelly
Teaching English in France. Anne Donnelly, explains her experience teaching English in Marseille, France through the famous TAPIF program.
Teaching English in Moscow, Russia: Alumni Q&A with Matthew Jakiel
Matthew Jakiel talks about leaving the country for the first time to teach English in Moscow, Russia. In addition, he offers some great tips on moving abroad.
Teaching English in Phuket, Thailand: Alumni Q&A with McKenna Vanderbeek
Get an insider's look at teaching English in Phuket, Thailand from McKenna Vanderbeek, an International TEFL Academy online TEFL class grad from New York City.
The Top 10 Public Transportation Systems Around the World
Worried about getting around while living abroad? You'll be zipping around town in no time with this list of 9 countries with the best public transportation.
Aveiro, Portugal English Teaching Q&A with David Witter
International TEFL Academy grad David Witter talks about his experience teaching English in the coast college town of Aveiro, Portugal.
I Don’t Speak a Foreign Language – Can I Still Teach English Abroad?
Can you teach English without knowing another language? Fear not, most ESL schools worldwide only train their students in full English immersion.
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"Love ITA! Not only a wonderful program to help me get my TEFL certification but a great resource and alumni community."

- Delia Nugent
Teaches English in South Korea