ONLINE TESOL Diploma with real students
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The Level 5 TESOL Diploma
7 mandatory units, totaling 32 credits and 200 guided learning hours (GLH). Learners are assessed via a portfolio of evidence. Registered Highfield Qualifications learning centre & Ofqual-regulated.
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4-weeks course
Get an accredited Level 5 TESOL certification within a month — an online teacher training program of the highest quality, focused on equipping teachers to be engaging leaders in the classroom.
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Location
100% online, expert training and certified with TQUK Ofqual regulated. Established provider: 23 years delivering EFL/TESOL training. Strong, real reviews: 4.8/5 stars on TEFL Course Review.
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20 Hours of Practical Teaching
A valuable, real teaching experience with real ESL students, not just theory — completed across three phases totaling a minimum of 20 contact hours.
— What’s Included
What the four weeks cover?
Training Overview:
- ✓Unit 1 — The principles of teaching English grammar
- ✓Unit 2 — The principles of teaching language skills
- ✓Unit 3 — Preparing for English as a second language lessons
- ✓Unit 4 — The principles of classroom management
- ✓Unit 5 — The principles of teaching adult learners
- ✓Unit 6 — The principles of teaching young learners
- ✓Unit 7 — The principles of teaching online
Training Practices:
- ✓Live Observations — 5. Participants observe live lessons taught by a mentor teacher.
- ✓Teaching Practice — 10. Participants teach real ESL students live, with recorded lesson submissions assessed against a Teaching Practice Rubric.
- ✓Total — 20+. Three phases, completed in sequence — 20-hour minimum, extendable.
- ✓Recorded Observations — 5. Participants complete recorded lesson observations.
- ✓A background check is required to be placed in the live Teaching Practice phase — online classrooms are overseen by our partner school. Because the Practicum is non-regulated, its structure is flexible.
— PROGRAM DETAILS
What you get, and what it takes to qualify.
About Our Partner Program
Brought to you by a pioneer in the TEFL industry (since 2004), TEFL Freedom provides the highest quality certificate program for those wanting to teach English as a foreign language abroad and/or online.
When we say “highest quality”, we mean it. This certificate is the only one in existence to be reviewed by TESOL International Association and meet their gold standard (for US-based programs).
- ✓Free and on-going job placement assistance
- ✓Individualized training on all aspects of in-person and online EFL teaching
- ✓20-hour practicum serving underprivileged EFL learners
- ✓TESOL International reviewed and internationally recognized
Requirements to Take the Online 120-Hour TEFL Course
If you’re wondering what you need to teach English online, here are the 9 key requirements to teach English online or abroad no matter where in the world you plan to teach:
- ✓Applicants do not have to have a bachelor’s degree to take part in this 140-hour combination of TESOL training and practical teaching diploma.
- ✓Native English speaker from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, or South Africa. Other Nationaliities can take this course, but no guarantee of a job can be given.
- ✓A clear, neutral accent — applicants with a strong regional accent will be sent through for pre-screening.
- ✓Between the ages of 20 and 55 — outside this bracket can be taken on a case-by-case basis, so book a call to chat with us.
- ✓A clean criminal background check with no criminal record, previous arrests, or charges listed.
- ✓Stable, reliable WiFi and a computer with a webcam. Recommended: 2.3GHz CPU / 4GB RAM, 30mbps download / 20mbps upload.
- ✓A well-lit, quiet, neutral background — no cafes, outside, or noisy areas.
— COURSE AT A GLANCE
Four weeks online, 7 units that can change where and how you teach.
The Level 5 TESOL Diploma is made up of 7 mandatory units, totaling 32 credits and 200 guided learning hours (GLH) — the official measure set by the awarding organization, Highfield Qualifications. Learners are assessed via a portfolio of evidence against each unit’s assessment criteria.
- ✓140-hour combination of training and practical teaching
- ✓20 hrs online observed teaching with real students
- ✓Classroom management, lesson planning and methodology
- ✓Placement guidance included, no degree required
140h
Structured Certification
140-hour combination of training and practical teaching.
20
Counted Teaching Sessions
Online observed teaching with real students.
7
Mandatory Units
Classroom management, lesson planning and methodology.
32
Highfield Credits
And 200 guided learning hours (GLH), the official measure set by the awarding organization.
— Three Ways to Teach
Whether you want to teach from home, join an online platform, or teach face to face — this Diploma covers you.
Teach from the comfort of your home
Teach for an online platform
Teach face to face with students in their home or office
— ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Will online teaching be your next career?
Requirements can vary by country. Start with the essentials below, then use the eligibility advisor for a personalised next step.
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English proficiency
Native or near-native English speakers, or proof of English proficiency. No prior teaching experience is needed — this course teaches you everything you need to teach online or abroad.
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Job Placement Support
For graduates of our program, many are given the opportunity to join our pool of online, part-time teachers. We also has a continually growing network of employer partners that we work with so we provide a strong pipeline for participants in our program to find teaching opportunities right after they graduate.
🛡️ Accreditation
Certification issued jointly and recognised by TESOL international & Ofqual-regulated – this means our graduates can apply to virtually any TESOL/TEFL job requiring a legitimate, fully accredited certificate/diploma.
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Degree
No degree is required for the TESOL & Teaching Practices route — however, a good level of English is required to complete the course, however when applying for jobs abroad you may need a degree.
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Age guidance
General TEFL Freedom guidance is typically between the ages of 20 and 55 — outside this bracket can be taken on a case-by-case basis, so book a call to chat with us. However online teaching opportunites are open beyond this, as these guideline are set for teaching abroad.
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Background check
Applicants should be prepared to complete relevant criminal/police background checks when completing the 60 hour practicum course.
— CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Three ways in.
Placement support is included with all three programmes and is never sold separately.
FULLY ACCREDITED LEVEL 5 · ONLINE
TESOL Only, No Practical
No interview required TESOL Diploma Online
$550
6–8 weeks, part time
Start from zero. Full certification online — complete this part time in 6–8 weeks and be certified with a Level 5 TESOL diploma.
200 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
Level 5 TESOL Online
Police Check and Interview required
$650
Start from zero
Full certification plus the highest teaching-rep count of any online programme we offer.
2 WEEKS · ONLINE (APPROX 20 HOURS)
Classroom Practice with Real Students
Police Check required and Native Speaker
$295
Must already hold an accredited TEFL/TESOL
This online practical is with real students — if you are successful there is a possibility of employment.