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TEFL Worldwide is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic.
TEFL Worldwide is a member of the following organizations:
International Association of Teachers of English as a Foregin Language
The American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic
TEFL Worldwide is an institutional member of the College of Teachers and abides by its Code of Practice
Who Can Enroll?
In order to apply you must meet the following requirements :
- be at least 18
- be a native English speaker or a non-native with a high proficiency in English
- have the minimum qualification necessary to enter university. (i.e. High School Diploma or A-Level). A Bachelor's degree is preferred. You'll have more job options if you have a degree.
- be an American, Australian, Canadian, Swiss, EU or any other citizen where you can enter the Czech Republic on your passport without having to obtain a Visa. If you need a Visa you can still apply but will need to arrange for a Visa at the nearest Czech Embassy.
No previous teaching experience is required.
It's a benefit, but not required, if you have:
- previous teaching experience
- previous language learning experience
- other professional experience in people-oriented professions
- previous experience living, studying or working in a foreign country
University Degree
You do not need a Bachelor’s degree to take the TEFL (TESOL) training course but please note that in order to teach in Japan, Korea and Taiwan you will need a degree. In addition there may be some employers in other countries that may require a degree. It varies from country to country and employer to employer.
Non-native English speakers
If you are a non-native English speaker you may still apply to the course. We provide job guidance for non-native speakers. Several non-native speakers have taken our course and have gone on to teach abroad, mostly in Prague, China or their home country. Graduates from the EU have gone on to teach in other EU countries. It can be a bit more challenging to find a job as many employers prefer to hire native English speakers. It depends on your level of English, clarity of your accent and how you do on the course. We'll do the best to assist you in finding a job and look forward to welcoming you.Demographics of trainees
Our TEFL courses include individuals of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities. The TEFL Worldwide trainees are mostly from the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. We've also had students from Singapore, Columbia, Romania, France, Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Malaysia, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Lebanon, Israel, Yemen, Zambia, and Botswana.
Typically the trainees on our TEFL (TESOL) course are individuals who enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and cultures and who want to make a difference by teaching English. Such individuals include professionals who are looking for a change in their career or life, recent college graduates who want to gain international experience and travel abroad before settling into their career, tradesmen and women who want a totally new experience and individuals who would like to spend their retirement years teaching English abroad.