TESOL / TESL / TEFL

Online Training

If you are looking for quality Christian online TEFL training then we have the perfect course options for you…

Choose from our online accredited 120 or 250-hour TEFL courses, designed to give you the skills and qualifications for both paid TEFL work or service teaching placements.

Or choose the 70-hour Introduction to ESOL course for those looking to get alongside and help second-language speakers in the UK.

You are only 2 minutes away from getting started on a course with us.

Simply choose your course below and you’ll be directed to our sister site Global English TESOL to enrol. You’ll benefit from a great course with a Christian tutor as well as blessing our mission partners, as all our proceeds go to supporting them.

Choose Your Course

Worldwide 250-hour TEFL Course

Please note we have paused enrolment onto the Christian TEFL courses. If you are interested in pursuing training with us, please email us to info@christiantefl.org and we will let you know when courses reopen for booking.

This great entry-level TEFL course leads to a full 250-hour Level 5 TEFL qualification. Our online course provides comprehensive and quality training, with full tutor support from a Christian EFL tutor.

Run through our partner organisation Global English TESOL, this flexible programme gives you everything to teach English effectively. You’ll receive great support to develop your understanding of TEFL concepts and methodology, along with practical tips and videos to show you how to teach English across a range of teaching settings. A personal tutor will guide you through key TEFL concepts and this course will help you motivate your students to learn English quickly and effectively.

Quality assurance is guaranteed by one of the UK’s most established TEFL accrediting bodies, ACTDEC and this course leads to the ACTDEC accredited Level 5 qualification. Fantastic value for money for anyone serious about developing their understanding and knowledge of teaching English.

What makes a Christian TEFL course different?

Christian TEFL works alongside six mission partners which reach out with the gospel through teaching English: Cambodia Action, ReachAcross, TeachBeyond, WEC International, People International, and Interserve. All profits from each course sale to support these organisations, or you can choose to bless ESOL outreach, as we work with churches supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

How this interactive course works

You take this course through the Global English TESOL website, and it is ideal if you’ve got a good broadband connection and can work entirely online via a tablet/PC/Mac. You’ll complete interactive exercises, create lesson plans and view videos and graphics that bring the course to life.

Eligibility

We welcome candidates from all walks of life, and therefore our Christian TEFL courses are open to both native and non-native English speakers who are over 17 years old, with good written and spoken English. If you are a non-native English speaker, please ask us if you are not sure about your level of English, so that we can give you some guidance as to what we expect. We can also point you towards a test of English, meaning you can check your English level before you enrol. As a general guide, we would expect you to have an IELTS level of 6.5, which should enable you to complete the course successfully.

Duration

Most candidates complete their 250-hour course within 12-24 weeks, but we go at your pace and allow up to 12 months for course completion. Of course, you can complete it as quickly as you wish and inside a month is possible if you plan to study full time.

Everything you require to finish the course and gain your certificate is included in the single fee above. However, check out these optional extras:

additional time course extensions are available if you need to go beyond 365 days
Global English printed and embossed certificate posted to you (£20 UK / £25 outside)

This course works effectively as a standalone programme or can be blended with any other Global English TESOL specialist programme. Click on the orange visit site link below to discover more. Note that material cannot be downloaded and worked on offline, although you can print any part of the course or order a soft copy version for an additional fee.

Looking to get trained more quickly? Consider the 120-hour Classic TEFL, which leads to an ACTDEC accredited Level 3 qualification. You can advance to the 250-hour qualification with an extension course later if you wish.

Self-Study Introduction to Teaching ESOL Guide

A must for any new or qualified English teachers who are looking to develop outreach projects for ESOL to asylum seekers or refugees.

This 186 page self-study guide introduces you to the principles of how to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The guide shows you what to teach and how to teach it.

This guide is taken from the popular Christian TEFL 70-hour Introduction to ESOL course. We have included ideas, videos and tips to help you develop your teaching to English learners at a range of different levels. The simple writing style, with links to videos and audio files, helps to demonstrate specific areas of learning and makes it easy to read. Go through at your own pace and have a handy reference to help you with English teaching to your ESOL group.

As you browse through the various chapters on classroom management, materials for ESOL, working with different levels and how to teach basic grammar and vocabulary, you’ll find great ideas for your own teaching, which will help inspire your students. There is a summary section on outreach and mission, which is ‘hands-on’ and practical. You’ll find over 100 links to follow for further research, meaning you can dig deeper if you wish.

This self-study guide will come in handy for any new teacher or experienced practitioner looking to for fresh ideas. (Please note it doesn’t include the course questions and does not lead to a certificate award.)

So, whether you are using these notes as a soft-copy refresher for a course you have taken, or plan to use it to help you launch your own programme, the standalone guide is a fantastic addition to any ESOL outreach project.

Classic 120-hour TEFL Course

This newly updated 120-hour course gives you everything you need to get qualified and start teaching. Ideal whether you are looking to volunteer in a mission capacity or to teach in a language school around the world.

The Classic 120-hour TEFL course from Christian TEFL is a great way to start your TEFL career, especially if you want to train in a friendly Christian environment. It offers a simple start into the world of English language teaching through accredited training with useful resources and ideas for your first classes.

This 120-hour online course is accredited to ACTDEC Level 3. Train at your at your pace and benefit from continuous assessment as you work through set tasks. Watch teaching videos to demonstrate the principles of teaching and learn about different levels, materials and how to plan lessons. You’ll receive consistent, supportive feedback from an experienced Christian TEFL tutor along the way. There are also opportunities for shared learning experiences in our online TESOL forum, as well as specific grammar and TESOL groups you can join in our Facebook community. Quality assurance is guaranteed by one of the UK’s most established TEFL accrediting bodies, ACTDEC and this course leads to the ACTDEC accredited Level 3 qualification.

What makes a Christian TEFL course different?

Christian TEFL works alongside six mission partners that reach out with the gospel through teaching English: Cambodia Action, ReachAcross, TeachBeyond, WEC International, People International, and Interserve. All profits from each course sale to support these organisations, or you can choose to bless ESOL outreach, as we work with churches supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

How this interactive course works

You take this course through the Global English TESOL website, and it is ideal if you’ve got a good broadband connection and can work entirely online via a tablet/PC/Mac. You’ll complete interactive exercises, create lesson plans and watch and respond to videos that bring the course to life.

Eligibility

Duration

This course usually takes between 6-12 weeks to complete, but we go at your pace and allow up to 6 months for course completion for maximum flexibility. Some people have completed it within 14 days. Go at the speed you feel comfortable with. Everything you require to complete the course and receive your certificate is included in the single fee above. However, check out these optional extras:

additional time course extensions available if you need to go beyond 180 days
a Global English TESOL or Christian TEFL printed and embossed certificate posted to you (£20 UK / £25 outside)

This course works effectively as a standalone programme or can be blended with any other Global English TESOL specialist programmes. Click on the orange visit site link below to discover more. Note that material cannot be downloaded and worked on offline, although you can print any part of the course or order a soft copy version for an additional fee.

For full details on course content, please visit the Global English TESOL website below.

Looking for something more advanced? Consider our Worldwide 250-hour TEFL Course, which includes sections on phonetics, inclusion, advanced class management and linguistics, leading to an ACTDEC accredited Level 5 qualification.

Introduction to ESOL 70-hour Course

0Designed by qualified and experienced ESOL practitioners, this short 70-hour course focuses on the practical elements of teaching English to speakers of other languages in the UK and how to deliver relevant, functional English lessons.

Why this course?

This online course contains ESOL-specific training, materials and videos. these give you a comprehensive introduction to teaching English to second language learners. You’ll benefit from continuous assessment as you work through set tasks and receive consistent, supportive feedback from an experienced Christian tutor. You have the options of joining our online TESOL forum for ESOL, in addition to optional grammar and TESOL groups in our Facebook family.

The course looks at the needs of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, and addresses how we can best support them as they seek to learn or improve their English. As with all good ESOL courses, there is a strong focus on teaching functional English for everyday life, alongside how to teach the basic skills and essential grammar ESOL students need, so you can develop effective classes for your learners.

The course leads to a Global English Introduction to ESOL certificate.

The course is fully accredited by Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses (ACTDEC) for a Level 2 accreditation.

How the interactive course works

This course is run on the Global English TESOL website, our partners in accredited online TEFL training. It’s ideal if you’ve got a good broadband connection and are happy working at your own speed online through a computer or tablet. It’s PC/Mac compatible. You’ll complete interactive exercises, create lesson plans and view videos that bring the course to life.

This course covers 70-hours of material in 20 short online modules, using interactive HTML5 and video to present information, with you answering questions online. each individual page is printable and while whole modules cannot be downloaded, an additional ESOL Study Guide that contains all course content in PDF format is available here >>

Eligibility and duration

All Christian TEFL courses are open to native and non-native English speakers over 17 years old with good written and spoken English. If you are a non-native English speaker, please ask us if you are not sure about your level of English. This course usually takes between 4-12 weeks to complete, but we go at your pace and allow up to six months for course completion for maximum flexibility. Some people have completed it within 14 days. Go at the speed you feel comfortable at.

A good internet connection is needed to complete this course.

Partnership and mission

Christian TEFL is distinctive in that we are a charity that donates all proceeds to Christian mission and outreach.

We work alongside six mission partners, who reach out with the gospel through teaching English: Cambodia Action, ReachAcross, TeachBeyond, WEC International, People International, and Interserve. All profits from each course sale to support these organisations, or you can choose to support us through ESOL outreach, as we work with churches supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

If you would like to bless an individual partner organisation with your share of profit from this course purchase, please email us after registration and we will arrange this. Otherwise, all six organisations and ESOL outreach will receive an equal share.

Everything you require to complete the course and receive your certificate is included in the single fee above. However, check out these optional extras:

Additional time course extensions available if you need to go beyond 180 days
A Global English TESOL printed and embossed certificate posted to you (£20 UK / £25 outside)

If you’re ready to sign up and get started, visit the Global English TESOL website below. We look forward to working with you.

Christian TEFL Premium Job

Advertise your on the Christian TEFL Mission Placements and Jobs page with the 180 day premium package.

Christian TEFL Enhanced Job

Advertise your on the Christian TEFL Mission Placements and Jobs page with the enhanced package.

Jobs are posted regularly to email contacts, advertised via our Facebook page and available online for Christian TEFL trainees and other TESOL qualified teachers. Option of link back from our .org website to your positions, or screened enquiry.

Enhanced package features:

one static page in CT 120 / 250 hr TEFL courses
a blog post/video about your school/organisation on our on CT blog page with additional backlink to your organisation

Enhanced packages for 3 months and 12 months are also available.

Upon purchase, we’ll be in contact with a form to complete so we can get your post advertised quickly and out to our database of enquirers.