Foundation 60-Hour Online TEFL Certificate Course
Building Teaching Excellence, One Lesson at a Time
Why 60 Hours?
This beginner-friendly, asynchronous course is designed for busy individuals who want to explore options for teaching English but don't have the time for a lengthy program. Gain a solid understanding of TEFL methodology without compromising on quality - CIEE's accreditation by ACCET ensures a top-notch program, all at an affordable price. This course is a perfect springboard for anyone curious about TEFL, looking for a flexible learning option, or wanting to add valuable teaching skills to their toolkit.
Self-Paced Learning
Complete the coursework on your own schedule for maximum flexibility. We give you up to 6-months to complete coursework, so you have time to delve deep into TEFL strategies and balance your time as a full-time student or employee.
Focus on TEFL Fundamentals
Learn core concepts for teaching English abroad. This course is designed for folks with little to no teaching experience and is friendly to those who are just getting started on their TEFL journey.
Practical Skill Development
Gain hands-on knowledge in lesson planning and classroom management. All skills developed in this course can be directly applied to a classroom anywhere worldwide.
CIEE's 60-Hour TEFL Certificate course is an ideal choice for budget-minded individuals seeking to enter the TEFL field at a competitive price of $300.
Self-Paced Course Outline
This course is flexible and designed to allow you to complete coursework at any time during a six-month period. Students work independently, attending online presentations and completing online readings. This means you can work whenever you’d like, and wherever you like — whether that’s early in the morning, late at night, in a coffee shop, at home, or wherever you feel most inspired.
Modules 0-3
Module 0) Pre-course – intro to course and how to navigate
Virtually meet your peers, get comfortable with the online Canvas platform, and prepare yourself for what’s to come.
Module 1) The world of TEFL
Why learn English? A look at the types of English learners and an introduction to fundamental concepts from the intercultural field.
Module 2) Key approaches and methods
Cover different language teaching methodologies and approaches to communication. Understand cultural differences in teaching language, classroom organization, and feedback.
Module 3) Teaching vocabulary and grammar
Learn to teach grammar and vocabulary effectively by breaking it down and covering new strategies.
Modules 4-6
Module 4) Planning lessons
Go over the key elements of a lesson such as classroom activities, warm-ups, fillers and cool-downs.
Module 5) Teaching skills
Introduce receptive skills and ways to teach reading. Learn methods for teaching listening and speaking the language and then move on to methods of teaching writing.
Module 6) TEFL and you
Develop an intercultural mindset in the field of language education and discover effective ways to tackle your first week in the classroom.
Grammar Modules 1-3
A deep dive into the study of grammar. This section is not required but serves as a helpful review.
Module 1) Grammar study 1
Unpack parts of speech, sentence structure and explaining parts of speech such as verbs.
Module 2) Grammar study 2
Review verb tenses and conditional forms.
Module 3) Grammar study 3
An overview of parts of grammar including voice and mood. Learn to explain pronouns, phrases and clauses.
60-Hour TEFL Course Upcoming Start Dates
Unlike gym memberships you never use (no judgment!), CIEE's 60-hour TEFL course lets you enroll anytime. Start teaching English abroad whenever your wanderlust (or bank account) says "go for it!"
We are so confident in the course content that if you enroll in our 60-hour TEFL Certificate course and decide that you want to upgrade to our 150-hour TEFL Certification course we will transfer you to the next available start date. The work you do won’t carry over, but your financial investment in this course will be applied to the enrollment fee of the 150-hour TEFL Certification course.
CIEE TEFL Course Comparison
180-Hour TEFL Certification
BUNDLE & SAVE! Combine the internationally recognized benefits of the 150-Hour TEFL Certificate course with the 30-Hour Age Specialization course and save $170 on your course tuition. Course includes:
- Internationally Accepted Accreditation Recognized by US Department of Education
- 11 Week Online Course with Flexible, Part-Time Schedule
- Highly Qualified and Experienced TEFL Instructor
- Live Weekly Class Sessions
- 20-Hour Practicum Teaching Experience
- Lifetime TEFL Job Search Assistance with One-on-One Job Coaching
- 30 hours of specialized training for a specific age group
- Exclusive Access to CIEE TEFL Job Placement Opportunities
150-Hour TEFL Certification
CIEE TEFL’s premium online 150-Hour Certificate course is perfect for anyone looking to become internationally certified to teach English abroad, online, or in your home community. Course includes:
- Internationally Accepted Accreditation Recognized by US Department of Education
- 11 Week Online Course with Flexible, Part-Time Schedule
- Highly Qualified and Experienced TEFL Instructor
- Live Weekly Class Sessions
- 20-Hour Practicum Teaching Experience
- Lifetime TEFL Job Search Assistance with One-on-One Job Coaching
- Exclusive Access to CIEE TEFL Job Placement Opportunities
30-Hour TEFL Certification
Designed for CIEE TEFL’s supplementary 30-Hour Age Specialization Certificate course is designed to help ESL teachers refine their skills in teaching young learners, teens, or adults. Course includes:
- Age-Specific Training for teaching Young Learners, Teens, and Adults
- Internationally Accepted Accreditation Recognized by US Department of Education
- 3 Week Online Course with Flexible, Part-Time Schedule
- Highly Qualified and Experienced TEFL Instructor
- Lifetime TEFL Job Search Assistance with One-on-One Job Coaching
- An ideal pairing with the 150-Hour TEFL course
60-Hour TEFL Certification FAQs
This course is right for you, if:
- You have no teaching (or TEFL) experience and are looking to explore it
- You want to refresh your teaching and general TEFL skills
- You’re teaching where TEFL isn’t required, but want to gain some TEFL skills
- You’re looking to professionalize the teach abroad experience
To be eligible for a CIEE TEFL course, you must:
- Be a native English speaker or have an advanced level of English proficiency equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) C1 level or higher. Nonnative English speakers must submit proof of their English proficiency.
- Be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Have strong reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills.
- Be able to use a personal computer and have consistent access to the internet.
Short answer: yes.
Our 60-hour CIEE TEFL certificate is ideal for current educators looking for a refresh or those looking to volunteer in their local communities. However, if you want a TEFL certificate that meets the standards of most employers, you should consider signing up for the 150-hour CIEE TEFL certification course, our most popular course. This course exceeds the international standards (120 hour minimum) and includes a 20 hours of practicum, which many schools and organizations look for in a TEFL certificate.
The CIEE 60-Hour TEFL Certificate course offers you up to six months to complete the coursework. This flexible timeframe allows you to learn at your own pace, fitting your TEFL studies around your existing schedule.
Once you finish all the required modules and assignments for the 60-hour TEFL Certificate, CIEE will process the completion of your course. There will be a short processing window (a few days to a week) for CIEE to verify your completion and to generate the TEFL certificate. You can expect to receive a digital copy of your certificate via email once all the documentation has been verified.
If you have any questions about your CIEE TEFL certificate, please contact us via email at tefl@ciee.org.