English Language Schools in Ireland & abroad generally hire native English speakers who are graduates and have a TEFL Certificate. In-house training is then given on arrival to new EFL /ESL teachers. TEFL certificates are judged on their length, content, delivery and the reputation of the provider. TEFL House, an established, professional training provider currently awards: 40/60 Hour Graded TEFL Certificates.

Notes:

• At present, there is no international standard for TEFL courses worldwide, therefore no TEFL course can offer internationally recognised certificates, even though some courses continue to advertise this.

• To teach as a full-time TEFL teacher in Ireland, you need to be a Degree Holder and to have at least a 115hr TEFL qualification recognized by ACELS (Advisory Council for English Language School). Therefore our 40 & 60 hour courses are aimed at graduates who plan to teach abroad.