International TEFL Diploma

Asian College of Teachers’ International TEFL Diploma course which will equip candidates with skills to teach English to non-native speakers or teach other subjects in English to non-native speakers and evolve as EFL or ESL teachers and effectively teach in different classrooms.

International TEFL Diploma

International TEFL Diploma offered by Asian College of Teachers is a unique course that will help teachers gain considerable knowledge in teaching English as a foreign language. As English has gained its prominence as the global language, the demand for EFL/ESL teachers has been an all-time high in recent times in various quarters of education. The diploma course curriculum is especially designed for EFL/ESL teachers with years of experience who want to give their teaching career an edge as well as the aspiring ones who can prepare themselves to start better equipped. The candidates pursuing International TEFL Diploma course can specialize either in Business English Teacher Training Course or Young Learners Teachers Training Course, according to choice of their interest. The intensive course will help the candidates to evolve as EFL/ESL teachers and become more competent in delivering teachings in any classroom across the globe.

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  • Diploma course is of 220 hours duration
  • Maximum duration is of 8 months
  • Flexible time period as research module is included

International TEFL Diploma is of 8 months duration which includes teaching specialization and research module, making it a comprehensive course for EFL/ESL teachers who want to upgrade their teaching skills. The flexible timing helps the candidates to go for an in-depth study as the maximum duration is of 7 months. The course is offered through online mode, therefore allowing the candidates to pursue it from any corner of the world. All is required is a computer and unlimited internet connection.

220 Hour International Diploma in TESOL/TEFL with Specialization in Business English Teachers Training

Module 1 TESOL Techniques, Lesson Plans & Classroom Management

  • Phase 1 - Introduction to TESOL
  • Phase 2 - The Study of English
  • Phase 3 - Teaching Techniques (Language Skills)
  • Phase 4 - Classroom Management
  • Phase 5 - Lesson Planning

Module 2 TESOL Resources, Need based Language Teaching & Teaching Young Pupils

  • Phase 6 - Need Based language Teaching
  • Phase 7 - Teaching Young Learners
  • Phase 8 - Text books and Materials

Module 3 Trainee teachers conduct researches and write research reports

Module 4 Business Speaking/Writing, Course Design, Client Approach & Evaluation Methods

  • Phase 1- Introduction to Business English - Features and Components
  • Phase 2 - Need Analysis
  • Phase 3 - Course Design
  • Phase 4 - The Client Approach
  • Phase 5 - Feedback and Evaluation
  • Phase 6 - The Classroom Management
  • Phase 7 - Teaching Business Speaking
  • Phase 8 - Teaching Business Writing

Module 5 Microteaching - It enhances teaching skills and promotes effective teaching methods

220 Hour International Diploma in TESOL/TEFL with Specialization in Young Learners Teachers Training

Module 1 TESOL Techniques, Lesson Plans & Classroom Management

  • Phase 1 - Introduction to TESOL
  • Phase 2 - The Study of English
  • Phase 3 - Teaching Techniques (Language Skills)
  • Phase 4 - Classroom Management
  • Phase 5 - Lesson Planning

Module 2 TESOL Resources, Need based Language Teaching & Teaching Young Pupils

  • Phase 6 - Need Based language Teaching
  • Phase 7 - Teaching Young Learners
  • Phase 8 - Text books and Materials

Module 3 Trainee teachers conduct researches and write research reports

Module 4 Teaching Young Learners, Developing Classroom Materials & Correction Techniques

  • Phase 1 - Language Learning and Language Acquisition
  • Phase 2 - Teaching Listening skills
  • Phase 3 - How to Handle mixed groups
  • Phase 4 - Material in the classroom
  • Phase 5 - Correction Techniques

Module 5 Microteaching - It enhances teaching skills and promotes effective teaching methods

  • The course comes at a reasonable price
  • Easy payment options

The International Diploma course provides an overall idea to the candidates about the relevant approaches and methods used in EFL/ESL teaching. The candidates can avail the course at a reasonable course fee 23,000/- INR (18% GST as applicable) for online mode. The candidate needs basic computer skills and an internet connection to take up the online course. Teaching English abroad is a challenging job but rewarding at the same time. The Diploma course provides quality training on the latest EFL/ESL teaching techniques. It will obviously help the candidate to adapt any future TEFL classroom with confidence and feel the joy of seeing your ESL students to learn how to speak, read, write and understand English.

23000 INR 400 USD 300 GBP 13000 THB

* Taxes as applicable

1-day Classroom Session & Teaching Practice

The online TEFL courses from ACT will not only equip you with the latest learner-centric teaching skills and knowledge to become an efficient EFL/ESL but also prepare you to handle global classrooms confidently. ACT has designed the online TEFL/TESOL courses keeping in mind the needs and necessities of both aspiring and working EFL/ESL teachers. The online courses also incorporate 1- day Classroom Session & Teaching Practice which is an important component when preparing as a teacher. Peer teaching is not only builds content knowledge but provides the trainee teachers with experience of real teaching environment where they can reinforce their own learning. Teaching Practice is beneficial to the aspirants as it acquaints them with teaching experience, increases confidence, provides a grip on classroom management skills along with other benefits.

  • The 1-day Classroom Session & Teaching Practice is mandatory for all our online TEFL students based in India
  • An instruction/ prep video will be sent to all the trainees before they come to attend the Classroom Session & Teaching Practice
  • The session will be a Peer Teaching and Observation session of 30 minutes’ duration for each trainee
  • Each Peer Teach session will be shot and the respective videos will be evaluated accordingly and feedback will be mailed to the trainees along with the video

Face-to-Face Tutoring Session

To have a smooth learning experience and get the most out of your learning, come visit us to attend the Face-to-Face session, and make good use of this opportunity!

Asian College of Teachers provides Face-to-Face Tutoring Session for its online/distance candidates. The tutoring session is for a duration of one hour and mainly comprises of a doubt-clearing-session, whereby you will be able to meet the tutors, interact with them and clear all the doubts and queries arising in the course of your study, which may not be quite possible to do through online or telephonic interaction. You will also be able to meet the other students, share and discuss the best practices and help each other complete the course hassle-free.

During the tutoring session, you will be able to discuss areas such as:

  • any question that you have related to course content
  • clear your doubts related to course assignments
  • questions related to tutor’s feedback on your assignments
  • anything else related to the course

Venue and Timing:

Face-to-Face Tutoring takes place on selected Saturdays at ACT centres in Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore.
All you need to do is fill out an online form.

  • High school Diploma (10+2)
  • Age limit of 18 years or above
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English
  • Basic computer skills

The candidates who are already in the EFL/ESL teaching profession will be the most benefitted by this diploma course. Fresher can also apply as the course will give them a comprehensive idea about TEFL before they start their EFL/ESL career. This Diploma course will aid a teaching aspirant with developing a variety of skills and update oneself. TEFL guarantees professional development for the candidates with a globally recognized certificate and the candidate may look forward to a full time teaching career with this certification.

  • On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a globally recognized certificate awarded by Asian College of Teachers (ACT)
  • ACT TEFL courses are accredited by the world's largest TESOL accreditation body TESOL Canada & TESOL USA
  • Successful TEFL students can get exclusive TESOL Canada Certificate after successfully appearing for the TESOL Canada Board exam by paying an extra exam fee.
  • TESOL Canada Certificate can be Notarized, Apostle, Attested by Embassy of India in Ottawa or Washington
  • TESOL Canada Certificates can be signed and sealed by UAE Embassy in USA or Canada
  • Certificates can be authenticated by Canada - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and USA
  • ACT is a Cambridge authorized TKT Centre and all our students can sit for Teaching Knowledge Test and earn their Cambridge Certificate. Exams are conducted all over India. These tests can be availed by paying an extra fee and is globally accepted for any teaching job

The candidates will receive a globally recognized certificate awarded by Asian College of Teachers (ACT) on successful completion of TEFL Diploma course. ACT’s TEFL courses are accredited by world’s largest TESOL accrediting body, TESOL Canada - an international association of educators, TESOL teachers, TESOL instructors, TESOL graduates, Board of Federal Directors and Provincial Representatives across Canada with both national and international representatives. TESOL Canada programs are approved by the Ministry of Employment, Human Resources Development Canada HRDC, and authenticated through Ministry of Foreign Affairs for international use.

The certificate awarded has an extra advantage as the word “Online” will not be mentioned in the certificates. Shipment of certificates within India is done free of cost but the candidates residing outside India are required to pay an additional fee. Generally after the submission of all the assignments and completion of the course, the candidates need to pay the dispatch fee. After that the institute takes the respective shipping address and contact number of the candidate to courier the certificate. It will take maximum 3 weeks for the certificates to reach the designated address.

  • Easy admission process
  • Online submission of application
  • Various options for online payment

To enrol in our International Diploma in TEFL course, the candidates need to fill up the application form available online providing all the valid and relevant details including email id and phone number as all communication will be forwarded there. After the submission of the filled application form, the course detail will be sent through email and phone call from ACT’s admission executives. The course fee payment details will be mailed to the candidates once the enrolment is confirmed. The course fee can be paid through online payment using Debit / Credit Card or by depositing Cash, Cheque or Demand Draft to the ACT’s bank account. The payment confirmation will be sent to the candidates after the payment is successful along with the online admission form.

About Cambridge TKT Examination*

Asian College of Teachers (ACT), the leader in teacher education in Asia is now the authorised centre for conducting Cambridge TKT Exam all over India. TKT is the acronym for Teaching Knowledge Test and is conducted by Cambridge, which tests your basic teaching knowledge.

The test comprises of three core modules, with one test for each. Cambridge English certificates are provided after the completion of each module. Each modular test has 80 questions and continues for 80 minutes and may be taken together or separately, in any order of the candidate's preference. All authorised TKT centres are inspected by Cambridge English Language Assessment ensuring that the centres meet their high standards.

Teaching Knowledge Test or TKT is appropriate for aspirants who are eager to develop themselves as a teacher, and have little or no knowledge of the modern English teaching methodologies and approaches; the TKT test will certainly boost their teaching career and give it a solid start. All they have to do is to register and take as many modules as they want, over any time period. They will receive a Cambridge English certificate for each module they complete.

*This examination is conducted only in India.

Cambridge TKT Examination Fee

One module (without preparation):
Rs. 5500 ( additional dispatch fee applicable)

One module (with preparation):
Rs 8500 (additional dispatch fee applicable)

Candidates will have the option to choose more than one exam module and they can avail a discount of Rs 500 from the 2nd exam module onward.

Cambridge TKT Examination Dates :

Location Dates
25th November 2023 Kolkata
19th August 2023 Bangalore
10th June 2023 Mumbai
19th August 2023 Chennai

Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test - Contents

TKT MODULE 1

  • Part 1: Language and Background to Language and Teaching
  • Part 2: Background to Language Learning
  • Part 3 - Background to Language Teaching

TKT MODULE 2

  • Part 1: Planning and Preparing a Lesson or Sequence of Lessons
  • Part 2: Selection and Use of Resources

TKT MODULE 3

  • Part 1: Teacher's and Learner's Language in the Classroom
  • Part 2: Classroom Management

TKT CLIL (Content and language Integrated Learning) MODULE Part 2 :

  • Lesson Preparation
  • Lesson Delivery
  • Assessment

TKT YL (Young Learners) MODULE
The learning and development of young learners

  • planning lessons for young learners
  • teaching strategies, practice activities and resources used to support and challenge language learning in young learners.

Choose your Cambridge TKT Module

You can opt for TKT Module 1, TKT Module 2, TKT Module 3, TKT CLIL and TKT YL if you are pursuing TEFL Diploma course.

International TEFL Diploma will not only provide the candidates with a globally recognized certificate but will open new avenues when it comes to teaching English as a foreign language. Middle East is an extremely diverse region and EFL jobs are plentiful in the region. Gulf countries are showing promise as they are keen to hire professionally trained EFL teachers in a number of institutes. Asian countries has also opened up their doors to expert and certified EFL teachers as they follow a systematic approach when it comes to recruiting teachers. Thailand has become the current sought after destination for EFL teachers. A lot of well financed government initiatives are conspicuous in Japan and with countries like South Korea and Vietnam steadily making its presence when it comes to learning English, and with soaring demand for English language, teaching job openings are at an ever expanding mode. Other Asian destinations such as China, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Taiwan are also making its place among the top places for TEFL job opportunities.

  • Complete tutor support throughout the program
  • Additional support with online videos and reference materials

The candidates will be provided complete guidance from the experienced tutors of Asian College of Teachers who are committed to mentor throughout the course to achieve the teaching expertise. With years of valuable experience the tutors provide great support to the candidates and guide them through all the aspects of teaching giving valuable advice all along. Since International Diploma in TEFL by ACT offer the candidates flexible learning they can take the opportunity to learn at their own pace and clear all their doubts as and when required. The candidates can also email their queries and can also opt for online chatting between 10 am and 6 pm and can discuss any course related problem and clear their doubts.

  • ACT TEFL courses are accredited by the world's largest TESOL accreditation body TESOL Canada & TESOL USA.
  • ASIC is recognised by UKVI in UK and is a full member of The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation) and are institutional members of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).
  • All TEFL courses are accredited by International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE)
  • TEFL Courses from ACT are also accredited by CPD Certification Service UK
  • All ACT courses are endorsed by NCC, an awarding organisation and a global provider of British education

Certificates can be authenticated by Accreditation which is a process which plays an important role for an educational institution as it is all about meeting the set standards of quality and is an on-going evaluation which encourages constant improvement. It acts as a vital tool to monitor and assess the standard and quality of education. TEFL Certificate aims at those are planning a career in EFL/ESL teaching and keen on exploring different cultures while they teach and travel abroad.

All our TEFL courses are accredited by the world's largest TESOL accreditation body TESOL Canada & TESOL USA and the candidates get the option of appearing in the TESOL Board exam and receiving prestigious TESOL Canada and TESOL USA certificates notarized, attested and apostle by USA and Canadian Government and Embassy of UAE and India. The certificates are globally recognized making the candidates eligible for better ESL/EFL job opportunities.

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It was an enriching experience and made me wiser. It was easy to follow the course with a formulated course structure. It has enhanced my level of confidence. I am working as a teacher in New York Public School, Salt Lake, Kolkata.

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I am knowledgeable, experienced and confident after completion of the training. I am looking forward to more courses from ACT and further enhancement of life and learning. The trainers were nice and have got suggestions and information that were very helpful.

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Helped in expanding my knowledge and experience the concepts closely through trainers demonstration. wonderful and must for any trainers trainer. the participants were really connected and their skills utilised to add value to the programme.

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Roopali Agashe

The overall teaching experience has been good. Something new for me as I had no teaching background. Will need to identify from the learnings the content which will be relevant for my requirements.

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