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[TEFL](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/tefl) # TEFL Learn more about TEFL certifications and teaching English abroad. ## The Basics - [What is TEFL?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-is-tefl) - [Is a TEFL certificate required to teach abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/is-a-tefl-certificate-required-to-teach-abroad) - [What is the difference between TEFL, TESL and TESOL?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-tefl-tesl-and-tesol) - [What is the difference between a TEFL certification and a teaching license?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tefl-certification-and-a-teaching-license) - [Can a TEFL certificate be used to teach subjects other than English?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-a-tefl-certificate-be-used-to-teach-subjects-other-than-english) - [Does a TEFL certificate expire?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/does-a-tefl-certificate-expire) - [What is the difference between TEFL and CELTA certification?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-tefl-and-celta-certification) - [Can I teach adults with a TEFL certification?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-i-teach-adults-with-tefl-certification) - [How do I get TEFL certified?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-get-tefl-certified) - [Do I need a TEFL certificate if I already have a CELTA/TESL/TESOL?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/do-i-need-a-tefl-certificate-if-i-already-have-a-tesl/tesol/celta) - [Where can I teach with a TEFL certificate?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/where-can-i-teach-with-a-tefl-certificate) - [Can I use TEFL to teach in an English-speaking country?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-i-use-tefl-to-teach-in-an-english-speaking-country) - [Does a TEFL certification qualify me to teach young children?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/does-a-tefl-certification-qualify-me-to-teach-young-children) See less ▼ ## General Course Information - [Is the course 100% online?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/is-the-course-100-online) - [Do I have to be in Canada to complete the course?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/do-i-have-to-be-in-canada-to-complete-the-course) - [When can I start the TEFL course?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/when-can-i-start-the-oise-tefl-course) - [Are books or materials required to complete the course?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/are-books-or-materials-required-to-complete-the-course) - [Is there a deadline to complete the course?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/is-there-a-deadline-to-complete-the-course-does-the-course-expire) - [How long does it take to complete the course?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-long-does-it-take-to-complete-the-course) - [How long do I have to finish the course?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-long-do-i-have-to-finish-the-course) - [How will I be assessed? Is there a final exam?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-will-i-be-assessed) - [Is there a tutor or instructor for the TEFL courses?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/is-there-a-tutor-or-course-advisor-for-the-tefl-courses) - [What is a passing grade?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-is-a-passing-grade) - [Can I review my course after I've completed it?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-i-review-my-course-after-ive-completed-it) See less ▼ ## Payment & Registration - [Do I need a Bachelor's degree to enroll?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/do-i-need-a-bachelors-degree-to-enrol) - [What are the prerequisites to enroll?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-are-the-prerequisites-to-enrol) - [Can I pay for the course in installments?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/pay-in-instalments) - [What are the available payment methods?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-are-the-available-payment-methods) - [Can someone else purchase the course for me?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-someone-else-purchase-my-tefl-course) - [I have a coupon for the course. How do I apply it to my purchase?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/i-have-a-coupon-for-the-course.-how-do-i-apply-it-to-my-purchase) - [Does this course qualify for financial aid? Can I use a grant/bursary/scholarship to pay for this course?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/does-this-course-qualify-for-financial-aid) - [How do I get started with TEFL?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-get-started-with-tefl) - [How do we buy a group of TEFL courses?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-we-buy-a-group-of-courses) See less ▼ ## Job Placement - [Which countries can I teach in through the job placement program?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/which-countries-can-i-teach-in-through-the-job-placement-program) - [What are the eligibility requirements for job placement?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-are-the-eligibility-requirements-for-job-placement) - [What kind of support does Teach Away provide during the job search process?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-kind-of-support-do-you-provide-during-the-job-search-process) ## Certification - [What will be written on my TEFL certificate?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-will-be-written-on-my-tefl-certificate) - [Will my TEFL certification say the course was completed online?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/will-my-tefl-certificate-say-online) - [I finished my TEFL course, now what?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/i-finished-my-international-house-tefl-course-now-what) - [I need another copy of my TEFL certificate.](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/i-need-another-copy-of-my-tefl-certificate) ## Current Students - [How do I update my student profile?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-update-my-profile-name-address) - [How do I access the Additional References section?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-access-the-additional-references-section) - [What if I can't complete my course on time?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/i-cant-complete-my-course-on-time) - [How do I know if I need an extension?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-an-extension) - [When will my written assignment be marked?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/when-will-my-reflection-journal-be-marked) - [Why is my test/knowledge check locked?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/why-is-my-test-locked) - [How long will I have access to the course? Can I download the course materials?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-long-will-i-have-access-to-the-course-can-i-download-the-course-content) - [I submitted my assignment and am waiting for the grade. What can I do?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/my-journal-is-being-graded-and-i-cant-move-to-the-next-module) - [I'm having trouble downloading a document. What should I do?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/im-having-trouble-downloading-a-document-what-should-i-do) - [I need a letter confirming my enrollment/completion/the validity of my TEFL course.](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/i-need-a-letter-confirming-my-enrollment/completion/the-validity-of-my-tefl-course) - [I can't upload my assignment.](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/i-cant-upload-my-written-assignment) - [How do I submit my written assignments? (with guidelines)](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-submit-my-written-assignments-with-rubric) - [Why did I get such a low grade on my assignment?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/why-did-i-get-such-a-low-grade-on-my-assignment) - [Do I have to complete the course in order?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/do-i-have-to-complete-the-course-in-order) See less ▼ ## Technical Support - [What do I do if my course isn't working properly?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-do-i-do-if-my-course-isnt-working-properly) - [When is technical support available?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/when-is-technical-support-available) - [I'm having a technical issue in my course, what should I do?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/im-having-a-technical-issue-in-my-course-what-should-i-do) - [I've completed my course and I can no longer login.](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/ive-completed-my-course-and-i-can-no-longer-login) - [What are the system requirements to take the TEFL course?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-are-the-system-requirements-to-take-the-online-tefl-course) - [I am having trouble logging into my TEFL course.](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/i-am-having-trouble-logging-into-my-tefl-course) - [How do I clear my cache and enable flash player?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-clear-my-cache-and-enable-flash-player) - [Can I complete the course from my phone/tablet?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-i-complete-the-course-from-my-phone-tablet) See less ▼ - [Managing your Teacher Profile](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/managing-your-teacher-profile) - [Teach Abroad or Online](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#main-content) - [Health & Safety Teaching Abroad](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#health-safety-teaching-abroad) - [Requirements](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#requirements) - [Application Process](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#application-process) - [Using the Job Board](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#using-the-job-board) - [Online Teaching](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#online-teaching) - [Interview Process](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#interview-process) - [Salary & Benefits](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#salary-benefits) - [Visa Procedure](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#visa-procedure) - [Teaching With Family](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#teaching-with-family) - [Medical Insurance](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#medical-insurance) - [TEFL](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/tefl#main-content) - [The Basics](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/tefl#the-basics) - [General Course Information](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/tefl#general-course-information) - [Payment & Registration](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/tefl#payment-registration) - [Job Placement](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/tefl#job-placement) - [Certification](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/tefl#certification) - [Current Students](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/tefl#current-students) - [Technical Support](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/tefl#technical-support) - [Teacher Certification Program](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teacher-certification-program#main-content) - [The Basics](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teacher-certification-program#the-basics) - [Courses & E-learning](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/courses-e-learning#main-content) - [Getting your certificate](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/courses-e-learning#getting-your-certificate) - [In-Course Support](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/courses-e-learning#in-course-support) - [Teach Away Premium Membership](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-away-premium-membership#main-content) - [About Teach Away Premium Membership](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-away-premium-membership#about-teach-away-premium-membership) - [Subscription and Payments](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-away-premium-membership#subscription-and-payments) - [Benefits for Premium Members](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-away-premium-membership#benefits-for-premium-members) [![Teach Away](https://kb.teachaway.com/hubfs/logo.svg "Teach Away")](https://www.teachaway.com/) Teach Away Help Center Copyright © 2026, Teach Away