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Wondering how much it costs to get a TEFL certificate? Use the below table to better understand TEFL course prices for both ITA's online TEFL course and each of our 4-week intensive TEFL courses!
Also, make sure to speak with an ITA Admissions Advisor about our student visa options (not listed out below) and any questions you have about TEFL cost and becoming TEFL certified.
This table is broken down by:
Please note that the costs of TEFL courses and totals can fluctuate due to current exchange rates and your needs/spending habits.
Estimated Totals DO NOT include flights/travel to and from your destination. Explore airfare prices here.
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Founded in 2010, International TEFL Academy (ITA) is a world leader in TEFL certification for teaching English abroad and teaching English online. ITA offers accredited TEFL certification classes online and in 20+ locations worldwide and has received multiple awards and widespread recognition as one of the best TEFL schools in the world. ITA provides all students and graduates with lifetime job search guidance and has certified more than 40,000 English teachers. Our graduates are currently teaching in 80 countries worldwide.
TEFL course fees can vary from $99 to $3,000 USD. However, cheaper courses under $1,000 USD typically do not meet recognized international accreditation standards and are not usually taught by qualified instructors. Cheaper TEFL courses often do not provide needed support and services either.
The cost of a TEFL certification online can vary from $99 to $3,000 USD. However, cheaper courses under $1,000 typically do not meet recognized international standards and often do not include live practice teaching, which is required by most employers in the field.
Location | Approximate fee in $USD | Housing | Expected costs during course** | Estimated Total*** |
11-Week Online Course | $1,599 | $0 | $0 | $1,599 |
4-Week Intensive Online Course | $2,099 | $0 | $0 | $2,099 |
LATIN AMERICA | ||||
Heredia, Costa Rica | $1,799 | $625 | $500 | $2,924 |
Guadalajara, Mexico | $1,495 | $400 - $1,000 | $350 - $600 | $2,245 - $3,445 |
Quito, Ecuador | $1,600 | $200 - $500 | $500 - $800 | $2,300 - $2,900 |
EUROPE | ||||
Prague, Czech Republic | $1,679* | $300 - $799 | $600 | $2,579 - $3,078 |
Toulouse, France | $1,795* | $500 - $700 | $800 - $1,000 | $3,095 - $3,495 |
Crete, Greece | $1,500* | $550 | $800 - $1,000 | $2,850 - $3,050 |
Florence, Italy | $1,465* | $550 - $1,200 | $800 - $1,000 | $3,000 - $3,850 |
Rome, Italy | $1,720* | $800 | $800 - $1,100 | $3,320 - $3,620 |
Sardinia, Italy | $1,725* | $500 | $800 - $1,000 | $3,025 - $3,225 |
Barcelona, Spain (TEFL Class Only) |
$1,650* | $550 | $550 - $800 | $2,750 - $3,000 |
Barcelona, Spain (TEFL Class + Student Visa) |
$3,950 - $5,000* | $550 | $550 - $800 | $5,050 - $6,350 |
Madrid, Spain (TEFL Class Only) |
$1,575* | $600 | $1,700 | $3,935 |
Madrid, Spain (TEFL Class + Student Visa) |
$4,200* | $600 | $1,700 + $160 visa fee (US Citizens) | $6,660 |
Istanbul, Turkey | $1,755* | $300 | $700 - $1,000 | $2,775 - $3,075 |
ASIA | ||||
Phnom Penh, Cambodia | $1,798 | $510-$750 | $600 | $2,908-$3,148 |
Chiang Mai, Thailand | $1,395 | $150 - $600 | $450 - $600 | $1,995 - $2,595 |
Hua Hin, Thailand | $1,395 | $150 | $450 - $800 | $1,995 - $2,345 |
Hanoi, Vietnam | $1,798 | $540-$750 | $600 | $2,938-$3,148 |
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | $1,798 | $420-$540 | $600 | $2818-$2,938 |
Nagoya, Japan | $1,995 | $500 | $800 - $1,000 | $3,295 - $3,495 |
Incheon, South Korea | $1,895 | $450 | $800 - $1,000 | $3,145 - $3,345 |
Yangon, Myanmar | $1,395 | $100 | $550 - $700 | $2,045 - $2,195 |
All amounts in the TEFL course cost table are listed in USD unless otherwise specified.
*Please note - European TEFL course prices are approximate and can fluctuate due to current exchange rates. The deposit and remaining balance are made up of a mixture of both Euros and $USD.
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