Discover TESOL

An Overview of the Wonderful World of Teaching English Abroad

The TESOL world can be confusing – just the fact that TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) means the same as TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) is enough, but then you have to decide which course to take, which company offers the best training for your teaching goals and of course, where in the world you would like to teach! This guide should make it all a little easier. Take your time reading through this overview and if you need any advice, give us a call at 1877-526-3959.

Check Out Real TESOL Tales
from Abroad!

From setting up language schools in Spain to getting engaged in Indonesia, discover how far TESOL has taken the i-to-i graduates.

See Who TESOLs

Make sense of the TESOL world with these handy free resources… possibly the most useful thing you’ll ever find on the internet!

TESOL Brochure

Our latest brochure has details of all our TESOL courses and job opportunities, as well as lots of advice about finding work overseas.

Guide to Work Abroad

Dream of teaching in exciting and exotic locations around the world? This simple six-step guide will show you how to make your dreams reality!

TESOL Taster

Take this five minute TESOL Taster course and find out if TESOL is the right thing for you!

Advice From the Community

Our TESOL Chalkboard online community is jam-packed with TESOL guides, teaching tips and advice from other members. Sign-up today to get involved

Choosing the Right TESOL Course to Fit Your Needs

Each of our internationally recognized TESOL courses is created to help you find well-paid jobs overseas. However, each one also offers something a little different to make sure we’re able to meet individual goals and learning styles. Here’s our quick and easy guide to help you find the course that is ideally suited to you.

Classroom TESOL Courses and TEFL Courses

If you’d like to get a feel for the profession and what it offers, or would like to brush-up your teaching skills for your resume, our 20 Hour Classroom TESOL Course is the perfect choice. It aims to help those who like the hands-on approach by listening and practicing in a classroom. As with all our courses, you can upgrade to a more in-depth combined TESOL course at any time to further your learning experience.

Online TESOL Courses and TEFL Courses

We’re proud of our top notch online TESOL courses. They should be, as i-to-i was the first to offer online TESOL training. We offer the most technically advanced and thorough online TESOL training available. Our online TESOL courses range from our 60 Hour Online TESOL Course all the way through to the top-of the-range 120 Hour Online TESOL Course. No matter which online course you choose, you’ll learn key TESOL theory as well as having access to loads of practical online learning resources. Our online courses offer complete flexibility to study where and when you want and in the case you can’t make it along to one of our classroom courses.

Combined TESOL Courses and TEFL Courses

Our combined online and classroom TESOL courses provide a complete solution, offering 120 hours of course study which many employers require. This course will provide a great degree of flexibility in finding work teaching English abroad. For those with little or no teaching experience wanting to do things right, our top-of-the-range 140 Hour TESOL Course provides all the answers. You’ll receive a thorough grounding in all aspects of teaching English to speakers of other languages. This course is specifically designed to help you find work with reputable schools and language institutes abroad.

Huge Demand for TESOL Teachers

Once you’ve got a TESOL certificate in hand, you’ll be looking for work. The great news is that there’s an almost unlimited supply of TEFL jobs out there. We’re not just saying that! Check out these TESOL facts to get an idea of just how many opportunities are out there waiting for you!
  • There are more people learning English in China than the entire population of the United States
  • Approximately 20,000 TEFL jobs and TESOL jobs are advertised worldwide every month
  • A university degree isn’t necessarily required to get a job teaching English abroad
  • Return on investment: Earn back the cost of any of our courses in less than a month by teaching English in Japan