{"id":4657,"date":"2026-09-21T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teflonline.com\/blog\/?p=2516"},"modified":"2026-09-21T21:21:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T03:21:38","slug":"tefl-certification-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-certification-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does TEFL\/TESOL Certification Cost? Is It Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Employers hiring teachers of English as a foreign language typically require certification, among other qualifications. You know you need it, but how much does TEFL certification<\/a> cost? Prices vary depending on several factors. Expect to pay about $100 for minimal online certification and $300 \u2013 $500 USD for online certification with enough hours (at least 120) to qualify for most TEFL\/TESOL jobs. University-level online training and on-site TEFL\/TESOL courses cost more, usually between $1,500 and $3,000 USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This breakdown shows how much a TEFL\/TESOL course costs, depending on the type you choose. Compare what you pay with what you get in each option to decide which course is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to teaching, you\u2019ll want to get initial training and qualification with a TEFL certificate. You can explore our <\/em>online TEFL courses<\/em><\/a> to get started!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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