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Length
100-Hour EducatorPlus TEFL/TESOL Certificate
The deep foundation. Every module of the 60-Hour Introductory Educator plus the complete Grammar Advisor, a 40-hour grammar training and certification component, recommended for 6 university credits. The full theory and grammar base for the teacher who wants the knowledge rather than the job hunt.
Monthly Special
Monthly Special
100 hours
Training
100% online
Self-paced
3 months'
access
Up to 10 CEUs
Credly-verified credential
6 university credits
ACCET Accredited Institution
Institutional accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education – a full evaluation of Bridge as an educational institution, not a course-level curriculum review.
Recommended for University Credit by ACE
The Global TEFL Certificate is recommended for 9 undergraduate credits by the American Council on Education, an evaluation uncommon among TEFL providers.
Credly-Verified Credential
Your certification is issued as a Credly digital credential - permanently accessible, instantly verifiable by any employer, shareable on LinkedIn.
Aiming for your first teaching job?
Most schools and recruiters ask for 120 hours of TEFL certification.
For that goal, start with the 120-Hour Global TEFL Certificate instead; it is the credential built for hiring. The course on this page is built for a different reader: the teacher who is already teaching.
Who this course is for
This course is for the working teacher building mastery.
You already have a teaching life. What you want now is depth: the full methodology foundation and real command of grammar instruction, with the strongest university credit value in the tier.
100-Hour EducatorPlus Certificate Course Information
Targeted, interactive modules on essential topics in teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening to speakers of other languages.
01
Module 01
English: The Language and Its Contexts
02
Module 02
Classroom Management
03
Module 03
Language Systems and Skills, and a Brief History of English
04
Module 04
Acquiring a New Language
05
Module 05
Testing for the EFL/ESL Student
06
Module 06
Culture and the EFL/ESL Classroom
07
Module 07
Teaching the Receptive Skills: Reading and Listening
08
Module 08
Productive Skills - Speaking and Writing
09
Module 09
Teaching Vocabulary
10
Module 10
Teaching Grammar
11
Module 11
Teaching Phonology
12
Module 12
Planning Lessons
13
Module 13
Using Visual Aids, Technology, Activities and Games
13 Module Quizzes
18 Instructional Videos
16 Tutor Graded Assignments
Access to Resources: EFL/ESL Glossary Grammar Tools
Get an overview of the English grammar terminology and structures you’ll need to know to effectively teach ESL/EFL, such as verb tenses, parts of speech, sentence structure, and more.
For additional support while you’re teaching, you can access the Specialized Certificate in Teaching English Grammar for a full year, including the “Ask the Grammar Advisor” feature, through which you can submit your grammar questions to our team of experts and receive a personalized response.
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Module 01
Words – Basic Components
02
Module 02
Content Words – Nouns and Verbs
03
Module 03
Content Words – Adjectives and Adverbs
04
Module 04
Function Words – Articles and Pronouns
05
Module 05
Sentences – Simple
06
Module 06
Function Words – Prepositions and Conjunctions
07
Module 07
Verb Tenses – Overview
08
Module 08
Verbs – Passive Voice
09
Module 09
Verbs – Modals
10
Module 10
Verbs – Conditional Meaning
11
Module 11
Mood – Imperative and Subjunctive
12
Module 12
Sentences – Complex
13
Module 13
Teaching Grammar
12 Module Quizzes
14 Instructional Videos
47 Animated Explainer Videos
13 Resources Download
13 Discussion Board Activities
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College Credit
This course has been evaluated and recommended for 6 semester hours of undergraduate college credit by The American Council on Education (ACE) college credit recommendation service.
To qualify to earn an ACE credit recommendation for the Introductory EducatorPlus Certificate, TEFL trainees should either have already completed a bachelor’s degree or currently be enrolled in a degree program as at least a junior in standing, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
If you would like to earn college credit for the Introductory EducatorPlus Certificate, we recommend confirming that your college or university will consider ACE credit recommendations for transfer credit.
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Unit (CEUs) are nationally recognized units of measurement for participation in non-credit, continuing education programs. Bridge is accredited by ACCET (the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), and any ACCET-approved Bridge course, including our online TEFL programs, can be taken for 1 CEU per 10 hours of TEFL course instruction.
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is the regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and the regulator of vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.
Bridge courses have been similarly reviewed and recommended for university credit equivalencies by The American Council on Education (ACE) and many university partners. Bridge is a post-secondary institution accredited by ACCET (recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) and AQUEDUTO (Association for Quality Education and Training Online). Our certifications are regulated by our accrediting agencies, and we ensure that the targeted knowledge, skills, and outcomes are addressed through depictive course assessments. Further, we are committed to making sure that our learners have a positive experience from start to finish and that our programs prepare modern teachers for career success.
To learn more about Bridge’s accreditation and university credit opportunities, please review the following chart. Please note that Ofqual equivalencies are equated to the university credit recommendations provided by the American Council on Education (ACE) and our university partners.
| Ofqual level | Bridge courses and hours / University equivalency & credit |
|---|---|
| Level 7 |
IDELTOnline™ 150 hours International Diploma in English Language Teaching
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| Level 6 |
Global TEFL Certificate 120 hours
|
| Level 5 |
Specialized Certificates 20–60 hours
|
| Level 4 |
Micro-Credentials 10–30 hours
|
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Requirements
Age
18 years of age or older.
Education
High school diploma or the equivalent. Proof of graduation or transcript is NOT required.
Language
An intermediate or higher level of English proficiency (B1 level, according to the CEFR, the Common European Framework Reference for Language). Proof of language proficiency is NOT required.
Technology
Internet access with the ability to stream and watch videos. Access to desktop/laptop computer highly recommended.
100-Hour EducatorPlus Certificate Course Information
Self-paced but never unsupported.
A personal tutor reviews your assignments, answers your questions, and signs off on your certificate.
You work on your own schedule, with three months of access. Most people finish sooner.
University credits
Recommended for 6 university credits by the American Council on Education, and eligible for 1 CEU per 10 course hours. Real academic currency on a foundational credential.
- 6 university credits
- 1 CEU per 10 course hours
Common Questions about the
100-Hour EducatorPlus Certificate
Twenty hours, and a purpose. The 120-Hour Global TEFL Certificate adds Young Learners and Business English endorsements plus scenario-based practice with coaching. That is the layer schools hire on. The 100-Hour is the knowledge build; the 120-Hour is the career credential.
Yes, it is. You can log in anytime and work on your own schedule when it’s convenient for you. Please note, however, that your personal tutor will provide feedback and a grade on at least one assignment for each of the 13 modules, and he or she requires one business day to do so.
The average amount of time most students take to complete the 100-hour course is 6 weeks, but you may take more or less time, depending on factors such as your other time obligations, how quickly you work, and how many hours you are able to dedicate to the course per week.
You have three months to complete this course. If you need more time, you may purchase a 3-month extension. This may be done while your course is still active or up to a year after it has expired.
No, it does not, but you can add one by registering for the 20-hour Guided Teaching Practicum. This practicum provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real ESL classroom and meet the requirements of more teaching jobs.
You must be at least 18 years and have a high school diploma or the equivalent to take this course. If English is not your first language, you must also have an English proficiency level of at least B1 (according to the Common European Framework), which is a score of approximately 5.0 on the IELTS test.
No textbook is required for this course. All the materials you’ll need are available in the online platform.
Bridge’s online courses require access to the Internet, including the ability to watch online videos. The courses may be completed on any device, including a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
There is no final exam in the 100-Hour EducatorPlus Certificate course.
Each of the 13 modules of the course has a graded, written assignment and a final, multiple-choice quiz at the end, both of which average together to determine your grade for that module. Your final grade in the EducatorPlus Certificate course is an average of your grades in all 13 modules.
The EducatorPlus Certificate course also includes a 40-hour Grammar Teaching component (Grammar Advisor), which has 12 modules, each with a final quiz. Grammar Advisor is “pass/fail,” meaning your quiz grades do not count toward your grade in the EducatorPlus Certificate course, but you’ll need an average score of 70% or higher on all 12 modules to receive Grammar Advisor certification and 40 hours’ credit toward your full 100-hour certification.
Yes. There are 1-2 required written assignments per module in this core curriculum of this course (a total of 16 assignments). Each assignment is about 500-800 words. When you submit an assignment, your tutor will provide feedback and a grade on it by end of the following business day.
There are no written assignments required in the Grammar Advisor component.
It is unlikely you will fail the course since your final grade is an average of 13 modules’ grades. Each module’s grade is made up at least one of two components: the module assignment(s) and the module quiz. If you fail a module quiz, you cannot retake it; however, if you fail a module assignment, you have one chance to resubmit it for a passing grade.
We don't place graduates in jobs, but you won't job-hunt alone. Every course includes Career Resources to help you build your applications, plus access to the Bridge Job Board, where our Recommended Employers post open teaching roles both online and worldwide. From there, you choose where to apply.
Yes! Our online TEFL courses are ACCET-accredited and may be taken for CEUs. You earn 1 CEU for every 10 hours of TEFL certification. For example, an online TEFL course of 100 hours would be eligible for 10 CEUs. Click here to learn more about CEUs.
Yes! The Introductory EducatorPlus Certificate has been recommended for 6 undergraduate-level credits each by the American Council on Education (ACE).
For trainees interested in requesting a nationally recognized transcript from ACE to present to the university of their choice for the potential award of academic credit, we recommend meeting the following requirements:
• A graduate of or currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program
• For upper division credit, at least a junior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Twenty hours, and a purpose. The 120-Hour Global TEFL Certificate adds Young Learners and Business English endorsements plus scenario-based practice with coaching. That is the layer schools hire on. The 100-Hour is the knowledge build; the 120-Hour is the career credential.
Yes, it is. You can log in anytime and work on your own schedule when it’s convenient for you. Please note, however, that your personal tutor will provide feedback and a grade on at least one assignment for each of the 13 modules, and he or she requires one business day to do so.
The average amount of time most students take to complete the 100-hour course is 6 weeks, but you may take more or less time, depending on factors such as your other time obligations, how quickly you work, and how many hours you are able to dedicate to the course per week.
You have three months to complete this course. If you need more time, you may purchase a 3-month extension. This may be done while your course is still active or up to a year after it has expired.
No, it does not, but you can add one by registering for the 20-hour Guided Teaching Practicum. This practicum provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real ESL classroom and meet the requirements of more teaching jobs.
You must be at least 18 years and have a high school diploma or the equivalent to take this course. If English is not your first language, you must also have an English proficiency level of at least B1 (according to the Common European Framework), which is a score of approximately 5.0 on the IELTS test.
No textbook is required for this course. All the materials you’ll need are available in the online platform.
Bridge’s online courses require access to the Internet, including the ability to watch online videos. The courses may be completed on any device, including a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
There is no final exam in the 100-Hour EducatorPlus Certificate course.
Each of the 13 modules of the course has a graded, written assignment and a final, multiple-choice quiz at the end, both of which average together to determine your grade for that module. Your final grade in the EducatorPlus Certificate course is an average of your grades in all 13 modules.
The EducatorPlus Certificate course also includes a 40-hour Grammar Teaching component (Grammar Advisor), which has 12 modules, each with a final quiz. Grammar Advisor is “pass/fail,” meaning your quiz grades do not count toward your grade in the EducatorPlus Certificate course, but you’ll need an average score of 70% or higher on all 12 modules to receive Grammar Advisor certification and 40 hours’ credit toward your full 100-hour certification.
Yes. There are 1-2 required written assignments per module in this core curriculum of this course (a total of 16 assignments). Each assignment is about 500-800 words. When you submit an assignment, your tutor will provide feedback and a grade on it by end of the following business day.
There are no written assignments required in the Grammar Advisor component.
It is unlikely you will fail the course since your final grade is an average of 13 modules’ grades. Each module’s grade is made up at least one of two components: the module assignment(s) and the module quiz. If you fail a module quiz, you cannot retake it; however, if you fail a module assignment, you have one chance to resubmit it for a passing grade.
We don't place graduates in jobs, but you won't job-hunt alone. Every course includes Career Resources to help you build your applications, plus access to the Bridge Job Board, where our Recommended Employers post open teaching roles both online and worldwide. From there, you choose where to apply.
Yes! Our online TEFL courses are ACCET-accredited and may be taken for CEUs. You earn 1 CEU for every 10 hours of TEFL certification. For example, an online TEFL course of 100 hours would be eligible for 10 CEUs. Click here to learn more about CEUs.
Yes! The Introductory EducatorPlus Certificate has been recommended for 6 undergraduate-level credits each by the American Council on Education (ACE).
For trainees interested in requesting a nationally recognized transcript from ACE to present to the university of their choice for the potential award of academic credit, we recommend meeting the following requirements:
• A graduate of or currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program
• For upper division credit, at least a junior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
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