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Length
60-Hour Introductory Educator TEFL Certificate
You are already teaching. This is the accredited proof. Thirteen modules of theory and practical skills, from lesson planning to classroom technique, with a personal tutor and 4 university credits. The credential that matches the experience you already have.
Monthly Special
Monthly Special
60 hours
Training
100% online
Self-paced
3 months'
access
Up to 6 CEUs
Credly-verified credential
4 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 teacher who found the classroom before the certificate.
You teach family members, tutor privately, or help at a community program. You are competent, uncredentialed, and done explaining the gap. Sixty hours puts accredited proof behind what you already do, without paying for a job hunt you are not on.
60-Hour Introductory Educator Certificate Course Information
Modules 1-13: Core Teacher Training
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Module 01
The Role of the Teacher and Learner and Language Learning Methodology
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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
16 Tutor Graded Assignments
18 Instructional Videos
Access to Resources: EFL/ESL Glossary · Grammar Tools
Learning Objectives
When you complete our course, you’ll be able to:
- Analyze the personal characteristics, roles, and habits of successful EFL teachers and learners.
- Identify the characteristics of effective classroom instructions and strategies.
- Categorize English into language systems: vocabulary, grammatical structure, phonology, and function to help focus on specific areas of language study and instruction.
- Explain the reasons and methods for testing English language learners.
- Outline the components that thorough lesson plans should have and prepare effective lesson plans for an EFL classroom that integrate effective activities supported with classroom visual aids and technology.
- AND MORE!
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College Credit
This course has been evaluated and recommended for 4 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 Educator 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 Educator 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
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| Level 5 |
Specialized Certificates 20–60 hours
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| 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.
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 4 university credits by the American Council on Education, and eligible for 1 CEU per 10 course hours. Real academic currency on a foundational credential.
- 4 university credits
- 1 CEU per 10 course hours
Common Questions about the
60-Hour Introductory Educator Certificate
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.
The average amount of time most students take to complete the 60-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 textbook is required for this course. All the materials you’ll need are available in the online platform.
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.
There is no final exam in the 60-Hour Introductory Educator Certificate course. Each of the 13 modules has a final, multiple-choice quiz at the end, and most also have required written assignments. The quiz and module assignments (if there are any in that module) average together to make your total grade for a given module. Your final grade in the course is an average of your grades in all 13 modules.
Yes. There are 1-2 required written assignments per module in this course. 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.
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.
Bridge online TEFL / TESOL courses require access to the Internet, including the ability to watch online videos using a flash player, such as Adobe. The courses may be completed on any device, including a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Honestly, for most schools and recruiters, no. They ask for 120 hours. If a hiring credential is the goal, the 120-Hour Global TEFL Certificate is the right course. Sixty hours is the right size when the goal is credentialing work you already do, structured professional development, or university credit.
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.
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 Educator Certificate has been recommended for 4 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
We don’t place graduates in jobs, but you won’t job-hunt alone. Every course include 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.
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.
The average amount of time most students take to complete the 60-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 textbook is required for this course. All the materials you’ll need are available in the online platform.
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.
There is no final exam in the 60-Hour Introductory Educator Certificate course. Each of the 13 modules has a final, multiple-choice quiz at the end, and most also have required written assignments. The quiz and module assignments (if there are any in that module) average together to make your total grade for a given module. Your final grade in the course is an average of your grades in all 13 modules.
Yes. There are 1-2 required written assignments per module in this course. 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.
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.
Bridge online TEFL / TESOL courses require access to the Internet, including the ability to watch online videos using a flash player, such as Adobe. The courses may be completed on any device, including a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Honestly, for most schools and recruiters, no. They ask for 120 hours. If a hiring credential is the goal, the 120-Hour Global TEFL Certificate is the right course. Sixty hours is the right size when the goal is credentialing work you already do, structured professional development, or university credit.
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.
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 Educator Certificate has been recommended for 4 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
We don’t place graduates in jobs, but you won’t job-hunt alone. Every course include 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.
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