Frequently asked questions

Choosing TEFL Worldwide Prague is the right choice for countless reasons. We have been awarded internationally many times for the high quality of our course.

We not only offer a professional and top quality accredited TEFL course in a friendly environment, we are also committed to providing trainee and graduate support throughout the entire experience. This includes accommodation, job search, visa and trade license support. 

Established in 2003, TEFL Worldwide Prague has graduated over 3,500 graduates to date, who have taught in over 60 countries. We’ve established a reputation that we are proud of, as we strive to provide a life-changing experience. Our trainers are dedicated professionals in the ESL industry, who continuously work on their professional development in order to bring the best into their sessions. The support team is available at all times during the course and post-graduation. Moving to another country can be difficult and at times complicated, our support team is there so you can focus on your studies and enjoy the experience!

We have a vast alumni community, which helps us provide the best possible job assistance. Within weeks, possibly days, post-graduation you will be teaching worldwide!

Yes, TEFL Worldwide is internationally recognized and officially accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education, and IATQuO (The International Accreditation of TESOL Qualifying Organisations), The IATQuO application process was extremely thorough with external moderation of the course, trainers, content and material, facilities, and the support staff. We continue to get regular modeeration visits

TEFL courses are recognised by most language schools, usually they must meet the industry standard of being at least 120 hours, have a minimum of 6 hours of teaching practice observed by an experienced trainer, and have qualified teacher trainers. Our course is 130 hours and offers 6 to 8 hours of teaching practice observed by our trainers. In addition our trainers have extensive EFL experience and teacher training experience. They are qualified to train and are true professional in the EFL industry.

Most important, our graduates are in demand and working all over the world! With over 3,500 graduates, who have taught in 60+ countries throughout Western Europe, Central/Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, TEFL Worldwide is truly the leader in this industry.

Language school employers contact us on a regular basis looking to hire more TEFL Worldwide Prague graduates.

To apply, fill in the application form here. We will then contact you to arrange a video call within 2 business days. If you don’t hear from us in this time frame, then please check your spam/junk folder and then get in touch. After the call you will be sent an acceptance email with further instructions.

Your acceptance email will give you details regarding paying the 300 USD deposit. The 300 USD deposit will secure your place on the course of your choice. The rest of the course fee is then due 4 weeks before your course start date. By making a payment you agree to our Terms and Conditions. 

Payment Options

• Credit card
• PayPal
• Bank Transfer
• Cash (if you will be in Prague 4 weeks before the course start date)

There really isn’t a difference between CELTA / TESOL / TEFL and TESL certificate courses. These are just different acronyms used for courses on how to teach English to non-native English speakers. Generally, the certificates are all equally recognised and the approaches used are all very similar. 

When you look at English teaching job ads, you’ll see thousands of offers for people holding a TEFL certificate. We have over 3,500 graduates who have taught in 60+ countries.

Part of our course is 6-8 hours of teaching practice. Teaching practice is an extremely important component of a TEFL course. Throughout the course, you will observe experienced ESL teachers and learn their techniques of managing a classroom. In your teaching practice, you will be able to implement these new skills. You will also observe your peers’ teaching practice, which will help you to learn from each other and see first-hand what works and what doesn’t. After your lessons, there will be feedback sessions with the observing trainer, where you will receive a detailed breakdown of your strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement. Local students come to our school for these lessons, so you get plenty of experience with real Czech students, so you will know what to expect post-graduation. 

Yes. We’ve had graduates from a variety of backgrounds. Some were experienced teachers, while others had previously earned online TEFL or TESOL Certifications and wanted to do the real thing. Many of our graduates had Bachelors, Masters, and even PhDs in subjects such as English and Education yet still found the TEFL course training and the experience to be extremely rewarding.

Not at all. Previous teaching experience is not required for the TEFL course or for teaching English abroad. This is an introductory course, so the whole purpose of it is to give you the skills, knowledge and tools you need to become a good teacher.  Everything that you need to know, you’ll learn while on this course. As long as you have a solid motivation, work ethic, and desire to learn, you’ll develop the skills to become a good TEFL teacher.

In addition, language schools don’t expect you to have previous teaching experience. They know that the TEFL Worldwide course is top quality with plenty of teaching practice so you will have plenty of jobs to choose from upon completion of the TEFL course

We’ve had people between the ages of 18 and 70+ take the TEFL course and go on to teach abroad. Nobody is too young or old for the TEFL Worldwide course or for teaching English abroad.

We recommend applying as soon as you have an interest in teaching English abroad. There’s no obligation to pay just because you applied. By applying, we’ll be able to keep you up to date on TEFL course special offers and on how fast the courses are filling. Please note that the TEFL courses are filled on a first come first served basis. Typically our summer/autumn classes fill the fastest, so if you’re interested in taking the classes then, you should apply in advance.

During your teaching practice, you’ll be teaching English to local students (mostly Czech). You will usually teach 2 or more levels of English.

Yes, it is possible not to pass the course. Some trainees come to the course thinking that this will just be an excuse to travel and live abroad, when in reality it involves hard work, discipline, and time management. Most people who haven’t passed haven’t done so because they didn’t put in the proper time and effort and/or didn’t ask for help when they were unsure of things. Our teacher trainers are extremely approachable and willing to help you pass the course, as long as you’re willing to put in the work and aren’t afraid to ask for help. Again, if you’re proactive, motivated, inquisitive, and show improvement, you should have no problem passing the course.

A minimum of 90% attendance is required to pass the course. If you miss more due to illness, provided you have a doctors note, you can make up missed time on a future course.

We know that unfortunately this can happen. In this case, if you’ve already paid your deposit, we’re willing to transfer this deposit to another course, depending on availability. Please read the Terms and Conditions for complete details on cancellations, refunds and transferring.

Days typically start at 9:00 and finish at 6:30. The days consist of a combinations of input sessions and teaching practice sessions as well as supported planning time.

More details about the course here.

We will provide you with some pre-course tasks to do 2 weeks before the course starts.

No other preparation is required for the course, because we will cover all necessary information needed, during the course.

If you want a head start, we can recommend some books that may be of interest to you and can be helpful.

These are good for information on actual teaching techniques:

• “How English Works” – Michael Swan and Catherine Walter (Oxford University Press 1997)
• “Learning Teaching” – Jim Scrivener (Heinemann 1994)
• “How to Teach English” – Jeremy Harmer (Longman 1998)

These are some good ones for grammar.

• “English Grammar in Use” – Raymond Murphy (Cambridge University Press 2004) Grammar Book
• “Practical English Usage” – Michael Swan (Oxford University Press 1995) Grammar Book