Online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification?

ChillyWilly

Trying to find a credible online TEFL program is a bit daunting. They seem to be a dime a dozen. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with obtaining this certification online and knew of any legit programs.

Lilnoobs

I had a similar issue and opted going for the CELTA instead. If that option is available to you, I highly recommend it over TEFL.

http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/celta/ways-to-take-celta/

ChillyWilly

@Lilnoobs

In your experience, is there any particular reason the CELTA is better than the TEFL or other similar programs like the TESOL/TESL?

If it helps, I would be teaching in South Korea. I haven't really seen CELTA on any of the job boards for programs here, so I'm wondering what makes it stands out.

Lilnoobs

Well, seems like in South Korea in particular, the TESOL/TESL is preferred.

I suggested CELTA because it's the highest standard for teaching English to non-natives, and it's usually seen as such; that's why I recommended it.

I googled and found this website that seems to be good for your specific situation.

http://waegukin.com/teach-in-korea-celta-tesol-tefl

ChillyWilly

Thanks a ton, @Lilnoobs. You're a good man/woman!

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Lilnoobs

Best of luck. It's been terrific for me and I hope it's the same for you.