Are you interested in getting TEFL certified but you lack the funds or budget for a paid course? We get so many questions asking about taking free TEFL courses, and if you are in a similar situation there are some things to know before you book.
How to Find Free TEFL Courses
Just doing a quick Google search for how to get TEFL certified for free, and you will come across several websites, some more professional than others.
Are Free TEFL Courses Reputable?
As with anything in life, you should be cautious about anything of value being offered for free. Ask yourself why would a company offering TEFL courses do it for free out of the benefit of their hearts? How are they managed to stay operational and pay for a course, website and staff salaries?
Should I Take a Free TEFL Course
We do not recommend taking a free online course. Although sometimes the initial cost might be nothing, sometimes companies are sneaky and can charge you extra fees towards the end of the course. For example to print out, or receive the certificate in the post. You do not want this to happen right when you are close to completing a course. We have also heard stories of people completing courses, but then finding out they aren’t accredited, or some people don’t even receive their certificate so it ends up being a complete waste of time.
Should I Be Cautious if TEFL Courses are Really Cheap?
Yes, generally very cheap TEFL courses come with a catch, they are usually only basic entry level and won’t actually help you to get a TEFL job. Some websites like Groupon and other discount directories offer extremely low prices which can seem too good to be true, and they usually are.
How to Find Reputable Affordable Courses
Browse our website to see our list of highly rated TEFL course providers who have trained 250,000 students. Although these are not free, and some are quite expensive, you can book with the confidence that you are getting a highly respected reputable course that will help you to gain employment anywhere in the world.
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