Online TEFL/TESOL Courses &  Credentials

Grade University is the premier choice for educators seeking to enhance their teaching skills through convenient and accessible online TESOL courses.

Our platform provides a safe and supportive environment with meticulously crafted Courses and Teaching Credentials that include a variety of activities, recommendations, and strategies that have been tried and tested in real classrooms by our team of experts.

Our online TESOL courses are designed to be interactive and cater to educators at all levels of experience and expertise. Grade University seamlessly blends new approaches with established teaching practices and methods, ensuring comprehensive and enriching learning experiences. Plus, upon completion, you'll receive trustworthy certificates that attest to your newfound skills and expertise.

Additionally, Grade University provides exclusive access to webinars and workshops by renowned professionals from Ukraine and globally acclaimed ELT experts. Visit our Video Library for invaluable insights and practical strategies to further enhance your teaching practice.

Our Blog for English teachers features a wealth of articles providing additional ideas, resources, and support for your classroom and professional development.

With Grade University, you can grow and improve as an ELT professional from the comfort of your own device, making it the ideal choice for educators looking to advance their teaching skills while also prioritising freedom and flexibility.

Our team of course authors and tutors comprises highly experienced professionals dedicated to providing top-notch TEFL training.

Many of them are affiliated with Grade Education Centre as teachers and teacher trainers, ensuring that our programmes are grounded in real-world expertise and insights. With years of experience in the field, they bring a wealth of practical knowledge to Grade University's course offerings.

All members of our team are internationally certified professionals, holding qualifications such as TKT, CELTA, DELTA, and others that are recognised across the globe. These certifications not only validate their expertise but also guarantee that our courses adhere to the highest standards of quality and excellence.

We carefully select our course authors for their expertise, dedication, and commitment to the field of English language teaching. Their collective experience spans various areas of TEFL, including language and skills development, pedagogy and methodology, assessment and evaluation, exam preparation, teaching online, using technology and AI, and teacher training, etc.

Choosing the right course can be a daunting task, especially if you are new to the field of teaching English as a foreign language. But don't worry, we've got you covered! At Grade University, we recommend starting with our 32-hour "Essentials of Effective English Language Teaching" Teaching Credential. This package of courses is perfect for those who are new to teaching or don't have previous TEFL certification and want to get a solid foundation of teaching skills. From language analysis and classroom management to teaching strategies and lesson planning, you'll learn everything you need to know to start a teaching journey and to prepare for the CELTA course.

If you already have some experience in teaching English or have completed a certification like CELTA, our "ELT Upgrade: Planning and Performance" Teaching Credential may be right for you. This 32-hour bundle of four short courses offers a refresh and deepening of knowledge in key areas such as classroom management, lesson planning, and online teaching. You'll become more equipped to handle the challenges of an EFL classroom, by learning how to identify problems and find practical solutions. The course will help you maximise your teaching abilities and find the strategy that best fits your teaching style, students, and environment.

When choosing short courses, make sure you choose the right category: New to TEFL/TESOL, Experienced or Expert. Read the course description to find out more about each course and the level of expertise you need to take it.

While there are no strict requirements for taking Grade University's online courses, it is recommended that you are at least 18 years old and have at least B1+ CEFR level of English proficiency. This will provide you with the best possible learning experience and prepare you for the demands of teaching English.

Additionally, you will need a stable internet connection and a device, such as a computer or tablet, to access the course materials.

The length of time it takes to earn a Certificate or Teaching Credential depends on the type of course you take. Our short Courses range from 4 to 12 hours, while our Teaching Credentials typically take 30 to 60 hours to complete. Upon completion of a short course, a certificate will be issued based on your Final Test results.

Certificates of attendance are issued if the course participant provides 0–69% of correct answers in the test. If a course participant answers 70–100 % of questions in the final test correctly, the certificate of completion is issued. Certificates of completion provide two grades.

Certificate of completion: Pass is issued upon the completion of the final test with the result of 70–89 %.

Certificate of completion: Pass with merit is issued upon the completion of the final test with the result of 90–100%. For our teaching credentials, the Credential will be issued once you have successfully completed all courses included in the bundle.

All our courses are paid. However, you can access a free demo unit in each course after you register on the platform. Pick up the course you would like to take, click on See more. Next, choose Try demo, and access the first unit of the course without any charges.