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100% Online TEFL Course: Trinity CertTESOL
The full Trinity CertTESOL, 100% remote: live lessons, observed teaching practice with real learners and detailed tutor feedback. Not a standard online TEFL course.
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The online TEFL course (Trinity CertTESOL) is the full Level 5 qualification, 100% remote, over 6 or 10 weeks part-time with about 10–15 hours of study a week. It includes live sessions and assessed teaching practice with real learners, so you can get TEFL certified from anywhere in the world.
6 or 10 weeks
part-time, depending on intake
100% online
study from anywhere in the world
10–15 hrs
flexible study per week
€1,299
early bird price (standard €1,499)
The course
Not a standard online TEFL course
Many online TEFL courses are low-cost, self-paced courses. The online Trinity CertTESOL is different: it is the full Level 5 qualification, and four things set it apart.
✓ Accreditation: awarded by Trinity College London and regulated at Level 5 (Ofqual), recognised by schools worldwide
✓ The same syllabus as every CertTESOL format: the course is always the same, only the format changes
✓ Real teaching practice: you teach real learners online on Zoom, observed and assessed by your tutors
✓ Feedback: detailed feedback from expert tutors after your teaching, plus live lessons with experienced trainers
One course, every format
Same TEFL qualification, no relocation
Every CertTESOL format follows the same syllabus: the course is always the same and only the format changes. The certificate, its Ofqual Level 5 status and its international recognition are identical to the face-to-face and blended courses, and the certificate does not mention the study format. Studying online suits you if you cannot relocate or take a month off work, and if you like, you can add optional face-to-face teaching practice at our training centre in Rome. Studying online does not mean teaching online: graduates teach in classrooms around the world just as often as online.
Weekly rhythm
How the online TEFL course works
Live input
Live online lessons on Fridays or Saturdays, 16:00–18:00 CET (Mondays too on the 6-week course), on methodology, grammar, phonology, language awareness and classroom management. Recordings are available if you cannot attend live.
Teaching practice
Observed online teaching practice with real learners on Zoom, 1–2 sessions a week on any weekday, at 10:00–11:30, 14:00–15:30 or 18:00–19:30 CET, with detailed feedback from your tutors.
Flexible study
10–15 flexible study hours per week for lesson planning, written assignments, video tutorials and interactive tasks, with tutor support and an online forum throughout.
Dates & fees
Upcoming online TEFL course intakes
Start dates
- 9 Nov – 18 Dec 2026 (6 weeks)
- 29 Jan – 2 Apr 2027 (10 weeks)
- 23 Apr – 25 Jun 2027 (10 weeks)
- 19 Jul – 27 Aug 2027 (6 weeks)
- 15 Oct – 17 Dec 2027 (10 weeks)
Course fee
- Early bird: €1,299 when you pay in full at least 2 months before the start date
- Standard fee: €1,499
- Includes course materials, observed teaching practice, certificate, recommendation letter, careers workshop and library access
- Pay by bank transfer, credit card or PayPal
- All fees in euros
Included
Everything you need to get TEFL certified
✓ Live online lessons with experienced tutors, recorded if you cannot attend
✓ Observed teaching practice with real learners on Zoom, with detailed tutor feedback
✓ Optional face-to-face teaching practice at our training centre in Rome
✓ 4 live lessons in an unknown language, to see learning from the student's side
✓ Videos and live lessons featuring experienced teachers and real classroom examples
✓ Video tutorials and interactive tasks
✓ Written assignments on lesson planning, language awareness and assessment
✓ Online forum discussions with fellow trainees
✓ Course materials and library access
✓ Trinity CertTESOL certificate and a letter of recommendation
✓ Careers workshop (CV, job search, interview preparation) and lifelong Careers Service
Who it is for
Who the online TEFL course is for
✓ Aspiring English teachers: no experience needed, you can get certified from scratch
✓ Career changers moving into teaching
✓ Travellers and digital nomads who want to teach English while exploring the world
✓ Current teachers who want a formal, internationally recognised certification
Places for observed teaching practice are limited in each intake, so enrol early.
Questions
Online TEFL course: FAQ
Do I need to travel to Italy at any point?
No. The online TEFL course is fully remote and you never have to travel. If you would like some face-to-face teaching practice, you can add optional in-person practice at our training centre in Rome, or choose the Blended CertTESOL (2 weeks online, then 4 weeks in Rome).
How is this different from a cheap online TEFL course?
It is the Trinity CertTESOL, not a standard online TEFL course. It is awarded by Trinity College London and regulated at Level 5, it follows the same syllabus as every CertTESOL format, and it includes observed teaching practice with real learners on Zoom and detailed tutor feedback, which low-cost self-paced courses often lack.
Is the certificate different from the in-person one?
No. It is the same Trinity College London TEFL certificate, and it does not mention the study format.
Will I have to teach online afterwards?
No. Studying online does not limit where you teach: graduates work in classrooms worldwide as well as online.
Is the Trinity CertTESOL the same as the CELTA?
They are equivalent: both are regulated Level 5 qualifications with at least 6 hours of assessed teaching practice, recognised by language schools worldwide. The difference is the awarding body (Trinity College London or Cambridge). See our full comparison: TEFL, TESOL or CELTA: what’s the difference?
Start your TEFL course from anywhere
Sign up and pay 2 months in advance to get the early bird price.