Teach English Abroad With Confidence
Earn your Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate online through flexible three-week courses that prepare you for success in international classrooms.
Designed for busy adults, the program consists of nine courses you can take in any order. Study at your own pace or accelerate your progress by taking multiple courses at once, with additional offerings available during the summer.
Unlike traditional TESOL programs, EWU’s TEFL Certificate focuses on the real-world skills new teachers need to thrive overseas. You’ll learn how to teach speaking and writing skills, navigate cultural differences in the classroom, and land your first TEFL job.
No prior teaching experience or degree is required.
Why Earn a TEFL Certificate From EWU?
Flexible Online Learning
Complete short, three-week courses entirely online. Study when it works for your schedule and move at your own pace.
Affordable Program
Gain practical training from a respected university, without the cost or time commitment of a traditional TESOL program.
Engaging Format
Learn through mobile-friendly lessons, interactive activities, and podcast-style interviews with experienced teachers.
Find Jobs Overseas
Explore job opportunities worldwide and build the skills to teach English internationally with confidence.
Fast-Track Your Certificate
Take multiple courses simultaneously to obtain certification faster, especially during expanded summer offerings.
Benefits of TEFL Certification
EWU’s TEFL Certificate allows you to gain practical skills for teaching English abroad without committing to a full degree program. It may be a great fit if you are:
- Interested in teaching English overseas
- Planning to live abroad
- Looking for a flexible online certificate you can complete quickly
- Exploring a career in language education
- A recent graduate seeking international experience
- A professional interested in teaching English online or internationally