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CIEE TEFL Course Tuition and Discounts

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A TEFL certification is a valuable investment in your career, so it’s important that you choose a TEFL course that is internationally recognized and will help you meet your professional goals. CIEE TEFL is proud to offer courses that exceed international standards and that will prepare you for success inside and outside of the classroom. With CIEE TEFL you can guarantee that:

  • Your TEFL certificate will be accredited by ACCET, a prestigious organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Your course will be led by highly qualified TEFL course instructors who will actively support your learning.
  • You will be a part of an engaging learning community with the opportunity to network and build relationships with peers.
  • You will be eligible for free lifetime job placement assistance.

Read More: How Much Should a TEFL Certification Cost?

CIEE TEFL Courses

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150-Hour TEFL Certificate

The 150-Hour TEFL Certificate course is perfect for anyone looking to become internationally certified to teach English abroad. Course includes:

- 150 total training hours

- Online coursework for 11 weeks

- Cohort of peers

- Dedicated course instructor

- 20 hours of practicum

- Meets international qualifications

- Cost: $1,195

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30-hour TEFL Certificate

The 30-Hour TEFL Certificate course is an age specialization course made for someone looking to refine their skills in teaching young learners, teens, or adults. Course includes:

- 30 total training hours

- Quarterly start dates

- Online coursework for 3 weeks

- Support from a TEFL instructor

- Option to add on to 150-hour course

- Cost: $270

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180-Hour TEFL Certificate

The 180-Hour TEFL Certificate is a great option for those wanting to save money by bundling the 150-Hour and the 30-Hour TEFL Certificate courses. Course includes:

- Accredited TEFL certification

- Total of 160 hours of online course work

- 20-hour practicum component

- Dedicated TEFL instructor

- Specialization in teaching young learners, teens, or adults

- Lifetime Job Placement Assistance

- Cost: $1,295

Also Available: 60-Hour TEFL Certificate

The 60-Hour TEFL Certificate is a self-paced course that serves as an introduction to the world of TEFL. The 60-Hour TEFL Certificate course tuition is $300. Learn more

Other Funding Options

CIEE TEFL offers the following discounts on the 150-hour TEFL Certificate course to recognize the service of public servants and those who are committed to teaching English abroad through CIEE Teach Abroad or a government teaching program.  The discounts are available using the links below:

Public Servants: $300 discount
Includes Military, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Teach for America, City Year, and Public School Teachers
Official proof of current or past service required (ID cards, verification letters, etc.)
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Participants of Government Teaching Programs: $150 discount
Includes Fulbright English Teaching Assistants, JET, TAPIF, NALCAP, and other government teaching programs
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CIEE Alumni: $200 discount
Includes alumni of any CIEE program
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CIEE Teach Abroad applicants: $195 discount
Must have an open CIEE Teach Abroad application open to qualify
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Please note that only one discount can be applied per application.

Looking for other ways to fund your TEFL training?  Past students have raised money for the cost of their TEFL certification using websites such as GoFundMe or by teaching English online

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