TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. A TEFL certificate is the internationally recognised qualification needed to teach English in language schools, academies, and corporate settings around the world. Our 120-hour certification meets the standard requirement for English teaching positions in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.
Train in one of the world's most beautiful and vibrant cities. Cape Town offers a world-class teaching environment, a thriving expat community, and strong demand for qualified English teachers across southern Africa.
R20,000 ZAR
Vung Tau is a charming coastal city in southern Vietnam with strong demand for English teachers. Vietnam is one of the best-paying EFL markets in Southeast Asia, with high demand for qualified teachers year-round.
£1,200 GBP
Cebu is the Queen City of the South in the Philippines — a thriving hub for English language education. The Philippines has a world-renowned ESL industry and a welcoming community for foreign teachers.
$1,500 USD
| Component | Hours | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Linguistics & Grammar | 30hrs | English grammar systems, error analysis, phonology |
| Methodology & Lesson Planning | 30hrs | CLT approach, lesson structure, material design |
| Classroom Observation | 20hrs | Observe experienced TEFL teachers in action |
| Supervised Teaching Practice | 20hrs | Teach real classes under professional supervision |
| Feedback & Assessment | 10hrs | One-to-one feedback sessions, portfolio building |
| Job Placement Preparation | 10hrs | CV writing, interview prep, job search strategies |
All graduates of The View TEFL Academy receive:
We assist graduates with everything needed to legally work as an English teacher abroad:
The View TEFL Academy (trading as The View Academy) is a specialist TEFL training provider with campuses across three continents. Founded by experienced EFL teachers and teacher trainers, we are committed to producing confident, skilled, and employable English language teachers.
Our trainers have taught and trained in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, bringing real-world classroom experience to every course we deliver.
No — a degree is not required to complete the TEFL course itself. However, the majority of overseas teaching employers (particularly in Asia) require a bachelor's degree alongside your TEFL certificate when applying for teaching positions.
The course runs over 4 weeks full-time and awards a 120-hour internationally recognised TEFL certificate. 120 hours is the internationally accepted minimum for most English teaching positions worldwide.
Yes. Non-native English speakers with a strong command of English (B2 level or above on the CEFR scale) are welcome and encouraged to apply. We have trained teachers from many different language backgrounds.
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) are broadly equivalent qualifications accepted by employers globally. CELTA is a specific qualification issued by Cambridge Assessment English. All three are widely recognised.
With a TEFL certificate, you can teach in over 100 countries worldwide. Our graduates most commonly go on to teach in Vietnam, China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, and the UAE. We offer direct job placement support in Vietnam, the Philippines, and South Africa.
Salaries vary by country. In Vietnam: $1,200–$2,000 USD per month. In the Philippines: $800–$1,400 USD per month. In South Africa: R18,000–R28,000 ZAR per month. Many teaching packages include accommodation allowances, health insurance, and return flight reimbursement.
Yes. Our 120-hour TEFL certificate is internationally recognised and accepted by language schools, academies, government programmes, and corporate employers in over 100 countries. It meets the standard requirements for EFL teaching positions in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and Africa.
Email: info@theviewacademy.com
Website: theviewteflacademy.com
Cape Town Campus: Cape Town, South Africa
Vietnam Campus: 12a Hải Đăng, Phường 2, Vung Tau, Vietnam
Philippines Campus: Cebu City, Philippines