i-to-i 180-Hour Level 5 TEFL Course
If you're looking for a TEFL qualification that's recognized for teaching English abroad or online, i-to-i combines flexible online learning with regulated Level 5 certification and ongoing job support after you graduate.
What this is
A TEFL certificate can open the door to teaching English around the world—but not every course carries the same level of recognition.
i-to-i has been training TEFL teachers since 1994 and offers fully online, UK government-regulated TEFL qualifications. Their 180-Hour Level 5 TEFL Course is designed for people who want a stronger qualification than the standard 120-hour certificate, while still studying entirely online and at their own pace. Graduates also gain access to i-to-i's TEFL Jobs Team and jobs board to help with finding teaching opportunities after certification.
Who it's for
- Future English teachers planning to work abroad
- Anyone wanting to teach English online
- Career changers
- Gap year travelers
- Digital nomads looking for a portable career
- Beginners with no teaching experience
Requirements
- Near-native or native-level English proficiency
- Submit and pass written assignments, plus multiple-choice quizzes at various checkpoints
What you get
- 180-hour Level 5 TEFL Certificate
- DEAC-recognized qualification in the US
- Specialist Level 5 teaching modules
- Lifetime membership to i-to-i's TEFL jobs board, connecting you to employers globally, whether you want to teach abroad or online
- 10 structured units covering lesson planning, classroom management, teaching vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, the four core skills, and a dedicated module on teaching young learners
- Personal jobs advice once you qualify — CV help, cover letters, intro videos, demo lessons, and interview prep
Why this is useful
The name that keeps coming up is trust — i-to-i has certified over 210,000 graduates, more than any other TEFL provider, and their 99% pass rate comes from an academic support team that's actually there when you get stuck on an assignment. What makes this different from a course you just complete and forget is what happens after: the jobs board and personal jobs advice mean you're not left qualified with nowhere to go. If you want a certificate that's genuinely recognized by schools and employers worldwide, not just a PDF you print out, this is built for that.
Ready To Get TEFL Certified?
Whether you're planning to teach in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, or online from anywhere in the world, earning a recognized TEFL qualification is one of the first steps. i-to-i combines flexible online study with career support to help you get there.