Comments on: Online TEFL TESOL Courses: 10 Things to Know Before Enrolling

By: Meghan

Meghan — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:24:21 +0000

120 Hour TEFL/TESOL Is What Employers Want. Period.

By: James

James — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:56:42 +0000

Chose Tefl Online Pro over The Tefl Academy, the two programs on my shortlist. Tefl Online Pro because it’s fully accredited and won many awards. Certificate looks better too. No complaints from me. Been here teaching in Vietnam two years. Their lifetime job support is excellent.

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:51:29 +0000

I’ll give OISE University of Toronto TEFL a shout-out here. Their flagship course is expensive, but well-worth the investment.

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:47:17 +0000

A vote for TEFL Online Pro for me too. Incredible value. Course+Tutor+Certificate+Reference letter+Career Guidance. All of this for circa $300 +/-. I’ve used the certificate for online teaching and teaching in Vietnam. I’m a grad of the 140-hour Hybrid. 10/10.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:14:29 +0000

In reply to Bustleton.

You make a valid point Bustleton.
The “Level” programs are all located in Ireland and United Kingdom.
I don’t know how recognized they are internationally.
If you’re coming from the US, I would avoid these types of courses because they are taught in Irish and British English.
And yes, hiring companies expect you to have a 120 hour TEFL.
I conducted many days of research on this.

By: Bustleton

Bustleton — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:42:20 +0000

Any TEFL program except the TEFL Academy. It was like having to learn a whole new language. Course is a mix of Irish language and queen’s English. Bizarre. Do yourself a favor and choose a different course – many out there.

By: Adrian S

Adrian S — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:59:44 +0000

This is a very accurate and astute TEFL article.

As a language school co-owner, and not wanting to face the wrath of any rogue TEFL schools, I am submitting this comment via my personal email address.

We are fully aware that some online TEFL programs take part in aggressive negative marketing – these rogue schools routinely write negative reviews of their competitors, and a few have even paid their affiliate marketers to take a competitor’s course and consequently character-assassinate them online.

Our language school knows exactly who they are and we never employ graduates of their program(s).

We NEVER employ TEFL graduates with Level TEFL certificates.
We ONLY employ TEFL graduates with 120-hour TEFL certificates.

Imply what you will.

From our professional experience and judgment, the TEFL programs listed in the article as “5 Best” are the most legitimate programs.

That’s not to write that all other programs are not legitimate.

That said, there are so many scammy programs operating in 2026 that, if I were choosing an online TEFL program, I would choose from the “5 Best” list to ensure certificate international recognition, quality of tuition, promised services offered, and enrolling with a company that follows better business practices. https://trustedteflreviews.com/2026/01/31/best-online-tefl-courses-tesol-2020/

By: Abigail

Abigail — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:04:58 +0000

It’s good to see the university of Toronto TEFL program listed as one of the top 5 certification courses. A fantastic course with top-notch tutor and job support.

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:35:21 +0000

Make sure the tutor support is included. I paid ITTT TEFL for tutor support because I realized, after paying for the course, it wasn’t included. I wish I hadn’t. I paid and the tutor support was non-existent. My questions went unanswered. It left me wondering if they even provide this service, and left me feeling alone in the course. Now that I read their reviews, I see they are a dodgy company that jumps from one website URL to another. Free online tutor support is essential.

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:45:29 +0000

Yes, a 120-hour certificate is all you need to teach. I don’t see the point of courses offering 168+ hours. It’s excessive and unnecessary.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:18:33 +0000

Thank you for this amazingly helpful article!
It has helped me decide which course I am going to take!

By: Caleb

Caleb — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:46:49 +0000

In reply to Tammy. Megan Broccoli. She convinced me to enroll. She's clearly (I know now) an affiliate marketer for The TEFL Academy. Wish I'd chosen a different company to take my TEFL through. Good news is I got my money back after I submitted evidence to my bank and now I can choose a quality program. Am going to choose a program from one of the 5 best online TEFL TESOL courses as mentioned in the article above. Not going to roll the dice again!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:43:00 +0000

In reply to Caleb. Hi Caleb. Who was this person? A 'Megan' from TEFL Academy is desperately trying to get me to sign up for a course.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:27:42 +0000

Peeps who choose a dirt-cheap online TEFL are setting themselves up for failure from the get-go. As the blog post correctly advises, spend a bit more and you’ll thank yourself later on. Your (paying) students will too!