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Online TEFL certification

Teach English from anywhere

No experience needed — just your laptop. Get certified online and start teaching English on your schedule. Income depends on the role, hours, and experience.

  • Study from your couch — certify in 4–8 weeks
  • Job placement support to help you look for teaching work
  • Lifetime access — come back anytime your career needs a boost
Photos of TEFL graduates teaching around the worldTeachers training online and abroad
Online teacher training
Worldwide teaching paths
Included placement support
Personal tutor help
The Process

Three steps. Four to eight weeks. A whole new career.

You're already on Step 1 — choosing your path. Here's what happens next.

Step 015 minutes

Choose Your Package

Pick the package that fits your goals — teach online from home, in-person locally, or relocate abroad. Takes five minutes.

  • Side-by-side comparison
  • From just ZAR 700.00
  • Dedicated tutor support included
Step 024–8 weeks

Complete Your Course

Study at your own pace with video lessons, real classroom scenarios, and a personal tutor who has your back the whole way.

  • Your own dedicated tutor
  • Real classroom practice
  • Zero experience needed
Step 03After you finish

Start Teaching

Graduate with your certificate. Our placement team helps you prepare for online platforms and schools. Pay depends on the employer, hours, and location.

  • Placement support included
  • Online platforms + school partnerships
  • Teach from home or abroad

Ready to begin your journey?

Choose your package
All Plans & Pricing

Find Your Perfect Teaching Path

From getting certified to working abroad — every plan includes everything you need to start earning as a confident English teacher.

Why The TEFL Support Lady?

Feature
The TEFL Support Lady
Others
SA-specific job placement & networking
AI-powered live classroom tools
Teacher Gallery — students book you online
Personal WhatsApp community support
Dedicated career coaching & CV writing
Work abroad placement (China — R30k+/mo)
Internationally recognised certificate
Varies
Lifetime course access
Affordable pricing from R700
Start earning within weeks

Compare plans and choose the path that fits how you want to teach.

See all packages
No upfront cost

The Collab Package — get sponsored, not billed

Can't afford the upfront fee? Qualify for a sponsor instead. We cover your certification and place you in a teaching role — you pay 10% of your monthly salaryonce you're earning. Nothing until you're placed.

  • 120-Hour TEFL Blueprint + certificate
  • Professional CV, intro letter & video
  • Job placement support
  • Career advisor & WhatsApp group
Apply to Qualify
How it works

Once placed, your share is deducted monthly — transparent and capped at 10%.

Your salaryR20,000/mo
You pay (10%)R2,000/mo
Until placedR0

Example only — your actual share scales with your placed salary.

Certification Tier Comparison

Feature
KickstarterDip your toes inZAR 700.00
SilverGet certified fastZAR 1,000.00
Most Popular
GoldBest for growthZAR 2,000.00
More support
PlatinumMore career supportZAR 3,000.00
Work Abroad
NomadMove to ChinaZAR 5,000.00
No Upfront
CollabPay 10% of salarySponsored
TEFL Blueprint (120 hrs)
International Certificate
Professional CV & Intro Letter
Intro to Starter Jobs
Teacher Gallery Listing
Online Student Bookings
Pro Classroom (3 months)
Unlimited CV Revisions
WhatsApp Support Group
Custom AI Assistant
Help looking at more role types
Dedicated VIP Career Advisor
Extra help with applications
Specialist CV Positioning
Help applying for abroad roles
Pay is set by the employer
Housing depends on the employer
Visa & Relocation Guidance
Price
ZAR 700.00Get Started
ZAR 1,000.00Get Started
ZAR 2,000.00Get Started
ZAR 3,000.00Get Started
ZAR 5,000.00Get Started

Prices shown in ZAR. One-time payment — no subscriptions. The Collab Package is sponsored: no upfront cost, then 10% of your salary once placed. View full package details →

Not sure which plan is right for you?

Every plan includes lifetime course access

Start with confidence and keep your materials forever. Start when you are ready and keep your materials.

What you get

Everything you need to go from zero to employed teacher.

Most programmes hand you a certificate and wish you luck. We hand you a career.

01Curriculum

Comprehensive courses

Not some generic online course. Our curriculum was built by experienced educators — so you learn what actually works when you're standing in front of students.

  • Curriculum aimed at teachers applying at home and abroad
  • Video lessons from real classrooms, not slideshows
  • Practice with real teaching scenarios before you go live
  • Resources you keep forever — no expiry, no extra fees
PracticeBefore you teach
01 · Curriculum
PracticeBefore you teach
02Placement

Online & global opportunities

We don't just certify you and disappear. Our placement team helps you look for roles with online teaching platforms, local language centres, and international schools. Hiring decisions stay with the employer.

  • Guidance toward online platforms and a job board
  • 1-on-1 resume and interview coaching
  • Help preparing applications for schools and platforms
  • Teach from home or abroad — your choice
SupportFinding work
02 · Placement
SupportFinding work
03Certification

Recognised certification

Your certificate is valid for life. Many employers ask for a TEFL certificate, and requirements differ by platform, school, and country.

  • Valid for life — never expires
  • Digital + physical certificate included
  • Apostille service available for international use
  • Useful when applying to online platforms and schools
LifetimeCertificate
03 · Certification
LifetimeCertificate
CERTIFIEDTEFL · DIPLOMA
04Support

Expert support

You're never alone. Every student gets a personal tutor, support access, and a community of teachers who've been exactly where you are now.

  • Your own personal tutor from day one
  • Support when you get stuck
  • A community of teachers in training
  • Live Q&A sessions with TEFL educators
TutorsWhen you need help
04 · Support
TutorsWhen you need help
Free Assessment

Find Out If You're Ready to Teach — In 30 Minutes

Take our free 100-question English proficiency assessment. Get your score instantly — no signup required. Over 8,000 aspiring teachers have already taken it.

Your First Step to Teaching Confidence

This isn't a pass/fail test — it's a roadmap. See exactly where your English strengths are and where to focus. Designed by experienced TEFL educators.

100 expertly crafted questions across 6 categories
Covers grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and more
Get a detailed breakdown — see exactly where you excel
Instant proficiency score — know where you stand immediately
100% free — no email, no signup, no catch
No commitment required - Just discover your level

What You'll Be Assessed On:

20
Grammar Mastery

Tenses, verb forms, sentence structure

20
Vocabulary Range

Synonyms, antonyms, word meanings

15
Sentence Structure

Syntax, clauses, modifiers

15
Punctuation & Mechanics

Proper use of commas, colons, apostrophes

15
Usage & Style

Word choice, formality, clarity

15
Idioms & Expressions

Common phrases and idioms

Takes approximately 30-40 minutes • Instant results

8,000+ aspiring teachers have taken this assessment — where do you rank?

No Registration
100% Free
Instant Results
Expert-Designed

Already teaching? Try the AI Lesson Planner

Send a placement test, get CEFR results, and build a 16-week plan — free to start.

See how it works

Teach from one window — not twelve tabs

Available for Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Android — with native notifications and your full dashboard in one app.

Download the app
Success Stories

They Were Exactly Where You Are Now

Real people. Real transformations. See how our graduates went from uncertain to unstoppable.

Danell Bester - From Dream to Dubai
🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE

Danell Bester

From Dream to Dubai

“To any teachers out there wondering if you should take the leap... DO IT. No risk, no reward.”

Khai Levien - My Saving Grace
🌍 Online

Khai Levien

My Saving Grace

“Without Zhivahn, I wouldn't be here now, doing what I love and supporting myself independently.”

Over 500 graduates have shared their story — these are just two of them.

Community Forum

You won't be teaching alone.

Thousands of teachers share what's working in their classrooms, help each other through job hunts, and post the kind of advice you'd normally only get over coffee. Free to read, free to join.

Have a question? Someone's probably already answered it.
Search the forum or post your own — answers usually come within a day.
Visit the forum

Every Week You Wait Is a Week You Could Be Earning

Teachers are starting their certification and building a new career. Will you be next?

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Got Questions? We've Got Answers.

These are the questions everyone asks before they enrol. Spoiler: the answers are all good news.

No. The course is built for complete beginners — people who have never taught before can work through it and come out with a certificate. How long it takes depends on your schedule.

Still have questions?

Our support team is here to help you every step of the way

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Teaching Strategies

Proven methods from experienced teachers

Job Opportunities

New positions added daily worldwide

Salary Reports

Know what teachers earn in every country

Tutor spots are limited — start before they fill

Your New Career Starts Today

Get instant access today — start your first lesson in minutes. Study on your schedule and work toward a certificate you can use when you apply to teach English online. Earnings vary by role and hours.

Lifetime Course Access
Internationally Recognised
24/7 Support
Instant Access
Teachers training to teach online and abroad

Your New Career Awaits — Packages from ZAR 700.00