- by Melany M
Do TEFL Certificates Expire?
Do TEFL Certificates Expire? To put it simply - No, your TEFL Certificate from TESOL Training International – Cebu will never expire it’s valid for life. Once you have successfully completed either your In-Class course, Weekend In-Class Course or Online via our Open Learning System, your certification is yours.
As soon as you are certified you will be able to set of on your travels and start work in one of the many English Language training schools around the world. Some of our graduates are even using their TEFL Certificates to gain work while they travel the world when their funds run low. If you are planning to become a citizen of the world and spend your time travelling and exploring our planet, a TEFL certificate really is a great qualification to have along with your degree to use to earn a good income while you travel, in any part of the world.
Have you already attended a TEFL Certificate Course? Did you graduate many years ago? Well although your TEFL certification will never expire, it’s always a good idea to refresh your skills. Or, maybe you are a teacher already in your own country, but have never taught English in an ESL classroom. Much of what you learn on your TEFL Certificate Course will stay with you, however, if you've spent a long time away from the ESL classroom you will benefit from a refresher course before you start a new teaching job. Keeping your ESL teaching skills up-to-date will not only allow you to enter a new classroom full of confidence, but will also ensure that your students receive the best learning experience possible. Rest assured, when someone asks you, Do TEFL Certificates Expire? you can confidently say - "No, my TEFL Certificate will never expire"
We strongly recommend that you continue to develop your skills and knowledge as you progress in your teaching career. TESOL Training International – Cebu also offers additional courses that also have TEFL Certificates that never expire. Currently we offer TEFL Certificate courses in Teaching Business English or Teaching Young Learners, which will build on your existing skills, allowing you to deliver even better lessons in the classroom. These extra TEFL qualifications will boost your CV or resume and help you get a foot in the door for job opportunities that may not have previously been open to you.