120 Hour Combined Course

With the industry standard of 120 hours of TEFL training on your CV, you’ll open the doors to the best teaching jobs in France and beyond. This comprehensive course fuses practical face-to-face training with in-depth online learning. You’ll be supported throughout by our native English-speaking tutors, who all have at least four years’ experience of teaching English. Complete the course and you’ll be able to face a range of teaching situations with total confidence.

You can take the face-to-face element of your course in venues across France. Check Availability

Upgrade Your TEFL Course

The only way to get a more comprehensive TEFL certificate than this is to add our 20 hour Video Practice Course and turn it into a 140 Hour Combined TEFL Course.

What is included in the 120 Hour Combined Course ?

The 20 Hour Classroom TEFL Course

Over the two days you’ll gain an introduction to the key areas of teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). By the end of the weekend, you’ll be able to plan and deliver your first TEFL lesson.

Over the two days you’ll gain an introduction to the key areas of teaching English as a foreign language. By the end of the weekend you’ll be able to plan and deliver your first English lesson and have the confidence you’ll need to start teaching English, either in France or further afield. The TEFL certificate that you’ll receive after you complete the course is recognised by 1,000s of schools and language institutes worldwide.

Day One 9am - 8pm

Introduction and ice-breakers
Classroom management
An introduction to grammar
A foreign language lesson: see what it's like on the other side
Elicitation techniques
Using the board
Functions: what we do with language
Level checks: ensuring students get the right training
Practice activities: guiding students in language use
Free practice activity: letting students communicate
Teaching practice preparation
First teaching practice & feedback

Day Two 9am - 6pm

Drama and role play
Pronunciation & intonation
Reading & listening: teaching comprehension skills
Grammar: tenses and time
Error correction: getting the most out of your students
Final teaching practice preparation
Final teaching practice and feedback
Employment in TEFL: career options

The 20 Hour Grammar Awareness Certificate

Our 20 hour Grammar Awareness Module re-introduces you to the fundamental structures and concepts that underpin the English language and will give you the confidence to teach these concepts to your students.

To the native English speaker grammar is instinctive, but that doesn’t make it any easier to teach! This module is specifically designed to de-mystify the complexities of English grammar, so you can effectively communicate the key principles to your students. This 20 hour online course re-introduces you to the fundamental structures and concepts that underpin the English language and will effectively prepare you to teach them to your students.

Module 1: The Nuts and Bolts of English (5 hours) Start your grammar training with a look at grammar terminology, word classes and parts of speech.
Module 2: English Tense Forms (5 hours) Learn how verbs are used to form tenses in the past, present and future. By the end of this module, you’ll know the difference between the continuous, perfect and conditional forms!
Module 3: English Tense Functions (5 hours) In this module you’ll learn the different tenses time references can refer to and how the same tense can serve various functions.
Module 4: Vocabulary and Phonology (5 hours) In the final module you’ll concentrate on words. You’ll learn about how they sound, how they are pronounced, how they are spelled and how you can categorise them.

The 60 Hour Online TEFL Course

Our 60 Hour Online TEFL Course includes 13 interactive modules that start with the very basics of teaching English as a foreign language, all the way through to developing your own lesson plans.

Our 60 Hour Online TEFL Course includes 13 interactive modules that start with the very basics of teaching English as a foreign language, all the way through to developing your own lesson plans. During the course you will have the support of our online tutors and our the i-to-i TEFL helpdesk to answer any TEFL questions you may have. Most people manage to complete the course in around 60 hours, however with three months to finish, you can take your time and study at your own pace.

Module 1: Student Motivation, Teacher Roles and TEFL Methods
Module 2: Classroom Management and Student Levels
Module 3: An Introduction to English Grammar
Module 4: How to Teach Grammar
Module 5: How to Teach Vocabulary
Module 6: How to Teach Pronunciation
Module 7: Mistake Correction and Feedback
Module 8: How to Teach Speaking and Writing
Module 9: How to Teach Listening and Reading
Module 10: Lesson Planning
Module 11: Games and Activities
Module 12: Cultural Awareness in the Classroom
Module 13: Finding Work

20 Hours of Specialist TEFL Certificates

Get marketable and practical skills with our specialist modules, so you can boost your earnings and better meet the needs of students and language schools around the world.

Our ten-hour specialist TEFL certificates will improve your teaching skills in key areas of TEFL and open the door to a whole host of opportunities to teach English overseas. Each specialist module takes approximately ten hours to complete and combines auto-correction with feedback from our expert tutors. When you book your course you'll automatically be enrolled on the first four specialist modules listed below. If you wish to swap any of these, just let us know!

Teaching with Limited Resources (10 hours) If you’re planning to teach in developing countries, this module is a must. You'll be taught how to give an effective English lesson with only basic resources.
Teaching English to Young Learners (10 hours) If you’re planning to teach children between the ages of six and 12, this module is perfect. You’ll learn essential skills to keep kids motivated and engaged, so that they love learning English.
Teaching Large Classes (10 hours) This new module is ideal if you want to teach in Asia, where large classes from 30 to 100 can be common. This practical course will give you the confidence to step into your first large class.
Teaching English One-to-One (10 hours) When you start teaching English abroad, you'll always find chances to supplement your income with private lessons. Learning what to do with your first one-to-one student is essential for making the most of these opportunities.
Teaching Business English (5 hours) This module will prove invaluable if you plan to teach more advanced students, because you’ll learn how to help them develop their communication skills for business; an expanding and extremely lucrative market.
How to Teach Audio and Video Lessons (10 hours) Eager to develop creative and effective classroom activities? Learn how to incorporate audiovisual materials into your lesson plans to engage your students and keep your employers happy.