Apostille for your TEFL certificate
Get your StudyTEFL certificate apostilled for £80.
If a school, employer or visa office abroad asks for a legalised TEFL certificate, our UK partner Apostille.org.uk can certify and apostille it from anywhere in the world. Most students never need this, so check first.
StudyTEFL students only
- Solicitor certification of your StudyTEFL certificate
- Official UK FCDO apostille attached
- Usually 1–2 working days, then delivery
- Paid directly to Apostille.org.uk
StudyTEFL takes no commission from this service.
Do you need an apostille?
An apostille is a UK government certificate that confirms your document is genuine, so authorities abroad will accept it.
Teaching online
Online schools and platforms normally accept your digital certificate and its QR verification.
Work visas abroad
Countries such as South Korea and China often ask for apostilled documents when you apply for a teaching visa.
Other countries
Some countries need an extra embassy step. Ask your school or recruiter, then contact Apostille.org.uk before ordering.
How the apostille process works
Five steps from download to legalised certificate.
- 1
Get your certificate
Download your certificate from your course page once you finish.
- 2
Order the £80 service
Use the StudyTEFL link below and pay Apostille.org.uk directly. Choose your return delivery at checkout.
- 3
Send your certificate
Follow their instructions. Say which country it's for.
- 4
They certify and apostille it
A UK solicitor certifies the certificate, then the UK FCDO adds the apostille. This usually takes 1–2 working days.
- 5
It comes back to you
Your legalised paper certificate is posted or couriered to the address you gave.
Return delivery
Choose how your certificate comes back.
| Delivery | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| UK First Class Post | Free | 2–3 working days, no tracking |
| UK Next Day Courier | £12 | Next working day, tracked |
| Overseas Airmail | £18 | 5–10 working days, not for urgent documents |
| Overseas DHL ExpressRecommended abroad | £50* | 1–3 working days, tracked |
Good to know
Processing and delivery times are a guide, not a guarantee. Delivery times start when your order is dispatched.
*The final DHL price is shown at checkout. Some remote areas cost more.
Before you order
Four things that save time.
- Have your certificate readyDownload it from your course page.
- Check your nameIt must match your passport. If it's wrong, email us first. Fixing a middle name is generally free; other changes follow our terms.
- Say which country it's forInclude the destination country with your order.
- Order earlyLeave time for processing and delivery before your visa or job deadline.
Not certified yet?
Every StudyTEFL course comes with a QR-verifiable certificate.
All of them can be apostilled. Each course is also available with Demo Lessons for $30 more.
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Apostille questions
Short answers.
Do I need an apostille to teach online?
Usually not. Online schools and platforms normally accept your digital certificate and its QR verification as it is.
Which countries ask for one?
Mainly countries that want legalised documents for a work visa, such as South Korea and China. Requirements change, so check with your school, recruiter or the embassy before you order.
My country isn't in the Apostille Convention. Can I still use the service?
Some countries need an extra embassy step after the apostille. Contact Apostille.org.uk before ordering and tell them the country, so they can confirm what it needs and what it costs.
Can I get my degree or police check done too?
The £80 price is per document. Apostille.org.uk also handles degree certificates and criminal record checks, and each one is a separate order.
Does StudyTEFL earn anything from this?
No. We don't take a commission. We recommend the service because it's a simple, reliable way to get a StudyTEFL certificate legalised from anywhere.
Is a StudyTEFL certificate the same as CELTA?
No. StudyTEFL is not CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or an Ofqual-regulated Level 5 qualification. If a job asks for one of those, an apostille won't change that.
Ready to get it apostilled?
Questions about your certificate? Email admin@studytefl.com.