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A cheap TEFL course UK learners can actually inspect before buying.

StudyTEFL's 120-hour Complete TEFL is about £29 at current exchange rates ($39 USD at checkout), fully online and designed by working teachers.

You get real ESL classroom footage, human-voice video and audio, practical teaching scenarios, quizzes, tutor support, 12 months of access, job resources and a QR-verifiable UK-issued digital certificate.

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StudyTEFL cheap online TEFL course available in the UK

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Cheap TEFL UK

The price difference is real. So check what the TEFL course actually gives you.

The UK market includes everything from inexpensive online TEFL to regulated Level 5 diplomas and CELTA. They aren't the same products, so the sensible comparison is requirement against requirement.

StudyTEFL 120-hour Complete TEFL≈ £29$39 USD at checkout

Standard privately accredited online TEFL

For suitable online and overseas jobs where a standard 120-hour accredited TEFL is accepted.

Major UK providers£150–£400+

Often in the hundreds of pounds

UK-facing 120-hour and Level 5 courses from major providers are advertised in the hundreds of pounds, even after discounts. Some include regulated qualifications or different services, so paying more makes sense when you need those features.

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Since 2020Affordable online TEFL

Real teachersCourse built and supported by educators

What's included for $39 (about £29)

A lot fits inside our simple 120-hour TEFL.

Accredited online TEFLOTCAC-accredited core training with CPD verification.

24 core unitsStructured coverage of core TEFL methodology.

Six full ESL lessonsWatch complete real teaching sequences.

15+ teaching scenariosMake classroom decisions and see what happens next.

Human-voice coverageVideo and audio throughout the main course.

Practice and checkpointsAssessment throughout, beyond true-false questions.

Online teaching unitSpecific preparation for virtual ESL work.

Tutor supportAsk real teachers when you need help.

12 months of accessStudy at your own pace.

Job support bundleRecruiter links and job-search resources.

40 lesson plansPractical resources for after certification.

QR verificationCurrent core certificates can be checked online.

See the real online TEFL course

Before paying anything, look inside.

A £300 course can be excellent. A $39 course can be excellent too. The price doesn't let you see the learning.

That's why StudyTEFL gives you a real lesson before you enroll. Inspect the course platform, videos, scenario tasks and assessment style yourself.

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Practical teaching scenario in the StudyTEFL online TEFL course

Cheap TEFL versus Level 5

When should you actually pay more?

Pay more for Level 5 when…

The job explicitly asks for an Ofqual-regulated Level 5 qualification, or you specifically want that regulated credential.

Pay more for CELTA or Trinity when…

Your employer or intended career path specifically requires or strongly values one of those qualifications.

Choose StudyTEFL when…

You need a substantial, standard 120-hour privately accredited TEFL for suitable online and overseas roles, and don't need those named qualifications.

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Choose your course

Start with the depth you actually need.

Prices are charged in US dollars. Pound amounts are approximate, at current exchange rates.

120-hour Online Specialist

$29about £22

A lean, mostly text route for learners focused on teaching English online.

OTCAC-accredited core
Online-teaching focus
6 months of access
Lifetime PDF learning summary
Technical and account support

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Best value

120-hour Complete TEFL

$39about £29

Our main course for new online and overseas TEFL teachers.

24 core units
Six complete ESL lessons
15+ scenarios
Tutor support
12 months of access
QR-verifiable certificate

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168-hour Specialist TEFL

$49about £37

The full 120-hour course plus training for teaching young learners and adults.

Everything in the 120-hour course
40 hours on young learners
8 hours on adult learners
Tutor support
12 months of access

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200-hour Specialist + Business TEFL

$59about £44

Everything in the 168-hour course plus 32 hours of Business English teaching.

Everything in the 168-hour course
32 hours of Business TEFL
200 hours in total
Tutor support
12 months of access

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Want tutor feedback on your own teaching? Practical Assignments (+$10) and Practical Demos (+$30) are available at every length. Compare all courses →

Where can UK learners use it?

Teach English online or use TEFL for suitable jobs abroad.

Online TEFL jobs

Use StudyTEFL when applying to suitable online ESL employers that accept a standard online TEFL. Each company can also set its own nationality, degree, experience and technical requirements.

Online TEFL jobs

Teaching abroad

TEFL is one part of an overseas application. Employers and immigration authorities can also look at degrees, nationality, criminal records, work permits and document legalisation.

Teach abroad guide

StudyTEFL UK-issued QR-verifiable TEFL certificate

Certificate and apostille

A low-cost course with a proper UK-issued TEFL certificate.

Current StudyTEFL core certificates use QR-linked verification, so an employer can check your StudyTEFL record online.

If a destination later asks for legalisation, your certificate can go through UK solicitor certification and the FCDO apostille.

Most learners won't need an apostille.

For online work, the digital certificate is usually all you need. If a visa authority or employer asks for legalisation, our UK partner Apostille.org.uk handles solicitor certification and the FCDO apostille for £80.

See certificate details Apostille guide

Cheap TEFL course UK FAQs

Short answers before you buy.

How much is StudyTEFL in the UK?+

The 120-hour Complete TEFL costs $39 USD at checkout, which is about £29 at current exchange rates. Your card provider sets the final sterling amount. Other courses start at $29 (about £22).

Is StudyTEFL Level 5?+

No. StudyTEFL's 120-hour course is privately accredited online TEFL. It isn't marketed as an Ofqual-regulated Level 5 qualification.

Do I need Level 5 TEFL?+

Not for every job. If a vacancy explicitly requires regulated Level 5, choose a regulated Level 5 qualification. Many other TEFL jobs use different requirements.

Why is StudyTEFL so cheap?+

StudyTEFL uses a lean online-first model, digital delivery and a small teaching-led team, rather than classroom facilities and large marketing budgets.

Can I teach English online with StudyTEFL?+

You can use StudyTEFL when applying for suitable online ESL roles. Each employer sets its own degree, nationality, experience and technical requirements.

Can I use the certificate abroad?+

Yes, for suitable jobs where the employer accepts the qualification and you meet its other employment and visa requirements.

Can the certificate be apostilled?+

Yes, where legalisation is required. Our UK partner, Apostille.org.uk, provides solicitor certification and the FCDO apostille for £80.

Can I inspect the course before enrolling?+

Yes. StudyTEFL publishes a real course lesson so you can inspect the course platform, video, activities and assessment style before paying.

Cheap TEFL course UK

Pay for the TEFL qualification your jobs actually require.

If standard accredited online TEFL fits your target jobs, StudyTEFL's Complete 120-hour course is about £29 at current exchange rates ($39 USD at checkout). If the job asks for Level 5 or CELTA, choose that instead.

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