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We don't run expensive physical training centres. The course is delivered through a dedicated LMS, which keeps overheads lower.
Cheap TEFL Course UK & Worldwide From $39
Dual-accredited, UKRLP-registered & made by experienced, licensed teachers.
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Cheap TEFL course online
A cheap accredited TEFL course that still teaches you to teach.
Get the 120-hour Complete TEFL course for $39, with real classroom video, interactive scenarios, tutor support and a QR-verifiable digital certificate.
Low price. Proper training.We keep the price low by delivering online, not by stripping out the teaching.
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4.6 / 547 Trustpilot reviewsWhy is StudyTEFL cheap?
Cheap because of the delivery model, not because the course is empty.
Simple pricing
The 120-hour course is $39, the 168-hour $49 and the 200-hour $59. We don't need a permanent fake sale to make the price look competitive.
Scalable learning
Video, audio, scenarios and digital assessment can be reused across cohorts without removing access to tutor support or certificate verification.
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What a low price doesn't mean
No compulsory certificate upgrade fee, no year-long fake sales and no hidden charge for your digital certificate. Optional extras such as extra access are priced upfront.
What your $39 course actually includes
An affordable TEFL course should still teach properly.
The point isn't how many features fit on a sales page. It is whether the course helps you understand what to do when you actually teach.
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Accredited online TEFL
OTCAC-accredited core training, with StudyTEFL also currently CPD-verified.
PlusQR-verifiable certificate
Digital and self-print certificates with QR-linked online verification.
Full video and audio
Full human-voice video and audio coverage across the regular 120-hour course.
PlusSix real ESL lessons
Six full video-recorded ESL lessons, plus extra teaching videos.
Scenario tasks
Make realistic classroom decisions and see what those choices lead to.
PlusInteractive throughout
Quizzes, decisions, classroom video and applied tasks keep learning active.
Practice and checkpoints
Practice quizzes and checkpoint questions throughout, beyond simple true-false testing.
PlusTeacher tips
Practical teacher tips and classroom guidance throughout the course.
Tutor support
Human tutor support when you need help understanding or applying ideas.
PlusOnline teaching unit
A dedicated unit on how screen-based teaching differs from classroom teaching.
Up to 24 months of access
12 months on the 120-hour course, 18 on the 168-hour and 24 on the 200-hour, for flexible, self-paced study.
PlusSimple, modern LMS
A responsive LMS with a simple structure across desktop, tablet and mobile.
How to spot a good cheap TEFL course
Six checks before you buy any TEFL course.
A low price should make you ask more questions, not fewer. Tick each one off, and see how StudyTEFL answers it.
Real course content you can inspect before enrolling.
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That is everything on the list. If it all stacks up for you, our courses start from $39.
Choose your cheap TEFL course
Start low. Pay more only when the extra training matters.
You don't need the biggest package. The $39 Complete course is our cheapest and the main route. The specialist courses and Demo Lessons are for students who want additional content or individual feedback.
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120-Hour Complete TEFL
$39
Our main cheap TEFL certification route for teaching English abroad or online.
24 structured teaching lessons6 complete video-recorded ESL classroom lessons15+ scenario-based tasksTutor support12 months LMS accessQR-verifiable certificate
More specialist content
168-Hour Specialist TEFL
$49
Add focused training for teaching young learners and adults.
Full 120-hour core40-hour young learner training8-hour adult learner trainingTutor support18 months LMS accessDigital certification included
New
200-Hour Specialist + Business TEFL
$59
Everything in the 168-hour Specialist course plus a Business TEFL specialization, for 200 hours in total.
Everything in the 168-hour Specialist course120-hour Complete TEFL core40-hour young learner training8-hour adult learner trainingBusiness TEFL specialization200 hours in total24 months LMS access
Want practical experience?
Add Demo Lessons to any course
+$30
All our courses already include practical tasks with tutor-made feedback. Add Demo Lessons if you also want individual tutor feedback on lesson plans and demo lessons that you create yourself.
Your demos are recorded, so this isn't CELTA-style live observed practice.
Plan a lesson, with tutor feedback5-minute recorded demoFollow-up lesson plan from our template10-minute recorded demoFeedback at every stepSame access and certificate as your course
See the real StudyTEFL LMS
Look inside the course before you pay.
These are real screens from the current learning environment. A cheap TEFL course doesn't need to mean outdated, passive or difficult to inspect.
Interactive learning: review tasks, practice quizzes, scenarios and checkpoints.
Multisensory content: text, colour, video and audio instead of endless scrolling.
Real teaching: complete video-recorded ESL lessons with learners of different ages.
The certificate
A cheap TEFL course shouldn't mean an unverifiable certificate.
StudyTEFL publishes provider information, accreditation references and certificate verification so students and employers can see who stands behind the qualification.
QR verification
Current core certificates link to an online verification record.
OTCAC accreditation
StudyTEFL core courses are privately accredited.
Apostille route
Certificates can enter a professional UK legalisation process when required.
Is a cheap TEFL course enough?
For many jobs, yes. For every job, no.
Where a standard online TEFL fits
Many entry-level online and overseas TEFL jobs ask for a 120-hour certificate alongside any degree, visa, nationality, background-check or experience requirements.
StudyTEFL is designed for this broad market.
When to choose something else
If a vacancy specifically requires CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, an Ofqual-regulated qualification, supervised observed teaching practice or a teaching licence, take the qualification it asks for.
A low-cost online TEFL certificate is not the right answer to every teaching job.
It's hard to get reviews, especially for low cost TEFL courses, but we earn every star.
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- ★★★★★
“There was so much video footage of real classroom interaction. It's an incredibly thought provoking course.”
Katie Adams, GoAbroadGoAbroad reviewKatie Adams
United States. September 2026.
GoAbroad rating: 4.8 / 5 from 69 reviews
- ★★★★★
“It was the quality of something much more expensive”
Pete Edwards, GoAbroadGoAbroad reviewPete Edwards
United Kingdom. September 2026.
GoAbroad rating: 4.8 / 5 from 69 reviews
- ★★★★★
“Interactive, modern, self paced and has video coverage. The value is outstanding.”
Jen Lee, GoAbroadGoAbroad reviewJen Lee
United States. September 2026.
GoAbroad rating: 4.8 / 5 from 69 reviews
- ★★★★★
“It was much more interactive... plus it had audio that I could play if I wanted to do other things while studying.”
Amy Liu, GoAbroadGoAbroad reviewAmy Liu
United Kingdom. June 2026.
GoAbroad rating: 4.8 / 5 from 69 reviews
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Cheap TEFL course questions
What should you check before buying?
Is $39 really the full price?+
The 120-Hour Complete TEFL course is a one-time $39 purchase with its regular digital certificate included. Optional extras such as extra LMS access ($10 per extra 3 months) or a posted copy of your certificate cost extra, and are never compulsory.
What is the cheapest StudyTEFL course?+
The $39 120-hour Complete TEFL is our cheapest course. It includes 24 structured lessons, real classroom video, practical tasks with tutor-made feedback, tutor support, 12 months of LMS access and a QR-verifiable certificate.
Why is it so much cheaper than some TEFL courses?+
StudyTEFL is online-first and designed for scalable digital delivery. Lower overheads allow a lower price without removing the LMS, video coverage, practical tasks, tutor support or certificate.
Is a cheap TEFL course accepted everywhere?+
No TEFL certificate is automatically accepted everywhere. Employers and visa authorities set their own requirements, so always check the role you want before buying any qualification.
Can I see the course before paying?+
Yes. StudyTEFL publishes a real free lesson so you can inspect the LMS and task style before enrolling.
Does the course include tutor support?+
Yes, on every course: the $39 Complete, $49 168-hour and $59 200-hour courses, with or without Demo Lessons. We usually reply within 1 to 24 hours.
Is StudyTEFL CELTA or Level 5?+
No. StudyTEFL is an online TEFL provider. If a job specifically asks for CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or an Ofqual-regulated qualification, choose that qualification.
How long does the cheap TEFL course take?+
It is self-paced. The 120-hour label describes the intended training volume, not a requirement to sit at a screen for exactly 120 clock hours. The 120-hour course includes 12 months of LMS access, the 168-hour course 18 months and the 200-hour course 24 months.
Is there a refund period?+
StudyTEFL has a 14-day money-back guarantee. The refund is scaled down once you have completed the fourth unit quiz, and no refunds are given after 14 days. You can pay by card or PayPal at secure checkout, in US dollars or your own currency.
Can I upgrade later?+
Yes. An upgrade never costs more than the difference between the two courses' prices, for example $10 from the 120-hour course to the 168-hour course.
What is the 200-hour Specialist + Business TEFL course?+
It is our new 200-hour course for $59, combining everything in the 168-hour Specialist course with a Business TEFL specialization for 200 hours in total.
Low price, full route
Get the 120-hour Complete TEFL course for $39.
Or add Demo Lessons, or open a real lesson first. A cheap TEFL course should still be something you can inspect.