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TEO Certificate · 2 CEUs
Set your own hours to work full-time or earn extra income. Teaching English online is perfect for university graduate students, stay-at-home parents, semi-retirees, and expats looking for a remote job that allows them to teach and travel the world.
Course Overview
This specialist course will teach you the core elements of teaching English online, including appropriate technologies and strategies to create your online program or prepare yourself for working for an online language school.
You will learn how to evaluate and use online technologies, determine the type of teaching approach or strategies appropriate for your teaching target, and if you wish to be your own boss, learn the basics to design your online program.
The 20-hour Teaching English Online course is fully online and you will be assigned an experienced tutor to answer your questions and correct your assignments.
Teaching English online is perfect for university graduate students, stay-at-home parents, semi-retirees, and expats looking for a remote job that allows them to teach and travel the world. A BA degree is not required, but those who have a BA degree and an accredited 120-hour TEFL / TESOL certification qualify for the best paying jobs.
Learn how to adapt CLT and TBL frameworks to the virtual classroom so you can plan engaging lessons that do not rely on multiple choice activities or scripted slides. Your understanding of the topics in each module will be assessed through one final assignment.
Graduates receive a 20-hour Teaching English Online certificate awarded by Coventry House International – OnTESOL. A stamped hard copy will be mailed and graduates also have the option of downloading a digital copy.
Who It’s For
Set up your own online teaching business, give trial lessons, and manage your schedule from anywhere in the world
Join one of 10,000+ online ESL companies hiring teachers worldwide. Earn between US$15 and $25 per hour
Upgrade your existing TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification with specialized online teaching skills and technology training
Requirements
Candidates must have an internationally recognized TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification course in order to take this course as a stand-alone.
If you do not have an initial TESOL / TEFL qualification, the Teaching English Online specialist can be added to the 120-hour Advanced TESOL/TEFL Certificate or 250-hour TESOL Diploma for an additional fee.
This course takes a minimum of one week to complete, but trainees are given up to 8 weeks to complete the course. Tuition fee includes course material, tutor support, and one official certificate.
Already hold a recognized TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certificate? Take the 20-hour TEO specialist on its own.
CA$299 / US$215
Add the TEO specialist when registering for a core program and save 67% on the specialist tuition.
Only CA$100 / US$75
Save 67% when added to a core program
Syllabus
Your understanding of the topics in each module will be assessed through one final assignment. There are also self-corrected quizzes and reflection tasks throughout, but these do not count toward the final mark.
Explore the growing landscape of online English teaching. Learn about the different types of online teaching contexts — from working for an established online language school to setting up your own independent teaching practice. This module covers the key differences between online and face-to-face teaching environments.
Understand the difference between synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (self-paced) online learning. Evaluate synchronous and asynchronous tools and learn how to select the right combination for your teaching target and student needs.
Evaluate and use online technologies for effective virtual instruction. This module covers video conferencing platforms, learning management systems, interactive whiteboards, and digital resources that support engaging online ESL lessons.
Learn the course book assessment and adaptation process for the online context. Understand how to select, adapt, and create materials for online delivery, including the differences between teaching English in an English-speaking country (ESL) and teaching English in students’ home country (TEFL).
Whether you want to join an online ESL school or build your own online teaching platform, this module covers the practical steps to launch your online career. Learn about managing groups online, working with one-to-one students, giving trial lessons, and designing your own online program.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about the 20-hour TEO specialist certificate course.
Candidates must have an internationally recognized TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification course in order to take this course as a stand-alone. If you do not have an initial TESOL / TEFL qualification, the Teaching English Online specialist can be added to the 120-hour Advanced TESOL/TEFL Certificate or 250-hour TESOL Diploma for an additional fee.
This course takes a minimum of one week to complete, but trainees are given up to 8 weeks to complete the course.
Graduates receive a 20-hour Teaching English Online certificate awarded by Coventry House International – OnTESOL. A stamped hard copy will be mailed and graduates also have the option of downloading a digital copy.
No, many online platforms hire teachers without prior teaching experience as long as they have a recognized TEFL/TESOL certification. Teaching English online is actually a great way to gain valuable experience before stepping into a physical classroom. It allows new teachers to develop lesson planning skills, build confidence, and practice managing student interactions in a live setting.
Yes! The stand-alone price is CA$299 / US$215, but it is only CA$100 / US$75 when added to a core program — that’s a 67% discount.
Yes, the 168-hour Hybrid TEFL Certificate course includes our most popular specialist courses on teaching English to young learners, teaching English online, and using resources abroad.
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