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The TESOL Training Centre:
Founded in 2000, The TESOL Training Centre has grown rapidly to be one of the world's foremost English Language Teacher (ELT) training institutions. Situated in Kuala Lumpur (with campuses also in Penang, Sabah, and Johor Bahru), we provide TESOL Certificate and Diploma programs for local and international students that are internationally recognised and accredited by TQUK (Training Qualification UK).

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Accreditation:

To maintains the highest quality assurance standards for TESOL training, The TESOL Training Centre TESOL programmes are officially endorsed by TQUK (Training Qualification UK) who are recognised by Ofqual. This ensures that your TESOL certification is recognised worldwide by your employers all over the world.

Why Choose The TESOL Training Centre?

-  Teach English Locally or Internationally
Whether you are just beginning or continuing your learning with us, our goal is to prepare and ensure that you succeed in your teaching career, be it locally or overseas.

-  Experienced, Qualified Instructors
Our fully-trained instructors come with many years of ELT-classroom teaching experience.

-  Small Class Sizes
A teacher-student ratio of 1:15 is adopted by the centre as it offers the best opportunity for student-student and student-teacher interaction and learning optimization.

English Teacher Training Certificate & Diploma Courses:


TESOL Diploma Programs:
- TQUK Level 7 Diploma in TESOL
- TQUK Level 8 Advanced Diploma in TESOL

English Teaching Certificate Courses:
- TQUK Level 5 Certificate in TESOL
- Certificate in Teaching Grammar
- Certificate in Teaching Vocabulary
- Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing
- Certificate in Teaching IELTS Preparation
- Certificate in Teaching Phonetics, Phonics and Speech

Student Testimonials:
"I thought the course was professionally run. The tutors were helpful and resourceful. It was interesting, challenging and enjoyable. Thank you. Keep up the good work!"
- Brandon Tennakoon

"With the help of The TESOL Training Centre's Trainer, I felt that this "Certificate in Teaching Grammar" course have provided me with in depth knowledge of Grammar concepts. Now, I am able to apply new found knowledge of Grammar in the course of my teaching with confidence. I thank the School and the Trainer for their undivided Devotion and Professionalism in their work."
- Jody Koh

"The instructor presented the material in an interesting and enjoyable way. I felt very motivated to complete the readings and activities. I feel I have learnt a lot about language acquisition. It certainly enhanced my teaching."
- Judith Macmillan

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Address: 25B Jalan Kuning 2, Taman Pelangi 80400, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-08-24 were from:

Marrakesh, Morocco; Segamat; johor bahru, johor; Miri; Ipoh, Perak; alor setar; Kuala lumpur; and more.
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International TEFL Institute - ITEFLI
Courses / Programs
• Do you want to start an exciting new career teaching English abroad? Would you like to achieve an internationally-accredited TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification that is recognised worldwide from the comfort of your own home?

• The International TEFL Institute (ITEFLI) provides online TEFL (TESOL) certificate and master diploma courses to students in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. Our online courses allow you to learn at your own pace with up to 6 months to complete a course.

• Each course includes a module aimed at teaching Young Learners, Adults, Business English, and a module on improving your Grammar Awareness.

• ITEFLI is accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC) - an independent body that specialises in the accreditation of TEFL/TESOL course providers and institutions.

• There are thousands of TEFL jobs abroad for certified TEFL teachers. A TEFL qualification from ITEFLI will help you find TEFL jobs throughout the world, from Spain to South Korea, Thailand to Turkey.

• We provide you with the teacher training and certification required in order to get a professional well-paid job. We provide you with career advice, as well as free access to our TEFL library, TEFL videos & job board.

Student Review:
"I had a great experience with the International TEFL Institute. This is attributed to their efficient employees and most importantly the quality and affordable standard of English education that I was provided."
- Lola
Online TEFL / TESOL Courses:

• Online TEFL Certificate (120 hrs)
Initial qualification for those wishing to start a career as an English teacher.

• Online TEFL Master Diploma Course (250 hrs)
Increase your understanding of the principles & practice of English teaching. Ideal for those who wish to extend their professional experience and accept new responsibilities.

• Short Certificate Course
Teaching Practice Certificate (20 hours)
TEFL Training College
Courses / Programs
Earn an internationally-recognized and accredited TESOL / TEFL qualification online, and teach English to speakers of other languages in your home country or abroad!

TEFL Training College offers online TESOL / TEFL certification programs to students living in Malaysia, South East Asia, and worldwide

Studying online is an affordable and convenient way to achieve your TEFL / TESOL qualification to teach English abroad.

As a global leader in online TEFL / TESOL education, you can be confident that all of our tutors are fully-qualified and have extensive experience in teaching English to adults and young learners. As our online courses are assignment-based, you don't have to sit any exams.

TEFL Training College offers TEFL / TESOL programs through up-to-date, technologically advanced interactive training media which enhance and promote the learning experience. Your tutor will be available to assist you with your studies and guide you every step of the way.

"My studies with the TEFL Training College forced me to think about the details of actually teaching a class, and gave me the heads up on common teaching mistakes, like talking too much, or asking the students to practice something for which they were unprepared."
- Graham, Australia

"Thank you very much for a great course. I found the course structure very well-planned. I also found the multiple resources gave a thorough overview of each topic."

- Gavin, South Africa
Online TESOL/TEFL Courses:
- Accredited & internationally recognized TESOL qualifications

- Learn at your own pace with flexible schedules

- Our courses are known for their convenience, affordability and quality

Certificate in TESOL:
• Duration: 150 hours
• Aimed at persons who wish to gain an initial TEFL / TESOL qualification

Master Diploma in TESOL:
• Duration: 300 hours
• Designed for teachers who wish to achieve an advanced level qualification in TESOL theory and methodology
AVSE-TESOL, Ho Chi Minh City
Courses / Programs
• AVSE-TESOL offers Australian Government-accredited and internationally-recognised TESOL programmes (RTO: 45373, Course: 11245NAT) in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City), Cambodia (Phnom Penh) – and Online.  

• The TESOL programme at AVSE is perfect for adventurous people of all ages and backgrounds seeking to pursue ‘teach and travel’ opportunities abroad.

• Here’s a snapshot of the inclusions with the Australian Government-accredited TESOL programme at AVSE in Vietnam and Cambodia.

- pre-course support - visa, insurance and documentation advice
- referral to local accommodation options to satisfy all budgets
- a welcome dinner and drinks in the evening on day one
- early access to our secure, purposely designed Student Learning Portal
- the in-class TESOL course (Australian Government accredited, 23 days / 150 hours +/-)
- expert tuition from certified (specialist) vocational trainers
- lesson planning workshops delivered by experienced tutors
- 6 hours of observation classes (actual classes)
- 6 hours of teaching practice classes (actual classes - including 4 hours critically assessed)
- cultural immersion workshop conducted by local staff
- interactive employment workshop conducted by AVSE’s designated Job Placement Administrator
- interactive job interview workshop
- ‘hands-on’ job support once the course is completed
- post-course support –accommodation options, career pathways, visa issues and a lot more.

• With Australian Government-accredited TESOL Certification from AVSE in your hand, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running as a qualified English Language Teacher in Vietnam, Cambodia and elsewhere.

Student Review:
"I did the TESOL course in Ho Chi Minh City with AVSE-TESOL. It was brilliant! I learnt a lot, made great friends and got a teaching job as promised."
- Smithy, Australia
In-class, Australian Government-accredited TESOL programme.
23 days x 150 hours (+/-) including a 12 hour practicum with actual ESL students.


The TESOL course at AVSE in Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh takes place in a real school environment from day one.

Trainees receive visa and insurance advice, referral to local accommodation options to suit all budgets, cultural immersion assistance, hands-on job support once they’ve completed the course – and a lot more.
International Career Institute - Online TEFL Course for Australian & Global Students
Courses / Programs
• International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading, accredited distance learning school for students in Australia & globally that offers an online TESOL (ICI Diploma) qualification course as well as courses in a wide range of other subjects and professions.

• Our online TEFL / TESOL English teacher training course will quickly provide you with the key skills you need to be a successful ESL teacher around the world.

• ICI home study students come from Australia, NZ, the Philippines, India, the UK, USA, Africa and elsewhere around the globe. We have weekly intake dates, and you can enroll whenever you are ready.

• ICI online TESOL courses are recognised & accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC), and the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC).

• ICI is a member of the College of Teachers which is the UK's professional educational institute for teachers.

Further Professional / Career Development Training Online:

Also ICI Diploma & ICI Advanced Diploma qualifications in a wide range of careers: Hospitality, catering, business management, office admin, PR, marketing, sales, HR, IT / web design, journalism, counselling & psychology, natural health / nutrition, fashion design, beauty therapy, makeup, pet care, & more.
ICI DIPLOMA TESOL / TEFL Certification course online: 
- Average Duration: 24 weeks

Material covered includes:
- Teaching methods
- Classroom management
- Planning lessons
- English systems, skills and spelling
- Receptive skills, listening and reading
- Productive skills, speaking and writing
- Teaching vocabulary, meaning and context
- Teaching grammar
- Visual aids, activities and games
- Phonology of English, teaching pronunciation and the phonemic script
- Testing for the EFL - ESL student
- Culture and the EFL - ESL classroom 
- Professional development and employment

With weekly intake dates.
EBC International TEFL Certificate, Madrid
Courses / Programs
EBC would like to invite Australians to consider Madrid and Spain as a quality TEFL course + work destination in Europe. Madrid is a TEFL hotspot year-round with a vibrant nightlife and cultural immersion experience, and EBC Madrid offers an accredited TEFL course with job placement program for our graduates!  Contact us today for details of our next course dates.

• EBC Madrid is an accredited centre of Trinity College, and a leading provider of internationally-recognised TEFL courses and job placement opportunities for career-change seekers and global travelers.

• EBC offers a British Council-accepted Trinity CertTESOL certificate course in Madrid, the ability to earn up to 60 university credits, and the key resource of free worldwide, lifetime job placement for our TEFL graduates.

• The Trinity CertTESOL qualification is preferred by many renowned language schools worldwide, and over the last 16 years, EBC has been instrumental in helping more than 8000+ TEFL graduates finance their travels and realise their dreams of living and working outside of their home countries.

• If you are a citizen of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, EBC Madrid provides our comprehensive Road2Spain program which offers you a 1 year student visa to work, live and travel throughout Spain and Europe.

• EBC also runs accredited TEFL courses in Crete (Greece), Buenos Aires, (Argentina) and Boracay (Philippines).
Intensive 4-week accredited TEFL / TESOL teacher certificate course:
• Comprises 150 hours including 24 hours of teaching practice.
• Written to UK QCF level 5 standards.

With Study Package options:
• Bronze, Silver, Gold and Road2Spain (Road2Spain is an ideal option, for example, for citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa who want a seamless stay in Spain with accommodation and study visa included).
StudyCELTA: CELTA Courses Cebu
Courses / Programs
• With a modern training facility in the vibrant and multicultural city of Cebu, in the central islands of the Philippines, StudyCELTA offers a full-time, 4-week CELTA English teacher training course to local and international students.

• Earn one of the most prestigious TEFL qualifications in the world while sampling the delights of this incredible part of South-East Asia.

• Situated one hour south of Manila by plane, Cebu is known in The Philippines as the ‘Queen City of the South. It is a multicultural and progressive city with a mixture of urban vibes and provincial style.

• Our intensive 4-week CELTA course is available year-round to students from the Philippines and international students.

• The CELTA is a standardised course overseen by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, which is part of the University of Cambridge in England.

Student Review:
“I learnt more in my one Month CELTA course than I have in my 10 years teaching. I wish I had done this course in the beginning!”
Sol
Cambridge University CELTA English Teaching Certificate:

• Full-time TEFL courses
• Duration: 4-weeks / 120-hours
• Intensive courses taught by industry professionals
• 2-hours of teaching practice per day

CELTA Units of Learning:
- Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
- Language analysis and awareness
- Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
- Planning and resources for different contexts
- Developing teaching skills and professionalism