Is the TEFL certificate accredited?
The TEFL certificate is issued by London College of Teachers Limited (UK Company No. 12339919), a training provider listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers with UKPRN 10096558. Its TEFL certificates are issued on the blockchain and can be checked on LCT's certificate validation page. There is no single worldwide TEFL accreditation, so recognition is decided by each employer and authority; check yours before you enrol.
What your certificate shows
Your certificate names the qualification and its hours (for example, 120-hour TEFL Certificate) and is issued by London College of Teachers. It can be verified online by employers.
How employers verify it
Certificates are issued on the blockchain for secure verification. Employers can also use the [certificate validation page](https://www.londoncollegeofteachers.co.uk/certificate-validation.php) on LCT's main site.
Recognition: an honest note
A TEFL certificate is a professional qualification, not a government teaching licence or a university degree. Language schools and online platforms widely accept 120-hour TEFL certificates, but schools, ministries of education and visa authorities set their own rules. Confirm the requirements of the employer or country before you enrol.
What 'accredited' means in TEFL
Because TEFL is not regulated by a single global authority, 'accredited' can mean different things: a national registration, an independent accreditation body, a university partnership or an exam board. Rather than relying on one word, check who the provider is, whether you can verify it, what the course contains and whether your target employer accepts it.
How to verify London College of Teachers
- Companies House lists London College of Teachers Limited, Company No. 12339919.
- The UK Register of Learning Providers lists UKPRN 10096558.
- Certificates are issued on the blockchain and can be checked on the certificate validation page.
- Fees, syllabus and contact details are published on this site and on LCT's main site.
Recognition by employer type
- Online platforms: widely accept 120-hour TEFL certificates.
- Private language schools abroad: widely accept 120-hour TEFL certificates, usually alongside a degree for the visa.
- International and state schools: usually need a teaching qualification or licence as well.
- Universities: often want a master's degree and experience.
- Ministries of education and visa authorities: set their own rules; check before you enrol.
Accreditations, memberships and partners
London College of Teachers lists the following accreditations, memberships and partners on its accreditation page:
- UK Register of Learning Providers: London College of Teachers Limited is listed with UKPRN 10096558.
- The CPD Group (UK): London College of Teachers is an accredited provider of The CPD Group, which accredits CPD providers in the UK and overseas.
- Chartered College of Teaching (UK): Member, membership number P0096. The College holds a Royal Charter first granted to the College of Preceptors in 1849.
- International TEFL Canada: Institutional member. International TEFL Canada verifies London College of Teachers certificates.
- Quality Council of India (QCI): Member, Member No. CORP/EDU/6505/2019-20.
- American TEFL (USA): American TEFL has accredited all London College of Teachers programmes.
- Skills for English (SELT): Partner. Skills for English is a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for UK visa and immigration applications.
- Paris University of International Education (PUIE): Academic partner; an institution focused on business management and teacher preparation.
You can verify any certificate on the certificate validation page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TEFL certificate accredited?
London College of Teachers Limited is a UK private limited company (Company No. 12339919) listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers with UKPRN 10096558, and it lists its partners and associations on its accreditation page. There is no single government accreditation for TEFL worldwide, so check what your target employer accepts.
Is a TEFL certificate recognised internationally?
TEFL certificates of 120 hours or more from credible providers are widely accepted by language schools and online platforms around the world. Recognition is decided by each employer and country, so confirm requirements with the employer or authority before you apply.
How can an employer verify my certificate?
London College of Teachers issues certificates on the blockchain and offers a certificate-validation page, so employers can check that a certificate is genuine.
Does a TEFL certificate expire?
No. A TEFL certificate does not expire. Some employers may ask about recent teaching experience or professional development, but the qualification itself stays valid.
Is a TEFL certificate the same as a teaching licence?
No. A teaching licence is issued by a national authority and lets you teach in that country's schools. A TEFL certificate shows you are trained to teach English to non-native speakers and is the usual requirement for language schools and online teaching.
