TEFL Diploma Online: 150 Hours
The 150-hour TEFL Diploma covers the nine core TEFL modules plus Advanced Grammar and Advanced Phonetics, giving you more depth than the standard 120-hour certificate. It is self-paced online, designed for about 5 months, and costs US$275, £230 or ₹18,880 including GST, with an optional fast-track add-on.
Who this course is for
- New teachers who want more than the minimum 120 hours
- Teachers who want stronger grammar and pronunciation teaching
- Anyone aiming for better-paid or more competitive jobs
What you will learn
- Everything in the 120-hour Certificate
- Explain advanced grammar clearly
- Teach pronunciation using phonetics
- Access a senior mentor with 35+ years of ESL experience
Core modules plus advanced units
The Diploma includes all nine core TEFL modules:
- Welcome to the world of teaching English: what TEFL teachers do, the contexts you may teach in and the qualities of an effective English teacher.
- The history of methodologies: from grammar-translation and the direct method to audio-lingualism, the communicative approach and task-based learning, and why it matters in class.
- Language acquisition: how people learn a second language, the difference between learning and acquisition, and how to create conditions for real progress.
- English grammar: tenses, aspect, modals, conditionals and sentence structure explained from a teacher's point of view, with ways to present them clearly.
- Phonology: sounds, word stress, sentence stress, rhythm and intonation, and how to correct pronunciation helpfully.
- Vocabulary: choosing, presenting and recycling words and phrases so learners remember and use them.
- Lesson planning: setting aims, staging a lesson, timing, materials and adapting for different levels and ages.
- Drama and games: role plays, games and drama techniques that make practice meaningful and fun.
- The four skills: teaching reading, writing, speaking and listening with clear stages and tasks.
Advanced Grammar
The Advanced Grammar unit goes beyond the core module into areas learners find hardest: perfect and continuous aspects, modality, conditionals and mixed conditionals, passive and causative forms, reported speech and complex sentences. You learn to diagnose errors and explain them in simple language.
Advanced Phonetics
The Advanced Phonetics unit introduces the phonemic chart, connected speech, weak forms, linking and intonation patterns. It helps you teach pronunciation systematically and improves your own clarity, which is especially useful for non-native teachers and IELTS trainers.
Why choose 150 hours
- Some employers prefer more than the minimum 120 hours
- Stronger grammar and pronunciation teaching for higher-level learners
- Access to a senior mentor with more than 35 years of ESL experience
- A clear step towards the Advanced Diploma and PG Diploma
Study time and fast-track
The Diploma is designed for up to five months of self-paced study. If you need to finish sooner, the optional fast-track add-on costs US$65, £50 or ₹4,700.
Who should choose the Diploma over the Certificate
- Teachers who will teach intermediate and advanced learners
- IELTS and exam trainers who need stronger grammar and pronunciation
- Non-native teachers improving their own pronunciation
- Anyone who wants a slightly stronger CV for competitive markets
What you receive
On completion you receive a 150-hour TEFL Diploma from London College of Teachers Limited, issued on the blockchain for verification. It is a professional qualification, not a university diploma.
Next steps after the Diploma
Add a specialism with Young Learners or Business English, or progress to the Advanced Diploma for a research project and management training.
Fees and study time
The 150-hour TEFL Diploma costs US$275, £230 or ₹18,880 incl. GST. It is designed for up to 5 months of self-paced study, and an optional fast-track add-on costs US$65, £50 or ₹4,700. Compare all fees and payment options.
Entry requirements
Good English communication. No degree or teaching experience is needed to enrol, although many countries ask for a degree for teaching visas.
How you are assessed
Each module ends with multiple-choice questions, and the answer key is emailed to you so you can review your work. At this level you also complete lesson plans, projects or case studies graded by tutors, and a final assignment. The course uses Communicative Language Teaching (CLT).
Teaching practice
Teaching practice is optional but strongly recommended if you have never taught. Arrange sessions with a school or institute near you, and London College of Teachers will provide a recommendation letter for the internship.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the TEFL Diploma better than the Certificate?
It adds 30 hours of advanced grammar and phonetics. Some employers prefer 150 hours or more.
What is fast-track?
An optional add-on (US$65, £50 or ₹4,700) for finishing sooner.
How long does the TEFL Diploma take?
It is designed for up to five months of self-paced study, with an optional fast-track.
Do I need a degree for the TEFL Diploma?
No. Good English is the entry requirement.
Is the TEFL Diploma recognised?
It is a professional TEFL qualification from London College of Teachers Limited, verifiable online; employers decide what they accept.
