London TEFL Courses
A London TEFL College with Worldwide Access
There are hundreds of TEFL courses available online, so choosing the right course matters.
LTTC combines the experience of a long-established London teacher training college with the convenience of modern distance learning.
When you study with us, you can benefit from:
- Over 40 years of TEFL teacher-training experience
- Flexible online and distance learning
- Study from anywhere in the world
- Personal tutor support
- Comprehensive course materials
- The freedom to study at your own pace
- Career advice and teaching resources
- A choice of TEFL and advanced TESOL qualifications
- A worldwide network of LTTC partner schools
LTTC has more than 100 partner schools worldwide, allowing teacher training to be delivered both online and through classroom-based partner centres.
TEFL Courses in London – Without the Daily Commute
London is one of the world’s great international cities and a natural place to begin a career in English language teaching.
But studying with a London college doesn’t necessarily mean sitting in a London classroom every day.
LTTC’s online TEFL courses allow you to study wherever you are.
If you live in London, you can study from home without spending hours travelling.
If you live elsewhere in Britain, you can access London-based teacher training without relocating.
And if you live overseas, you can study with LTTC from your own country.
Our distance-learning approach is particularly suitable if you:
- Are working full-time or part-time
- Have family commitments
- Live outside London
- Live outside the UK
- Prefer independent study
- Want to start your course at a time that suits you
- Are already teaching and want an additional qualification
- Want to prepare for a future teaching career abroad
Your location shouldn’t prevent you from developing your teaching career.
Study TEFL Online from London – or Anywhere in the World
Distance learning has been an important part of LTTC’s approach to teacher training for many years.
Our online programmes are designed to give learners flexibility while still providing academic guidance and support.
Depending on the course you choose, you will work through structured course materials, complete assignments and receive feedback and guidance from your tutor.
LTTC’s current distance-learning provision allows students to work flexibly and study from almost anywhere.
This means you can develop your TEFL knowledge around your existing commitments rather than reorganising your life around a fixed timetable.
Study where it suits you.
Build a qualification that can help take your teaching career further.
Which TEFL Course Should I Choose?
LTTC offers different routes depending on your experience and career plans.
Starting Your TEFL Career
If you are new to teaching English as a foreign language, one of our Certificate in TEFL programmes can help you develop the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to begin teaching.
You will explore important areas such as:
- How languages are learned
- TEFL teaching methods
- Lesson planning
- Teaching grammar
- Teaching vocabulary
- Teaching speaking and writing
- Teaching reading and listening
- Pronunciation
- Classroom resources
- Teaching different types of learners
Level 5 TEFL Training
For learners looking for a more substantial qualification, LTTC also offers a Level 5 Certificate in TEFL route. This is regulated and approved by an OFQUAL approved accreditation board Focus Awards.
Level 5 study can be particularly attractive to people who are serious about developing a professional TEFL career and want a more comprehensive programme covering the theory and practical skills involved in teaching English.
Advanced TESOL Qualifications
Already have TEFL experience?
LTTC also provides opportunities to progress beyond an initial TEFL certificate through Diploma and advanced TESOL programmes.
These courses are designed for teachers who want to develop their knowledge further, strengthen their professional skills or progress within English language teaching.
A London TEFL College with a Worldwide Reach
One of the things that makes LTTC different is that our teaching community extends far beyond London.
Over the years, LTTC has developed a substantial network of partner schools and teacher-training centres around the world.
Students may therefore have the opportunity to study through an LTTC partner school in their own country as well as directly with LTTC through distance learning.
Current partner organisations publicly promoting LTTC programmes can be found in countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey, Egypt and India, illustrating the international reach of the LTTC network.
Our international partnerships also mean that LTTC has many years of experience working with teachers from different educational and cultural backgrounds.
Are you outside the UK?
You don’t need to come to London to begin.
Study directly with LTTC online or find out whether there is an LTTC partner school in your country.
TEFL Training Designed for the Real World
A TEFL qualification isn’t simply about receiving a certificate.
Good teacher training should help you become a better teacher.
That’s why LTTC courses focus on the knowledge and practical techniques you can use when working with English language learners.
You may learn how to:
- Plan effective English lessons
- Present new language clearly
- Teach grammar with confidence
- Develop learners’ vocabulary
- Improve speaking and listening skills
- Teach reading and writing
- Work with different ages and ability levels
- Select and adapt teaching materials
- Manage classroom activities
- Encourage learners to communicate in English
Whether your goal is to teach English in London, elsewhere in the UK, overseas or online, your TEFL training should give you a practical foundation on which to build.
Teach English Abroad
For many students, TEFL is the beginning of an international adventure.
English teachers work in language schools, private academies, companies, schools, universities and online classrooms around the world.
Opportunities vary considerably between countries and employers, and individual employers set their own qualification and recruitment requirements.
However, professional TEFL training can help demonstrate that you have taken the time to learn the principles and practical skills involved in teaching English effectively.
Your first TEFL course could be the beginning of a career that takes you far beyond London.
Teach English Online
You don’t necessarily need to move abroad to use your TEFL skills.
Online English teaching has created opportunities for teachers and learners to connect regardless of location.
You might teach:
- General English
- Conversational English
- Business English
- Young learners
- Examination preparation
- English for specific professions
- Individual one-to-one lessons
- Small online groups
LTTC also provides specialist training for teachers interested in developing their skills for teaching English online.
Why Study TEFL by Distance Learning?
Distance learning isn’t simply a substitute for classroom study. For many learners, it is the most practical way to train.
Flexibility
Fit your TEFL studies around work, family and other commitments.
Freedom
Study at home, at work or while travelling.
International Access
You don’t need to live in London—or even in the UK—to study with a London-based teacher training college.
Tutor Support
Distance doesn’t have to mean studying alone. LTTC provides personal tutor support and guidance for its distance-learning students.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Work through your course according to the requirements of your chosen programme and build your knowledge progressively.
Over 40 Years of Teacher Training
LTTC has been involved in English language teacher training since 1984.
During that time, the way people learn has changed dramatically.
Printed distance-learning materials have developed into online learning environments. Teachers can now teach students thousands of miles away. Artificial intelligence and digital resources are changing how lessons are prepared and delivered.
But one thing hasn’t changed:
Good teachers need good training.
LTTC continues to combine established principles of English language teaching with the needs of today’s teachers and learners.
Start with Our Free TEFL Course
Not certain whether TEFL is right for you?
You don’t have to make an immediate commitment.
LTTC offers a FREE online Foundation Certificate in TEFL, providing an introduction to the world of teaching English as a foreign language. The current programme is a 15-hour self-study course.
It’s an excellent way to:
- Discover whether you enjoy TEFL
- Learn some of the basic principles of English language teaching
- Experience online study with LTTC
- Refresh your knowledge if you are already teaching
Frequently Asked Questions About TEFL Courses in London
Can I take an LTTC TEFL course online?
Yes. LTTC offers TEFL and teacher-training programmes through online and distance-learning study, meaning you can study without attending a London classroom.
Do I have to live in London to study with London Teacher Training College?
No. Students can study with LTTC from other parts of the UK and from overseas. LTTC also works with partner schools around the world.
Can I study TEFL while working?
Distance learning is particularly suitable for people who need to combine their studies with employment, family or other commitments.
Does LTTC provide tutor support?
Yes. LTTC’s current course information includes personal tutor support, course materials and learner support.
Can I study through an LTTC partner school?
Possibly. LTTC has a network of more than 100 partner schools worldwide. Availability and courses vary according to the country and individual centre.
Which TEFL qualification should I choose?
That depends on your previous experience and career plans. Beginners may want to start with a Certificate in TEFL, while learners seeking more substantial training can consider Level 5 TEFL study. Experienced teachers may wish to progress to Diploma or advanced TESOL programmes.
Can a TEFL qualification guarantee me a teaching job?
No reputable training provider can guarantee employment. Requirements differ between employers and countries. A TEFL qualification provides professional preparation and can help you demonstrate your knowledge and training when applying for suitable teaching positions.
Can I teach English online after completing a TEFL course?
TEFL training can prepare you for many of the skills needed to teach English online. Some teachers also choose additional specialist training in online English teaching.
Your TEFL Career Can Start in London – Wherever You Live
You may have searched for “TEFL courses London” because you want the reassurance of studying with an established London teacher-training provider.
With LTTC, you can have that connection to London without being restricted by geography.
Study online.
Learn at your own pace.
Receive tutor support.
Join an international community of English language teachers.
Or study through one of our partner schools around the world.
London Teacher Training College has been helping people develop their English teaching skills since 1984.
Now it could be your turn.
Ready to Start Teaching English?
Choose the course that matches your ambitions and begin your TEFL journey with LTTC.
