SECTION 1 - What this pathway is
Designed for teachers who have gained practical experience through:
- Online teaching platforms
- Language schools
- Corporate training providers
- Online academies
- Independent contractor teaching roles
Evidence may include teaching platform analytics, contracts, lesson materials, student feedback, and professional references.
SECTION 2 — Before You Begin
- You must have teaching experience relevant to this pathway
- You must be able to provide supporting evidence
- Incomplete submissions will delay assessment
- You are strongly advised to prepare your portfolio before applying
SECTION 3 — Download Your Templates
- Teaching Experience Log
- Platform Evidence Guide
- Lesson Plan Template
- Reference Letter (Platform / Employer- *no template required)
- Portfolio Checklist
Your Templates
- Teaching Experience Log
- Platform Evidence Guide
- Lesson Plan Template
- Reference Letter (Platform / Employer- *no template required)
- Portfolio Checklist
SECTION 4 — How to Prepare Your Portfolio
Step-by-step:
1
STEP
Complete the downloaded teaching log
2
STEP
Collect relevant evidence
3
STEP
Prepare your lesson plans
4
STEP
Gather all your references
5
STEP
Review the checklist download
6
STEP
Submit your application
Open-Access TEFL
Open Access TEFL is more than a description of free TEFL courses. It is a framework and standards initiative that promotes responsible and accessible teacher training.