Recognised Providers
The following training providers operate within the Open Access TEFL framework and support the initiative’s goal of making teacher training more accessible and transparent.
These providers allow students to complete their training before deciding whether to obtain certification.
TEFL Training College
The free TEFL course offered by TEFL Training College was originally developed as a fully paid, professional TEFL qualification. The complete 300-hour course — including all core training and specialist modules — is now offered free to study to make high-quality teacher training accessible worldwide. There are no locked lessons, no missing modules, and no reduced content. This course is fully accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC). TEFL Training College is a recognised provider within the Open Access TEFL framework and follows the Open Access TEFL standards for accessible teacher training.
TEFL Solutions
TEFL Solutions was founded to provide flexible, professional, and internationally recognized TEFL training. Their online delivery ensures that learners anywhere in the world can look under the hood of a fully developed course, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to teach English with confidence. Unlike introductory “free” courses, their courses meet professional TEFL standards, include assessed modules, and offer specialist content as part of the core curriculum. TEFL Solutions offers a 120-hour course & a 180-hour Advanced TEFL course. This course is fully accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC). TEFL Solutions is a recognised provider within the Open Access TEFL framework and follows the Open Access TEFL standards for accessible teacher training.
Online TEFL Academy
Online TEFL Academy provides a complete entry-level TEFL qualification through an open-access model. Students can explore all lessons and materials before deciding whether to obtain certification. The 120-hours of structured online TEFL training covers core skills for teaching English in classrooms and online. Study the full course for free. Optional certification upgrade available for employment or personal use and no obligation to certify. This course is fully accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC). Online TEFL Academy is a recognised provider within the Open Access TEFL framework and follows the Open Access TEFL standards for accessible teacher training.
Providers listed here support the principles and standards outlined within the Open Access TEFL framework.
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.