Gain access to great teaching opportunities by getting trained to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) with the pioneer program that's been at it since 2005.
AT A GLANCE
Earn one of the most reputable, and exclusive credentials for teaching English as a second language, allowing you to travel the world or teach from the comfort of home.
In a short period of time and at competitive prices, you will be on your way to impacting the lives of people across the globe.
Gain authentic experience by completing required teaching practicum in our live online ESL classrooms.
WHY CHOOSE US?
When considering a program to choose from, we know there are some basic questions that people want answered (hey, we were there ourselves at one time). So to make it easy for you:
What would I be getting? - you would be receiving the highest quality training in the field of TESOL/TEFL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages / Teaching English as a Foreign Language). In addition to the theory part of the different coursework, our programs require teaching practicum to graduate. Participants have the option of being placed directly in our live online-classrooms to fulfill practicum. The best way to become confident in your skills is through actual experience and practice!
Is the program recognized? - Absolutely. In a unique situation, our TEFL certificate programs are reviewed for quality by TESOL International Association and meet their gold standard for quality. This helps prospective participants know they are pursuing truly high-quality training that is also recognized by employers across the globe.
Is the program expensive? - While the cost varies depending on which program you take, our course prices are among the lowest available (both US and international). No, you won't find a Groupon for taking any of the courses for less than $15, but why spend money on an illegitimate program that 1) doesn't train you to be as successful as you can be, and 2) probably isn't recognized by serious employers.
What are my job prospects if I take this program? - The highest they can be in the TESOL/TEFL industry! Promise Opens Doors works with a growing number of employer partners, we are a great pipeline for our graduates to get trained and find a job shortly after graduation. Our Career Center provides continuous HR support for graduates.
Can it be trusted? - While we have been teaching EFL students since 2005, we are relatively new to the certificate program field (after years of preparation, our TEFL Certificate for online teaching was launched in November 2018). That said, we have a small but growing list of graduates who are pleased with their experience.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
Our TEFL Certificate Programs for Online and In-person Teaching are designed for current or prospective teachers and administrators, worldwide, who have little to no formal instruction in English Language Teaching (ELT).
Depending on which certificate is being pursued, participants will focus on teaching either young learners or young adults in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) environments. This means teaching students outside the US, or in an online program.
AFFILIATIONS & ACCREDITATION
Our Accreditation
Promise Opens Doors is an officially registered learning center with Highfield Qualifications, a globally recognized accreditation body and awarding organization regulated by the UK government's Ofqual authority. Through this partnership, we offer graduates the opportunity to earn a "Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages", a regulated qualification that sits on the UK's Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
This means our Level 5 certificate isn't just "TESOL/TEFL-branded" — it's a government-regulated qualification, independently verified and audited on an ongoing basis by an accrediting body with legal standing in the UK. Graduates can point to a specific, checkable credential rather than a marketing claim.
Our History with TESOL International Association
In 2021, Promise Opens Doors became the first organization to have its certificate program undergo an extensive quality review by TESOL International Association, the leading professional association for English language teaching professionals in the U.S., whose published standards for short-term TEFL/TESL certificate programs are widely used as a reference point across the industry.
It's worth being precise about what that was: TESOL International Association is not a formal accrediting body, and this review was not an accreditation. It was a first-of-its-kind quality review, and for several years our certificates carried TESOL's endorsement as a result. That agreement has since concluded, and it's not a credential we currently issue — but it reflects the level of scrutiny we've sought out for our program from the beginning.
On Recognition & Job Prospects
Our Ofqual-regulated Level 5 certificate is recognized by employers, ministries of education, and visa programs in many countries around the world, and is held to the same regulatory standard as widely known qualifications like CELTA. As with any TEFL/TESOL credential, we always recommend confirming specific requirements with your intended employer or destination country, since these can vary.
"Do not give a fish, but teach how to fish"
Simply put, here at Promise Opens Doors we believe deeply in the power
a teacher has to impact a student's learning. The letter "A" in the hands of a teacher
can either be the most interesting subject, or the most dull.
We train those who know the difference to passionately
pursue teaching English to ESL learners.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
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120-hour Comprehensive TEFL Certificate Program for
In-Person and Online Teaching
The 120-hour TEFL Certificate Program for In-Person and Online Teaching prepares teachers to work from the comforts of a home/mobile office and/or outside the US in a traditional face-to-face setting.
120 hours in 3-6 months.
Discounts may be available. To find out more, please inquire here.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
For graduates of our program, many are given the opportunity to join our pool of online, part-time teachers. Promise also has a continually growing network of employer partners that we work with so we provide a strong pipeline for participants in our program to find teaching opportunities right after they graduate.
This support extends to graduates seeking teaching positions outside the US. Promise Opens Doors will provide full support in their search for the right position teaching in a foreign country.
Partnering Organizations
Promise Opens Doors is continuously looking for organizations and institutions to work alongside our TESOL/TEFL Certificate Programs.
