Extended TEFL professional development

150-Hour TEFL/TESOL Diploma

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Course overview

The 150-Hour TEFL/TESOL Diploma extends the foundation TEFL curriculum with additional study and practical application for educators who want a broader preparation for English-language teaching.

Learners build on core methodology and language systems while spending more time on lesson design, learner differences, classroom communication and the practical decisions teachers make before, during and after a lesson.

Who it is for

Who should consider this course?

  • New teachers who want more depth than a foundation certificate
  • Teachers moving into English-language education
  • Tutors and online instructors seeking structured professional development
  • Educators preparing for international ESL/EFL contexts
Learning outcomes

What you will learn

  • Apply TEFL methodology to varied learner groups
  • Build coherent lesson sequences around language aims
  • Teach language systems and skills more confidently
  • Anticipate learner difficulties and adapt teaching
  • Use feedback and assessment to guide progress
Curriculum

What the programme covers

The exact depth and assessment load vary by course level. The curriculum below shows the core areas covered in this pathway.

01

TEFL/TESOL methodology and language acquisition

02

Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation

03

Lesson planning and staging

04

Teaching listening and speaking

05

Teaching reading and writing

06

Classroom interaction and management

07

Materials adaptation and learner differences

08

Assessment, feedback and reflective teaching

How online study works

The online Diploma allows flexible study within the programme completion period and includes structured module progression.

Assessment

  • Module MCQs and knowledge checks
  • Lesson-planning or applied tasks
  • Additional assignment work as specified for the Diploma

Course Support

Academic support is available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Learners may also send questions by email or WhatsApp outside those hours, and the support team will respond as soon as possible. Each learner is assigned a tutor who can clarify course content, answer programme questions and provide guidance during study.

Certification

Successful learners receive the London College of Teachers TEFL/TESOL Diploma for the stated study hours.

Career relevance

How this course may support your professional development

The Diploma can strengthen professional preparation for ESL/EFL teaching roles. It does not guarantee employment, visa eligibility or local teacher licensing.

Important: Professional-development courses should not be assumed to replace a degree, teacher licence, regulated qualification, visa requirement or employer-specific credential where one is required.
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