This page gives you a quick guided tour of the key points regarding the EBC TEFL course. If you need more information please explore the entire site in more detail. If you still have any questions have a look at our FAQ page or contact us.
Premium certification
Depending on your chosen course location we award the following:
- The accredited Trinity College CertTESOL which is accepted by major employers internationally, and recognised by the British Council as a valid qualification for teachers in their accredited schools in 109 countries.
- The EBC International TEFL Certificate.
Why choose EBC?
EBC is a high quality, accredited training organisation offering an internationally recognised teaching qualification and we also have had outstanding success in training and getting graduates within just a few days of graduating.
The EBC, dual award TESOL TEFL certificate course will give you the skills you’ll need to teach in either a TESOL or TEFL setting.
Read through our site to read about many more reasons why you should consider EBC as your number one TEFL course choice.
Training centres
Madrid, Spain
Four week course awarding the Trinity CertTESOL and the EBC International TEFL Certficate
Chania, Greece
Four week course awarding the EBC International TEFL and TESOL Certficates
Boracay, Philippines
Four week course awarding the EBC International TEFL and TESOL Certficates
Online
Up to 6 months to complete the EBC Online TEFL Certficate course
Training courses
Classroom based
Four weeks of study with pre-course work, classroom training, lesson planning, teaching practice and feedback, homework and employment opportunities
Online
150 hours of study: online training with trainer support
Blended
Online training plus teaching practice
What the fee includes
Classroom based courses
All tuition fees, a course manual and English reference manual, free course work printing, free WIFI internet access, 100 free photocopies for lesson material, welcome pack, advice with long-term housing, job counselling, lifetime job guidance and worldwide job placement, referral to an immigration lawyer (optional).
Online courses
All tuition fees, trainer support, course material, job guidance and job placement.
Blended online and classroom courses
All online tuition fees, all teaching practice tuition fees, course material, job guidance and job placement. For The following are included for the two week teaching practice course: free course work printing, free WIFI internet access, 100 free photocopies for lesson material advice with long-term housing, job counselling, lifetime job guidance and worldwide job placement, referral to an immigration lawyer (optional).
Accommodation
If you are attending one of our four week classroom based courses or our two week classroom based teaching practice course, we assist you in finding reasonably priced accommodation in the cities where we offer the EBC International TEFL Certificate. We have preferred suppliers in each course location city.
EBC’s course trainers
Our course trainers have an average of 15 years experience. All have advanced degrees in TEFL and many years of EFL teaching experience gained from all over the world.
Course hours
Classroom based courses
Classes run for four weeks from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. There are no days off for public holidays so the course runs for a full four weeks.
Online courses
You set your course hours. The course must be completed within six months of starting.
Blended online and classroom courses
The two week teaching practice classes run for two weeks from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. There are no days off for public holidays so the course runs for a full two weeks.
Jobs
As a graduate of EBC TEFL in Madrid, you get top priority for teaching jobs that are available with our sister company EBC y Asociados Idiomas.
As with all good companies we have contingency measures should EBC y Asociados Idiomas not have work immediately available. We are also a supplier of TEFL Certified teachers to many language organisations in our course location cities and around the world.
This is a lifetime service so wherever you are in the world, you can always go back to our site and check out the schools.
Visa and work permits
If you need to travel and need a visa, it is your responsibility to make sure that you can get one.
Do not financially commit to taking one of our classroom based courses until you have one.
EBC does not grant visas or work permits, governments do.
If want to get a work permit, EBC can refer you to an immigration lawyer if you decide you want to use one.
Life style abroad
Madrid, Spain
Madrid is simply a fun place with a lot of good teaching opportunities. For more information refer to our Madrid course page.
Chania, Greece
Chania is a beach town immersed in centuries of Greek history. For more information refer to our Chania course page.
Boracay, Philippines
Boracay is a tropical island paradise with white beaches and crystal clear water. For more information refer to our Boracay course page.
- EBC trains and prepares course students to succeed as English language teachers.
- We operate at a higher level than most other courses
- Our TEFL/TESOL certificate courses are written to QCF level 5 standards
- Our job placement programme is unrivalled with a 100% success record
TESOL / TEFL courses from EBC
Graduate reviews
“Totally recommend EBC. A thorough course, well worth the money and with highly qualified instructors. I had never taught before taking this course, but the 8 hours teaching practice makes you feel so prepared. They answered every single one of my questions and made me feel confident to make this investment. Don’t hesitate taking this course!”
–Kathryn Royal
“Excellent and very comprehensive programme. Our instructor taught us everything we need to know about teaching English. The practice teaching sessions we did are great experience for the real world and I now feel confident that I can teach professionally. Thank you John for your commitment and dedication.”
–Susi Santorelli
“Wanted to become a teacher in just 1 month schooling? I recommend you to enrol in EBC Madrid. They will teach you everything for you to become a proficient teacher. So, don’t waste time. Go and enroll now!!!”
–Merci p.
Join our growing EBC family
To become an English teacher all that is required is some of your time to take one of our EBC training courses. Once you graduate, EBC gives you lifetime, worldwide career support that will get you working quickly and will always be there for you when you want a change.
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