Do I need a degree to teach English overseas?
It is a commonly held belief that a university degree or teaching experience is needed to secure an overseas teaching position. We are here to say – you can teach English abroad without a degree. How do we know? Because we have over 20 years of experience in the International TESOL industry and we know numerous graduates without a degree that are placed around the world teaching English. In fact we have companies contacting us daily asking for more of our graduates (with and without degrees).
There are many countries overseas which do not require a degree to teach English. Over 4 beautiful continents to be exact – with over 1 billion people actively learning English worldwide:
- Europe
- Asia
- South America
- Africa
Although some countries may require a degree for visa purposes, the majority only require a recognised TESOL Certificate (140 hours minimum) with teaching practicum preferred by most schools.
What's the best TESOL course to teach English abroad?
Whether you want a gap year, career break or are just after a new challenge. We have spent years writing, developing and refining the International TESOL Certificate specifically for people like you.
This course also includes your teaching practicum and work experience with actual international students, to prepare you for real-world teaching. Practicum is a requirement for all TESOL courses. Yet we still get calls from people who were sold a TESOL course from a competitor where the practicum wasn’t included!
This course will also allow you to teach English online, from anywhere in the world (with an internet connection). That means you can live the laptop lifestyle and work anywhere or simply work from home.
Did we mention that all our courses come with a Job Support guarantee? This way, can rest assure that your dream of teaching English overseas will be an easy one with a team backing you to find work abroad.
If you’ve read this far, take the next step to becoming an English teacher and teach English abroad. Fill out the form below to speak to us. We have more than 20 year’s experience in the TESOL industry, so we will be happy to answer any questions you might have. We look forward to hearing from you.
Success Stories!
Zhara L
"TESOL Australia has opened great opportunities for me and because of the training and ongoing support I have gained invaluable experience as an ESL teacher. I’m currently teaching international students in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast and loving it."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:10:28+10:00
Zhara L
Certificate IV in TESOL
“TESOL Australia has opened great opportunities for me and because of the training and ongoing support I have gained invaluable experience as an ESL teacher. I’m currently teaching international students …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/zhara-l/
Dan Han
"As an international education agent, we have worked with TESOL Australia on numerous projects including short-term study tours and long-term teaching programs. The teaching quality of their graduates is excellent and all of our customers and students were always more than satisfied. We will continue to work with them as our preferred business partner in Australia."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:16:10+10:00
Dan Han
Education Agent
“As an international education agent, we have worked with TESOL Australia on numerous projects including short-term study tours and long-term teaching programs. The teaching quality of their graduates is excellent …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/dan-han/
Shaune R
"This is a quick note to say thank you to the TESOLAU team for all the assistance I received through my TESOL journey (140hr International TESOL Certificate). Assignments completed and practicums done! I now look forward to putting all my learning into practice as I volunteer at a little remote primary school in the north east of Thailand starting next week. I have enjoyed the ride and thanks again, Shaune."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:23:41+10:00
Shaune R
140hr International TESOL Certificate
“This is a quick note to say thank you to the TESOLAU team for all the assistance I received through my TESOL journey (140hr International TESOL Certificate). Assignments completed and …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/shaune-r/
Christina G
"TESOL Australia has helped me live my dream! I can now travel and take my work with me! I've been living in Mexico for two months and loving it! I am so glad I used this organisation, as it's helped me gain the experience and qualifications I needed for teaching online. I would recommend it to anyone."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:17:32+10:00
Christina G
140hr International TESOL Certificate
“TESOL Australia has helped me live my dream! I can now travel and take my work with me! I’ve been living in Mexico for two months and loving it! I …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/christina-g/
Kylie H
"Recently I completed a 140-Hour International TESOL course with the director of studies Ms Lynette M. Kim. She is an excellent teacher enabling her students through sharing her vast experience and practical skills. Her lessons are informative and in practice work well to not only give the skills needed but the confidence required to enable us to make a difference to those who are endeavouring to become fluent in English as a second language. After completing the course I am keen to put my newfound knowledge into practice. I wish to thank Ms Lynette M. Kim for giving me a new direction and the confidence to take it."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:22:11+10:00
Kylie H
140hr International TESOL Certificate
“Recently I completed a 140-Hour International TESOL course with the director of studies Ms Lynette M. Kim. She is an excellent teacher enabling her students through sharing her vast experience …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/kylie-h/
Renee W
"The TESOL Australia Certificate IV in TESOL has been great professionally and personally. I have a completely new career I absolutely love and will continue with for many years to come. The lessons are lively, interesting and engaging. Thank you Lyn for a fantastic course and for the brilliant encouragement and job support you have given me post-graduation."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:12:04+10:00
Renee W
Certificate IV in TESOL
“The TESOL Australia Certificate IV in TESOL has been great professionally and personally. I have a completely new career I absolutely love and will continue with for many years to …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/renee-w/
Simona C
"The program of the TESOL course was very comprehensive and Lynette managed to engage all of us in a very productive manner. We were easily able to cover the whole teaching manual. Lyn is a wonderful teacher, whose skills and personality creates a safe and friendly atmosphere. Additionally, Lyn introduced to us a number of experienced guest speakers, who helped all of us on our journey to become English teachers. Thank you Lyn and the team for an extraordinary experience!"
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:19:11+10:00
Simona C
140hr International TESOL Certificate
“The program of the TESOL course was very comprehensive and Lynette managed to engage all of us in a very productive manner. We were easily able to cover the whole …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/simona-c/
Tom M
“Within minutes of filling in the contact form on their Web site, I received a phone call from Lyn who asked me about my background and said that it would be possible to create a customised program where my previous coursework and experience were recognised. The staff were more than accommodating, adjusting the tasks and feedback to suit my schedule and being flexible about daytime and evening videoconferencing sessions, while I was teaching in Cambodia.”
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:03:10+10:00
Tom M
RPL Certificate IV in TESOL
“Within minutes of filling in the contact form on their Web site, I received a phone call from Lyn who asked me about my background and said that it would …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/9188/
Ross C
"I am still in China, having taught English here at a University for one year and am now settled into my second year with an offer to extend another year. I am so grateful for your assistance and so pleased I did your course. It has enabled me to hit the ground running, making it easy to prepare lessons and delivering them at the right level. It seems I am quite popular with my classes being over-subscribed each Semester. So to come here was a very good move for me. I am enjoying China. I work only 4 afternoons each week so I travel each 'long weekend' and holidays. I love my students. They are motivated, bright and respectful."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:28:49+10:00
Ross C
Certificate IV in TESOL
“I am still in China, having taught English here at a University for one year and am now settled into my second year with an offer to extend another year. …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/ross-c/
John M
"I have just completed my TESOL Cert IV online course and I loved it. The units where fun, informative and challenging. If I got stuck on a question there would be plenty of support to answer any questions and I would have no trouble in completing the tasks. After I completed the course in my own time, I had an interview with a school, and now I'm leaving for my new teaching career in China tomorrow! Overall I would say it was: easy, great fun & rewarding... especially if you love adventure."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:20:37+10:00
John M
Certificate IV in TESOL
“I have just completed my TESOL Cert IV online course and I loved it. The units where fun, informative and challenging. If I got stuck on a question there would …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/john-m/
Matteo P
"The 140 hr International TESOL Certificate has been a valuable learning experience. I feel that over the duration of the course I have gained a lot of knowledge. Great material and easy to learn. I was very pleased to meet Jane who fully supported me during the practicum. She has given me the confidence and the strength to believe in my self, to stay focus during difficult tasks and to maintain motivation high. I thank you all for opening a new door of opportunities."
TESOL Australia
2018-11-27T13:56:28+10:00
Matteo P
140hr International TESOL Certificate
“The 140 hr International TESOL Certificate has been a valuable learning experience. I feel that over the duration of the course I have gained a lot of knowledge. Great material and easy …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/matteo-p/
Meg Y
"Thank you for all of the practical instruction throughout the course. The videos are so great and very clear. They ensured I knew how to study the course properly. I'm now teaching in Japan and loving it!"
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:26:49+10:00
Meg Y
International TESOL Diploma
“Thank you for all of the practical instruction throughout the course. The videos are so great and very clear. They ensured I knew how to study the course properly. I’m …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/meg-y/
Jonathan N
"As a full time worker, I was very happy with the practical and efficient 140 hour online TESOL Certificate provided by TESOL Australia. They have experienced staff who assist in completing an informative and relevant course."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:25:11+10:00
Jonathan N
140hr International TESOL Certificate
“As a full time worker, I was very happy with the practical and efficient 140 hour online TESOL Certificate provided by TESOL Australia. They have experienced staff who assist in …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/jonathan-n/
Justin M
"The course was invaluable, covering the fundamentals of teaching English as a second language. The course itself was well-designed, practical, informative and fun!! Lynette Kim, the course instructor, was professional, attentive and made the learning process a breeze. In a very short time I had secured a permanent online teaching job with a global company and this has been my sole income for nearly three years."
TESOL Australia
2019-07-04T11:39:52+10:00
Justin M
140hr International TESOL Certificate
“The course was invaluable, covering the fundamentals of teaching English as a second language. The course itself was well-designed, practical, informative and fun!! Lynette Kim, the course instructor, was professional, …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/justin-m/
Jed A
"The International TESOL Diploma taught me everything I needed to know in order to become a successful teacher in the ESL industry. The integrated teaching approach struck the perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Since graduating, I have taught in many different areas in Australia, online, and around the world."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:14:16+10:00
Jed A
International TESOL Diploma
“The International TESOL Diploma taught me everything I needed to know in order to become a successful teacher in the ESL industry. The integrated teaching approach struck the perfect balance …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/jed-a/
Vickie P
"The IELTS Teaching Certificate has enabled me to change my career path and given me the skills to gain employment that is both satisfying and exciting. I was very impressed by the professionalism of Lyn and her staff and their extensive amount of experience and knowledge that they transform into a vibrant, interesting and educational program. Invaluable to me were the practice sessions with international students that gave me first-hand experience in teaching. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend the course to anyone who is serious about teaching IELTS in Australia or overseas."
TESOL Australia
2018-10-01T06:07:51+10:00
Vickie P
IELTS Teaching Certificate
“The IELTS Teaching Certificate has enabled me to change my career path and given me the skills to gain employment that is both satisfying and exciting. I was very impressed …
https://tesolau.com/testimonials/vickie-p/
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TESOL Australia