120-Hour Premier Online TEFL Course

Build practical teaching skills and prepare for English-teaching opportunities in Taiwan. The TEFL Org’s 120-Hour Premier Online TEFL Course combines flexible online training, personal tutor support and internationally recognised certification. It is a strong starting point for fluent English speakers preparing for language-school, school-based or online teaching careers.

Study from anywhere before taking your next step. Complete the training around work, university or travel plans, then work with Asia Pathway to understand how your profile fits Taiwan’s employer, work-permit and residence requirements.

Why choose this Taiwan pathway?

• The TEFL Org’s best-selling 120-hour online course is designed for first-time teachers.
• Complete a course approved under the Distance Education Accrediting Commission’s Approved Quality Curriculum scheme.
• Build practical skills through videos, quizzes, assignments and observed teaching examples.
• Receive support and assignment feedback from an experienced personal EFL tutor.
• Gain lifetime access to The TEFL Org Jobs Centre after certification.
• Prepare for eligible English-teaching opportunities in Taiwan.
• Receive personalised destination and employment-readiness guidance from Asia Pathway.

Program at a glance

Course: 120-Hour Premier Online TEFL Course

Provider: The TEFL Org

Delivery: 100% online and self-paced

Training time: 120 hours across five modules

Course access: Six months

Typical completion time: Approximately 10 to 12 weeks; learners studying more intensively may finish in around 4 to 6 weeks

Tutor support: Personal support from an experienced EFL tutor, with assignment marking targeted within 48 hours

Destination focus: Teaching opportunities in Taiwan

Start date: Flexible enrolment with no fixed classroom start date

What you will study

50-hour English Language Teaching Methodology. Develop skills in lesson planning, classroom management, teaching vocabulary and language functions, correcting errors, phonology, receptive and productive skills, and teaching young learners, business English and one-to-one lessons.

30-hour Grammar and Language Awareness. Strengthen your understanding of nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, tenses, conditionals and other language structures so you can explain English accurately and confidently.

20-hour Video Observation. Observe different teaching situations and examine how experienced teachers organise lessons, present functional language, teach skills and respond to classroom challenges.

10-hour Teaching Online. Learn the foundations of online English teaching, including lesson planning, delivery, class management and practical career preparation.

10-hour Teaching Large Classes. Explore classroom organisation, engagement and discipline strategies that can support teaching in larger groups.

A flexible course with personal tutor support

Study independently with access to an experienced tutor who can answer questions, assess assignments and provide constructive feedback. Six months of course access allows you to progress at a sustainable pace, while extension options may be available directly from The TEFL Org if additional time is needed.

Certification and accreditation

Successful learners receive The TEFL Org’s 120-hour TEFL certificate. The course is approved under the Distance Education Accrediting Commission’s Approved Quality Curriculum scheme and provides internationally recognised entry-level TEFL training.

This certificate is different from The TEFL Org’s 250-hour Level 5 qualification. Candidates seeking more extensive training or a regulated Level 5 diploma can compare both routes with Asia Pathway before enrolling.

Course entry requirements

• No previous teaching experience is required.
• No prior teaching qualification is required.
• Applicants should speak English fluently.
• Learners need sufficient English proficiency to understand the materials, complete written assignments and apply teaching terminology accurately.
• A suitable device and reliable internet connection are required.
• A degree is not required to enrol in the TEFL course; Taiwan employment and work-permit requirements are assessed separately.

Preparing to teach English in Taiwan

Taiwan offers several teaching environments. Private language schools, commonly known as buxibans or cram schools, recruit foreign-language teachers for children, teenagers and adults. Other possibilities can include public or private schools, bilingual programmes, international schools and higher education, each with its own employer and regulatory requirements.

A 120-hour TEFL certificate can strengthen a first-time teacher’s application and may be particularly relevant for candidates who do not hold a bachelor’s degree. It does not independently guarantee a job, work permit, visa or residence status.

Full-time foreign-language teaching in a cram school

Taiwan’s Workforce Development Agency publishes specific conditions for full-time foreign-language teachers employed by registered cram schools. The core criteria include:

• Applicants must be at least 20 years old.
• Applicants must have graduated from a university or college.
• A candidate without a bachelor’s degree must also provide a qualified foreign-language teacher-training certificate.
• The language taught must be an official language of the country shown on the teacher’s passport.
• Teaching-related work must normally total at least 14 hours per week.
• Where a teacher has multiple employers, each additional employer must normally provide at least six teaching-related hours per week.
• Total teaching-related work must not exceed 32 hours per week.

The hiring cram school must be properly registered and applies for the employment permit. Academic documents, the employment contract, a recent qualifying health examination and other prescribed materials may be required.

Work permit, residence visa and ARC

The employer must obtain the appropriate work permit before the applicant begins employment. A white-collar worker applying for a resident visa generally submits the work permit, passport, application form, photographs and any additional documents requested by the authorities. For a resident-visa application based on employment, the remaining period on the work permit must normally exceed six months.

After entering Taiwan with a resident visa, the holder must apply for an Alien Resident Certificate and re-entry permit within the prescribed period. Candidates should never begin paid teaching without the required permission.

Requirements for public schools, international schools, higher education and other teaching categories can differ from the cram-school rules above. Employer eligibility, educational background, teacher licensing, nationality, passport language and document authentication should always be checked for the specific role. Asia Pathway can help you review the pathway before you commit.

Where could the qualification lead?

Private language schools and buxibans. These schools may teach learners from early childhood through adulthood. Timetables often include afternoons, evenings or weekends, so applicants should review guaranteed hours, preparation time and contract terms.

Public and private schools. School-based positions may involve subject teaching, English instruction or collaboration with local teachers. Recruitment routes and professional requirements vary and may be more demanding than cram-school roles.

Bilingual and international schools. These positions are generally competitive and commonly require a recognised teaching licence, curriculum experience and previous classroom practice beyond a TEFL certificate.

Colleges and universities. Higher-education employers set their own academic and professional requirements, often expecting postgraduate qualifications or relevant experience.

Online English teaching. The course includes dedicated online-teaching preparation for learners interested in location-flexible work. Platform, tax, work-authorisation and contracting rules depend on where the teacher and students are located.

What is included

• Six months of online course access.
• Five modules totalling 120 hours of TEFL training.
• Video content, quizzes and assessed assignments.
• Support from an experienced personal EFL tutor.
• Assignment feedback, with marking targeted within 48 hours.
• A digital certificate after successful completion.
• A hard-copy certificate available at no additional course charge, including applicable shipping.
• Lifetime access to The TEFL Org Jobs Centre.
• Access to career resources and international teaching vacancies.

Course fee

Standard course fee: USD 549.

Limited-time promotional pricing may be available from The TEFL Org. Contact Asia Pathway before enrolment to confirm the current USD fee and compare the 120-hour and 250-hour routes.

Who is this program for?

• Fluent English speakers who are new to TEFL.
• Candidates preparing for eligible teaching opportunities in Taiwan.
• Learners seeking flexible training before an international move.
• Applicants who want practical teaching foundations without committing to the longer Level 5 course.
• People interested in teaching children, teenagers, adults or business clients.
• Candidates who want help assessing their education, passport language and likely Taiwan work-permit pathway.

Plan your Taiwan teaching journey with Asia Pathway

Asia Pathway can help you compare TEFL qualifications, understand Taiwan’s employer and work-permit expectations, prepare application documents and assess the practical steps from certification to lawful employment. Contact our team for a personalised eligibility review before you enrol, relocate or accept a teaching contract.