i to i TEFL News and Updates

I’m writing this from the start of my sixth full week of teaching in Hà Nội – I honestly don’t know where the time has gone! I’ve taught over 100 English lessons and over 1000 students, made some incredible friends and discovered new foods and cultures that I never knew existed. As well as having the opportunity to visit more corners of t...[Read More]

The amount of time it takes to get a TEFL qualification varies from teacher to teacher. It depends on how much time you can put into the course, how many hours you opt to take and how much teaching experience you already have. We’ve had TEFL graduates complete their course in a matter of days (wow!), while others who may be working or stu...[Read More]

Yes, you read that right! As of October 2019, i-to-i are officially the first TEFL Course provider to become carbon neutral and we’re super excited about it! Over the last 6 months, we’ve been working long and hard to focus all of our efforts on different ways to offset our carbon footprint, look after the amazing place we call home and j...[Read More]

On the day of departure from London Heathrow I was surprisingly calm and relaxed. I’d said goodbye to my parents a few days earlier before going up to stay with my girlfriend in London – who is also here in Vietnam as a TEFL teacher! The overriding emotion I was feeling was excitement for what the next five months (at least) could bring. ...[Read More]

If you’re a UK citizen hoping to TEFL in the EU after 31 October 2019, are you wasting your time? With apocalyptic warnings about mile long queues at borders and wartime living conditions after Brexit, we wouldn’t blame you if you’re hiding under the closest duvet rather than hunting out your dream TEFL destination. Sadly, we can’t guaran...[Read More]

Looking after the place we call home is super important and part of our celebrations for becoming the first carbon-neutral TEFL provider, we’ve created this eco-friendly video full of tips to help you have a great TEFL experience while protecting the environment at the same time! Want to learn how to incorporate eco-conscious topics into ...[Read More]

TEFL Internships are a great way to get your TEFL qualification, some great teaching experience and see some amazing countries. But, you might be thinking “what does an internship actually include and what do I need to do?” Worry not – we’ve got you covered with this easy step-by-step guide to TEFL Internships! Step 1. Decide which TEFL I...[Read More]

Moving to a country you’ve never been too before is definitely out of most peoples comfort zones. Personally, I spent hours on Google searching for blogs about living in Vietnam, hoping to get some insight and prepare myself. I came across some glowing reviews of people who swore they’d never leave again, and across severe criticism about...[Read More]

From October 1994, we’ve been providing top quality TEFL courses and award-winning internships, but where did it all start and what have we been doing over 25 years!? Follow us through the years with this TEFL timeline… 1994 Where it all started, back in October 1994. We brought all our shared TEFL knowledge together to invent the first e...[Read More]

The demand for TEFL teachers is huge, but how do you go about getting your first TEFL job? Where should you look and what do you need? Follow these 4 easy steps and you’ll land your dream TEFL job in no time! Step 1 – Get TEFL qualified The most important step is getting TEFL qualified. Almost all employers worldwide require English teach...[Read More]

Choosing the right TEFL Course for your needs can be a tricky task. If you’re wondering which level better suits you and your situation, have a little read below for a bit of guidance. Do you want to TEFL as a career? Yes – amazing! You’re in for an absolute treat. If you want to make a full-time salary and start a career in TEFL opt for ...[Read More]

TEFL is an amazing way to travel, see the world and get paid, but it can seem complicated at first. To help you get started, we’ve stripped back to basics with this simple guide to TEFL for beginners. What is TEFL? Let’s start off with the easiest bit. TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It’s really as simple as that. TEFL is b...[Read More]