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The Best Online TEFL Courses: An In-Depth Review

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Taking an online TEFL course is the fastest way to get your English teaching certification and start teaching English as a second language.
For most people, the best way to learn is by doing it in person. However, in-person TEFL courses can be expensive and take up a lot of time.
It’s much easier and time-efficient to get a TEFL certification online. But there are so many different options for online TEFL courses, how do you know which one to choose? I’ve done extensive research to show you the three best online TEFL courses.
Whether you want to teach English abroad or online, these ESL certification courses are for you.
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1:27 What's a TEFL certificate?
2:12 Why you need a TEFL certificate
3:38 Cost of a TEFL course
5:00 What to look for in an online TEFL course
5:50 Best online TEFL course for teaching English online
10:11 What's the best online teaching TEFL certification course for YOU?
13:24 Best online TEFL course for teaching English abroad
16:30 Best budget online TEFL course
19:14 Why it's best to take 100 hours or more even if you only want to teach English online
20:13 myTEFL discount code
20:40 Who should take which course?
21:30 Cheap Groupon TEFL courses and why you shouldn't get one
23:41 It's an investment
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@yoldaym7484 4 года назад

This deserves more likes, very useful video

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Cheers :-D

@Olivier_G_ 3 года назад

I just purchased the 120 hrs Bridge TEFL (Abroad and Online)! I hope you´ll get some commission! Super excited! Thank you so much Rachel! This video was extremely professional and clear! You deserve way more subscribers! Maybe I´ll see you guys during a trip somewhere!

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Hi, Olivier! Thank you so much for the kind words, they made my day :) That would be super cool to meet up during a trip. Feel free to reach out if you have other questions!

@musicmania2519 3 года назад

May I know how much it costs?

@whitedaisie29 3 года назад

How much is it? $300?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

@@whitedaisie29 @sivaranjani Ganesan you can follow the links in the description to see the cost :)

@leealvarez3573 4 года назад

This was incredibly helpful and took a huge weight off my shoulders from deciding which course to take after days of research. Thank you so much for sharing!

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Great to hear! I'm so glad it was helpful. Which course did you decide to go with?

@leealvarez3573 4 года назад

@@gratefulgnomads I went with myTEFL and am studying to get my certification for it hopefully soon! Your discount was so great. Thanks again!

@TheAlpineShepherdBoy 2 года назад

Thank you. I had already come to the conclusion that I probably wanted to take the '120-Hour Master Certificate' with Bridge and this just confirms that I was heading in the right direction.

@gratefulgnomads 2 года назад

You're welcome! Have you taken the course yet?

@buttertoastlove 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this useful information. I am more confident with moving forward with my decision in pursuing a TEFL certificate.

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

It's a great idea to get certified if you want to teach online now and want to leave the option of teaching abroad open!

@felipeyoutube04 3 года назад

I'm sorry, but I have to be honest here: you're not recommending "the best" Online TEFL course because you have researched for or experienced it. You're recommending Bridge TEFL because they are sponsoring you and you have a commission to every enrollment they get. What I think you should do is to, at least, add "[SPONSORED]" next to you video title.

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Hi, Felipe! Thanks for the comment. Contrary to what you believe, this video is NOT sponsored by anyone. If it were, it would say that to comply with FTC regulations. I am a graduate of BridgeTEFL and I became an affiliate because I genuinely enjoyed my experience with them and wanted to share it with others. I give full disclosure of my affiliate status and say that I will earn a commission in the video as well. I also recommend myTEFL in the video and although I did not get my TEFL certificate from them, they granted me permission to view their course for a limited time so I could share accurate information. I have done tons of research about online TEFL courses so if you have any specific questions please feel free to ask them. I hope you have a great day :)

@jeanproppe8317 2 года назад

Wow! What a great comprehensive video overview. You have cleared up many of my concerns and answered so many of my questions. Thank you. :-)

@gratefulgnomads 2 года назад

That's wonderful to hear! So glad the video was useful for you :)

@joaniedaniel9889 4 года назад

Thanks I am interested in a second career. You answered all my questions v so starting in mid July. Thanks for a real video

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Thanks, Joanie! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

@Anonymous-bc6zl 3 года назад

Also it seems like you only mentioned the 2 schools that you are affiliated with. How about the Course offered by Arizona State University via Coursera?

@Rosebud2503 4 года назад

Thanks for your help. I live in the UK. I am still deciding...whether I shall do it or not. Take care.

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

You're welcome! Let me know if you have any questions :)

@sea.4628 Год назад

Hi This was incredibly helpful video. I live in china. I was wondering if you know much about ITTT course. compare to mytefl. I was worried about their Summative Task. I need the certificate sooner. please help. thank you

@gratefulgnomads Год назад

Hi! Thank you for the kind words! I don’t know much about the ITTT course and its Summative Task. Sorry I can’t be of more help! Best of luck 🙂

@lesliem9517 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. I've been looking for ACCREDITED programs. Which program would you recommend for someone like me? I am a recent (or about to be recent) college grad who wants to teach English at a bilingual school in the Dominican Republic. I am also thinking of maybe teaching classes online. I'm choosing between the 100 hour and 120 hour. I know you recommended the 120 hour one, but which one did you do?

@lesliem9517 4 года назад

I minored in educational studies and just want to be a good teacher

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

@@lesliem9517 Hi! I'm so sorry for my delayed response. I'm just now seeing your comment for some reason. I got my TEFL with BridgeTEFL. How many hours you take is up to you. By taking the 120-hour Master TEFL course, you'll never have to worry about whether you have enough certification. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have other questions :)

@rayvogensen2983 3 года назад

As a longtime EFL teacher in Brazil and Portugal, but now retired, I really enjoyed the video. I actually came here looking for a course for one of our teachers for children's classes, who although doing a fairly good job, has no certificate to show. A great presentation, but one important thing was missing: no prices. Also I am always a bit sceptical when the only courses recommended are the ones the person recommending is monetarily affiliated with.

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Hi, Ray! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I totally understand why you'd be skeptical. I would be too. So allow me to explain :) I was a paying customer of BridgeTEFL before I became an affiliate. I chose them as the place to get my TEFL certificate online because they are a very reputable company. They've been in the TEFL industry for over 30 years. They have a real accrediting body and they're internationally recognized. Their content and lesson materials are top notch, interactive, and great for visual learners. Only once I finished my first TEFL course with them did I become an affiliate. They are simply the best. I still turn to BridgeTEFL when I want to further my ESL education with their specialized certificates. On top of all that, I'm regularly in touch with people who work in their headquarters in Denver. They're really nice people! As for prices, I don't mention them in the video because they change over time and sometimes they have sales. I'd rather not mention prices in the video because I'd have to make a whole new video when they change or when they have a sale on. You can easily click the link in the description to see their prices on the website. Here it is so you don't have to find it: www2.bridge.edu/gratefulgypsies-tefl I hope this helps! Let me know if you have other questions :)

@rayvogensen2983 3 года назад

@@gratefulgnomads Thank you for taking the time to answer. I really wasn't expecting one. Bridge looks good but for the teacher that I am getting info for I think myTEFL is both highly rated and offers a lower price. I notice that you are teaching in Colombia now, one of my favorite countries. Years ago, when I finished my M.A in TEFL, I was thinking of going there just because I love Spanish and Colombia seemed so interesting. I really wanted to be in a Spanish speaking environment. And, guess what? I ended up in Brazil, where I taught for twenty years and then Portugal, where I taught for another twenty. And here I am.

@MyLifeThai371 Год назад

I looked at th/e price. That is very expensive for an online TEFL. I'm leaning toward the "i-to-i" online TEFL course. That is what Ben teaches english youtube got back in the old days. I contacted them and they said sometimes they have a discount that drops the price to only $200 for the level-5, 180 hour TEFL/TESOL course. There is a lot of talk that many employers want the level-5 168 hour tefl course rather than the Level-3 120 hour course.

@gratefulgnomads Год назад

Thanks for watching! You get what you pay for when it comes to online TEFL courses. I have not heard good things about i-to-i. You don’t really learn much. I have not heard that employers prefer a level-5 TEFL certificate. ‘Level 5’ refers to one of the levels on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In other words, it’s a United Kingdom qualification that means very little to anyone outside of the UK. A 120-hour professional TEFL certificate is still widely accepted. Sasha and I both got our TEFL certificates from BridgeTEFL and have been qualified for every job we’ve applied for both online and in person. Furthermore, BridgeTEFL is fully accredited by a real accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education. I have worked closely with BridgeTEFL to improve their course content and that’s why I became an affiliate. I can say with certainty that they offer extremely high-quality courses.

@alc6269 Год назад

Let me tell ya I did the i to i and it is not good not worth the money

@gratefulgnomads Год назад

Thanks for sharing your experience. This is in line with what I've heard from others. Sorry to hear you had a bad TEFL course experience!

@beauteroyelle 3 года назад

I really appreciated how informative your video was. I recently learned about TEFL and I’m quite interested. I’ve also heard about CELTA. Since I’ve never taught before and I’m not so great with grammar, I was thinking, what would be the best option. I know you spoke highly of Bridge, but what are your thoughts about CELTA do you need it or will the Bridge abroad course suffice?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! It depends on the teaching job you want. The BridgeTEFL certificate will suffice for a vast majority of ESL teaching jobs. However, some private and international schools prefer CELTA. Let me know if you have other questions :)

@beauteroyelle 3 года назад

@@gratefulgnomads Thank you! I’ll reach out if I think of any other questions.

@victoriafoster2568 4 года назад

Thank you, this was very informative and helpful! :)

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

You're so welcome! Let me know if you have other questions :)

@gigipost 4 года назад

The code to buy the course doesn't work.

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Hi, Gigi! There has been some confusion over this so let me try to clear it up. The code will only work for myTEFL courses. Head to this website to check out myTEFL: bit.ly/mytefl35 If you're interested in the 120-hour Bundle for Teaching English online from BridgeTEFL, you do not need a code. The discount will be automatically applied once you add both 60-hour courses to the cart. You can check it out here (they are the 2nd and 3rd options): gratefulgypsies-tefl.bridge.edu/specialized-tefl-certificates I can not offer any sort of discount on the BridgeTEFL 120-hour Master Certificate course. Sorry about that. But you can see the info here: gratefulgypsies-tefl.bridge.edu/tefl-certificates#hour-120

@davidcamporotondo2617 3 года назад

Great information young lady!!!! However, is all this still valid as of right now or have things changed?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Yes, everything in the video is still accurate now :)

@EesaChance 3 года назад

Hi Rachel, thank you for making this in-depth video. I am interested in the 60 hour foundations course in teaching English online but I have some questions. Does it come with a certification number? Companies like Palfish require this number during the application process. And also, does the certificate from this course expire?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Serpico09 hey, thanks for watching! Yes you get a certificate number, no it doesn’t expire 🙂

@pvi6599 4 года назад

Hi Rachel , thank you for sharing such information about TEFL . I want to teach in China. I was there before the pandemic and returned back home. I want to get this certificate through online but I can pay in Chinese currency. Could you please mention some institutes in China who provides accredited TEFL online certificate?

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Hi! You're so welcome :) I haven't done much research into online TEFL course providers in China and therefore can't recommend anything. Sorry about that :/

@chadchannel 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. I am grateful. Take care and be well.

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Hey, Chad! Thanks for watching, I'm so glad you found it helpful :)

@writemesoon100 3 года назад

Fabulous information, to the point and clear. Thanks a million.

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@wondersofgod6231 3 года назад

Thanks for the information. Do you have any advice about World tesol academy and Uni_Prep institute thanks in advance.

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

I don't, sorry!

@patrickmccutcheon9361 4 года назад

Hi Rachel, very interesting presentation, thank you! I am interested in a qualification that allows me to teach both online and teach abroad. If I understood you, these require different courses. Could you recommend a combination of courses or a particular course that would allow me to do both? Patrick

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Hi, Patrick! You do not need to do different courses. The 120-hour Master TEFL Course will certify you for both. I recommend BridgeTEFL as that's where I got my TEFL certificate. Here's a link for more info: gratefulgypsies-tefl.bridge.edu/tefl-certificates

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

@طالب العلم !Yes that is correct

@jacquisarmiento3858 4 года назад

Thank you for the breakdown! Regarding the online TEFL course for teaching English online, is this certificate valid if in the future I want to teach English abroad in-person?

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

You're welcome! I hope it was helpful. The BridgeTEFL course for teaching English online will only certify you to teach online. But if you take the 120-hour Masterclass TEFL from either BridgeTEFL or myTEFL, that will certify you to teach in a classroom abroad.

@KC-gf8ir 4 года назад

Love you Sasha beautiful lady with soft Amazing voice. I was at College for 3yrs doing SeniorTeaches Course (diploma). Now Sasha I want to teach English online, is it oky with Level3? according to my budget.

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Hi! Thanks for watching the video and for the kind comment. It really depends on the job you're applying for but even if that job doesn't require a TEFL certificate, getting one isn't a bad idea because you'll learn how to best teach the English language as you'll learn about secondary language acquisition. You'll also learn the best way to set up a classroom and how to manage a class of students. Hope this helps!

@toblue7451 2 года назад

Dam ? You didn't provide the Costs for BRIDGE TEFEL Prices ?????

@gratefulgnomads 2 года назад

You can see all the costs here: gratefulgypsies-tefl.bridge.edu/

@lauralj 2 года назад

Hi! Thanks for your video! Do you advise a CELTA or TEFL 120 Hour or TEFL Level 5 to teach in Germany ?

@gratefulgnomads 2 года назад

You’re very welcome! I would recommend either a 120-hour TEFL certificate or a CELTA. Let me know if you have other questions ☺️

@SettleinAbroad 4 года назад

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@jclar7210 4 года назад

Hi I'm interested in registering for the course but I have some questions. Is there a way to email or call with questions, I'm in the U.S., thank you!

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Yes, of course! You can email me at getinthevan (at) gratefulgypsies (dot) com

@jclar7210 4 года назад

@@gratefulgnomads Ok, Thanks! I'll email you

@nikitarathi4951 2 года назад

Hey…..i m not a native english speaker and my English is also good so in order to take the course do i need a b1 or b2 certification in English?

@gratefulgnomads 2 года назад

Hi, Nikita! You need to have a B1 proficiency level but you do not need an English level certification to take a BridgeTEFL course. Hope this helps!

@Booksforkids11 3 года назад

Hi，I watched the video today and I have a question，because I have no any English language teaching experience，is that enough for me if I only take 120hours course for training？thank you！

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Hi, thanks for watching! That all depends on where you want to teach. Do you want to teach online? In a school? In some cases, 120-hour TEFL Master TEFL course will be enough. Another option could be to take a Level 5 TEFL course such as the one offered by The TEFL Academy. THat is 168-hour TEFL course. It's the highest level of TEFL training you can receive. You can find more info here: bit.ly/2Ze922m Hope this helps :)

@KC-gf8ir 4 года назад

Love u Rachel, thanks for explanation

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

You're so welcome!

@markbardett4557 3 года назад

I feel like I need to a tutor just to help me with getting set up with the course. I'm in England and have never taught before. Id like to teach full time and would like to teach abroad at some point. Help !!

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Hi, Mark! If you would like to teach abroad then I recommend doing the BridgeTEFL Master TEFL Course. It will certify you to teach abroad and online. You can save 10% by enrolling from my microsite, using the code summer10. Here's a direct link: gratefulgypsies-tefl.bridge.edu/120-hour-master Let me know if you have other questions!

@nikolavemic5216 3 года назад

I found a tefs course which is accredited by International tefl/tesol Accreditation Council. So i would like to ask is there such a thing as International Tefl/tesol accreditation council? Thanks..

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

This is a great question! I did a quick Google search and they have a website but it's very lacking in information so it doesn't seem that legit to me.

@Lee.93 3 года назад

I'm looking at ITTT if you know anything about them. If you do a 120 hour tefl course can you still teach in person, for instance in mexico? If you know haha Thanks X

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Hi! I haven’t heard very good things about ITTT, mostly that you don’t learn much so it feels like a waste of time. Yes, if you have a 120-hour Master TEFL certificate you can teach in person 🙂

@carringtondinapoli3060 3 года назад

Will I be able to teach English online and abroad with the mytefl 120 hour certificate?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Yes! It's accredited and I know several people who have been hired having the myTEFL 120-hour certificate.

@windowcleaningalchemy2853 3 года назад

Is there a way to do it without a college degree?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Yes, you do not need a degree to enroll in a TEFL course.

@afiyahmingle7547 4 года назад

Hi there im from the uk and im planning to migrate to morocco can i still use the bridge tefl on line?

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Hi! Yes, you will still be able to do the BridgeTEFL course from Morocco :)

@joshuaclaypoole3168 4 года назад

Very helpful!

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

So glad! Let me know if you have other questions :)

@windowcleaningalchemy2853 3 года назад

Do you need a college degree?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

You do not need a college degree to enroll in a TEFL course. However, many (but not all) teaching jobs require a college degree.

@ahlemmoulay3249 3 года назад

Is the discount still works ?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Yes, it still works! The discount for myTEFL is gypsies35 and the discount for BridgeTEFL is summer10

@melaniefelix4125 3 года назад

Thank you soooo much this was super helpful 💓💓

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

You're so welcome!

@Anonymous-bc6zl 3 года назад

Hi Rachel, Ive been looking for something like this. Do you recommend NYU TESOL Online Certificate program for $3,500? is it worth it because of its name sake? you say it runs from $200 to $500 but NYU is charging $3,500. Am I missing something with this big disparity and the fact that you didnt mention it or unaware of?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

Hi! Thanks for checking out the video! I don't think it's necessary to pay all that money for a university type TESOL or TEFL course unless you're applying for a teaching job that strictly requires it. Otherwise, it really isn't necessary. There are so many TEFL course providers out there that it can be really hard to cut through the noise and find the ones that are high quality and that you actually learn something from. That's why I only mention two in this video. I've done a ton of research and I truly believe that these are the best options that provide the most value for the best price.

@Anonymous-bc6zl 3 года назад

Grateful Gypsies how widely recognized is bridge vs. a CELTA from Cambridge? Is the CELTA better than the TEFL as far as more teaching options available ?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

@@Anonymous-bc6zl it depends on where you want to teach. If you wanted to teach in China, most ESL teaching jobs don't require a CELTA and you would be fine with a BridgeTEFL certificate. However, I heard from a fellow VIPKID teacher that in the Netherlands, a CELTA is preferred by most teaching jobs. The best course of action would be to research teaching jobs in places you'd like to live and see what the requirements are. Be sure to check on work visa requirements as well.

@Anonymous-bc6zl 3 года назад

Grateful Gypsies is it worth pursuing right now in times of pandemic?

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

@@Anonymous-bc6zl that's a good question! A full 120-hour TEFL course can take up to 6 months to complete depending on how much free time you have. I think right now is a great time to go ahead and get it finished since no one can really enjoy a regular social or travel schedule. Then when things do get better and travel restrictions ease, you'll have one of the biggest steps in applying to ESL jobs out of the way. So the short answer to your question is yes!

@andrewspear5130 4 года назад

Can't make out the platform you mention...sounds like 'ice hockey'?

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

I mention two different TEFL course providers: BridgeTEFL and myTEFL.

@SinghRoadwayS 4 года назад

I think he is referring to Italkie

@robynl7348 4 года назад

At one point I had to turn on the subtitles just because I was trying to write down what she was saying and I couldn't write fast enough, lol.

@robynl7348 4 года назад

By the way, great video - very informative and detailed.

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

@@robynl7348 Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful. For future reference, you can slow the video speed down by clicking the gear icon in the bottom right corner. I also have a blog post on the same topic that has a link to a downloadable PDF version. That way you don't have to write anything down and you can save it to all your devices. Here's the link to the blog post: www.gratefulgypsies.com/best-online-tefl-courses/ Thanks again for watching :)

@thelsuicegonzalez9174 4 года назад

Hello, I actually found your video helpful. I'm more interested in using the certification for volunteer purposes, possibly for private lessons and for personal growth. Is there a way to email you for further guidance and suggestions? I'm deciding on going abroad for a while and want to do more than just be a tourist. Thanks for the video.

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

I'm so glad you found it useful! Sure, you can email me at getinthevan (at) gratefulgypsies (dot) com :)

@traveljournal9928 3 года назад

this is an ad for bridgeTEFL and like no shame hustle, girl, but this is not the information I expected from this title. thanks for telling me about bridgeTEFL though

@gratefulgnomads 3 года назад

This is not an ad for BridgeTEFL. I also talk about another TEFL course provider called myTEFL. I was not paid by either company to make this video, nor did they ask me to make it. I got my TEFL certificate with BridgeTEFL and I think they offer a great product. Many friends and people I trust have gotten their TEFL certificate through myTEFL and enjoyed their experience. So I made this video to tell others about both companies. I am an affiliate but I make that abundantly clear in the video and the description.

@AaronOlafson 4 года назад

This chick is affiliated with bridgetefl. This is nonsense. Glad I played vid in 2x speed. Im looking to get certified for other country. Been in China for 9 years and no need for tesol/tefl cert. So many opportunities if you have a bachelor degree only.

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

Hey, Aaron! This chick's name is Rachel :) Isn't it nice that RU-vid helps you save time by speeding up the videos?! It's a great feature. Thanks for sharing your experience in China. Here's my experience: I lived in China for 5 years and the teaching job I wanted (along with many other jobs I applied for) told me that in order to qualify for a proper working Z visa that I needed a TEFL certificate from an outside source. So I got mine with BridgeTEFL. The official rule from the government, at least for teaching jobs in Beijing, is that you need a TEFL certificate to qualify for a working visa. Sure, you could not get a TEFL certificate and work illegally in China, but I wouldn't recommend that. I was so impressed with their program, I became an affiliate because I believe in what they're offering. I make that abundantly clear in the video and in the description. I only become affiliated with quality products I have used, reviewed, and believe in. If you're looking for a TEFL course to qualify for other countries, why not go with Bridge? Because you learned about it from someone who's an affiliate? Seems like a silly reason. If you'd rather me not get the commission, that's fine, I still think you should go with Bridge over other TEFL course providers. It's a really high-quality TEFL course. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

@AaronOlafson 4 года назад

Actually, the rule is to have a bachelor degree along with 2 years of work experience of any kind. There's no rule or law about having a tefl. Go on Chinese visa site or embassy site to confirm any of this. Vietnam, Japan, Korea, and maybe Thailand are the strictest Asian countries to require a tefl.

@gratefulgnomads 4 года назад

@@AaronOlafson The requirement to qualify for a Z visa says that you need 2 years of post-graduate teaching experience OR a teaching certificate such as a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA. The rules are constantly evolving and changing for Chinese Z visas. When I got my first Z visa, I could only get it in my home country. The second time I got one when we moved to Kunming, I was allowed to get it in Hong Kong. I'm speaking from my experience and I don't appreciate you coming here and discounting it as 'nonsense.' Either way, getting a TEFL certificate certainly doesn't hurt as long as it's from a quality TEFL course provider such as BridgeTEFL or myTEFL - the two providers I mention in the video. It only increases one's chance of getting hired and puts them ahead of other job applicants. My intention with this video is to help cut through the noise as there are so many TEFL course providers out there and not all of them are good. I didn't create this video just to make money nor was I paid to do it. I'm still happy to help you make a decision if you have questions.