250 hours / 9 months
TEFL Advanced Diploma
$390 USD / £325 GBP / ₹27,140 INR
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London College of Teachers (UK) · Advanced TEFL / TESOL
250-Hour TEFL Advanced Diploma
A 250-hour Advanced TEFL/TESOL Diploma with ten core modules, research/project work, a choice of Young Learners or Business English specialisation, Advanced Grammar and Advanced Phonetics.
Study modeOnline / self-paced Duration250 hours / 9 months Options1 published option
Programme Overview
Published course details in one place.
Review the published fees, entry requirements, study structure and assessment alongside your existing qualifications, experience and professional goals before choosing this programme.
The Advanced Diploma expands the core TEFL curriculum to ten modules and adds research/project work, advanced language study and a specialist strand.
Candidates choose either Young Learners Teacher Training or Business English Teacher Training as the published specialisation.
Fees, Duration & Eligibility
Published programme options
Course data reviewed on 8 August 2026. Confirm the final payable amount and entry requirements before payment.
Published INR prices include GST where the original LCT UK page states this. Degree-programme fees are shown in EUR where published. Pricing, taxes, certification and graduation charges can change.
Who is this course for?English-language educators who want advanced TEFL study with a specialist pathway and research/project component.
How to decide if this course fits your goal
The Advanced Diploma is better suited to teachers who want to deepen methodology and professional judgement rather than simply obtain an entry certificate. It can be useful for educators moving from informal tutoring into more structured language teaching or from general teaching into an ESL/EFL specialism.
Advanced study should result in more deliberate choices about lesson aims, sequencing, differentiation and learner feedback. Use assignments and projects to build evidence of that thinking.
What you should be able to do after the course
- Design more coherent language-learning sequences across several lessons.
- Adapt methodology for different ages, proficiency levels and learning goals.
- Analyse learner errors and choose proportionate feedback strategies.
- Use assessment information to refine future teaching.
- Create portfolio evidence that demonstrates reflective language-teaching practice.
Before you enrol
- Make sure the additional curriculum aligns with your actual career goal.
- Do not assume an advanced private TEFL diploma is equivalent to a government teaching licence.
- If you are already experienced, identify the specific skills you want the course to improve.
Curriculum
- Modules 1 to 9 covering methodologies, language acquisition, grammar, phonology, vocabulary, lesson planning, drama and games, and the four language skills
- Module 10: Reference materials and research assignment/project
- Specialisation: Young Learners Teacher Training OR Business English Teacher Training
- Advanced Grammar
- Advanced Phonetics
- Communicative Language Teaching methodology
Assessment
- Module-based MCQs are required.
- Answer keys are provided for review.
- Advanced learners complete projects, lesson plans or case studies.
- Instructors review submitted work and provide grades.
How it works
- Apply and enrol online.
- Study the ten core modules.
- Complete one specialist pathway plus Advanced Grammar and Advanced Phonetics.
- Complete assessment and optional teaching practice where appropriate.
- Receive certification after successful completion.
Frequently asked questions
What specialisation can I choose?
The current course page offers a choice between Young Learners Teacher Training and Business English Teacher Training.
How long is the Advanced Diploma?
It is published as 250 hours over 9 months.
What is the published fee?
The listed fee is $390 USD / £325 GBP / ₹27,140 INR with GST, plus the published fast-track charge if selected.
Does the course include research work?
Yes. Module 10 includes reference materials and a research assignment or project.
Next step
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