Response to False Claims About TEFL Online Pro

Since our founding in 2019, thousands of students have completed TEFL Online Pro courses and gone on to teach English both online and abroad. 

Our certificates are fully accredited and recognized internationally.

Every graduate who has sought employment after completing a TEFL Online Pro course has successfully secured teaching positions both online and abroad.  

We are proud of our graduates’ success and remain committed to providing ongoing support throughout their teaching careers.

For the past few years, our school has been targeted by coordinated misinformation campaigns designed to damage our reputation.

These attacks are false, misleading, and harmful to students seeking accurate information.

We are publishing this page to provide clarity, transparency, and evidence so prospective students can make informed decisions.

Who Is Behind These Attacks

Ian Leahy – ESLinsider

  1. Founder of ESLinsider, a website that publishes aggressive negative reviews of TEFL providers. Ian uses this website to acquire new students for his online TEFL course.
  2. Has a documented history of spreading misinformation online, and has been banned from Facebook (since 2017) for spreading disinformation and misinformation.
Misinformation blogpost about TEFL Online Pro by Ian Leahy from ESLinsider.
Misinformation YouTube video about TEFL Online Pro by Ian Leahy from ESLinsider.

Fact: TEFL Online Pro is fully accredited, and our certificates are recognized worldwide. Unlike certain competitors who rely on smear campaigns and fake reviews, we have never engaged in such dishonest tactics. We are listed on Trusted TEFL Reviews and fully accredited by ACTEFLC — they list us independently because of our reputation and accreditation.

The TEFL Academy (New Ownership, 2021–Present)

  1. Uses affiliates to promote courses; some affiliates have published negative reviews of competitors.
  2. Strong evidence suggests their aggressive marketing tactics are connected to recent attacks against TEFL Online Pro.
Caitriona McTiernan is an affiliate marketer for The TEFL Academy in 2025. She spreads TEFL Course Disinformation.

When you search online for “The TEFL Academy Reviews,” you will consistently come across material published by this affiliate. Working on behalf of The TEFL Academy, she launched a smear campaign against us — first attacking our company on Reddit, then publishing a misleading blog post. To push her agenda further, she added fake comments and reviews designed to manipulate Google Search visibility. This is not fair competition; it is a deliberate attempt to mislead potential students.

Fact: Her claims were factually incorrect; TEFL Online Pro certificates are valid and widely accepted.

Megan Broccoli – Former Student

  1. Completed our 120-Hour Professional TEFL/TESOL course and received her certificate within one hour.
  2. Claimed her certificate had already been rejected by a school — impossible in that timeframe.
  3. Subsequently published posts on Reddit (r/TEFL) and two blogposts attacking TEFL Online Pro with false information.
Misinformation Reddit post about TEFL Online Pro by Megan Broccoli, who works for The TEFL Academy.

Fact: This mirrors previous smear campaigns and has no basis in reality. Our programs meet all accreditation standards and produce successful graduates consistently. We have never had a graduate who wasn’t able to find work with one of our certificates.

We discovered early on that Megan was working as an affiliate for The TEFL Academy when she enrolled in our course.

We also wish to address concerns regarding the subreddit r/TEFL. Based on our observations, the platform does not provide impartial guidance. Its moderators appear to promote certain programs while indiscriminately disparaging others, raising serious concerns about conflicts of interest.

The False Claims​ About TEFL Online Pro

The primary accusation currently circulating is that TEFL Online Pro certificates are not recognized by schools or employers.

This is false.

Over the years, there have been various false accusations leveled against us by our business competitors.

The Facts About TEFL Online Pro​

  1. Accreditation: ACTEFLC | https://www.acteflc.com/
  2. Graduate Success: Thousands of alumni have secured teaching positions worldwide, both online and abroad.
  3. Certificate Guarantee: Digital certificates are issued within 72 hours of course completion, with hard copies available upon request. If an employer were ever to question a certificate, our support team would work directly with the school to resolve the matter. Since 2019, no employer has questioned any of our certificates.

How to Protect Yourself as a TEFL Student

Verify accreditation directly with official accrediting bodies. In the case of ACTEFLC, their homepage confirms that TEFL Online Pro is fully accredited by ACTEFLC and that we won the Teachers’ Choice Award in 2025.

Check testimonials from verified graduates on our website, our Facebook page, Trusted TEFL Reviews, and our YouTube channel.

Be cautious of anonymous reviews or blogs that recycle the same unfounded accusations.

Why We Are Speaking Out​

The TEFL industry is extremely competitive. Some organizations use smear campaigns instead of relying on course quality. TEFL Online Pro will always put transparency, integrity, and student success first.

We believe students deserve facts, evidence, and honest guidance — not false claims or fear-mongering.

Our Commitment​

  1. Continue delivering high-quality, fully accredited TEFL/TESOL training.
  2. Support graduates in securing teaching positions online and worldwide.
  3. Expose unethical practices in the industry.

If you encounter misleading claims online, contact us directly — we will provide clear, factual answers.

TEFL Online Pro in Southeast Asia​

We are proud to announce that TEFL Online Pro has been recognized as the best value-for-money online TEFL/TESOL certification course by Cambodia Bucket List.

After one of their staff members anonymously enrolled in and completed our 120-Hour Professional course, the website gave us a glowing review and now prominently features TEFL Online Pro as their top online TEFL recommendation: https://cambodiabucketlist.com/tefl-online-pro-reviews/

Our certificates are recognized and accepted worldwide for English teaching jobs, both online and abroad.

Conclusion​

At TEFL Online Pro, our mission has always been to provide high-quality, fully accredited TEFL/TESOL courses that help our graduates succeed worldwide.

Recognition from platforms like TrustedTeflReviews.com and CambodiaBucketList.com, combined with our accreditation from ACTEFLC and thousands of successful alumni, demonstrates that our commitment to excellence is real and proven.

If you’re considering a TEFL/TESOL course, make an informed choice: choose a provider with verified accreditation, transparent reviews, and a track record of graduate success.

Enroll with confidence in TEFL Online Pro today and take the first step toward your teaching adventure: https://teflonlinepro.com/enroll

The TEFL Online Pro Team

The Truth About TEFL Online Pro: Exposing False Claims

Exposing False Reviews and Competitor Smear Campaigns

Since 2019, TEFL Online Pro has provided high-quality, fully accredited TEFL/TESOL courses to students worldwide. We are proud of our graduates, their success, and the integrity of our programs.

Recently, our school has been targeted by coordinated misinformation campaigns designed to damage our reputation. These attacks are false, misleading, and harmful to students seeking accurate information.

We are publishing this page to provide clarity, transparency, and evidence so prospective students can make informed decisions.

Who Is Behind These Attacks

Ian Leahy – ESLinsider

  1. Founder of ESLinsider, a website that publishes aggressive negative reviews of TEFL providers. Ian uses this website to acquire new students for his online TEFL course.
  2. Has a documented history of spreading misinformation online, and has been banned from Facebook (since 2017) for spreading disinformation and misinformation.
Misinformation blogpost about TEFL Online Pro by Ian Leahy from ESLinsider.
Misinformation YouTube video about TEFL Online Pro by Ian Leahy from ESLinsider.

Fact: TEFL Online Pro is fully accredited, and our certificates are recognized worldwide. Unlike certain competitors who rely on smear campaigns and fake reviews, we have never engaged in such dishonest tactics. We are listed on Trusted TEFL Reviews and fully accredited by ACTEFLC — they list us independently because of our reputation and accreditation.

The TEFL Academy (New Ownership, 2021–Present)

  1. Uses affiliates to promote courses; some affiliates appear to publish negative reviews of competitors.
  2. Strong evidence suggests their aggressive marketing tactics are connected to recent attacks against TEFL Online Pro.
Caitriona McTiernan is an affiliate marketer for The TEFL Academy in 2025. She spreads TEFL Course Disinformation.

When you search online for “The TEFL Academy Reviews,” you will consistently come across material published by this affiliate. Working on behalf of The TEFL Academy, she launched a smear campaign against us — first attacking our company on Reddit, then publishing a misleading blog post. To push her agenda further, she added fake comments and reviews designed to manipulate Google Search visibility. This is not fair competition; it is a deliberate attempt to mislead potential students.

Fact: Her claims were factually incorrect; TEFL Online Pro certificates are valid and widely accepted.

Megan Broccoli – Former Student

  1. Completed our 120-Hour Professional TEFL/TESOL course and received her certificate within one hour.
  2. Claimed her certificate had already been rejected by a school — impossible in that timeframe.
  3. Subsequently published posts on Reddit (r/TEFL) and two blogposts attacking TEFL Online Pro with false information.
Misinformation Reddit post about TEFL Online Pro by Megan Broccoli, who works for The TEFL Academy.

Fact: This mirrors previous smear campaigns and has no basis in reality. Our programs meet all accreditation standards and produce successful graduates consistently. We have never had a graduate who wasn’t able to find work with one of our certificates. We have since discovered that it is highly likely this ‘student’ was working as an affiliate for The TEFL Academy when she enrolled in our course.

We also wish to address recent concerns regarding the subreddit r/TEFL. Based on our observations, the platform does not provide impartial guidance. Its moderators appear to promote certain programs while indiscriminately disparaging others, raising serious concerns about conflicts of interest.

The False Claims

The primary accusation circulating is that TEFL Online Pro certificates are not recognized by schools or employers.

This is false.

The Facts About TEFL Online Pro

  1. Accreditation: ACTEFLC | https://www.acteflc.com/
  2. Graduate Success: Thousands of alumni have secured teaching positions worldwide, both online and abroad.
  3. Certificate Guarantee: Digital certificates are issued within 72 hours of course completion, with hard copies available upon request. If an employer were ever to question a certificate, our support team would work directly with the school to resolve the matter. Since 2019, no employer has questioned any of our certificates.

How to Protect Yourself as a TEFL Student

Verify accreditation directly with official accrediting bodies. In the case of ACTEFLC, their homepage confirms that TEFL Online Pro is fully accredited by ACTEFLC and that we won the Teachers’ Choice Award in 2025.

Check testimonials from verified graduates on our website, our Facebook page, Trusted TEFL Reviews, and our YouTube channel.

Be cautious of anonymous reviews or blogs that recycle the same unfounded accusations.

Why We Are Speaking Out

The TEFL industry is competitive. Some organizations use smear campaigns instead of relying on course quality. TEFL Online Pro will always put transparency, integrity, and student success first.

We believe students deserve facts, evidence, and honest guidance — not false claims or fear-mongering.

Our Commitment

  1. Continue delivering high-quality, fully accredited TEFL/TESOL training.
  2. Support graduates in securing teaching positions online and worldwide.
  3. Expose unethical practices in the industry.

If you encounter misleading claims online, contact us directly — we will provide clear, factual answers.

TEFL Online Pro in Southeast Asia

We are proud to announce that TEFL Online Pro has been recognized as the best online TEFL/TESOL certification course by CambodiaBucketList.com. After one of their staff members anonymously enrolled in and completed our 120-Hour Professional course, the website gave us a glowing review and now prominently features TEFL Online Pro as their top recommendation: https://cambodiabucketlist.com/tefl-certification

Conclusion

At TEFL Online Pro, our mission has always been to provide high-quality, fully accredited TEFL/TESOL courses that help our graduates succeed worldwide.

Recognition from platforms like CambodiaBucketList.com, combined with our accreditation from ACTEFLC and thousands of successful alumni, demonstrates that our commitment to excellence is real and proven.

If you’re considering a TEFL/TESOL course, make an informed choice: choose a provider with verified accreditation, transparent reviews, and a track record of graduate success.

Enroll with confidence in TEFL Online Pro today and take the first step toward your teaching adventure.

TEFL Online Pro is a legit online TEFL/TESOL course provider.

Is TEFL Online Pro Legit in 2026?

Is TEFL Online Pro Legit?

TEFL Online Pro is a legitimate company, providing Fully Accredited, internationally recognized, award-winning Online TEFL/TESOL international certification courses.

TEFL Online Pro has been a verified business member with PayPal since 2019.

Our course graduates teach English online and overseas with their TEFL Online Pro certification, and this is demonstrated in our verified customer reviews.

TEFL Online Pro runs three award-winning, fully accredited and internationally recognized Online TEFL/TESOL certification courses:

60-Hour Fast-Track – the perfect solution for people with TEFL experience. 

120-Hour Professional – the perfect solution for people with little or no TEFL experience.

140-Hour Hybrid – the perfect solution for people with little or no TEFL experience who are wanting in-class teaching practice.

All three courses lead to the awarding of the international TEFL/TESOL certificate.

With a TEFL Online Pro TEFL/TESOL certificate, you are guaranteed a teaching English job online or abroad/overseas.


Announcement.

There has been a noticeable increase in misleading information within the TEFL/TESOL industry in recent years.

At TEFL Online Pro, we believe that transparency and accountability are essential. We are a fully accredited TEFL/TESOL certification provider, and our certificates are widely accepted for both online and in-person teaching roles.

Since receiving the Teachers’ Choice Award for the first time in 2019, our courses have grown in popularity, and with that visibility, has come a wider range of online commentary – not all of it accurate.

We also recognize that we are not alone in this. Other reputable TEFL/TESOL course providers have reported similar experiences.

TEFL Online Pro has issued an official statement addressing this misinformation, including instances of misleading and defamatory claims published by competing course providers and their affiliates. We believe it is important to clarify the facts and provide full transparency to prospective students:

https://teflonlinepro.com/tefl-online-pro-clarifications/

Thank you for reading this announcement.  

We hope that you enjoy reading through this helpful and informative ‘Is TEFL Online Pro Legit?’ article. 


Is TEFL Online Pro Legit?

One of the reasons why TEFL Online Pro is considered to be an excellent choice for Online international TEFL/TESOL certification course training, is the consistently positive feedback that we receive from our customers.

We work round the clock to ensure that everyone who takes a course through our program receives top-notch service and support.

Our commitment to our customers doesn’t just end when a course has been completed. We provide ongoing graduate support when requested and at the same high level of dedication and quality as when studying as a student on the course.

Two excellent sources for (verified) TEFL Online Pro student/graduate feedback:

  1. Trusted TEFL Reviews – the independent Online TEFL/TESOL reviews website, where we are review-rated 4.8 out of 5.

    2. UPDATE: We needed to disable our Facebook page reviews because of spam links and fake reviews. Facebook has now removed the majority of the spam links and fake reviews – only one fake review by ‘Sammy Smith’ remains – and our Facebook page is now enabled again: https://www.facebook.com/teflonlinepro/reviews

  2. TEFL Online Pro video testimonials:
TEFL Online Pro | Teaching English online and in Valencia

Astrid completed the TEFL Online Pro 120-Hour Professional Online TEFL/TESOL certification course in 2021. This is a Fully Accredited, internationally recognized, and award-winning program. She very kindly offered to record a post-course video review, where she describes her TEFL Online Pro course experience.

TEFL Online Pro | Teaching English online and in Barcelona

In this TEFL Online Pro follow-up review, Clara, a November 2020 Professional course graduate, takes time out of her busy teaching schedule, to speak about how her TEFL Online Pro 120-Hour TEFL/TESOL certificate has been an essential qualification for the process of being hired as an online English teacher and as an in-person English teacher in Spain.

TEFL Online Pro | Teaching English online and in S.Korea

Noor graduated from the TEFL Online Pro 140-Hour (Hybrid) Online TEFL/TESOL certification course in August 2020. This is a new follow-up video, with Noor explaining how her TEFL Online Pro certificate was instrumental in finding teaching work online and in South Korea.

Paige | Best TESOL Certification
In this review, Paige, an experienced school teacher from the USA, outlines what you can expect when you enroll in the TEFL Online Pro 120-Hour (Professional) Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification course.
 
Troy | Teaching English in Europe/Asia
In this TEFL Online Pro review, Troy, from the USA, provides his feedback on the Professional 120-Hour Online TEFL/TESOL international certification course.
 
Clara | Teach and Travel

In this TEFL Online Pro video testimonial review, Clara speaks about her 120-Hour Professional international TEFL/TESOL course experience.

Astrid | Professional 120-Hour

Astrid’s TEFL Online Pro review describes her 120-Hour (Professional) TEFL/TESOL study experience, and she discusses her future teaching English plans.

Noor | Teaching English Online

Noor’s TEFL Online Pro review outlines her 140-Hour (Hybrid) TEFL/TESOL course experience, and she speaks about teaching English online.

Alison | Teaching Entrepreneurship

Alison, from the UK, is a recent course graduate. This is her TEFL Online Pro review of the 120-Hour Professional Online TEFL/TESOL international certification course.

Nico | 140-Hour Hybrid

Nico, a recent graduate, provides his TEFL Online Pro review of the 140-Hour Hybrid international TEFL/TESOL certification course.

Annelise | Teaching in Austria

Annelise, from the USA, gives her TEFL Online Pro review of the 120-Hour Professional Online TEFL/TESOL international certification course.

Some further reasons why our students/graduates recommend us:

  1. Our course prices are very reasonable.
  2. We don’t nickel and dime our customers with any hidden charges.
  3. We respond to emails, calls, messages within 24 hours.
  4. Our online tutors are experts in their fields and their professional services come complimentary with all our courses.
  5. We provide lifetime international job support.
  6. The certification awarded is Fully Accredited and internationally recognized – meaning that you can teach English online or worldwide with your tefl online pro TEFL/TESOL certificate.

For more reasons why you should to take your international TEFL/TESOL certification course with TEFL Online Pro, please refer to the Why Us? and Reviews pages on the TEFL Online Pro official school website.

So, is TEFL Online Pro legit?

We feel that our consistently positive customer feedback clearly answers this question.

Thank you for reading this blog post 🙂

Contained within this blog are some excellent teaching English country specific articles, so please do make sure to read through them as this will provide you with an excellent overview of teaching English online/overseas.

Paul Murphy – Operations Manager – teflonlinepro.com

Enroll in one of our award-winning international Online TEFL/TESOL certification courses and start your Teaching English as a Foreign Language career today!

TEFL Online Pro: Accreditation, Recognition, and Graduate Success

Since our founding in 2019, thousands of students have completed TEFL Online Pro courses and gone on to teach English both online and abroad. We are proud of our graduates’ success and remain committed to providing internationally recognized TEFL certification and ongoing support throughout their teaching careers.

Why Choose TEFL Online Pro?

  1. International Recognition: Our certificates are accepted by employers globally.
  2. Fully Accredited Programs: Courses meet international standards for professional TEFL certification and are continuously updated to meet the needs of English language education.
  3. Proven Graduate Success: Our graduates consistently secure teaching positions across multiple continents and online.
  4. Support and Guidance: We provide resources, guidance, and assistance to ensure graduates enter the classroom with confidence.

Addressing Common Questions

We are aware that misinformation about TEFL certification occasionally circulates online, sometimes originating from individuals or sources with a vested interest in promoting competing programs. To be clear: TEFL Online Pro certificates are fully recognized internationally, and our graduates enjoy a strong track record of employment. We encourage prospective students to review testimonials and verified graduate experiences to see the full picture.

At TEFL Online Pro, our focus remains on supporting students, maintaining high professional standards, and ensuring that every graduate is prepared for a successful teaching career.

At TEFL Online Pro, our focus is on supporting every student in achieving their teaching goals with confidence. With internationally recognized certification, a proven track record of graduate success, and ongoing guidance throughout your TEFL journey, we prepare you for a rewarding career in teaching English worldwide. To learn more about our programs, accreditation, and graduate experiences, please explore our courses or contact our team—we’re always here to help.

Fully Accredited and internationally recognized Online TEFL/TESOL certification course training with lifetime job support.

TEFL Online Pro was voted Teachers’ Choice Award winner in, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024:

https://trustedteflreviews.com/category/tefl-online-pro-teachers-choice-award-winner-2024/

We also have TEFL students’ customer video testimonials on our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@teflonlinepro

In this article, we highlight a few of the main sources for verified feedback of the award-winning TEFL/TESOL certification courses program.

Every online marketplace has its fair share of scams, and its fair share of bad-apple companies, and the Online TEFL/TESOL industry is no different in this respect. Locating trustworthy reviews, written by real customers, should be at the top of your list when considering which Online TEFL/TESOL certification course to take.

Quite a lot of mudslinging takes place within the Online TEFL/TESOL community, perpetuated predominantly by competing Online TEFL/TESOL schools, so it is important to try to differentiate between what has been written by a competing program, with a specific agenda in mind, and what has been written by a real customer, that is leaving genuine feedback of their course experience.

Where are the main sources for verified reviews of the tefl online pro international TEFL/TESOL certification program?

Facebook

Unfortunately, we had to make the difficult decision of disabling the Reviews tab on our company Facebook page. This was because of a consistent amount of spam links and fake reviews, and a complete lack of customer support from Facebook. Tech companies have laid off a huge number of staff and this is clearly reflected in the dire customer support – something that only exists in practice if you pay for advertising on Facebook.

UPDATE: Facebook has now removed the majority of the spam links and fake reviews – only one fake review by ‘Sammy Smith’ remains – and our Facebook page Reviews are now enabled again:

https://www.facebook.com/teflonlinepro/reviews

YouTube

The TEFL Online Pro YouTube channel is growing – as are the recommendations.

https://www.youtube.com/@teflonlinepro

TEFL Online Pro Reviews on YouTube

In addition to this, some of our recent graduates have provided us with their tefl online pro video testimonials:

NEW! In this TEFL employment follow-up video, Astrid Mendieta explains how her TEFL Online Pro Fully Accredited TEFL/TESOL certificate has been an essential document for teaching English online employment (Preply) and for on-site teaching English work in Valencia, Spain, where she is now based.

Annelise Myers, from the USA, gives her TEFL Online Pro review of the 120-Hour Professional Online TEFL/TESOL international certification course.

Nico Kramer, a recent graduate, provides his TEFL Online Pro review of the 140-Hour Hybrid international TEFL/TESOL certification course.

Alison Davey, from the UK, is a recent course graduate. This is her TEFL Online Pro review of the 120-Hour Professional Online TEFL/TESOL international certification course.

Noor Yafaie’s TEFL Online Pro review outlines her 140-Hour (Hybrid) TEFL/TESOL course experience, and she speaks about teaching English online.

Astrid Mendieta’s TEFL Online Pro review describes her 120-Hour (Professional) TEFL/TESOL study experience, and she discusses her future teaching English plans.

In this TEFL Online Pro video testimonial review, Clara Vinthagen speaks about her 120-Hour Professional international TEFL/TESOL course experience.

In this TEFL Online Pro review, Troy Jonet, from the USA, provides his feedback on the Professional 120-Hour Online TEFL/TESOL international certification course.

In this review, Paige Umstead, an experienced school teacher from the USA, outlines what you can expect when you enroll in the TEFL Online Pro 120-Hour (Professional) Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification course.

Noor Yafaie graduated from the TEFL Online Pro 140-Hour (Hybrid) Online TEFL/TESOL certification course in August 2020. This is a new follow-up video, with Noor explaining how her TEFL Online Pro certificate was instrumental in finding teaching work online and in South Korea.

In this TEFL Online Pro follow-up review, Clara Vinthagen, a November 2020 Professional course graduate, takes time out of her busy teaching schedule, to speak about how her TEFL Online Pro 120-Hour TEFL/TESOL certificate has been an essential qualification for the process of being hired as an online English teacher and as an in-person English teacher in Spain.

Trusted TEFL Reviews

Another excellent source for verified Online TEFL/TESOL course reviews is the independent reviews website, Trusted TEFL Reviews.

Trusted TEFL Reviews is unique in that they don’t work on the basis of an affiliates business model, they verify every review before publishing on their website, and they don’t accept payment in return for deleting negative reviews.

tefl online pro has won the Teachers’ Choice Award six years in a row, and we are currently the highest-rated program on the platform:

https://trustedteflreviews.com/category/tefl-online-pro-teachers-choice-award-winner-2024/

teflonlinepro.com has been voted The Best Online TEFL and TESOL certification course program in 2024 by winning the Teachers' Choice Award for the sixth year in a row!

We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone who has chosen to study through the tefl online pro international TEFL/TESOL certification program, and also to all of our graduates who have taken the time to leave a review of their tefl online pro experience.

And, thank you for reading this blog post 🙂

Contained within this blog are some excellent teaching English abroad country specific articles, so please do make sure to read through them as this will provide you with an excellent overview of teaching English online/overseas.

Paul Murphy – Operations Manager – teflonlinepro.com

Enroll in one of our award-winning, Fully Accredited and internationally recognized Online TEFL/TESOL certification courses and start your Teaching English as a Foreign Language career today!

Response to Misinformation About TEFL Online Pro

We understand that choosing a TEFL course is a big decision, and that trust matters.

At TEFL Online Pro, we have proudly trained thousands of international teachers since 2019, providing fully accredited, internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL certification. We are committed to supporting our graduates in securing teaching jobs online and around the world. Unfortunately, as our success has grown, so too have efforts by a few competitors to damage our reputation with misinformation and deceptive tactics.

We feel it’s important to publicly address and clarify several false claims being circulated online:


False Reviews and Defamatory Content

We have observed ongoing attempts by two TEFL businesses—The TEFL Academy and ESLinsider (Ian Leahy)—to undermine TEFL Online Pro through false and misleading content.

1. The TEFL Academy & Affiliate Activity

An affiliate marketer linked to The TEFL Academy, Caitriona McTiernan, operates a blog named TPR Teaching. This blog has published biased, inaccurate information about TEFL Online Pro, including fake or misleading reviews that do not reflect our customers’ real experiences. We are aware of a coordinated effort to manipulate online search results by spreading this misinformation.

In one notable instance, a student named Megan Broccoli enrolled in and completed our TEFL course, received her certificate promptly, and then claimed—within an hour of receiving it—that it was rejected by a language school. This claim is implausible and appears designed to discredit our course rather than represent a genuine job-seeking experience. Megan subsequently posted this false narrative on Reddit’s r/TEFL, a forum that unfortunately lacks proper moderation of vendor-related content.

2. Ian Leahy of ESLinsider

Ian Leahy, owner of ESLinsider, has been spreading misinformation about numerous TEFL providers, including ours, for years. His campaign includes publishing false reviews, blog posts, and forum comments. Ian has been banned from platforms such as Facebook for repeated violations related to misinformation and online harassment. His accusations are baseless and have been widely discredited by the TEFL community.


Our Credentials and Track Record

  1. Established in 2019, TEFL Online Pro is a verified, fully accredited TEFL certification provider.
  2. Our certificates are internationally recognized, and our alumni are teaching in over 80 countries, as well as online.
  3. We consistently receive verified 5-star reviews across platforms from real graduates.
  4. Every course graduate receives personal job assistance to ensure a smooth transition into teaching.

We do not engage in negative marketing or competitor defamation. Our focus is on empowering teachers and ensuring the quality and integrity of our programs.


Our Commitment to Transparency

If you come across a negative review or questionable blog post, we encourage you to:

  1. Reach out to us directly for clarification.
  2. Request to speak with one of our alumni to hear about their experience firsthand.
  3. Compare our course features, graduate outcomes, and student support with other providers to make an informed decision.

Final Thoughts

We are saddened by the unethical behavior of a few individuals and organizations in the TEFL industry, but we remain focused on our mission: to provide high-quality teacher training and support for a global community of educators.

We thank our students and graduates for their trust and continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us directly at info@teflonlinepro.com.


TEFL Online Pro Team
https://teflonlinepro.com

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Teach. Travel. Explore.

Teaching English overseas presents a fantastic opportunity of seeing the world, while funding your travels along the way. Some people choose to teach English abroad in their gap year, others see it as the perfect opportunity to live abroad for a few years and some people find a home away from home and make teaching English their choice of life career.

Wherever you want to travel, there is a high chance you will be able to teach English there. Every year at tefl online pro we train up hundreds of people just like yourself, who then join the thousands of tefl online pro graduates who have either taught, or who are now teaching in classrooms from Austria to Zanzibar. There has been no better time to start the adventure than now and when you are sunset-sipping cool Pilsner beers on a Prague rooftop bar or satisfyingly slurping down a 1 dollar bowl of phở in a mom-and-pop shop side street Hanoi restaurant, you can reminisce about your old life and feel a sense of personal pride.

The tefl online pro International Job Guidance Team has a perfect score in helping to find our graduates teaching English positions abroad, and is available for you at any time during your teaching English career. It doesn’t just stop once you have secured your first teaching position.

So why not get started today and make your dreams of living abroad a reality. It’s your planet. Go explore it!

We are also experts in the field of helping place tefl online pro graduates into high-paying online teaching (from home) employment, through our extensive research of online language schools and our international contacts. You can earn up to US$40 per hour, teaching English online, but starting salaries are usually in the US$20+ per hour range.

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All 3 tefl online pro TEFL certification courses are internationally recognized.

Worldwide job guidance

We have a perfect score in helping find our graduates teaching positions abroad.

Unrivaled post-course support

Reach out to us for support at any time during your teaching career.

"What I really loved about this course was that it afforded me the freedom to study according to my busy work schedule. I've taken online courses before, but this was definitely the best learning experience by far."
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Teach | Travel

Teach. Travel. Experience.

In the past there was only the one option of getting trained up and receiving the internationally recognized TEFL certificate: expensive, time-consuming residential TEFL courses. Times have changed though and these days more people are choosing instead to study TEFL online.

Apart from time and money, there are so many other reasons why you should choose to go the TEFL online route. For a start, the time pressures are much lower and you can choose to study at your own pace, and this is an extremely convenient option if you are working or have other time commitments. Another major benefit of not going the traditional onsite TEFL route is that by taking your TEFL online, you have the freedom to study wherever you want. All you need is a laptop, tablet or phone with an internet connection and you are ready to go. You can study at home, on the go, or while resting at the local park or beach. 

Getting TEFL certified with tefl online pro is a smooth process and typically takes 2-4 weeks from the day you secure your Online or Combined TEFL course place. Our interactive, intuitive, engaging course modules will help you gain the fundamental teaching skills and confidence needed to teach English effectively.  

1. Choose your course and secure your course place. 

2. Gain course access and study at your own pace. 

3. Graduate and start teaching English. 

 

Fast-Track
$149 $49
60-Hour Int. CertTEFL Online
Suitable for people with TEFL experience — $100 off $149 with coupon code SAVE100FREESHIP
Personal tutor support
24/7 study access
8 modules
Internationally recognized TEFL certificate
Official letter of recommendation
Unrivaled international job support
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Hybrid
$549 $449
140-Hour Int. CertTEFL Online/Onsite
Suitable for people wanting in-class teaching practice — $100 off $549 with coupon code SAVE100FREESHIP
Personal tutor support
24/7 study access
12 modules
Teaching Business English unit
Teaching Young and Younger Learners unit
Internationally recognized TEFL certificate
Official letter of recommendation
Unrivaled international job support
20 hours teaching practice
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Personal tutor support

Your personal tutor is there for you whenever you have a course question.

International certification

All 3 tefl online pro TEFL certification courses are internationally recognized.

Worldwide job guidance

We have a perfect score in helping find our graduates teaching positions abroad.

Unrivaled post-course support

Reach out to us for support at any time during your teaching career.

"Even though I'm not technically a native English speaker, I decided to go for it and had little difficulty finding work here. It wouldn't have been possible without this certification."
TEFL teachers in Thailand
Adriana Mills
Teaching English in Cambodia
"tefl online pro were awesome throughout! I had absolutely no teaching experience going into this, but the course gave me the skills and confidence to move abroad and start teaching. Teaching English rocks!"
TEFL teacher in Italy
Chris Daniels
Teaching English in Italy

Where will you teach English?

Teach | Travel

Teach. Travel. Chill.

Have you ever dreamed of living and working abroad? Imagine yourself stopping off at your local pâtisserie on your usual route through the cobbled Paris streets to reach your morning classes, or picturing yourself catching a Thursday evening auto rickshaw home from school and getting ready for a long weekend away kicking back on a southern Thailand island. At tefl online pro we have helped thousands of graduates find teaching jobs worldwide, and there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t join them.

Teaching English abroad enables you to live an authentic local experience where you get to meet people you would never have had the opportunity of meeting otherwise. And you will also get to know other expats like yourself, who have also taken the plunge and gone for it. 

Teaching English as a Foreign Language affords you the freedom and opportunity of discovering and reinventing yourself. And who knows? You might just meet that one particularly special local who makes you want to settle abroad permanently in a life-changing relationship. Then you’ll have 2 places where you can call home and you’ll be able to show family and friends around when they travel out to visit you.

Wherever you want to live and teach, the opportunities are waiting for you. Teach. Travel. Experience.

We are also experts in the field of helping place tefl online pro graduates into high-paying online teaching (from home) employment, through our extensive research of online language schools and our international contacts. You can earn up to US$40 per hour, teaching English online, but starting salaries are usually in the US$20+ per hour range.

Fast-Track
$149 $49
60-Hour Int. CertTEFL Online
Suitable for people with TEFL experience — $100 off $149 with coupon code SAVE100FREESHIP
Personal tutor support
24/7 study access
8 modules
Internationally recognized TEFL certificate
Official letter of recommendation
Unrivaled international job support
Read More
Hybrid
$549 $449
140-Hour Int. CertTEFL Online/Onsite
Suitable for people wanting in-class teaching practice — $100 off $549 with coupon code SAVE100FREESHIP
Personal tutor support
24/7 study access
12 modules
Teaching Business English unit
Teaching Young and Younger Learners unit
Internationally recognized TEFL certificate
Official letter of recommendation
Unrivaled international job support
20 hours teaching practice
Read More

Personal tutor support

Your personal tutor is there for you whenever you have a course question.

International certification

All 3 tefl online pro TEFL certification courses are internationally recognized.

Worldwide job guidance

We have a perfect score in helping find our graduates teaching positions abroad.

Unrivaled post-course support

Reach out to us for support at any time during your teaching career.

"Having taught (unqualified) in Paris for a year, I made the wise decision to get TEFL qualified with tefl online pro. The Fast-Track course was perfect for my needs and budget and it has helped increase my confidence."
TEFL teacher in Paris
Andrew Larkin
Teaching English in France
"A huge Thank You to the tefl online pro job guidance team who put up with my many, many, many questions and who ultimately made my dream of teaching English in Lisbon a reality :)"
TEFL teacher in Portugal
Rachael Williams
Teaching English in Portugal

Where will you teach English?