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title: "TEFL Plus vs Int'l TEFL Academy: Which Certification Is Right for You?"
description: Compare TEFL Plus and International TEFL Academy on price, hours, and accreditation. Get accredited TEFL certification for $195 — try 3 modules free.
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# [TEFL Plus vs Int'l TEFL Academy: Which Certification Is Right for You?](https://culturalexchangeproject.org/blog/tefl-plus-vs-intl-tefl-academy)

 Written by [Randy LeGrant](https://culturalexchangeproject.org/blog/author/randy-legrant) | Jun 16, 2026 12:48:33 PM

Choosing where to get TEFL certified is the first real decision on the road to teaching English abroad — and it's not a small one. Course prices range from under $200 to well over $1,000, and the differences between providers aren't always obvious from their websites. International TEFL Academy (ITA) is one of the most recognized names in the industry, so it's a natural benchmark. Here's how TEFL Plus, the Cultural Exchange Project's own internationally accredited course, compares.

### At A Glance

|   | **TEFL Plus** | **International TEFL Academy** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $195 | Online courses start around $1,400 |
| Course length | 120 hours across 14 modules | 120–170 hours, over 11 weeks (or 4-week intensive) |
| Accreditation | Internationally accredited by Accreditat in the UK | Level 5 Ofqual/TQUK accredited |
| Format | Fully online, self-paced. Humans process assignments and grade exams. | Online, with live tutor sessions |
| Practice teaching | Built into course modules | 10+ hours of live online teaching practice |
| Try before you buy | First 3 modules free, no card needed | Not offered |
| What comes next | Direct access to CEP's guaranteed paid teaching jobs | Lifetime job search assistance via PDF documents |

 

## Where TEFL Plus Wins on Value

The most obvious gap is price. ITA's online program starts at roughly seven times the cost of TEFL Plus — and that's before factoring in ITA's in-person options, which run even higher. For 120 hours of internationally accredited coursework, TEFL Plus delivers the credential employers are looking for at a fraction of the investment.

## A Curriculum With a Different Philosophy

TEFL Plus isn't a generic TEFL course with a new name. It's built around the Renzulli Learning model, developed at the University of Connecticut, which emphasizes project-based and problem-based learning tailored to individual learning styles. Students who complete the optional Enrichment for All Students module can also earn a University of Connecticut certificate — a credential most other TEFL providers simply don't offer.

## Try It Before You Commit

TEFL Plus lets you start for free. Modules 1–3, including quizzes and a tutored assignment, are open with no credit card required — by the time you finish them, you're already 22% of the way through the course. If it's not the right fit, walk away with no obligation. ITA doesn't offer an equivalent no-risk preview.

## The ITA Difference

ITA's program includes a substantial block of live, instructor-supervised teaching practice — 10+ hours. If you're worried that you lack a lot of teaching experience or you're worried you're going to get into your classroom totally lost, this is worth weighing against all the other advantages of TEFL Plus

## The Bottom Line

For most people heading toward teaching English abroad, TEFL Plus offers the accreditation employers require, a curriculum with genuine pedagogical depth, and a price point that leaves room in the budget for flights, visas, and the adventure itself — all backed by a free trial with nothing to lose.

**Ready to see for yourself?** [Start your first 3 modules free](https://culturalexchangeproject.org/tefl-plus-trial) — no credit card required.

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