hey! we’re
simpleTEFL

meet the team

128, City Road, London, UK

UK company no: 15466925

[email protected]

who we are

simpleTEFL is a UK-based provider of an affordable, ACCREDITAT-accredited 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course, so new teachers are no longer priced out by expensive qualifications.

We created our course so that the leap from "I'd love to teach" to "I'm ready for my first class" feels easy and affordable, with support from people who've been there.

What impressed me the most was the prompt and helpful support from the simpleTEFL team.
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Franko
simpleTEFL grad, ZA 🇿🇦

how it all started

We created simpleTEFL the same way we teach: keep what works, and make progress feel clear.

early days

We were three recent graduates from the UK who thought a year teaching overseas would be a fun distraction.

But night-market snacks and weekend KTV meant our little gap-year quickly stretched into a decade.

the messy bit in the middle

Getting to those classrooms was harder than it should've been.

Many courses felt overpriced and support often felt... optional.

so we created the course we wish we’d had

An accredited 120-hour certification that’s clear, affordable, and properly supported.

No mystery fees or bait-and-switch. Just a straight path for newt teachers to go from curious to qualified.

and today?

We couldn’t be more proud to say that thousands of our graduates are teaching online, abroad, or right at home because getting certified finally became cheap and easy.

meet the team

We’re course creators, teachers, and support people first. No scripts, no bots, no waiting a week for help.

Steve - content & course co-creator

Still swears Osaka improved his haircut aerodynamics. Treats learner confusion like a software bug: identify, reproduce, fix, document.

Fuel: Aeropress coffee, Lao Gan Ma on everything

Ask me about: The two tests for present perfect vs past simple.

Chilli - community & support lead

Mastered the art of the midnight “HELP!” email while in Osaka. Turns pre-first-class nerves into a calm, step-by-step plan.

Fuel: Yorkshire Tea (industrial strength!)

Ask me about: What to skip in your first lesson, classroom confidence, and getting unstuck quickly.

Kevin - course co-creator & designer

Six years in Chengdu taught him how not to explain grammar. Minor regrets about the mullet; major love for clean layouts.

Fuel: Buldak ramen and sour cream (don’t knock it!), the same three guitar riffs from 2019

Ask me about: Avoiding death-by-PowerPoint.

what we stand for

We keep the teaching path realistic, practical, and honest.

Here’s what we do, and what we won’t do.

what we provide

  • 120-hour certification

    that cuts the filler and keeps the essentials

  • Bite-sized lessons

    with plain-English examples

  • Human support

    from teachers who actually reply (hi!)

  • Clear next steps

    so you’re never stuck wondering

  • Fair & honest pricing

    keep your money for flights!

what we won’t do

  • We won’t promise jobs

    We’ll point you to reputable paths and partners

  • We won’t hide the small print

    Prices and policies are written in, well, normal words

  • We won’t drown you in theory

    You’ll learn what you need to teach with confidence

  • We won’t support unethical volunteering

    We support vetted programmes only.

ready to make your own teaching story?

Start your TEFL certificate with practical training, simple steps, and support from real teachers.

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