The TEFL Certificate in Spain: What does it look like?

If you’re thinking of teaching English as a foreign language, you’re going to need a TEFL certificate. Whether you’re teaching in China or Costa Rica, South Korea or Spain, TEFL certification is your ticket to ride, your launchpad for an exciting career teaching overseas.

But what exactly is a TEFL certificate and what does it look like? Here’s a quick look at the ins and outs of a fully accredited TEFL certificate.   

What is a TEFL certificate?

A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate is a globally-recognised qualification. If you obtain a TEFL certificate in Spain, for example, you can use it to gain employment anywhere in the world. The certification isn't only valid in the country where you've gained the qualification.

Most employers will only hire teachers that have had the necessary training and as a holder of a TEFL certificate you possess a quality hallmark, demonstrating that you have the proper skills and knowledge to teach to a good standard. 

A legitimate TEFL certificate is one provider by an accredited TEFL course provider. This means that their courses have the seal of approval of a respected independent organisation. For example, at TEFL Iberia, our Spain TEFL certificates are for courses that are accredited by Trinity College London – the official provider of the Trinity CertTESOL qualification.

What does a TEFL certificate look like?

A TEFL certificate is made up of a few distinct sections. They are:

• Name of the TEFL course provider
• Name of the TEFL student
• Title of the course that the student has passed
• Certificate number
• Date of issue
• Signature of the course director

Here's an example of one of TEFL Iberia's students holding one of our certificates up:

How much does a TEFL certificate cost? 

There are many things that determine the cost of a TEFL course, including location, course type, course length and level of accreditation. Some courses have special discounts or early-bird prices.

At TEFL Iberia in Spain, TEFL certification costs as little as €1,650 for an intensive four-week course, which entitles you to teach English as a foreign language anywhere in the world.

Is getting a TEFL certificate worth it? 

Most definitely! Not only will you get a chance to live and study in another part of the world, but a TEFL course will also prepare you for a classroom through observed teaching practice with real learners, give you the confidence to find your own teaching style and give you the cultural and social skills to be an open-minded global citizen. You’ll also have the chance to earn a better wage, with an everlasting globally-recognised qualification, meaning you can teach English anywhere in the world.