Why an accredited TEFL/TESOL qualification matters
An accredited TEFL & TESOL certificate is only as strong as the standards behind it. Accreditation shows your training met defined outcomes, was fairly assessed and can be verified by employers. It provides clear levels, secure records and identity-checked certification.
Cheap, unverified courses often skip moderation and proper assessment; their “certificates” cannot be validated and are frequently rejected by schools, visa processes and employers. Choose accreditation to turn a piece of paper into recognised, portable proof of teaching competence.
Accreditations & Partners
Ofqual-Regulated Level 5 TEFL Qualification
Officially listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications No: 603/4150/6
Delivered by Focus Awards, an awarding organisation recognised and regulated by Ofqual, the UK Government body responsible for maintaining national qualification standards.
This ensures your Level 5 TEFL certificate meets strict, internationally trusted UK education standards.
Cambridge CELTA & DELTA
We provide access to CELTA and DELTA courses delivered by our authorised Cambridge Teaching Qualification Centre partner.
All training and assessment are carried out by the Cambridge-approved centre and your qualification is issued directly by Cambridge English, exactly as at any other authorised centre worldwide.
European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
Our TEFL programmes and Cambridge CELTA/DELTA courses are fully aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), ensuring clear transparency and comparability of learning outcomes across Europe.
EQF alignment strengthens international recognition and helps employers and institutions understand the level and value of your qualification across the EU and beyond.
UK Learning Provider
4 TEFL is officially listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers, a national database used by government bodies, employers and education institutions to verify legitimate UK training organisations.
Being registered confirms our status as a recognised UK education provider and reflects our commitment to transparency, compliance and high-quality training.
UKPRN: 10099277
US AQA Accredited
AQA responsible for evaluating and validating international training providers across the United States and Canada.
This accreditation confirms that our programmes meet recognised North American quality standards, ensuring that certificates issued outside the region are formally acknowledged and accepted by employers, institutions and verification systems throughout the US and Canada.
Accreditation ID: CA-800334
Westbridge CPD Institute
We offer a CPD-accredited course through Westbridge CPD Institute (The CPD Certification Service).
CPD accreditation verifies that the learning design, assessment and learner support are structured for professional development and can contribute to ongoing skills maintenance.
Accreditation ID: WCPD0025301
Teaching & Training Council
We are proud members of the English Teaching & Training Council (EN TTC), maintaining high quality standards and best practices in TEFL & TESOL education and learner support.
We review our practices regularly to ensure alignment with EN TTC policies.
Certificate No TTC-127455
Where 4 TEFL Teachers Work
Graduates of 4 TEFL programmes teach at some of the world’s most respected institutions — including the British Council, the University of London and The Open University.
Thanks to our internationally recognised accreditation and certification, our teachers are employed worldwide, both on-site and online, making an impact from Europe to Asia and beyond.
Our Clients
We work with companies across diverse industries to connect them with qualified English teachers for corporate training, relocation programmes and global team development.
Many of our certified educators go on to work with international brands and organisations, supported by our robust referral process and global employer network.