Gone are the days when any native English speaker seeking a life of travel and adventure could pursue a successful career as a Teacher of English as a Foreign/Second Language without experience or qualifications. Almost all employers now seek teachers with a TEFL/TESL qualification plus experience, in addition to a first degree. Many even insist on an MA Linguistics/TEFL/TESL postgraduate qualification.

With an average of 63 applications for each EFL/ESL post advertised, it is now more important than ever before for the TEFL/TESL professional to participate in a recognised course and gain a qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language.

The TEFL Professional Network guide to Teacher Development Programmes is organised according to country/location. Simply select the country/location in which you wish to study, from the Course Locations menu on this page, and hit "go!". Remember that several organisations are also offering Teacher Development Programmes via the Internet. E-mail and snailmail links to these programmes may also be accessed from the locations menu.

Institutions providing Teacher Development Programmes may submit their details for inclusion in our guide. Simply click here and complete the application.