Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Bridge vs International TEFL Academy
Facts checked September 30, 2026.
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Bridge |  International TEFL Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $399Lower | $1,299 |
| Course hours | 120 hours | 170 hoursHigher |
| Teaching practicum | No | YesHas it |
| Typical completion time (weeks) | 6 | 11 |
| Qualification level | Not confirmed | Level 5 |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 2 days |
Same on both: Certification type (Tefl), Tutor support (Yes), Job support (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Bridge: $399 vs $1,299.
- Course hours is higher at International TEFL Academy: 170 hours vs 120 hours.
- Teaching practicum: only International TEFL Academy.
- Support channels: only International TEFL Academy offers Email.
- Accreditation: only Bridge offers Accet.
- Accreditation: only International TEFL Academy offers Ofqual.
- Delivery: only International TEFL Academy offers In person.
Our verdict on each
Bridge
Bridge suits language learners who want live one to one and group classes alongside self study, plus anyone training to teach English abroad with a TEFL route. Course fees start at $399 online, with the certificate itself accredited.
International TEFL Academy
International TEFL Academy is the costly, thorough option in this TEFL group, suiting trainee teachers who want assessed coursework and a practicum. The course runs 170 hours with Ofqual accreditation behind it, while the $1,299 fee sits well above the cheaper rivals here.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bridge | International TEFL Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.4Cost scores 8.4 on a $1,299 entry fee, ranking 71 of 87 brands. |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 9.1Offer scores 9.1 with 170 hours, a practicum, tutor support and job support in the plan. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.8Trust scores 8.8 on Ofqual accreditation, Ofqual credit recognition and a named legal entity founded 2010. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Bridge | International TEFL Academy |
|---|---|---|
| TEFL courses | 13 of 14 | 11 of 14 |
If neither fits
The TEFL Institute has price from at $40, against $399 for Bridge and $1,299 for International TEFL Academy.
The TEFL Institute reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Bridge | International TEFL Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accet | Ofqual |
| Delivery | Online | Online, In personCovers more |
| Legal entity | Bridge Education Group, Inc. | INTERNATIONAL TEFL ACADEMY, INC. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2010 |
| Support channels | Phone | Email, PhoneCovers more |
Online courses
| Fact | Bridge | International TEFL Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Not confirmed | No |
| Platform type | Not confirmed | Curated |
| Subjects | Not confirmed | Languages |
| Certificate types | Not confirmed | Professional |
| Credit recognition | Not confirmed | Ofqual |
| Graded assessments | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bridge | International TEFL Academy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $399above the median | $1,299highest quarter | $79 |
| Course hours | 120 hoursabove the median | 170 hourshighest quarter | 60 hours |
| Typical completion time (weeks) | 6at the median | 11above the median | 6 |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 2 dayslowest quarter | 14 days |
Median across 52 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Bridge
Pros
- Language programmes run as live 1to1 and live group, so live one to one and live group teaching sit alongside self study
- The platform pairs speech recognition and AI conversation practice, which most language apps leave to written drills
- The TEFL course is 120 hours online with tutor support and job support included
Cons
- The TEFL course has no practicum, so classroom hours with real learners are not part of the programme
- Support runs on phone only, which is narrower than providers offering email or live chat
- The course has a set completion window of 6 weeks, leaving less room for a slower study pace
International TEFL Academy
Pros
- Ofqual accreditation and Ofqual credit recognition sit behind the certificate, at a Level 5 qualification.
- The 170 hour course is the largest in the TEFL group, where the typical programme runs 120 hours.
- A practicum, tutor support and job support are all part of the plan, so classroom hours come before the job search.
Cons
- The $1,299 entry fee is the highest of the group, against $249 at International TEFL and TESOL Training and £169.50 at TEFL Global.
- There is no free tier, so nothing can be read or sampled before the fee is paid.
- The money-back window is 2 days, the shortest in this TEFL group, where the typical window runs 14 days.
Who each suits
Bridge
Who it suits
- Learners who want live one to one and group classes rather than app only study
- Anyone who plans to teach English abroad and wants a TEFL certificate with tutor and job support
- Students who need a self study platform with speech recognition and AI conversation practice
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs classroom teaching practice, since the TEFL course has no practicum
- Learners who want email or chat support, as support runs on phone only
- People who need an accredited qualification recognised by a university credit scheme
International TEFL Academy
Who it suits
- Trainee teachers who want a long programme with a practicum and an Ofqual accredited certificate.
- Learners who can pay the entry fee in one go and commit to the 11 week completion schedule.
- People who want both online and in-person options, or support by phone as well as email.
Who should look elsewhere
- TEFL Global, for buyers who rank the entry fee first: £169.50 sits well below the $1,299 charged here.
- International TEFL and TESOL Training, for anyone taking the cheapest route to a TEFL certificate at $249.
- The TEFL Institute, for buyers who would rather pay $205 than $1,299 for the same credential type.
Questions about each
Bridge
How much does Bridge cost?+
The TEFL course is priced from $399 and runs online. Language programme prices sit against a wider market range, with monthly fees running €11.43 to €35.03 and yearly fees running €79 to €285.06. Lesson entry points are lower still, with lesson prices from €10.33 to €43.85 across the market.
What does the TEFL certificate cover?+
The certificate type is tefl, and the course carries 120 hours of online study. Course accreditation is listed as accet, so the accreditor is named rather than left vague. Most TEFL courses on the market run 16 hours to 120 hours, so this one sits toward the longer end.
International TEFL Academy
How much does International TEFL Academy charge?+
The listed entry price is $1,299 for the TEFL certification course. That sits well above International TEFL and TESOL Training at $249 and The TEFL Institute at $205, so the fee is the first thing to weigh before anything else on the page.
Is there a free tier or a trial period?+
There is no free tier on International TEFL Academy. The nearest thing to a trial is the money-back window of 2 days, the shortest in this TEFL group, where the typical window runs 14 days. That leaves little room to change your mind once the course is underway.