Premier TEFL review

Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Premier TEFL suits adults who want a recognised TEFL certificate without a long study commitment. The 120 hours online bundle, a free certificate, tutor support and a 14 days refund window make it a low risk way into teaching English abroad.

Key facts

Best for
Adults wanting a recognised TEFL certificate online with tutor and job support included.
Price from
€29 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Certificate fee
€0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free tier
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free trial length
3 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Money-back period
14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Platform type
Curated (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Access period
6 months (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Graded assessments
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Premier Education Partners Ltd (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Ireland (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2010 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Subjects
Languages
Certificate types
Completion, Professional
Credit recognition
Ofqual
Official website
premiertefl.com

Certifications

Certification type
Tefl (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€29 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Course hours
120 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Teaching practicum
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Qualification level
Level 5 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Tutor support
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Job support
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Typical completion time (weeks)
3 to 6 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Money-back period
14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Premier Education Partners Ltd (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Ireland (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2010 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Accreditation
Ofqual, Deac
Delivery
Online

Apps and profiles

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • The certificate fee of €0 means the certificate itself adds no extra charge.
  • The 120 hours online bundle is priced from €29, below the €44.59 typical in this group.
  • Tutor support and job support come with the bundle, and assessments are part of the course.
  • A 14 days money back period gives a decent window to decide.
  • It is accredited by Ofqual and DEAC and recognised for Ofqual credit, and the qualification sits at Level 5.

Cons

  • The free tier is no, so there is no free version of the material to sample before paying.
  • The free trial runs 3 days, short against the 14 days.
  • Support runs on email and phone only, with no chat or community option.
  • Course access lasts 6 months, and the money back period ranks at 68 of 159.

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Who it suits

  • Adults moving into English teaching who want the certificate without a classroom timetable
  • Learners who need Ofqual recognised credit alongside a teaching qualification
  • People who want tutor and job support bundled rather than sold separately

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone hoping to sample the material at no cost, since the free tier is no
  • Learners wanting chat or a community, since support runs on email and phone only
  • Teams buying seats together, since a team plan is not part of the setup

Core features

The 120 hours online TEFL bundle is the centre of the catalogue, and it carries both a completion certificate and a professional certificate. Assessments are part of the course, so the work is marked rather than left open. Practicum is included, which matters if a school asks what you have actually done in a classroom. Tutor support is there while you study, and job support is offered alongside it for people heading into a job hunt. Access is time limited at 6 months, so the pace matters more than on an open ended plan. Delivery is online, which means the course can be taken from outside the UK. Support is by email and phone, so a phone call is possible as well as email.

Plans and prices

Prices start at €29 on the 120 hours online TEFL bundle, and longer variants sit above that. For context, the typical entry price across online course platforms is €44.59, and across professional certificates it is €125.45, so the entry point here sits below both. The certificate fee is €0, so ordering the certificate does not add a charge on top. There is no monthly or annual subscription to weigh at renewal: the bundle is bought once, and the money back period of 14 days is what stands behind that purchase rather than a renewal price. Where a platform like Hotmart lists a starting price of $0, it is a different kind of arrangement, with its own terms attached.

What you get free

The free tier is no, so there is no permanent free version of the material to fall back on. What there is instead is a free trial of 3 days, which is shorter than the 14 days across this group, so it is worth deciding early whether the bundle is for you. The money back period of 14 days does more work here than the trial does. It matches the 14-day typical across the site, and it means the €29 entry price carries less risk than a paid trial would. Anyone who wants to read before paying should use that window rather than expect a free course.

How it compares on our data

On our data the certificate fee ranks at 1 of 47, which is the strongest showing of the four measures. The money back period ranks at 68 of 159, the weakest of them, though it still matches the median for the site. The free trial ranks at 56 of 63, and the entry price ranks at 88 of 220. Read together, the picture is a provider that charges little for the certificate and is unremarkable on trial length and mid table on entry price, with the free certificate doing the heavy lifting.

The company behind it

Premier TEFL trades as Premier Education Partners Ltd and is based in Ireland. It has been running since 2010, which is long enough for a teaching qualification to have settled into a fixed shape. Support runs on email and phone, so email and phone are both available. The company is accredited by Ofqual and DEAC, and its qualification is recognised for Ofqual credit, which is the part that matters for schools checking paperwork.

How Premier TEFL compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Premier TEFL certificate cost?+

The certificate fee is €0, so the certificate does not add a charge on top of what you pay for the course. Course prices start at €29. That entry point sits below the €44.59 typical across online course platforms.

Is there a free trial before I buy?+

There is a free trial of 3 days, which is shorter than the 14 days across this group. The free tier is no, so the trial is the only no cost look at the material. The 14 days money back period covers the decision after that.

How long do I get to finish the course?+

Access lasts 6 months from the point of purchase. The 120 hours bundle is normally worked through in 3 to 6 weeks, so the window is generous if you study steadily. It is not an open ended plan you can return to whenever you like.

Is the certificate recognised?+

The qualification is accredited by Ofqual and DEAC and is recognised for Ofqual credit. It sits at Level 5 on the qualifications register. The certificate comes in both a completion and a professional form, so you can pick which one matches what an employer asks for.

Does the course include classroom practice?+

Yes, practicum is included, so the 120 hours bundle is not purely theory. Tutor support is also part of the bundle, which means you have someone to ask while you work through the material. Job support is offered as well for anyone moving on to a teaching post afterwards.

Can I get my money back if it is not for me?+

There is a 14 days money back period, which matches the 14 days for the site. It ranks at 68 of 159 on our data, so it is a standard window rather than a generous one. It is still a real alternative to paying and hoping.

Who is behind Premier TEFL?+

It trades as Premier Education Partners Ltd and is based in Ireland. The company has been running since 2010. Support runs on email and phone, so you can reach the team by email or phone rather than through a chat window.

Do I need to be in the UK to take the course?+

No, delivery is online, so the 120 hours bundle can be taken from anywhere with a connection. The Ofqual accreditation and Level 5 qualification status are UK based, so check what the school or employer you have in mind accepts before you start.

Sources

Compiled from 9 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Premier TEFL

Adults wanting a recognised TEFL certificate online with tutor and job support included.

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