International TEFL Academy

International TEFL Academy (ITA) is one of the world’s largest TEFL training schools and has been in business since 2010.  We have consistently been ranked as the best TEFL certification school for both online and in person classes, and ITA is on the Inc. 5000 list for top growth companies. In June 2021, ITA won the prestigious GoAbroad People’s Choice Award honoring the top international education organization as selected by study abroad professionals and students. This is the second time in four years that ITA has been honored with this award. Read more about ITA’s recognition and awards here.

We train & certify over 6,000 students a year to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). We believe top-level TEFL training builds a realistic pathway for our students to achieve their dreams and success as professional English language teachers, domestically or abroad. Our alumni teach at schools in 80+ countries abroad, teach online from the comfort of their homes, and live as global nomads teaching online from around the world. 

As the worldwide leader in the field of TEFL, we provide:

• Pre-enrollment information and personalized guidance from expert advisors,
• The Gold Standard in TEFL training and certification,
• Lifetime job search guidance – online and worldwide,   
• Alumni community & peer engagement,
• Our staff with a safe, inclusive, supportive workplace/culture/job/career to grow and learn.

Company Culture: We are committed to changing people's lives by providing them an opportunity to see the world. We have all "been there and done that" and we've all experienced the rewards and challenges of leaving everything at home to live abroad. We are travelers at heart and are all committed to helping as many people as possible to pursue their dreams. We are goal oriented with a light-hearted sense of humor, and we love to hang out and travel together.

Virtual Work and Culture: The pandemic forced us to accelerate the transition to building a remote culture as we all had to work from home. Still, we have continued to enjoy team fun events, and we have focused on building open communication within our team. We have also been extra intentional about providing additional support to our team in the world of zoom living by providing extra time off and creating a culture of engagement. 

The Team You Will Join:  ITA has 40 full-time staff members and 45 part-time professors living around the US. We have a remote lifestyle with a majority of full-time staff in the Chicago area. 

To learn more about our team and our company, read our VISION STATEMENT and MEET THE STAFF.