Fair Pricing
Our pricing is transparent. You know from the start exactly what you'll pay for our services: a fixed initial fee, annual membership, and a 3-yearly re-accreditation.
Clear Standards
Our policies are transparent and publicly viewable. TEFL students can view exactly how we measure and validate the TEFL courses that we accredit.
Field Expertise
Our accreditors are qualified and experienced language teachers with in-depth knowledge of the TEFL industry. We know what teachers need to know and we make sure courses teach it.
Our Staff Qualifications
This document outlines the professional qualifications and expertise of ITEFLOCA staff members who conduct course reviews and determine accreditation status. Our qualified team ensures that accreditation decisions are based on thorough knowledge of TEFL education standards and practices.
SECTION 1: ACCREDITATION TEAM
ITEFLOCA’s accreditation team consists of qualified TEFL professionals with extensive experience in online and classroom-based TEFL education. All team members meet the following minimum requirements:
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, English Literature, TESOL, Linguistics, or related field
- Teaching certification/license
- Ongoing professional development in language teaching
- (Optional) TEFL/TESOL certification
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience
- Experience with online TEFL course design or delivery
- Familiarity with various TEFL methodologies and assessment approaches
Specialized Expertise:
Our team collectively maintains expertise in English teaching in:
- Online course design and delivery
- Assessment methodology
- Materials development
- Teaching different age groups and proficiency levels
- Technology in language teaching
- Quality assurance in education
SECTION 2: ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
ITEFLOCA also benefits from the expertise of:
Volunteer Teaching Professionals:
- Practicing TEFL teachers who contribute to the accreditation process
- Professionals seeking to enhance their teaching CVs through participation
- Specialists in specific areas of TEFL (Young Learners, Business English, etc.)
- Unpaid roles
Advisory Board:
- Industry professionals who provide guidance on accreditation standards
- Representatives from international education organizations
- Specialists in online education quality assurance
- Paid and/or unpaid roles
SECTION 3: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ITEFLOCA is committed to ongoing professional development for staff members in the form of any of the following, as required:
- Online training on advances in TEFL methodology
- Workshops on online education best practices
- Participation in relevant educational conferences
- Continuous review and refinement of accreditation standards
- Collaboration with other quality assurance organizations
SECTION 4: ETHICAL STANDARDS
All ITEFLOCA staff members adhere to strict ethical guidelines:
- Commitment to impartiality in the accreditation process
- Declaration of any potential conflicts of interest
- Confidentiality regarding course materials reviewed
- Professional conduct in all communications with providers
- Evidence-based decision making
SECTION 5: ACCREDITATION PROCESS EXPERTISE
ITEFLOCA staff are specifically trained to:
- Thoroughly review online TEFL course content
- Evaluate assessment methods using standardized criteria
- Apply the “Meets,” “Almost,” or “Not Yet” rating system consistently
- Provide constructive feedback to course providers
- Verify that courses fulfill their advertised hour designations
- Assess student support systems and certification procedures
SECTION 7: CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about ITEFLOCA staff qualifications, please contact:
Email: accreditor@itefloca.com
Website: www.itefloca.com