TEFL ACCREDITATION
ALL THE TRUST WITHOUT THE COST
ITEFLOCA are the new players in a worn-out industry; trust us to give your students peace of mind and use the money saved to help them save in turn.
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 5-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 PRIVACY POLICY
INTRODUCTION
International TEFL Online Course Accreditation (ITEFLOCA) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal and business information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information provided to us during the accreditation process.
ITEFLOCA is run by qualified teachers with extensive TEFL and English language training, led by a qualified UK teacher with approximately 20 years of teaching experience, and assisted by an advisory team of fellow teachers with similar qualifications.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect the following types of information from course providers seeking accreditation:
1.1 Provider Information:
- Legal business name and trading name
- Physical business address
- Registration/incorporation details
- Contact information for key personnel
- Website URL and public-facing information
1.2 Course Information:
- Course names, descriptions, and hour designations
- Curriculum and syllabus details
- Assessment methods
- Student support mechanisms
- Certification processes
1.3 Access Information:
- Login credentials provided for course review purposes
- Screenshots or limited downloads of course materials for documentation
1.4 Payment Information:
- Payment details for accreditation fees
- Invoicing information
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
2.1 Primary Uses:
- Conducting the accreditation review process
- Communicating with providers about their application
- Processing accreditation fees
- Issuing accreditation certificates and digital badges
- Maintaining records of accredited courses
2.2 Additional Uses:
- Publishing basic provider information in our directory of accredited courses
- Conducting annual reviews of provisionally accredited courses
- Processing renewal of accreditation every 5 years
- Responding to inquiries from prospective students about accredited providers
- Improving our accreditation standards and processes
3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your information on the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of our accreditation services.
- Legitimate interests: We have a legitimate interest in maintaining high standards in TEFL education.
- Consent: Where required, we will seek your explicit consent for specific uses of your information.
- Legal obligation: We may process information to comply with legal requirements.
4. DATA RETENTION
We retain information according to the following schedule:
- Application information for unsuccessful applicants: 1 year
- Records of accredited providers and courses: Duration of accreditation plus 5 years
- Financial records: As required by applicable tax and accounting laws
- Course access credentials: Deleted within 30 days of completion of the review
5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We may share your information with:
- ITEFLOCA reviewers and staff involved in the accreditation process
- Service providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, and email communications
- Professional advisors such as lawyers, accountants, and insurers
- Regulatory authorities when required by law
We will never sell your information to third parties or share it for marketing purposes without your consent.
6. DIRECTORY OF ACCREDITED PROVIDERS
Upon successful accreditation, basic information about your organization (name, website, contact email, and accredited courses) will be listed in our public directory of accredited providers. This directory allows prospective students to verify the accreditation status of TEFL courses.
7. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure, password-protected storage of electronic records
- Limited access to information on a need-to-know basis
- Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
- Regular security assessments and updates
8. YOUR RIGHTS
Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:
- Right to access your information
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to erasure in certain circumstances
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at accreditor@itefloca.com.
9. COOKIES AND TRACKING
Our website www.itefloca.com uses cookies for essential functionality and analytics purposes. We use this information to improve our services and user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify accredited providers of significant changes and post the updated policy on our website.
11. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: accreditor@itefloca.com
Website: www.itefloca.com