IOTEFL brings clarity, credibility and public accountability to TEFL, TESOL and language education worldwide. We evaluate institutions, programmes and educators against published, evidence-led standards.
Institutional applications and educator applications are now separate, simpler and easier to complete.
Apply, verify or review the standards through the route that matches your purpose.
For language schools, training centres and TEFL/TESOL providers.
Explore institution routes →02For teachers, tutors, trainers and subject specialists.
Explore educator certification →03Find an educator, institution or credential record.
Open public registry →04Review the evidence and quality expectations before applying.
Read the standards →Search the public directory and verify an institution, educator or credential status directly.
Applicants receive a structured route from self-evaluation to evidence review, clarification, decision and public status. The aim is not simply to approve—but to strengthen educational practice.
Create your account
Save progress and return to the application at any time.
Submit evidence
Upload policies, curricula, qualifications and supporting records.
Independent assessment
Evidence is reviewed against the relevant published standards.
Decision and verification
Approved status is recorded for public verification.
Choose the route that matches your role. Every application follows a transparent four-stage process and receives a traceable review outcome.
Governance, staffing, curriculum delivery, student welfare and operational quality.
Explore institutional accreditation →02 · EDUCATORSIdentity, qualifications, teaching experience, professional conduct and continuing development.
Explore educator certification →03 · PROVIDERSCourse architecture, tutor competence, assessment integrity and learner protection.
Explore provider accreditation →Students, parents, employers and partner institutions deserve to know what accreditation actually means. IOTEFL turns quality claims into evidence: clear standards, documented review, accountable decisions and public verification.
