TEFL Specialization Course — for teachers ready to specialise and stand out.
Already TEFL certified? Upskill fast with live class observation and 1-to-1 coaching, build a real exam-prep track, and unlock job support and international reference letters from TEFL Madrid.
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- 2,000+ teachers trained
- 15+ years
- Internationally accredited
Live 1-to-1 coaching
The TEFL Specialization Course is built for teachers who already hold a 120-hour TEFL
This is not a beginner certificate. It's the next step for already-certified teachers who want to prove their teaching quality, pick a real exam-prep specialism, and unlock Job Support from TEFL Madrid. If your first TEFL got you started but left gaps, this is where you close them.
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Certified, but never truly assessed
You earned a 120-hour TEFL online — but never taught real students or had a tutor critique your lessons. Here you get observed practice and direct, expert feedback.
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Ready to teach exam prep
You want to move beyond casual conversation classes into structured TOEFL®, IELTS®, Cambridge (B2/C1/C2) or Duolingo™ preparation — and build one assessed exam-track lesson to prove it.
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Job-hunting in Spain or online
You need schools to take you seriously. Once we've seen your work first-hand, we recommend you to trusted partner-academies and issue international reference letters on request.
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Online tutors leveling up
Already teaching online and want a sharper methodology plus a credential that stands out? Refine how you plan and deliver lessons with one-to-one coaching from seasoned tutors.
Brand new to teaching with no certificate yet? Start with our 120-hour TEFL course online first — then come back to specialise.
An exam-prep specialism tells schools you can deliver real outcomes
Exam preparation forces you to follow specific frameworks, rubrics and grading systems. That's exactly what employers look for — and it's the logical next step after a generic 120-hour TEFL.
- Reliability. You teach to a syllabus and a deadline, not improvisation.
- Structure. Frameworks and rubrics show you can run a real course.
- Measurable results. Schools can see — and trust — the outcomes you produce.
What you'll master — and exactly what's included
The TEFL Specialization Course is short and intensive on purpose. Every hour is spent turning your existing 120-hour TEFL into job-ready, exam-prep teaching skill — observed, coached and assessed.
By the end, you'll be able to:
- Plan and deliver a structured exam-prep lesson to a real framework and rubric — not improvised conversation.
- Map your teaching to CEFR levels (B2/C1/C2) and the formats of TOEFL®, IELTS®, Cambridge or Duolingo™.
- Run effective online classes: pacing, error correction, engagement and feedback that hold up on camera.
- Self-assess and refine your method using your tutor's structured critique of your recorded mock class.
- Present yourself professionally — a certificate and reference letters schools actually trust.
What's included
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16h
Class observation (online)
Live, guided observation with structured notes and actionable takeaways.
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4h
1-to-1 coaching
Personalised sessions to build and refine your exam-track lesson plan.
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Exam-prep track
Choose one: TOEFL®, IELTS®, Cambridge (B2/C1/C2) or Duolingo™.
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Recorded mock class
Submit a real lesson and receive detailed, structured feedback.
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Job Support
We recommend you to trusted partner-academies + international reference letters on request.
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Official certificate
Your TEFL Madrid Specialization Certificate to add to your CV.
How the TEFL Specialization Course works — step by step
Here's exactly how it runs, from your first call to your certificate. The program is 100% online on a schedule aligned to Central European Time (CET), and most teachers complete it in 3–4 weeks.
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Intake & goals
We identify your teaching context, your target learners and the outcomes you want — so the whole program is built around your goals.
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Observation plan 16h
Guided, live class observation with structured notes and clear, actionable takeaways you can apply immediately.
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1-to-1 coaching 4h
Personalised sessions where you build and refine your exam-track lesson plan for TOEFL®, IELTS®, Cambridge or Duolingo™.
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Recorded mock class
You teach and submit a real recorded lesson, then receive detailed, structured feedback on exactly what to keep and what to sharpen.
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Job Support
Now that we've seen your work first-hand, we recommend your profile to trusted partner-academies and issue international reference letters on request.
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Certification & career growth
You receive your official TEFL Madrid Specialization Certificate — a credential to add to your CV and take the next step in your teaching career.
One simple price for the whole TEFL Specialization Course
No tiers, no hidden extras — a single payment covers your observation, coaching, exam-prep track, feedback, Job Support and certificate.
TEFL Specialization Course
100% online · 3–4 weeks · CET schedule
- 16h class observation (online), guided with structured notes
- 4h personalised 1-to-1 coaching
- Exam-prep track: TOEFL®, IELTS®, Cambridge or Duolingo™
- Recorded mock class with detailed feedback
- Job Support & international reference letters on request
- Official TEFL Madrid Specialization Certificate
This course does not qualify for student visa applications.
Teachers who specialised — and got recommended
Once we've seen your teaching first-hand, the TEFL Specialization Course turns into real career momentum: stronger methodology, partner-academy recommendations and reference letters schools trust.
Go Overseas Winner 2020
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"I already had a 120-hour TEFL but had never been observed teaching. The coaching and feedback completely changed how I plan a lesson — and the reference letter helped me land interviews fast."
MK Megan K.Specialization graduate · USA -
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"The exam-prep track gave me real structure for IELTS® lessons. I went from improvising to following a proper rubric — exactly what the academy that hired me was looking for."
DA Diego A.Specialization graduate · Spain -
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"Fully online and intensive — I finished in under a month around my job. The recommendation to a partner academy was the part I didn't expect and valued most."
SO Sofia O.Specialization graduate · UK
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TEFL Specialization Course — questions, answered
What is the TEFL Specialization Course?
It's a short, intensive online program for already-certified teachers (a 120-hour TEFL or higher) that adds assessed class observation, one-to-one coaching, a chosen exam-prep specialism and Job Support. Most teachers complete it in 3–4 weeks.
Is it for teachers who didn't study at TEFL Madrid?
Yes — that's exactly who it's for. It's designed for graduates of any accredited 120-hour TEFL course, from any provider.
Do I need an existing TEFL certificate to enrol?
Yes. You need a completed 120-hour (or higher) TEFL certificate. If you're brand new to teaching with no certificate yet, start with our 120-hour TEFL course online first, then come back to specialise.
How long does it take, and is it fully online?
It's 100% online — observation, coaching and submissions all happen remotely — on a schedule aligned to Central European Time (CET). Thanks to its intensive structure, most teachers finish in 3–4 weeks.
How much does the course cost?
The promotional price is €350 (standard €400), as a single payment, VAT not included. It covers your 16h observation, 4h coaching, exam-prep track, mock-class feedback, Job Support and certificate.
Which exams can I specialise in?
You can specialise in TOEFL®, IELTS®, Cambridge (B2/C1/C2) or Duolingo™. We recommend choosing one track for depth and precision, though two is possible if you need it.
Do you guarantee a job after the course?
No. We offer Job Support — recommendations to trusted partner-academies and international reference letters on request — but no employment guarantee.
Does this course qualify for a Spanish student visa?
No. As a short online program, the TEFL Specialization Course does not qualify for student visa applications.
Specialise, prove your quality, and get recommended
Turn your existing 120-hour TEFL into job-ready, exam-prep teaching skill — observed, coached and assessed. Tell us a little about you and we'll help you choose the right track. No obligation.
- 16h observation + 4h 1-to-1 coaching
- Exam-prep track: TOEFL®, IELTS®, Cambridge or Duolingo™
- Job Support + international reference letters
