RECOGNISED TEACHING PRACTICE (20 HOURS)
Gain Recognition for Your Practical Teaching Experience
RECOGNISED TEACHING PRACTICE CERTIFICATE (20 HOURS)
Gain Recognition for Your Practical Teaching Experience
Offered in collaboration with Open-Access TEFL | Accredited by ITEFLAC
The Recognised Teaching Practice Certificate (20 Hours) is a portfolio-based Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme designed for TEFL teachers who have already gained practical teaching experience through online teaching or private tutoring.
Offered in collaboration with Open-Access TEFL and accredited by ITEFLAC, this programme provides eligible teachers with an opportunity to gain formal recognition for previously acquired teaching experience.
Unlike traditional teaching practice programmes, applicants are assessed through the submission of documented evidence demonstrating prior teaching experience.
Successful applicants become eligible to receive a Recognised Teaching Practice Certificate (20 Hours).
WHY CAN A RECOGNISED TEACHING PRACTICE CERTIFICATE BE VALUABLE?
Many TEFL teachers gain practical experience before obtaining formal recognition for that experience.
The Recognised Teaching Practice Certificate allows teachers to demonstrate that they have:
• Delivered practical English language instruction
• Planned and prepared lessons
• Adapted teaching materials for learners
• Worked directly with students in real teaching environments
• Successfully completed a portfolio-based assessment process
The certificate may strengthen:
• CVs and resumes
• Teaching portfolios
• Professional profiles
• Job applications
• Freelance tutoring profiles
• Evidence of teaching experience
While no certificate can guarantee employment, documented teaching experience is often viewed positively by employers seeking evidence of practical classroom or online teaching exposure.
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE vs RECOGNISED TEACHING PRACTICE
These terms are often confused, but they are not the same.
Observed Teaching Practice
Observed Teaching Practice typically involves a trainee teacher delivering lessons while being directly observed and assessed by a qualified trainer or assessor.
This is commonly found in teaching practicum programmes, internships, or supervised teacher training courses.
Recognised Teaching Practice
Recognised Teaching Practice involves the assessment of previously acquired teaching experience through a structured Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Applicants submit evidence of practical teaching experience which is reviewed against published assessment criteria.
The Recognised Teaching Practice Certificate (20 Hours) recognises prior teaching experience and does not represent provider-delivered supervised teaching practice.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A COURSE
The Recognised Teaching Practice Certificate (20 Hours) is not a TEFL course, teaching practicum, internship, or training programme.
Applicants do not complete lessons, modules, assignments, or examinations as part of this process.
Instead, applicants submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating previously acquired teaching experience.
The programme is designed to assess and recognise existing practical teaching experience rather than provide new teacher training.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The programme may be suitable for:
• Online English teachers
• Private English tutors
• Freelance language instructors
• Exam preparation tutors
• Corporate English trainers
• Teachers seeking recognition of prior teaching experience
Applicants must be able to provide supporting evidence of practical teaching activity and satisfy the programme's published assessment requirements.
ASSESSMENT PATHWAYS
Applicants may apply through one of two pathways:
Online English Teaching Pathway
Designed for teachers who have gained experience through:
• Online teaching platforms
• Language schools
• Corporate training providers
• Online academies
Private Tutoring Pathway
Designed for teachers who have gained experience through:
• One-to-one tutoring
• Freelance teaching
• Independent tutoring businesses
• Exam preparation services
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
Step 1: Select the appropriate pathway.
Step 2: Prepare your evidence portfolio.
Step 3: Submit your application through Open-Access TEFL.
Step 4: Your evidence is assessed against published criteria.
Step 5: Successful applicants become eligible to order their certificate.
FAQ
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I this a course?
No. The programme assesses prior teaching experience through portfolio-based evidence review.
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Do I need teaching experience?
Yes. The programme is designed for teachers who have already gained practical teaching experience
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Do I complete lessons or assignments?
No. Applicants submit evidence of previously acquired teaching experience.
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Is this observed teaching practice?
No. The certificate recognises prior teaching experience through an RPL assessment process.
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Will this guarantee employment?
No. While recognised teaching experience may strengthen a CV, employment decisions remain at the discretion of employers.
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Can I apply if I only completed a TEFL course?
Only if you also have practical teaching experience and can provide supporting evidence.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The Recognised Teaching Practice Certificate (20 Hours) is issued following successful completion of a portfolio-based Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment process.
This certificate recognises verified teaching experience and structured teaching observation analysis.
Certification Purchase Options:
Option 1 — Certificate Issuance
€19.99
Includes:
- Official certificate
- Verification entry
Option 2 — Enhanced Recognition Package
€29.99
Includes:
- Certificate issuance
- Recognition & Validation Letter
- Detailed competency breakdown
APPLY THROUGH OPEN-ACCESS TEFL
All applications, portfolio submissions, and assessments are managed through the Open-Access TEFL Recognition Hub.