The QES TESOL diploma from TEFL Wonderland is a 220-hour, 100% online TESOL course that you study at your own pace. It is gamified, so every lesson feels like a step through an adventure, and you have a personal tutor from day one. It is designed for teachers who want to go deeper into methodology and aim for better jobs at home or abroad.
What the QES TESOL diploma covers
The course is organized in eight zones that take you from your first lesson to your first job. Each zone is divided into territories, and you pass a short checkpoint test at the end of each one.
- Zone 1: An Introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Zone 2: Know Your Learners
- Zone 3: Teaching Vocabulary
- Zone 4: Teaching Grammar
- Zone 5: Teaching Receptive Skills
- Zone 6: Teaching Productive Skills
- Zone 7: Teaching English for Specific Purposes
- Zone 8: Career Planning and Professional Development
QES TESOL diploma: at a glance
- 220 hours, self-paced and 100% online
- 8 zones, 28 territories and 3 missions, with a checkpoint at the end of each territory
- 3 assignments marked by TEFL experts, with detailed feedback
- Animated videos, interactive practice and audio for all text and video scripts
- Points and badges as you progress
- A personal tutor from day one, plus career coaching and reference letters
Recognition and certificate
Your diploma is a Quality Endorsed Certificate (QES) from Gatehouse Awards, recognized internationally. The only difference from our regulated qualification is that a Quality Endorsed Certificate does not include transferable credit hours.
The course is exactly the same as our Ofqual-regulated version: the same zones, assignments and tutor. If you need transferable credit hours, choose the Ofqual-regulated version. Changed your mind? You can upgrade to the Ofqual-regulated certificate within 6 months by paying the difference, and your work counts, so you do not repeat the course.
Free bonuses with your QES TESOL diploma
Every enrollment includes 8 TESOL flipbooks to keep, plus the Mastering Parent Handling Skills course. We set up your bonuses with your course login.
Who the QES TESOL diploma is for
This diploma suits teachers who want to go deeper into methodology and aim for better jobs at home or abroad. The entry requirement is advanced English, at CEFR level C1. You do not need to be a native speaker. At checkout you can also add a one-to-one tutor support session, the English syllabus for all levels, or a classroom license for our English courses and e-books.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a native English speaker?
No. You need advanced English, at CEFR level C1.
How long does the QES TESOL diploma take?
It is 220 hours of self-paced study. You decide how fast you go, with your tutor there to help.
Will you help me find a teaching job?
Yes. Every TESOL qualification includes career coaching, teaching demo practice and reference letters. Our Teach Abroad program also places teachers in Vietnam and Cambodia.
What is the difference between a Quality Endorsed Certificate and a regulated qualification?
Only the credit hours. The course, assignments and tutor are the same, and both certificates come from Gatehouse Awards. A regulated qualification includes transferable credit hours; a Quality Endorsed Certificate (QES) does not.
Why choose TEFL Wonderland
Choosing this QES TESOL diploma means learning with TEFL Wonderland – Brilliant Minds, a team of university professors, TESOL experts and certified examiners based in Ottawa, Canada, with learners and partners around the world. We create learning experiences, not click-and-read courses, and we are an approved center of Gatehouse Awards, an Ofqual-regulated awarding body. Questions before you enroll? Email support@teflwonderland.com and our team will help.
Compare all four levels, the Premier options and the Quality Endorsed (QES) versions on our TESOL courses page.