WTEFLAC - The World TEFL Accrediting Commission

Although the WTEFLAC has now closed its code of practice remains relevant as a template by which all students can judge TEFL and TESOL courses. From its earliest inception, the WTEFLAC had committed itself to improving standards within Teaching English as a Foreign Language education and providing prospective students with all the information and support they needed to make the right decision. Key to that was its landmark code of conduct and despite its closure, this serves as a valuable template for anyone looking for a course. What the code of conduct says The WTEFLAC was a private accreditation agency providing verification of TEFL and TESOL providers. Any provider of TEFL or TESOL providers could apply for accreditation. Their applications were reviewed by an accreditation board and, if successful, they would be able to display the WTEFL logo on their site. The code of conduct provided a framework against which any assessment could be made. It covered all of the key factors th...

  As the WTEFLAC ceases operations, we explain what the organization set out to do, how it worked, and where this leaves the industry. The World TEFL Accrediting Commission has ceased operations. Since its inception it had been a leading accrediting company seeking to raise standards in TEFL and TESOL education. However, its logo continues to be displayed on the marketing literature of many of the companies it regulated. So what does that mark mean and can it still be used as a guide for quality? Who were they? The WTEFLAC was a private accrediting organization that provided accreditation of TEFL and TESOL courses. These qualifications should be recognized the world over for anyone looking to teach English as a foreign language. However, quality varies and not all providers give customers value for money. An accreditation mark is crucial for anyone researching potential providers. It offers verification that this provider can back up its claims and that courses are delivered b...