Start Teaching English in Italy in Just 4 Weeks

Take our TEFL course in Florence and walk out certified, confident, and with a clear plan for what's next.

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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower, Florence

We Help You All The Way To Your First Teaching Job

No teaching background needed
Train in Italy’s artistic and cultural capital
Practical guidance to help you find your first teaching job
Built for people who want more than just a certificate

Discover Italy While You Teach and Earn

Italy offers a unique chance to teach and live in a world-renowned cultural setting. Many new teachers find opportunities in private language schools, with one-to-one tutoring, or online teaching – giving you flexibility and the chance to enjoy everything Italy has to offer.

It’s a great way to build your teaching experience and soak up the beauty, history, and rhythm of life in Italy.

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Italy Makes it Possible to Live Well While You Teach

Italy is one of the most sought-after places to start teaching English – and Florence offers a beautiful backdrop to begin your journey. Teachers are in demand, the lifestyle is inspiring, and the culture is woven into everyday life.

You can teach in Florence itself, where you’ll find a mix of Renaissance beauty and lively local culture, or in cities and towns across the country where there’s strong and growing demand for English teachers.

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Get Ready to Teach in Just 4 Weeks

The TEFL course runs full-time for four weeks in Florence. You’ll finish with a TEFL certificate, hands-on classroom experience, and the confidence to step into your first teaching role in Italy or beyond.

After the course, many graduates stay in Italy to take on freelance work with language schools, summer camps, or private students.

Being in the country makes it easier to find opportunities, meet schools in person, and start building a flexible teaching schedule.

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Everything You Need to Start Teaching - Right Here in Italy

Our 4-week course in Florence is hands-on, supportive, and built to get you genuinely ready for the classroom.

You won’t just sit through lectures – you’ll stand up and teach real students, observe experienced teachers, get expert feedback, and grow in confidence as you go.

Outside the classroom, you’ll get fantastic pre-course support, help with accommodation, a warm in-country welcome, and expert guidance to help you find your first teaching job in Italy.

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Delivered by Via Lingua, a leading TEFL centre in Italy

We partner with Via Lingua to deliver your course – a fully accredited and internationally recognised program, backed by first-class local expertise.

You’ll train full-time at their centre in Florence, gaining practical classroom skills and real teaching experience.

Maximo Nivel has a strong reputation, with outstanding ratings from two of the leading independent review sites for TEFL courses:

4.8/5 on Go Overseas
9.8/10 on GoAbroad.com

(based on reviews as of May 2025)

You can check out their reviews online for extra peace of mind.

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Accredited Certification

The course you’ll take through Via Lingua leads to a Level 5 certificate awarded by Learning Resource Network (LRN), an Ofqual-recognised awarding body in the UK.

This TEFL certification is internationally recognised and widely accepted by schools and language centres in Italy, across Europe, and beyond.

We’ll Help You Find Your First Teaching Job

You won’t be left to figure things out on your own.

In Italy, Via Lingua will support you through every step of the job search — from preparing your CV, to practising for interviews, to connecting you with their school network, and even placing some graduates within their own group of language schools.

Many graduates who stay in Italy go on to take on freelance work with language schools, summer camps, or private students.

If you’re planning to teach elsewhere or work online, we’re here at School of TEFL to guide and support you.

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Why School of TEFL? A Personal Note

I started School of TEFL because I know what it’s like to look at TEFL courses and wonder who to trust – or if it’s even the right step. When I started out, I wanted straight answers, real support, and a course that would actually prepare me.

That’s what we offer here.

When you enrol through School of TEFL, you’ll take the same accredited course delivered by our respected partner, Via Lingua. But we also try to make the process a little easier – at the moment we’re offering $100 off your deposit, and if you complete the Italy course in full but don’t pass, we’ll refund that deposit entirely.

You’ll also get a few extras: a free Grammar Course to help you prepare, access to a library of lesson plans when you start teaching, and ongoing support from people who’ve done this themselves.

We aren’t a big corporate operation. We’re a small, friendly team – and we’ll treat you like a person, not a sale.

If you’ve read this far, you’re probably serious about making a change. I’d love to help you make it happen.

Keith Taylor

Founder, School of TEFL

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