ICD Courses
TEFL with TKT
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) equips new and experienced teachers with the practical skills to teach English internationally. ICD's modular TEFL course is built around Cambridge's TKT exams, with certificates from both ICD and Cambridge Assessment English.
Quick Facts
Awarding Body
ICD, with Cambridge Assessment English
Course Format
Modular — complete modules individually, in any order
Study Mode
Online + weekly face-to-face
Certification
ICD certificate + Cambridge TKT certificate
Assessment
Cambridge TKT exam per module
Registration
4 intakes/year — Jan, April, July, October
Certificate Timeline
ICD: ~2 weeks; Cambridge: 6 weeks
Who Is This Course For?
TEFL certification is a commonly required qualification for new and experienced teachers, ELT graduates, and anyone interested in teaching English anywhere in the world, including online.
What Will You Learn?
By the end of the course, you'll understand key concepts in English language learning and teaching, know how to plan and deliver lessons, and be able to manage a classroom effectively. If you take a specialised module, you'll also learn to teach through CLIL or to young learners aged 6–12.
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Course Content
The course is modular, and modules may not always be taught in the order listed below.
Language and background to language learning and teaching
Key terms and concepts in English language teaching, the factors underpinning how learners acquire English, and a range of materials, tasks, and activities for teaching it
Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
The knowledge and skills needed to plan lessons, plus the types of assessment and resources that can guide your planning
Managing the teaching and learning process
Teachers' and learners' classroom language, and classroom management
CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)
The learning, thinking, and language skills learners acquire across different curriculum areas; planning, delivering, and assessing CLIL lessons
YL (Young Learners)
Learning and development in young learners aged 6–12, and the strategies, planning, delivery, and assessment needed to teach them
Each module ends with a Cambridge TKT exam — an 80-question test combining multiple-choice and matching questions, lasting 80 minutes — taken in person at ICD's Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad office.
The number of modules required depends on which certificate you're working towards:
Certificate
Modules required
TEFL Foundation Certificate (40 credit hours)
1 compulsory module
TEFL Professional Certificate (120 credit hours)
3 compulsory module
TEFL Specialist Diploma (150 credit hours)
3 compulsory and any one specialist module
TEFL Advanced Specialist Diploma (180 credit hours)
3 compulsory and two specialist modules
Each participant is assigned a unique login ID and password and is required to complete all coursework online through the ICD portal. Certificates are only awarded upon successful completion of the coursework on the ICD portal.
Registration Process
Submit Application
Submit your application through ICD's online form. Shortlisted candidates receive an offer letter.
Payment & Enrolment
Pay the course fee and share the payment receipt to confirm enrolment.
Access Portal
Once enrolled, you'll receive your login details by email to begin coursework on ICD's portal.
Each of the four annual intakes (Jan, April, July, October) runs for 3 months.
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FAQs
What certificates can I earn?
Teaching English as a Foreign Language. At ICD, the qualification is built around Cambridge's TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) modules.
How is each module assessed?
With a Cambridge TKT exam — an 80-question test combining multiple-choice and matching questions, taken in person at ICD's Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad office at the end of each module.
Can I do the whole course online?
Coursework is completed online through ICD's portal, and the weekly face-to-face session can also be attended online if you prefer. The TKT module exams themselves, however, must be taken in person at an ICD office.
Do I need any prior teaching experience?
No — TEFL is designed for new and experienced teachers alike, as well as ELT graduates and anyone wanting to teach English internationally.
What can I do after completing TEFL?
Graduates can progress to other Cambridge English teaching qualifications offered by ICD, such as CELTA.
How long does it take to get my certificate?
It depends on which certificate: your Cambridge TKT certificate for each module arrives in up to 6 weeks (paper-based exam). You can get your certificate from your nearest ICD centre, separately, approximately two weeks after you complete the course.
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Take the next step in your teaching journey by registering your interest with ICD. Submit your enquiry online to receive guidance on modules, preparation options, registration, and payment process.
Lahore
Exam Prepration
TKT
Modes:
Online, Part-time (fully online)
Category:
Exam
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CELTA
Modes:
Online, Part-time (fully online)
Category:
Cambridge
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DELTA
Modes:
Online, Part-time (fully online)
Category:
Cambridge
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Meet the Team
Our tutors bring a wide range of expertise across teaching qualifications, language training, corporate development, and academic instruction. Below is a selection of our current instructors.
Syeda Alishbah Zehra
Founder & CEO of IWZ International
Aminah Ali
English Language Educator & Teacher Trainer
Warjil Augustine
IELTS Trainer
Sadaf Iftikhar
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