International Open Academy

International Open Academy

International Open Academy is an online course provider with TEFL and TESOL programs for people preparing to teach English abroad, online, or in a classroom. For schools in Japan, an IOA certificate can show that a candidate has studied lesson planning, classroom management, English grammar, and the four main language skills before stepping into a teaching role.

Their English-teaching courses include 120-hour and 150-hour options. The 120-hour TEFL and TESOL courses are accredited by ICOES, and the advanced 150-hour courses add more material on online teaching and classroom delivery. IOA lists completion as 120 or 150 CPD points, depending on the course.

About the provider

International Open Academy offers online training for learners who want self-paced study. Its TEFL and TESOL courses are aimed at fluent English speakers who want to move into English teaching, whether that means classroom work abroad, remote teaching, or a first step into education.

IOA says more than 300,000 students have completed its English-teaching courses and gone on to teach abroad or online. The courses do not require formal entry qualifications, so employers should treat the certificate as introductory teacher training. It is not a substitute for degree requirements, classroom experience, or a live teaching demonstration.

What the training covers

The 120-hour TEFL and TESOL courses cover basic pedagogy, second-language learning, classroom management, English grammar, vocabulary teaching, and skills work across reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Learners also study lesson aims, lesson planning, young learner activities, and next steps for finding work in English language teaching.

The 150-hour advanced TEFL and TESOL courses add more detail on online teaching. The course material covers different types of online teaching jobs, making a strong first impression with employers, teaching online learners, and setting up and managing an online classroom.

What employers in Japan can take from it

An International Open Academy TEFL or TESOL certificate can help when screening new teachers for entry-level English teaching roles in Japan. It shows that the applicant has spent time with the language of teaching and has studied how lessons are planned, how classroom routines work, and how different language skills are taught.

For hiring, it is still worth checking the course type, course hours, completion date, and whether the applicant has observed teaching practice or real classroom experience. IOA’s online courses cover the foundation. The final hiring decision should still look at communication style, reliability, visa eligibility, and how the teacher works with students.

Course video

This short video gives a quick look at International Open Academy and its English-teaching course experience.

Learn more

For current course details, certificate options, pricing, and enrollment information, visit International Open Academy directly.

https://internationalopenacademy.com