Code of Professional Practice

TEFL COURSE QUALITY ASSURANCE

Professional Behaviour

TEFL & TESOL course providers must prioritize maintaining high standards of teaching and quality assurance for student success. Therefore, obtaining accreditation from organizations such as the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC) is essential.

Firstly, ITEFLAC emphasizes the importance of promoting professional behaviour and collaboration among all accredited members to ensure quality assurance. Secondly, becoming an accredited member of ITEFLAC requires a commitment to adhere to our Code of Professional Practice.This commitment includes following a set of standards designed to deliver the best possible outcomes for learners. 

Code of Professional Practice

TEFL Course Quality Assurance

Global Network of Experts

By joining a global network of experts, TEFL course providers can help raise the quality assurance standards of TEFL & TESOL organizations worldwide and ensure the success of their students. By adhering to these standards, TEFL & TESOL course providers can demonstrate their dedication to excellence to potential students and employers.

Code of Professional Practice

Accredited members of the International TEFL Accreditation Council agree to abide by the ITEFLAC’s Code of Professional Practice by which they will:

• Conduct themselves at all times with integrity in the discharge of their duties according to law and this clause overrides all others, so that where there is conflict, this clause shall prevail.
• Maintain high standards of personal behaviour at all times and to do nothing to bring themselves, the English Language School Accreditation Council or the profession into disrepute.
• Take personal responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of good relations with other professional, public and private bodies.
• Maintain the integrity of the profession in public and in the media.
• Take no improper action which might injure or malign the reputation of other professionals.
• Respect the rights of the individual.
• Respect the wishes and aspirations of students.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of personal information.
• Ensure, as far as possible, that individual students achieve their full educational potential.
• Exercise professional judgement in furthering the resolution of educational problems.
• Refrain from any acts that may cause students harm.
• Take no advantage of a position of authority with a student for personal, political or other purposes.
• Further the development of professional skills, knowledge and attitudes in themselves and colleagues; and
• Ensure positive collaboration with those in educational and other institutions, authorities, examination boards and other specialist bodies.