Is there an upper or lower age limit ?
TEFLPlus does not accept trainees under the age of 18, but there is no upper age limit. To work as a teacher, the answer is Yes and No. It depends very much on the country, the culture, the school, and the type of students the school may have, and legal requirements. It can work both ways. Some schools prefer more mature teachers, especially if their clientele are mainly business people. Others believe younger teachers are more dynamic. Some countries are so desperate for teachers that age is irrelevant. EFL teachers can be any age from 18 to 80, though it is harder to find employment under 21 and over 60. Don’t let the question of age put you off. With a good TEFL certificate, you will always find employment somewhere.
