The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Program Reviews

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Clodagh
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

120 hour TEFL course

I have recently completed my 120 hour accredited tefl course. I have really enjoyed the experience and opportunity to deepen my skills and knowledge in the teaching world. I am a person who is keen to travel in the coming year and I definitely think the the tefal course will open more opportunities for me. The process was very straight forward and the platform was very easy to use at your own pace. There was a great mix of readings, videos and audio recordings throughout the course. I would recommend this course to others seeking to achieve a tefl qualification.

Pros
  • Work at your own pace
  • Easy platform
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Jelena
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very pleased!

I've recently finished the online 120-Hour Premier TEFL course provided by the TEFL Institute of Ireland, and I'm very pleased by the whole experience! The instructions were not only clear and easy to follow, they were organized into logical units/sections, making it easier to connect the dots as you go along (kind of like putting puzzle pieces together, but actually knowing what you're doing each step of the way!), and each unit with its sections felt totally intuitive as I was going through them - as if I had that knowledge somewhere in me all along! As the whole process was straightforward and easy to follow, I never needed help from anyone from the website/platform itself.

Pros
  • Straightforward, well-organized and easy to follow
  • Going through units/sections doesn't require a lot of your time
  • Tests require a few minutes of your time (if you're focused)
Cons
  • I wish it was easier to save the course so you have access to the materials even after you've passed your exams - but luckily there's enough time afterwards to save all the course materials you want manually.
  • I wish at least one live teaching exercise (with fellow students) was incorporated into this course, and not as a separate, extra 10-hour course for which I have to pay almost as much as I paid for the 120-hour course.
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Kate
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

120 Hour TEFL course

I found the course to be well laid out and to have very helpful content to begin my TEFL work. I was very interested by some of the additional reading activities particularly. There was a good mix of readings, videos and audio recordings throughout the course. There were suggestions as to structure lessons with ESL students, which were very helpful. The online nature made it easy to complete the course at a time which suited me. I would recommend this course to others seeking a TEFL qualification.

Pros
  • Accessible online platform
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Janet
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Course Content

I completed my Level 5 180 TEFL course in January 2022. The course content was great and adequately prepared me for starting to teach in the same month. It took me about 8weeks to complete the course but I was fortunate enough to dedicate full-time hours to this course. Perhaps, if you were working full-time, it may take you a little longer to complete. The support from Jacob, the course director was excellent. He was very quick to reply and gave as much guidance as he could. The platform used to complete the course is really user-friendly.

Pros
  • Course Content prepares you for teaching English
  • Jacob the course director was fantastic! Very helpful and supportive
  • The online platform was easy to use
Cons
  • Support from the TEFL office was minimal (Thank Goodness for Jacob the course director)
  • I couldn't convert by 120 hour into an 180 hour and ended up paying for both a 120 hour course and a 180 hour course.
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Seán
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

30 Hour Teaching Young Learners

I recently completed the 30 Hour Teaching Young Learners course as part of my 120 Hour Premier Course. I would highly recommend this course to anyone. It gave me the skills and confidence to teach English as a Foreign Language. TEFL provides quality education, information, and skills to succeed in teaching English as a foreign language. TEFL facilitates this education in a relaxed environment that you can take at your own pace. I feel ready to take the next step in my TEFL journey and hope to start looking for TEFL jobs as soon as possible.

Pros
  • Easy Learning Platform
  • Can learn at your own pace
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Julie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

120 Hour Accredited Tefl Course

I have just completed the first part of the Hybrid Course which was the 120 Hour Accredited Tefl course and have really enjoyed the experience and getting back to studying and learning. Sarah and Ella helped me through the course providing me with all the information and support that was needed. The course is done in a way that helped me understand so many aspects of teaching without feeling under pressure or overloaded with work. The time limit really helps you but for me I really got into the swing of things when I spent a small bit of time everyday and found myself wanting to put more work in because of the format and layout of the course. Really enjoying the course. :)

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
While doing the course so many reflective activities require you to think back to when I was being taught and there were many moments where I was able to see the way my previous teachers thought us and the different methods they used.
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Niamh
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Tefl 120 hour Review

TEFL is definitely worth signing up for! The course content is very valuable and in-depth. If you have any queries, the TEFL Team are extremely helpful and will get back to you swiftly. Engaging Course, would definitely recommend ! This course is such a valuable addition to anyone’s Cv and can open employment/volunteering doors across the globe! It can be tricky to find the motivation to complete it at times, but as I mentioned before it is definitely worth it, 100%. Sign Up!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would have signed up to it sooner so I could avail of the opportunities during the summer of 2021
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Julija
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience

Thank you TEFL Institute of Ireland for this amazing experience. I took the Premium 120 hour TEFL course and I was more than satisfied. Every topic I learned was explained in detail, with provided links and video clips. It covered a complete range of purposes from teaching different age groups from very young through to adult professionals. Because of this course I decided to teach English full time, and I totally recommend it to anyone who is serious about teaching English abroad or online. Thanks again to the whole team.

What was your funniest moment?
When I had my first online Zoom class and one of my students asked if I was also wearing pijamas.
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Megan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Institute of Ireland

I found the TEFL Institute of Ireland to be extremely helpful and responsive all throughout my TEFL journey. I always felt supported and in the presence of knowledgeable tutors and contacts. I learned an immense amount of knowledge throughout my coursework, and although the work can be slightly demanding, this is what allows the students to really learn and build their knowledge, to become the best TEFL teachers they can be. One thing i loved about the course was the no- nonsense approach to learning, in that every piece of information given was interesting, useful, and not just common- sense. You really will learn so much. I 100% recommend this company to anyone thinking about doing TEFL.

What was your funniest moment?
Hearing funny stories from other TEFL students about their own experiences
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Sarah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exceptional offers

I jumped onto this course and into this world and have been delighted as well as energised. It has proved simple to dip into and follow. The exceptional extra offers are a wonderful to behold.
So think about joining the community.

I now know infinitely more about my mother tongue and how to share this knowledge in a fun and effective manner to children, teenagers and adults. I have managed whilst being abroad during a pandemic. I am a useful member of French society and have been rewarded in so many ways.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising thing was how much I enjoyed learning about teaching my mother tongue. I have explored the English language much more as an adult than as a pupil at school