The TEFL Institute

Program Reviews

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Natia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

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Very engaging and helpful course with variety of activities. I learned a lot and highly recommend everyone who would like to enhance teaching skills. Course was very well structured. Explanations and examples were provided appropriately for each of the sections. I did not really need it because the course is designed pretty self explanatory but there would have been assistance from the company any time. I am a qualified teacher and therefore I can say that the content of this course aligns closely with my own teaching knowledge. Please act immediately to attend this course! You will never regret!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
I would recommend that the quizzes entail more scenario questions that require application.
Pros
  • Topics
  • Online Meetings
  • Resources
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Hajar
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

AMAZING EXPERIENCE

I recently completed the 300-hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma with the Tefel Institute, and I must say, it was an incredibly enriching experience. This comprehensive course is packed with invaluable knowledge, perfect for anyone embarking on their online ESL teaching career.

Throughout the program, I found myself constantly engaged and learning something new. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, covering a wide range of topics essential for effective ESL teaching. From lesson planning to language acquisition strategies, every aspect was thoroughly explored, providing me with a solid foundation to excel in the field.

I want to extend a special thanks to Rachel, my assessor, whose guidance and support were instrumental throughout the course. Rachel was always there to promptly address any questions or concerns I had, ensuring a smooth learning journey. Additionally, I commend the entire academic team for their professionalism and dedication. Their expertise truly shines through in the quality of education provided.

Overall, my experience with the Tefel Institute was nothing short of fantastic. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone looking to kickstart their ESL teaching career. Thank you, Tefel Institute, for equipping me with the skills and confidence to succeed in this rewarding field.

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Fran
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Wonderful TEFL Course

If you are looking for a TEFL course to apply for jobs, I totally recommend this one. I feel I learnt a lot about class planning and management, knowledge that can be used in other subjects, not just English. The web-app is good, no issues. The support is excellent, I encourage you to join their discord! The price I paid is fair for the content, the money value is good. I don't really have any negative thing to say, as my time to complete this course was very short. I did the Level 5 180h, but as a fast student, I completed it far earlier. If you have any problem, you can always contact support via discord, they were very helpful for solving little doubts. Thank you very much!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
All the information regarding class planification and class management. As it was an English as Second Language course, I thought it would focus on teaching English, but in reality, most of the content is similar to what you learn in master degrees for teaching. This is very nice because I feel I got that knowledge in very short time. Perfect for people who dislike wasting time :)
Pros
  • Content is useful for any teaching speciality
  • Web app that works without issues
  • Excellent support
Cons
  • Honestly, I didn't experience any cons
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Ruqaia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great course material

Course material is very well organised, easy to understand. It was run very smoothly and the extra support from the team on Dischord was very useful. Thanks to Olivia, Walter, Jessica, Laura and everyone who assisted.
The weekly zoom sessions were also very motivating and insightful, highly recommended the people that sign up for this course to attend those. I also highly recommend anyone to sign up. The community you build is very supportive. Wish the best of luck to everyone doing this course.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Ask the questions you have, don’t be afraid to try and do something different.
Pros
  • Very informative
  • Excellent material and marking
  • Overall great tutor support
Cons
  • Wish there was more help with regards to finding work abroad for non EU citizens
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Anju
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review on 180 Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma (Highfield)

I recently completed the 180-hour Teaching English Online course with the TEFL Institute and it has been a good learning experience. This course content was well structured and has a lot of activities along with many useful resources. Everything in the course was explained in detail to the point and the quizzes at the end of the modules were helpful to test our understanding of the topics learnt. The academic team under Ms. Rachel Walsh has been very supportive and prompt in responding to any queries.

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Esther
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

180 hours telf

I am pleased with the course, it was intense and sometimes a bit difficult but I am really happy, it had good support, maybe i will add a bit more individual report after doing the assignments, a bit more than a small comment about one particular answer.
the fact that is possible to request more time, was good (in the end I was in no need) and did give me peace of mind.
the material well very pragmatic and easy to understand, the previous explanation about the course was good, the fact it was a discord community it was good too. Maybe the Tuesday class could be separated by level because it was every day new students with the same question and when the number was large, it was difficult to get time to ask for anything.

What was your funniest moment?
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Trevor
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Journey with TEFL Ireland.

Hello, I am at the start of my Journey with TEFL, I am teaching a Level 5 Sports course for the past 8 years, and I have been Instructing/Tutoring/mentoring for the past 24 years, recently I have decided to look at my options for working online, with the view to moving to Spain and living there for half of the year. I found the TEFL 180 hour diploma course and I have recently just completed and passed this course. I have to say it is a quality course, with a very good Internal verification process, which shows the professional standards of TEFL Ireland. At every step of the process you are supported by staff, I have to give a particular nod to Rachel Walsh and Jacob Thomas for their support and advice. I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of teaching English, weather online, traveling or face to face. Again thank you TEFL Ireland.

What was your funniest moment?
The online workshops were funny at times!
Pros
  • Excellent content
  • Well laid out and explained questions
  • Prompt responses
Cons
  • If participants are not familiar with Level 5 structure it could slow the process.
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Phan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exceptional

I'm a student from Vietnam, took the Level 5 course by OFQUAL and Highfield at The TEFL Institute more than a year ago. I am having some issues with my certificate now in 2024 and they responded to me very quickly and patiently.

By the way, I have to give props to Ms. Olivia Klimczyk who is an amazing Customer Support Staff. She really helped and informed me about the updates of my certificate order.

During the time I studied in this institute, I felt cared for a lot. I highly recommend The TEFL Institute to anyone interested in pursuing a career in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). The course was well-structured and informative, and the guided learning was easy to follow. The workload was manageable, and I was able to complete the course at my own pace. The assessment process was time-consuming, but it felt rewarding and legitimate to know that I had earned my TEFL certification through hard work and dedication!

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Geraldine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent course and job coaching

I've just started with The TEFL Institute of Ireland and have found the course accessible and good value. Emos' job coaching and Rachel Walsh's teaching online and subsequent answers to my questions were very helpful. I would highly recommend.this course, although I am only half way through Level 3, I am eager to complete Level 5 as there are ample opportunities to work abroad and online. I am very happy with the facilitators engagement and the email interactions which are motivating me to keep going.

Pros
  • Job Coaching
  • Reputable qualification
  • Flexible
Cons
  • None
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Angeli
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience with Tefl Institute!

My experience with the TEFL Institute was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, the course exceeded all my expectations.

The layout of the course was incredibly well-organized and easy to follow. Each module provided clear instructions and engaging content that made the learning process enjoyable :)

I also want to give a special shoutout to Rachel, who was always prompt in responding to my emails and providing support whenever I needed it.

Overall, I highly recommend the TEFL Institute to anyone considering pursuing a TEFL certification. Their commitment to quality education and exceptional support truly sets them apart. Thank you for a wonderful learning experience!