Combined Level 5 TEFL Course in South Africa

Name: Combined Level 5 TEFL Course in South Africa
Brand: The TEFL Academy
SKU: 247353
Rating: 4.86 (200 reviews)

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Location

South Africa
- Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth
- Pretoria
- Johannesburg
- Durban

Length

168 hours

Training Type

Classroom

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

Yes

Job Placement

Certifications

TEFL

Weekly Classroom Hours

Age Min.

Pricing

Starting Price

490

Price Details

The prices differ depending on what country you are doing your TEFL course in, so please check on the website for accurate information depending on your location.

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Last Updated: Jan 30, 2024

Last Reviewed: May 01, 2024

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About Program

Our Combined Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours) is regulated by Ofqual (UK) and approved by the DEAC (US), so has official recognition from 2 government-recognised bodies! This makes all the difference when applying for jobs.

Our course is designed with potential employers in mind. Within the industry, some employers prefer “hands-on” study rather than purely online. This is why our combined course provides 10 hours in the classroom with an additional 158 hours of online study. This course will give you the confidence you need for the classroom and allow you to have a competitive edge in the job marketplace.

The 10-hour weekend classroom course is designed to break down the fundamentals of TEFL. Within those 10 hours you will have teaching opportunities while also gaining knowledge from other students in the classroom.

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Program Highlights

Level 5 qualification (same level as CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL)
Internationally recognised
Qualifies you to apply for paid & volunteer internships
6-months access to online campus
3 Free Top-Up Courses

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Instruction 4.9
Support 4.9
Value 4.8
Academic Rigor 4.4
Job Assistance 4.45

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I am so excited to have completed my course with the tefl academy.It has been challenging and insightful and alot to learn and I've enjoyed every step of it along the way.I am really looking forward towards my teaching journey.Thank you tefl academy. The course challenges a person to use their brains and think nicely before answering questions. The course was very interesting and every part of the course challenged me to better myself each and every module that was given.The assignments were also very good thank you tefl academy

What was your funniest moment?

The funniest moment for me was on my 10 hour classroom teaching practice where I pronounced a word wrong

Pros

Good information
Alot to learn
Couple chances to finish tests and assignments

Cons

No cons

My journey with The TEFL Academy has been so constructive and informative. The course material gives you proper guidance in every area of study, the material is user friendly and easy to understand. The teaching aids are amazing, providing innovative and fun ways to bring your lessons to life. The support team has a quick turn around time and are extremely helpful and supportive throughout the course. The TEFL Academy should be everyone's first choice in gaining TEFL certification. It's amazing.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Unlock a dynamic world of experiences with The TEFL Academy. It is a journey that will never fail you, giving a the opportunity to earn while your explore anywhere in the world.

Pros

Supportive TEFL team
Easy to understand course material
More informative than my degree was on teaching

Cons

Must invest enough time to work through course material
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Even as proficient native speaker and professional, who has also trained people before, I found this course exceptionally informative and engaging!

I learnt a several new skills and also discovered many new things about my own language, approaches to teaching and also how to engage with different cultures and age groups!

The course was well put together, with excellent resources and great support.

I recommend the course to all aspiring TEFL teachers and can confidently say that it was value for money!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

Having not studied and done assignments for many years, and also not being a teacher by profession, I was stumped at first by how to approach them but received fantastic support and guidance, and the resources were easy to understand.

Pros

Flexible study times
Cost effective
Can be done anywhere

Cons

I felt there could have been more engagement with other students and the tutors.

I was excited to enroll on my TEFL journey alongside my daughter. We formed a study group, and in most cases I was behind her as far as working through the units went. The units are structured well, but can be very intimidating, especially not having been in school, or learning since 1995. I was challenged, but pushed through. The Assignments were a bit confusing, but once you manage to decipher what is required, it was a lot easier. I tried my best and managed to pass. I am grateful that I enrolled with the TEFL Academy.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

I would make better notes and do more research on the parts of speech. My old brain was challenged

Pros

Tapped into a part of my brain to trigger memory
Opens a world of possibilities

Cons

Trying to remember everything was challenging
Not fully understanding what was expected in the Assignments

I'm a recent graduate of The TEFL Academy and a very happy one at that! It was a very different experience to try out, but one I'm certainly glad I did. On the day that I qualified, I applied for a position and have already been in contact with the sponsors to talk about the process going forward. It's all so exciting! 😁 It has been a smooth process from start to the end. I didn't really need to reach out for help during my studies, but it was very reassuring to know that there was help every step of the way if I needed it.

I wanted to change my career path and what better way to do that than to teach English as a foreign language and have the opportunity to travel.
I found the course very interesting, I learnt more about my native language that i dont remember learning at school.
The activities and test your knowledge exercises were challenging.
The assignments were a lot of fun and required a lot of research.
I really learnt a lot. Not only how to teach and plan English as a foreign language classes, but i have been using what i learnt to teach and train my new staff members.
It really is a very well layed.out and planned course.
Make sure you plan your study time well, at least 2 hours a day.
And most of all - Have fun.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

I would plan my time better to ensure i finish all activities on time with very little preasure on remaining time.

Pros

Learning a lot about English
Learnt how to better train my current staff
Enjoyed doing a lot of the exercises i found

Cons

Did not plan my time properly and put myself under undue pressure

I am a Taiwanese girl living in South Africa. I took my level 5 combined course in Johannesburg. There were a few concepts in the course which I did not understand at first. However, because the content is online, we are allowed to read the text over and over again as well as ask tutors for support, thus learning becomes much easier. I attended the 10 hour classroom practice with the expectation that it would be very difficult as I have no teaching experience. However, the TEFL trainer taught in a way that made the atmosphere very relaxed. Plenty of interactive activities engaged our interest and stimulated our critical thinking as well. The training provided by the TEFL trainer was made easy and to the point so that by the end of the lesson, all of us were prepared enough to give very good presentations to the rest of the class. The TEFL level 5 combined course is one I would highly recommend to anyone who is not just looking for a teaching job, but would like to expand their horizons by experiencing new cultures and realising the potential of your students and yourself.

Pros

Quizzes in the online course allows you to retake them repeatedly and have no time limit.
You are allowed to request for an extension at a cheap price.
Online course is learned at your own pace, allowing you to plan your learning around your own schedule.

Cons

There is not much real world teaching practice as the course does not require you to teach in front of real students.
Online learning has no face-to-face interaction and students are not able to ask questions on the spot and get immediate answers tailored to their needs.

The course was well constructed. It contained all the necessary material and instruction to educate a participant on how to teach English as a foreign language. It was informative, challenging and now I will reap the rewards. Looking forwards to beginning my journey with my new skills and qualification.

I would recommend this course to anybody seeking the means to become equipped to teach English.

The first step is always the hardest. But once you start the course, you will be motivated to see it through.

Pros

Informative
Modern
Interactive

Cons

Rigid

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

The TEFL Academy was recommended to me by a friend who is doing great things with her qualification. Their professionalism ensured that I worked to the best of my ability and their service was excellent. The TEFL Academy has helped many other students, including myself, in achieving their goals and dreams.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The TEFL Academy provided me with everything needed to start my career as a TEFL teacher. Their resources were excellent as well as their services. They provided me with sufficient feedback, material and help when I needed it. All that was left for me to do was to apply myself to the best of my ability to pass the course.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

The one piece of advice I would give is to plan ahead and to do your best. Worrying and stressing won't help you. The resources, as well as the markers, are there to assist and help you achieve your best. Planning ahead is beneficial as you do not want to get stuck with a pile of work and then have to ask for an extension. Just do your absolute best and you will reap the rewards.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

The TEFL course spanned over a period of 6 months which gave me ample time to complete my course accordingly. Some units take more time than others to complete, but if you plan and stick to that plan, you will not have a problem. The TEFL site also makes it easy and exciting to learn so that you do not get bored or frustrated during your study session.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I have no been abroad yet for TEFL teaching, but I am surely looking into it. I would love to travel to Asia, as I have been to India once and I absolutely loved it. I would like to visit Japan, South Korea, and China as a TEFL teacher and hopefully start my career there. I look forward to new experiences and challenges.

Any other tips for any prospective traveler?

India is a fantastic country, not quite like what I initially perceived it to be. The people are genuine and the country itself is a true wonder. My advice to anyone traveling there is to absorb as much as he/she/they can. India is rich with culture and history, full of diversity. Visiting places such as the Taj Mahal brings a totally different feeling, the atmosphere is spectacular. India is a beautiful country and so are its people.

About The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy specialises in TEFL courses and nothing else. TEFL is not only in our name, but it is also the backbone of our academy. All of our trainers are experienced EFL professionals. They have all qualified as TEFL teachers themselves, gained years of actual teaching experience and are now passing on their working knowledge to our TEFL...