Location
  • South Africa
    • Cape Town
    • Port Elizabeth
    • Pretoria
    • Johannesburg
    • Durban
Length
168 hours
Training Type
Classroom

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
No
Certifications
TEFL
Weekly Classroom Hours
10
Age Min.
16

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.
What's Not Included
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Jan 30, 2024
May 26, 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

Program Reviews

4.86 Rating
based on 205 reviews
  • 5 rating 86.34%
  • 4 rating 13.66%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Instruction 4.9
  • Support 4.9
  • Value 4.8
  • Academic Rigor 4.4
  • Job Assistance 4.45
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Stephanus
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Not a walk-in-the-park

When you think about becoming a teacher, remember that as a teacher you are an instrument in shaping someone's future. This is a comprehensive study course, so plan well ahead to finish the course in the allotted timeframe. It is well structured and the assignments will need time, should you want to get a good grade. When you receive your certificate, it is well deserved and you can start working with confidence. Being a TEFL graduate, you are globally available and you can shape your route while shaping some other futures.

What would you improve about this program?
I would like to have some kind of (electronic) handbook for future reference.
59 people found this review helpful.
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Arisa
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Academy Experience

I thoroughly enjoyed the TEFL experience - the material was great, practical and relevant which is beneficial to teaching English as a foreign language. The course balanced a whole range of things from grammar right through to classroom management which was so valuable. Undeniably, the assistance of the people from the TEFL Academy which included admin and tutors was exceptional with a quick turnover time and always so willing to assist. The feedback on assignments was always constructive. A great experience!

51 people found this review helpful.
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Kingsley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exceptional Course Material and Content

The Level 5 TEFL course was a very comprehensive and challenging course, definitely worth more than the money put in. It gave you access to world class content which are not readily accessible anywhere else and presented these in very organised units. I found the numerous links and further reading articles very helpful too.The assignments will push you to research and you'd be grateful you did because at the end of the day, you'd be more knowledgeable, more professional and ready to take the world of ESL teaching. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

What would you improve about this program?
Definitely the time it took to grade the assignments. Quite a long wait.
55 people found this review helpful.
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Alta
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Academy Level 5 course

What a fun way to learn a new skill! Coming from a traditional teaching background I've learned so many new skills to enhance my teaching. The course material was presented in a simple and straight forward manner that made it easy to follow(considering I completed my original degree in 2002, this was important to me). The assignments were challenging but by following the instructions provider it was easy to complete and pass on my first try. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking for a way to challenge themselves or anyone looking for an adventure. After completing the course I received many helpful tips on Cv writing and job opportunities to take me forward on my TEFL journey. Thank you TEFL Academy for making me a better teacher!

52 people found this review helpful.
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Jeremy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Completed during Pandemic

Being in one of the hardest hit industries in the country, tourism, I deemed it necessary to change direction, and after much research The TEFL Academy course seemed to be the best value. I was not mistaken!
It is an intensive course covering quite a bit of grammar and writing skill. The emphasis is always that we do not need to create the next Shakespeare, but to give our learners to become confident to use the language productively. I loved that the course was performance based and of some substance, and not just a certificate of attendance.

What was your funniest moment?
When I did one of the assignments, I felt as if I channelled one of my teachers in school!
49 people found this review helpful.
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Fern
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Online Course

It was great to be able to study in my own time and from home. This allowed for the flexibility that I need in my life. The TEFL certification will allow me to work online from anywhere that I am. This is a huge advantage.
Some of the chapters were really interesting and engaging, others you simply have to get through.
I found it a little unclear at the end when and how I was supposed to get my certificate, and in fact still have not received anything. However the assignments and tests were well instructed and feedback was clear and useful.

What was your funniest moment?
Having to try to remember back to A-level English from all those years ago. It was all filed in there somewhere, but it took some digging!
54 people found this review helpful.
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Lara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Tefl course level 5

Great course to do for anyone even if you don’t have any teaching background. I found the course challenging but fun and it helped my gain valuable skills. Very well thought out and interactive units and assignments. I enjoyed this course a lot as I was able to work in my own time which is great for anyone who is working or studying. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to teach English overseas. I learnt a lot about my own language which I never even heard of. I look forward to the future adventures I will pursue because of this course.

What was your funniest moment?
Interesting, challenging and fun. I have no regrets and thoroughly enjoyed the course. Learning the phonics alphabet gave me good giggles.
56 people found this review helpful.
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Tiffany
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The TEFL Academy: Best choice by far

Deciding which TEFL course to study was difficult, after all there are so many available. When I found The TEFL Academy and saw that their qualifications are the only ones in the world that are certified in the both the USA and the UK, I knew my choice had been made. Since completing the course, I have no doubt that I made the right choice. The course was comprehensive and well designed, the assignments were demanding but satisfying, and the in classroom portion was eye-opening and very helpful. I would definitely recommend doing the 20 hour in classroom training, even though it was challenging, it provided more detailed and personal information than that offered online. The TEFL Academy is the way to go in my opinion.

What would you improve about this program?
I would spread the in classroom training over two weekends rather than one, it was a lot of information to absorb very quickly.
53 people found this review helpful.

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