LetsTEFL promises to provide comprehensive support to aspiring English teachers, but in my experience, the support system falls far short of expectations. One of the main reasons I chose LetsTEFL was because of its advertised focus on offering guidance throughout the job search process, as well as providing ongoing support once I had completed my certification. Unfortunately, the reality of their service does not align with the marketing.
From the very beginning, communication was a significant issue. Emails were rarely answered promptly, and when they were, the responses were often vague or failed to address the concerns I raised. For a platform that claims to offer personalized support, I found myself navigating a frustratingly impersonal system. I needed help with the job search process and was told that I would have access to dedicated staff who could provide advice and feedback on applications and interviews. Instead, I received generic templates and links to outdated job boards. When I tried to ask for more specific help or clarification, it often took days, sometimes weeks, to get a response.
One of the major selling points of LetsTEFL is the guarantee of job placement assistance, but this promise felt hollow. The assistance provided was minimal at best, and there was little in the way of follow-up or personalized attention. It seemed as though the moment I completed the course, their interest in helping me dropped off completely. I felt like I was left to fend for myself, with no clear direction or support system in place.
Even more frustrating was the lack of support for those of us who had specific issues or needed extra guidance. LetsTEFL advertises that they cater to a wide range of students from different backgrounds and with different levels of experience, but I found that if your situation was even slightly outside the norm, there was little to no flexibility in how they provided support. I felt like just another name on a long list of students they were trying to process quickly.
I also encountered technical issues with their platform, and getting help to resolve these problems was another challenge. I expected timely assistance given how important access to the course materials was, but the support team took an inordinate amount of time to respond. When they finally did, the solutions offered were often temporary or incomplete, leading to repeated disruptions in my study schedule.
Moreover, the promised alumni network and community that could provide further guidance and networking opportunities was practically non-existent. Once you finish the course, you are left to your own devices, with little effort made to create or maintain any form of ongoing engagement or support.
In the end, LetsTEFL feels like a company that is more interested in enrolling students and collecting fees than providing the ongoing support that many novice teachers genuinely need. The lack of responsiveness, vague communication, and poor follow-through make it hard to recommend this program to anyone looking for more than just a basic certification. If you’re hoping for real, personalized support and guidance, you might want to consider other TEFL programs that truly stand behind their promises.
