The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy Reviews

Mojgan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Level 5 TEFL Course Journey

I’ve already had some teaching experiences but taking this course was a leap forward. Different aspects of EFL teaching are covered in each unit. The activities are easy to follow and the tests are so well-designed. The assignments are challenging but at the same time super beneficial. There is clear instruction for each plus samples. The tutors are so supportive and they provide you with constructive feedback on each assignments. No matter how experienced you are in TEFL I believe taking this course can help you improve your career.

Bulelwa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The TEFL Academy

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I found the course easy to navigate and the course material engaging and stimulating. It allows for people who have no prior teaching experience to learn teaching methods, learn multiple ways to engage with students from varying ages and how to use teaching aids. The regular tests gave me a good idea of my progress and ability. The course is incredibly well structured and detailed which leaves little room for confusion. I was fortunate to have the best tutors who marked my assignments. They were always so encouraging and well informed and gave detailed feedback. Overall, I would definitely 100% recommend The TEFL Academy to my friends!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Submitting my first assignment. It took me two weeks of revising and re-revising and an extra four days to gain the courage to press submit. How did I overcome it? By counting too three and reminding myself that tutors are only a ticket away to clear any confusion.
William
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Level 5 Course

This was a well assembled course and perfect for learning at your own pace. I have two young school aged kids, work more than full time hours running my own optometry practice, manage a successful online side hustle, and I was able to complete this course in five months chipping away at it on average one to two days a week over this time. The course material was presented in a logical manner and has many practical elements to test understanding. The content was stimulating and the backend team were very responsive to any tickets generated for support. The assignments were structured to ensure that once completed, students would be adept in running an actual class regardless of age group, demographic or ethnic backgrounds of EFL learners. One aspect which I found slightly challenging was having multiple windows opened to go between various sections of the course looking for information. If there was one thing that could be improved, that would be having a keyword search which would take you directly to the correct Unit and Part, as much of my time during the assignments was spent scouring the material to look for particular content. Overall though, I would happily recommend this course to anyone who wishes to become an EFL teacher.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Deep fried grasshoppers in Mexico! I can't remember which city I was in, but the thing that made it more palatable was the fact it was also spicy.
Maja
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Glad I did this!

I thought it would be a good idea to have an international certification from a recognized institution, since I am looking to move abroad and continue my teaching career in another country. I wanted a serious course, not something that could be done in your sleep but not impossibly demanding either. The TEFL Academy provides just that. It was fun to be a student again and navigate through the visually appealing content, discover new things.. Assignments as well as tests require a thorough understanding - that's what makes it worth your time! It is challenging but I also felt guided and supported all the time. No prior teaching knowledge is required, however, an advanced level of English is.. All in all, taking this course was a decision I'm congratulating myself for!

What was your funniest moment?
Writing my assignment documents felt almost like doing my thesis again hahaha! I was constantly going back and forth through all the documents, probably unnecessarily.
Rosanne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Awesome Level 5 TEFL Course

When I started this course I thought it wasn't going to be as challenging as what I was used to. I was wrong, the tests at the end of each unit made one think more independently than just the content you learned. Every assignment had clear instructions and was quite challenging, affirming the quality of the course and content. I was working full-time and didn't always have time for my coursework, but the support I received was amazing - quick, friendly, efficient and very helpful. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to teach English as a second language online or in the classroom, to take this course.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Starting the course when you purchased it and doing a little bit every day. It was touch and go at the end for me!
Rasigie
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

LEVEL 5 TEFL COURSE

I really enjoyed the course. I am a recently retired high court advocate and was looking for something stimulating to do. This was ideal. Learnt so much about teaching methods. I also got so much interesting information about English vocab and language teaching. The regular tests during the course kept me on my toes! The regular tests gave me a good idea of my progress and ability. The course is very well set out and easy to understand, even for non-teachers like myself. The course content was easy to navigate

Monique
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Excellence

The Level 5 TEFL Course is a great course for anyone who wants to get more out of life. It is an interesting course and so simple to navigate your way around the online site.

The assignments are hard work and really make you think but they were so exciting to do. Having fun while learning and studying is very rare and this course did exactly that, made learning and studying fun!

You are never to old to learn new things!

So if you are looking for adventure in your life while making a difference in other peoples lives, then this course is for you.

What would you improve about this program?
Honestly I would not improve anything about this program. It was fun, enjoyable and knowledgeable.
Sanjula
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The TEFL Academy Level 5 Online Course Review

The course is easily explained and allows for those who have had zero teaching experience to easily understand the content. The layout of the site is extremely user friendly making it easy to move between menus and screens. Overall, I would definitely 100% recommend The TEFL Academy to my friends! From the get go, I clearly understood every thing that was taught as well as expected from me for Assignments. Due dates and turn around times are clearly stated before you begin the Units as well as before starting any of the Assignments. When a change is made to an Assignment, ample notice is given. Furthermore, the Tutors are extremely timeous and helpful with the feedback they provide!

What was your funniest moment?
Over thinking certain aspects of the content even though it is simply explained and right in front of me
Dmytro
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A convenient way to study

During this Coronavirus pandemic almost the whole world switched to online, studying included. Being able to continue following your plans regardless of the situation is a luxury and I'm glad I had this chance. Studying at The TEFL Academy was... challenging at times, and yet it was productive. I had already had some experience before I started the course but found it informative and useful. It's well-designed and it tries its best to make you a good/better teacher. And their staff is very friendly!

What would you improve about this program?
Perhaps adding an option for people who already have experience would be comfortable, as some fundamentals were too obvious.
Zahra
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fantastic experience with The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy course was simple to follow and easy to navigate. The support team in all departments responded promptly to all queries. As a student teacher currently completing my Bachelors in Education, I noticed the content overlapped which proved its authenticity. I would therefore recommend this course and company to all those looking for a reliable institute to complete their TEFL certificate. Teaching online as become the new norm with the current pandemic and this course equips you with the specific skills to teach English online.

What would you improve about this program?
Assignments should be accessible before completing the full unit to allow more time to work on it.