The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy Reviews

Eleni
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Level 5 course

Overall it was a great experience, easy to follow and I truly enjoyed it! Every piece of information was interesting but also really helpful for a teacher's career. The tutors were always there to give great advice and feedback! I would recommend this to anyone who loves the English language as well as teaching and sharing language and culture with people of different backgrounds. Even as a non-native English speaker, if you have a good knowledge of the English language this can be entirely helpful!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Maybe I would spend more time paying attention to every single detail because everything is truly there for a reason! But overall it was really helpful!
Paula
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exactly What You Are Looking For

The Level 5 course provided by The TEFL Academy ensures that anyone who takes it is prepared for a career in teaching English abroad. It's not easy, nor is it too hard, and you have plenty of support throughout the course. The content is provided in an easy-to-follow format and allows the learner to pace themselves. You will have practice lesson planning and using your creative side and will be able to use the information provided for years to come.
The course is also of great value for the price and ensures that you have a high enough certification to be able to teach almost anywhere in the world. So if you are still unsure of which course to take or maybe you want to dip your feet into teaching English to test the waters, then this course would be suitable for you.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Getting a TEFL certification with a Bachelor's degree would open up an entire world of long-term exploration.
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.
Mujahid
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience with studying online with The TEFL Academy

What made my experience so unique was how much I benefited from the deep knowledge that the units covered concerning the English language which I never even knew of nor did I realize how important it was. Like the unit concerning grammar which was unit 4 in the course was very challenging and also very informative. It gave me more knowledge about grammar than I ever knew even though English is my first language. I also loved the unit on the history of English language and how it evolved and spread and became a lingua franca and known as the universal language. What was most outstanding to about studying this course was that it taught me how valuable the English language was in the world and how it broke many communication barriers that people of different origins and nationalities once had. For those who want to study the 168 hours online level 5 TEFL course with The Tefl Academy, I suggest that you hurry because a rich world of knowledge awaits and also an exciting fun learning and easy to navigate online platform awaits with supportive tutors and a very weighty certification awaits if one completes the course. This course is well accredited by award winning bodies like OFqual, QUALIFI, DEAC and AQC as well as the price you pay to begin the course is great value for your money. check out the link (www.theteflacademy.com) for further information.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Being worried when I submit my assignments as I was so nervous if everything was correct in them and if I would pass, but what reassured me was that I could submit them atleast 3 times if I failed and that the tutor assessing the assignment would give informative feedback on where I need to work on to pass.
Olivia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great TEFL organization to use to kickstart your future!

I went with TEFL Academy because it is a qualification recognised by both the UK and American governments and thus I thought it was the best way to become qualified. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, the support was wonderful and quick. The only issue I had was it took 2 weeks until I received my first assignment result (but that was because the assignment was changing and so everything was doing the same as me!).
Course is great, I would have loved some more guidance on online teaching, however, included in the programme is an additional free add on course - one of which is online teaching! Very happy with the experience I had and very happy to be qualified, ready to work and travel when the world opens up again! Would really recommend to anyone who has some time on their hands and may have a slight interest in something like this, just to give you the option of a different future!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would start doing the course as soon as I bought it! The 6 months for the course starts from the date you bought it rather than the day you start working on it so just remember to make a start at first :)
Maria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A worthwhile qualification

Lockdown has motivated me to look for more opportunities to work online. The Level 5 TEFL Certificate that I now have from the TEFL Academy is already opening doors within weeks of completion. The course material is relevant and the online format works very well. Once completed you will have the confidence to create high quality learning material and to welcome your first students. You will know how to help your students reach fluency and that will make you a valuable part of any teaching team.

What would you improve about this program?
I would have liked even more information on online teaching, but they have a top-up course for that.
Marina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An excellent course every teacher should take!

I am definitely satisfied with my decision of taking the TEFL Level 5 course at the TEFL Academy. The content is very interesting and easy to follow and you can move back and forth to review contents as much as you want. The interactive activities are engaging and the fact that you have a test after each unit makes you go over the content for revision before going on, which helps reinforce concepts. I would recommend this programme to anyone who wants to start teaching English anywhere in the world.

What would you improve about this program?
I would add more videos. The content is very interesting but maybe more videos (not extra material but teachers teaching us this way) would make it more fun and engaging.
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!

Jane
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Able to study at my own pace!

I'm a native English speaker, born in the UK, where I lived for over 40 years until I moved to Spain. There have been many occasions over the years, I have wanted to teach English as a foreign language but have never found a course suitable for me - until I found the Tefl Academy! It had everything I was looking for, particularly being able to study at my own pace online while also having recognised accreditation to follow my dream. The 168 hour Level 5 course is in 10 easy-to-follow units, with 3 assignments that consolidate knowledge. I never utilized the support however knew it was there if needed. 5*

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I wouldn't worry as much! I would also probably cut down on reading some of the websites I came across which confused information I was taking in, so I would definitely stick with reputable English teaching websites/tutors etc.
Michael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Flexible and Professional

The staff at The TEFL Academy created a very clear and easy to follow program. Each section is laid out and the online nature of the program allows for a great deal of extra materials to be linked for the industrious student. Most important to me was that the staff was extremely flexible. When a stressful situation forced me to stop my studies for a short period, they were amenable to me pausing the course and resuming at a later date. All in all, it was a great experience and provided me a solid foundation on which to build my experience as a TEFL teacher.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would have put more energy into completing my initial assignment so that I might have finished the course before I was forced to pause it.