The TEFL Academy Reviews

This was an enjoyable course. Being online, there was a lot of opportunity to link extra resources and materials, which The TEFL Academy did well and often. The course work was engaging and flexible. The staff was very quick to respond to tickets, and were especially kind in letting me pause the course when life circumstances forced me to delay studying in order to move house amidst fire concerns. The experience The TEFL Academy provided has given me a good foundation for me to develop in the real and virtual classroom.

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.

I found this course to be very engaging and helpful in learning how to teach English. It was very easy to navigate through the contents in the course. The assessments and assignments really helped me put into practice the concepts that I learned. I also enjoyed the interactive activities in the lessons, it really helped me understand the content. Through studying this course, I learned new things about English that I was unfamiliar about before. Overall, it was money well spent and I would recommend this 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.

This course exceeded my expectations. Well written and presented and easily accessed via an online portal. It was very thorough and deserving of the hours it took to undertake it properly. After all, we all want to be able to make a difference and do our very best for the people we go on to teach. The response to any online ticket was prompt and good to know there were humans at the other end to assist. The examiners were thorough and provided excellent feedback; by keeping standards high, it will ensure the TEFL Academy qualification continues to be highly respected in the marketplace.

I found this course engaging and thorough. I learnt a lot, the online units were interesting and the assignments were well thought out and quickly marked, with insightful and constructive feedback. The tutors were easy to contact and helpful, and I feel well set-up to begin teaching. A lot of emphasis is put on lesson planning and the TEFL interactive style of teaching, which I found very useful. The jobs board has a lot of options and, although I haven't had to use it, it seems like plenty of help is available for job seekers.

The material was really well prepared. Everything was clear, transparent and easy to digest. The graphic layout was eye catching which added to the pleasantness of studying with the TEFL Academy. The slides contained relatively small chunks of information which made the w studying easier and more pleasant. I really appreciated the videos with instructions for the three assignments. I think that was really helpful. The feedback from the tutors was motivational fur further development. I really like the fact that I didn’t feel pressured but motivated and encouraged to keep working hard and give my best.

The software was so easy to use and I just loved being able to see how far through each unit and lesson I was with a % !
It was very streamline and structured and easy to follow. I enjoyed the quizzes and how transparent the course was. I knew what I was learning about and exactly what was coming up in later units which made it easier for me to take my time and to navigate the course.

I did the course part-time whilst working full time and so was easy to fit into my busy schedule and complete the course at my own pace.

Overall experience with an online level 5 TEFL course is something that I can recommend to everyone interested in a teaching career. While I was completing this course, I was provided with lots of materials, useful sites, and help from the academy. The support and response that I received from The TEFL Academy for all my questions was quick, useful, and very clear. The tasks were challenging enough to truly put the new knowledge gained from this course to work. Materials for teaching and lessons were fun to work through. There was not a single moment where the course would leave me fell bored or demotivated to study or even finish it. I feel like my money was truly invested in something useful. I passed the course recently and I can say that coming out of it, I learned plenty of new things about teaching English. Overall, I would highly recommend it.

A highly informative, applicable and easy to follow the course by absolutely knowledgeable professionals. The thorough, well-organised and engaging course content reflects the professionalism and the extensive knowledge of the professors in this field. I wish there would be more courses like this from the same academy.
For existing and especially teachers with experience, probably not a lot to learn, but it's a good refresher and for new teachers it carries some good reminders and ideas.
Special thanks to Lynne Cristofoli, Mairead O'Connor and Rebecca Brown Forden!