The TEFL Academy Reviews

Having not studied for 20 years I was a bit apprehensive but the TEFL Academy was great!
The course material was straight forward but challenging. Great extra resources are provided for those who want to go deeper into a topic.
Loved the structure of the course and the online presentation.
They were also always quick to respond the few times I need to contact them.
Highly recommend this course. It's also great value for money considering you are getting a level 5 qualification compared to what other companies out there are offering.

I just want to say thanks... This course is giving me the life that I always dreamed of and the way that the course is structured is very efficient. From paying the course to getting the job as an English Teacher. This path is one of the best for people like me that love travelling and the English language as well. There is a lot of material in the course that we can learn from as teacher begginers, even the activities are fun and it makes the course very interesting and entertained. The assignments and tests are just the perfect way to start showing yoursefl as an ET, it really gives you the sensation of having to prepare a real class which is always cool.

If you're looking for a Level 5 TEFL Course, your best bet is The TEFL Academy. The materials provided were mostly well-written, providing an in-depth look at important criteria for teaching English and even ensuring that you properly understand the language. While I did find some of the online material dry, the writers did a great job putting in humor that delightfully surprised me.

During the pandemic when face-to-face classes aren't really an option, or at least they shouldn't be, TTA's online courses will still provide you with everything you need to feel prepared to teach children and adults at all levels. It certainly gave me the confidence to jump right in. On top of that, they provide you with job resources and help after you've completed your certification.

The website modules themselves are slow and occasionally interesting. You will spend 2 hours repeatedly clicking the Next button to get to the end of each module, only completing a few optional babyish questions in that time.

Then you get to the Assignments.
They are a complete disorganised disaster and have limited relevance to what you just read. You are given dozens of unconnected files and will spend more time trying to complete their pointless jigsaw than doing the actual assignments.

You're given an example to work from that is so generic as to be useless and are told not to most of the techniques you just spent hours reading through.

They have no interest in customer service, so just don't waste your time or money on this.

The material is very presented and user friendly. I'm not a tech wizard but I found their website very easy to use. Lots of extra reading and resources. Very useful and comprehensive feedback from my tutors. The course covers every aspect: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation etc , different teaching methods and styles. There is a very useful unit on classroom management, use of internet and modern technology. It also covers teaching different ages. I enjoyed it and recommend it. Great value for money.

The course is a wonderful opportunity to get out into the world and see it. To experience different cultures. It aptly prepares you for what you will have ahead and makes sure that you understand the content you will be teaching. It additionally provides you with the necessary content to teach, meaning that you never have to worry, even if it's your first time teaching. Additionally, teaching English will broaden your own linguistic horizons, opening you up to languages and cultures from across that globe that you've never experienced before. Definitely something to try.

This online course was perfect for 2020 with the additional benefit of accessing online teaching practice webinars. They were a fascinating insight into people taking the classes from right across the globe all in a Zoom meeting together. It certainly gave food for thought about teaching methodology too.
The TEFL Academy course material was very well structured and easy to follow. The assignments were testing but fair. It was excellent value for what is offered and kept me motivated during lockdowns. Highly recommended.

I enjoyed the course, it was self-paced and allowed for 6 months to complete. The course content was informative and resourceful. Some units were definitely easier than others which had a lot of information.
I felt that the assignments were initially difficult because there was not a lot of guidance, however, later assignments did provide more examples and along with feedback from the initial assignment did help.
I think the order of the units was well thought out and the course did include lots of links and resources for future use.

After being evacuated from my post in the Peace Corps this was the perfect thing to do during quarantine. Since teaching in person is no longer an option for many of us... teaching online is the next best thing! The course content as well as the resources provided at the end of the course makes me feel confident about beginning teaching online and eventually having success in finding a EFL job overseas.

I was able to work on the course when my schedule allowed it, which surprisingly took less of my time than I anticipated. The course is thorough, easy to navigate, and the feedback you receive on assignments is very helpful

Very well organised on line course with quick interactive quizzes and challenging off line assignments.

A very positive approach to teaching English and the different methods and approaches used. The course provides future teachers with the tools to give a variety of different lessons.

The course really encourages the learner to be active in class and participate in the learning process.

Feedback was very precise, helpful and encouraging.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone considering doing a TEFL course. It allows plenty of time to complete the course, juggle other activities or simply enjoy the great outdoors.