The TEFL Academy

Program Reviews

Ruth
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 TEFL course review

This course was exactly what I hoped for. It was accessible, covered a comprehensive range of topics and was manageable and interesting. I took it to diversify my skills as an EAL specialist and hope to expand into TEFL in the future. The course provided a great overview and feedback on assignments was well-considered and prompt. I would recommend this course for anyone interested in learning more about language teaching whether online or in person. The jobs board was also full of interesting opportunities!

Amy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL course

I personally really enjoyed my course. It was set up in a way that was easy to understand and I felt that the order of contents was very logical. I was so grateful that I chose to do my course through the TEFL Academy. I loved that it involved so many activities- they were done in a fun way and they gave you your correct answers. I loved all the pictures, it made it so personal. I felt I had a teacher teaching me the content most of the time which was really beneficial as I was a bit worried about doing my course online. It was a 10/10 experience.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I think I would have tried to be more consistent with my course. In the beginning, I definitely should have been doing it in a more consistent manner but I found my feet!
Pros
  • The structure of the course
  • The overall amount of information
  • The interactive activities
Cons
  • The communication ‘tickets’ were a bit confusing for me
Madhavi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great insight into ESL teaching

I was very much impressed with the content in each topic and the test at the end of each topic to ensure that the concept is well understood. The various resources at the end of the topic too were very informative. The guidance on various aspects of English as a second language learning gave a clear picture of students needs required to be understood by a teacher. The model of assigments and the clear instructions helped to submit them with ease. The feedback given by the examiners too helped me a lot.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The pronunciation of various letters and their combinations with symbols.
Pros
  • The course content is easily understood
  • Assignments motivate to make progress
  • The various resources provided for reference
Kelley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 TEFL Course

I absolutely loved every second of the TEFL training! The course was incredibly well-structured and easy to follow on the website. Each module was clear, engaging, and full of valuable, practical information that made learning both enjoyable and rewarding. The examples and activities really helped me understand how to apply what I learned in real teaching situations. I now feel confident, inspired, and fully prepared to start teaching English online. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone beginning their TEFL journey!

Armin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 course - TTA

I had a great time studying the materials. Everything is arranged in a way that is very smooth and understandable. I suggest this course to both new and experienced teachers who want to sharpen their skills. It helped me secure job positions and it is very affordable compared to other certificates. The support team is always available to assist you in resolving any issues. Overall, 10/10

I would like to suggest more videos of teachers applying the methodologies in their classes, as seeing the magic happen through the simple techniques of the teachers can go a long way, especially for beginners. Reading the methods is one thing, but watching them take place is truly another.

Sam
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Excellent Course And The Right Choice

As far as I knew about getting a qualification for teaching English as a foreign language, it was either CELTA or TEFL. I am assured that in terms of value for money and credibility of the course, I did the right thing choosing TEFL. Especially if the money is a big concern, that they have a sale on most of the year it seems. The course is exceptionally well tailored and user friendly. The information provided is expansive and there are multiple references per unit to further reading. There are often similar websites, or organisations that are referenced which make a great go-to bank in terms of where to look for resources. Overall, I'm really happy to have taken and now graduated the course and am looking forward to putting my learning into practice when I find the job that takes me abroad.

What would you improve about this program?
The only thing I would change is the way the assignments are submitted. They are all default word documents and I would have them put into PDFs for easier access and formatting.
Pros
  • Completely User Friendly
  • Wealth of Information and Resources
  • Credible and Legitimate Qualification
Cons
  • Assignment Word Doc Format
Leila
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review: Online Level 5 TEFL Certificate. 168-Hour Accredited Course

I chose this course because of its affordable price, excellent reviews, access to job boards, and the fact that it’s completely self-paced — and it truly didn’t disappoint. As an Argentinian and non-native English speaker, I was pleased to find that the course was very clear and easy to follow.

The content is comprehensive and well-structured, covering all the key aspects of teaching English as a foreign language. I also appreciated the interactive activities included throughout the modules, which make the learning process more engaging. The assignments are a great opportunity to put into practice everything you’ve learned, and the feedback provided by tutors after each one is detailed, constructive, and very helpful for improving your skills.

I took this course because I wanted a slight change in my career path, and I’m really glad I did. It gave me the confidence and knowledge to start teaching English and explore new professional opportunities. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in earning a TEFL qualification.

Jason
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great!

It was a fantastic course and would recommend it to anyone looking to become an ESL Teacher. The advance courses could have been more in depth to better prepare you for a your specific niche. For teachers who have never taught before, there should be an extensive advance course, where they are designated with a live one on one tutor that can prepare them for job interviews, teaching their first one or two classes, and presence/dialogue in front of a camera. This should be an advance course available after your level 5 certification. Enjoy the journey!

What would you improve about this program?
The advance course could be more in depth and prepare you more for teaching online. Developing a course that give you a one on one experience with a tutor where they can prepare you to how to start teaching online. Maybe 3-4 video classes, going through a couple of lessons and better prepare you for job interviews. I think this would be a valuable course that would better prepare future teachers who have never taught before.
Pros
  • Informative
Cons
  • advance courses could have been more in depth
Vanessa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Certified and Confident

As a native english speaker and after learning a new language myself and realizing within my own workspace a need to communicate and lack of same language proficiency, i decided to search for a passion of linguist and educator also with job flexibility on location of work. I came across TEFL Academy and was impressed with the pricing/payment plan as well as the reviews. I invested and saw that this platform was truly full of quality. Each Saturday with a live youtube training on good to know information to apply to your new career. I was self paced and finished in 6 months. Now I am working on my own program to train, do independent business consulting and offer my teaching on tutoring platforms like preply. I definitely enjoyed the instructors in this course, very informational/resourceful. I completed a notebook of 70 pages for the Level 5.

What was your funniest moment?
Creating my own lesson plans and being critiqued very well on my work.
Pros
  • Resourceful
  • Entertaining
  • Highly educational
Nonhlakanipho Blessed Mbali
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Amazing Life Changing Moment.

Completing my Level 5 TEFL course with The TEFL Academy has been one of the best experiences of my life. The course was well structured, professional, and filled with useful and practical content that truly prepared me for real teaching situations.

I especially appreciated how supportive and encouraging my tutor was. The detailed feedback on my assignments helped me improve with every attempt and gave me the confidence to keep going. The online platform was easy to navigate, and I always felt guided and motivated to do my best throughout the course.

The course also gave me the confidence to teach English both online and abroad. I now feel ready to take on new opportunities, knowing that I have a strong foundation in lesson planning, classroom management, and using authentic materials effectively.

I highly recommend The TEFL Academy to anyone who is serious about starting a career in teaching English. It is flexible, affordable, and provides all the tools, guidance, and support needed to succeed. I am truly grateful for this experience and proud to be a graduate of The TEFL Academy.

What was your funniest moment?
Realizing how challenging it is to teach a simple grammar rule when you first try to explain it, it gave me such respect for teachers everywhere! It was funny and humbling at the same time.
Pros
  • Supportive and encouraging tutors.
  • Practical and relevant course materials
  • A very flexible online program that fit my schedule
Cons
  • NON-AT ALL