The TEFL Academy

Program Reviews

Siphesihle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Time

I honestly had a blast in this program. I learnt so much on not only the complexities of teaching English and explaining it, but the complexities of the planning behind it. I have gained so much more love and appreciation for teachers and what they do. It surely has to be because of the love they have for teaching and mentoring.
On the program, I think it such a great one. I regret not doing the combined course, but the support online was so awesome. I appreciated the tutors and support from the team.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Do it quicker thank the 3 months. I realised how much I procrastinated on it when I could have honestly finished it way earlier. It is incredibly doable if you put the time and effort in.
Pros
  • Support Team
  • Learning new skills
  • Gaining another certificate
Cons
  • Online = not much practice on your side
Kate
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Easy to follow, well laid out course

I'm very happy that I chose to complete my Level 5 TEFL diploma with the TEFL Academy. The course was simple to follow and engaging throughout. I liked how the sections were broken up and the tests at the end of each unit were helpful for tracking progress and understanding. I found the content of the course very interesting, and having not studied for nearly 10 years it felt to be good to challenge myself again. I would definitely recommend using The TEFL Academy if you are thinking of completing your TEFL.

Johannes
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The (re)start of something great!

At the tender age of 32 I finally decided to leave my career as a Registered Nurse along with all the stress.
Alas, I left the hospital and changed cities, but now what?

I always only heard about people doing a TEFL course but never really gave it any real thought. Then it hit me. Like a beacon of hope in a dark storm, I came across The TEFL Academy and knew this is what I needed to restart my journey through life.

From great progress monitoring, great structure, and from-scratch training, the fee I had to pay which seemed like a lot at the beginning, now seems like the best value for money I ever received.

Being a nurse all my life I never could have thought it possible for me to ever go into a new career as an EFL teacher. But now I feel confident and ready to jump into a world of new a great possibilities!

To be honest, I owe The TEFL Academy my sanity and my rejuvenated sense of adventure!

Ciara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A rewarding and flexible TEFL journey.

I recently completed the Level 5 TEFL course with The TEFL Academy, and I truly enjoyed every moment of it. The course was well-structured, flexible, and easy to follow perfect for someone like me with a busy schedule. The content was both challenging and interesting.

I've always dreamed of having a teaching qualification, and this course made that dream come true. Growing up, I had incredible English teachers who made learning fun and meaningful. The TEFL Academy gave me the tools and confidence I needed to start my teaching journey, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone thinking about doing the same.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
If I could do it all over again, I would definitely plan my study schedule more realistically. At first, I tried to push myself to study 3 to 4 hours a day while working a full-time 8–5 job. That pace didn’t last long, and I started to feel burnt out. In hindsight, I would have created a more balanced study plan and timetable from the beginning to manage my time and energy better.
Pros
  • Flexible Schedule: The course is self-paced, which made it easy to fit around my full-time job and personal life.
  • The material was well-structured, informative, and kept me interested throughout.
  • The feedback I received on assignments was detailed and encouraging, helping me improve and gain confidence.
Cons
  • Since it's online and self-paced, you really need to stay disciplined and manage your time well.
  • The coursework can feel intense if you don’t pace yourself properly from the start.
  • Although the course is comprehensive, I sometimes missed having real-time discussions or live interaction.
Nadine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Journey with an Empowering Language

From the moment I registered for the course with TTA, the communication has been excellent. I received all the relevant course materials, updates, and newsletters that reassured me I had made the right choice in selecting this organization. In addition, TTA also provided social media content that was relevant, engaging, and informative, which I looked forward to during my studies, and still do now. I have recognized the importance of using the English language correctly. I am now more aware of how I apply different tenses in conversation.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Do not become overwhelmed during the course. The program is well structured, and everything is explained as you navigate from one lesson to another. Sufficient resources are provided for further reading. In addition, ample videos and examples are provided, not to mention a knowledge test after each study unit, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Pros
  • Renowned TEFL institute
  • IT and student support if and when needed
  • Well-structured student dashboard and vacancy updates
Cons
  • Phonetics were a challenge
  • Plenty of reading material
Ramzi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exellent Diploma

I came back to Jordan after 6 years of being abroad. No jobs, so no income. After researching for a couple of days, I enrolled in the Level 5 course with The TEFL Academy because i was sure it was going to open up doors of opportunities for me. The course itself is not easy and if your english is not very good you will need extra hard work.
The course not being easy is a very good thing because no one wants teachers who aren't qualified to teach. One notable thing about the course is the amount of support you are given, it's unmatched! And i asked a lot of questions and got my answers in a couple of hours. I advise everyone interested to take the course without hesitation :)

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Keep going!
Pros
  • The support
  • The material
  • The period granted is 6 months.
Cons
  • Not easy
Jodie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Experience with TEFL

The website that they used to host the lessons were very intuitive and easy to understand. I learned many new skills from TEFL and have already begun applying them to my current classes. I’ve noticed a huge difference in the way I teach thanks to TEFL and the techniques provided. I would highly recommend this course to other teachers who would want to improve their techniques and are looking for a different outlook. Additionally, the support provided through their admin and teachers are extremely swift and helpful.

Renay
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Experience!

This course was very insightful, I learned a lot and it was so easy to navigate through course materials and the website. The website is extremely user friendly in my opinion and instructions are well provided and easy to understand. My favourite part of the course was the 10 Hour Classroom Session, it was so fun. Meeting people who were doing the same course, we could share our experience of what we have learned so far, we all shared what exactly we want to do once our certificates were completed. The lecturer was AMAZING, so welcoming, so friendly and so open to any questions we had to ask, she was present and very patient and made the class exciting while going through the coursework. The examples she used actually made me understand certain topics better. Overall, the course was worth it! Very highly recommend! The service I got from The TEFL Academy was amazing! Whenever I had a question or needed some help with admin, it would be sorted within a day. Highly recommend this course, especially the combined course where one will get the in person class!

Marjy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Affordable and easy to navigate

The 120-hour TEFL course from The TEFL Academy was super affordable and easy to navigate. I enjoyed the course structure; the assignments were practical and helped me think like a teacher.

The feedback I received was clear and helpful, which made it easier to improve for future lessons. The platform was smooth to use, though there was a lot of reading, so I would use a Chrome text-to-speech extension.

I would've loved longer access to the top-up courses (you only get six weeks). Overall, I’d recommend it for anyone starting out in TEFL and looking for a flexible, self-paced option that gives you the basics and some hands-on planning practice.

Pros
  • affordable
  • great user experience
  • helpful assignment feedback
Cons
  • having to log in every time
  • limited access to bonus courses
Grazia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 TEFL Course

I recently completed the level 5 TEFL course with the TEFL Academy. I was a bit unsure in the beginning of the course because it was different to what I had done before, but once everything clicked it was simple to complete - it only took me a month in the end. Any questions I had were answered quickly and thoroughly by the incredible staff at the TEFL Academy. They also help with job guidance, which is super helpful! The course is set up in a user-friendly, interactive manner. For anyone wanting to complete a TEFL course I would definitely recommend The TEFL Academy.