The TEFL Academy

Program Reviews

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.

Bongiwe
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Truly a 5 star level course

This course was very engaging from beginning to end. Concepts are explained with a lot of detail and they even provide practice tasks and a lot of other resources to help you understand the course material better. The best part of the course for me were the webinars that helped students to understand how to conduct the assignments. These were really helpful and made the process of doing the assignments less stressful because you could focus more on the creativity and content of the assignments without worrying if you were doing the assignment in the correct format or not. I also particularly enjoyed the bonus AI module at the end of the course. It was very insightful.

What would you improve about this program?
There is not much I would change, except that a lot of the times I wished that the content would be indexed per page so it was easier to find information on a certain topic when I needed it.
Pros
  • Engaging content
  • Ample resources provide. Some you can even save to your device for future reference.
  • Assignments are marked quite quickly from my experience
Cons
  • Specific topics with a module are not extensively indexed so it can be tedious to find information when you need it
  • The course material is not available to you once the 6 months is over so you can’t really go back to it
  • I don’t have any more cons
Sthabile
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy is a platform that allowed me to get my certification in teaching English online and I have now landed a job abroad. It is an excellent program that offers an immense amount of information and support. The support team is quite quick with their responses if you are confused about something. The level 5 168 course is a challenging yet insightful course which assist with ways in which to teach English and also offers a courses on textbooks on classroom management. Amazing experience

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would choose to manage my time better. Give myself more time to complete the course without rushing.
Pros
  • Complete within 6 months
  • Portable
  • Insightful
Cons
  • Logging in multiple times
  • Only 6 months
  • Not long enough
Sarah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very fun learning experience

Taking this TEFL course was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I went in feeling a bit unsure, but the course really surprised me—in a good way. The content was engaging and easy to digest, and everything felt super relevant to real-life teaching.

What really stood out, though, was the support. The tutors were kind, encouraging, and gave feedback that actually helped me grow. It never felt like I was just ticking boxes—I felt like they really cared about helping me succeed.

By the time I finished, I felt confident and excited to start teaching. If you're thinking about doing a TEFL course, I can honestly say this one gave me both the skills and the motivation I needed.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
If I were to do it all again, I think I’d try to pace myself a little better. There were times I rushed through modules just to stay on track, but looking back, I wish I had taken a bit more time to really absorb the material and reflect on it.
Pros
  • Easily accessible
  • Well resourced
  • Helpful
Cons
  • None
Joel
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very satisfied

I am very pleased with the course and that I chose the TEFL Academy. Learning was super accessible with it being all online, teaching was detailed enough that I feel comfortable to use what I learned in the classroom. The mix of videos, assignments and general learning made it more engaging. Also being able to learn beyond just teaching content with things such as classroom management I found particularly useful.
One thing I'd say is that perhaps there be more assignments to ensure learning is accomplished from all angles.

What would you improve about this program?
To add more assignments / more variety of complex situations that one has to overcome.
Pros
  • Different ways of teaching learned
  • Real life examples
  • Modern use of resources
Cons
  • No cons
L’mour
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL

My TEFL experience was honestly amazing; the tutors were always helpful, and the course was easy to work through. I would 100% recommend TEFL to anyone who asked! I managed to complete the course in 4 months. Each section opened my eyes to something new I didn’t know about teaching, it was an amazing learning experience. I failed my first assignment the first time I did it, and the tutors were always helpful, answering me and guiding me in the right direction. I never felt overwhelmed or useless, as everyone was very friendly and the platform was amazing!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
One thing I would change - I would have not stressed out as much as I did when I started.
Pros
  • Easy
  • User friendly
  • Amazing tutors
Cons
  • No face to face
  • Takes 2-4 days for them to email
  • Only works on strong Wi-Fi
Anne-jane
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The TEFL Academy level 5 review

The TEFL Academy provides an excellent level 5 course. The course covers a wide variety of topics in a way that is easy to understand and fun to learn. The end-of-unit knowledge test, along with the interactive activities throughout the course, was a fun way to test myself and my understanding.

Some of the information seemed very self-explanatory and a bit unnecessary but that might just be a personal opinion.
I only asked for assistance once during my course. I needed help finding an answer to a specific question in my end-of-unit test and I was assisted within an hour of sending my question through.

I really, really enjoyed the 3 assignments because they allowed for creative freedom with some of the activities. I also appreciate the extensive review I received on all my work.

I would highly recommend The Tefl Academy to anyone who is looking to go into online teaching or teaching abroad.

What would you improve about this program?
some of the units were very long and had a lot of information. i would break those units up a bit.
Pros
  • the program is affordable
  • its very easy to understand
  • it provides you with a lot of opportunities
Cons
  • some of the information was very basic
  • some units are very long
  • there is a time limit
Benjamin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Reasonable Price for A Bump to Your Qualifications

I took this course at the request of my upcoming employer. I've already been an English teacher for 6 years, so the course material was an absolute breeze. The course material could easily be finished in under a week. The 2 graded assignments were the "hardest" part of the course, and even those can be finished in a day or two. At the price of roughly $150, I'd say it is a good value considering that having a TEFL certification can help you book more jobs. If you want to bolster your resume, I'd recommend the course.

Aadam
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experiences and thoughts

Throughout my time studying through TTA, I found it a great joy that the way the program is set up... There is no room to fail, with the help and support from technical, administrative and academic branches. It provides you with an amazing range of helpful guys and resource packs to help guide you through each. You can track your progress easily, and the course allows you to work at your own pace, which is especially useful if you're balancing other commitments and makes it easier on those who are young to explore, adventure and experience new things.The course content is clear and practical... not just academic waffle. It teaches you how to teach, not just the theory behind it. Grammar, lesson planning, classroom control, how to teach speaking and listening… all covered in a way that makes sense even if you're not a born teacher.If you’re thinking of getting TEFL certified, I’d definitely recommend The TEFL Academy. It’s a solid course, fairly priced, and gives you everything you need to get started teaching English—whether it’s online or in another country.So, I recently wrapped up my TEFL course with The TEFL Academy, and let me tell you — it wasn’t just a box-ticking exercise. It was actually a surprisingly solid and even enjoyable learning experience.

I went in with zero teaching experience and a vague plan of maybe teaching English online or travelling abroad to teach, and now I feel genuinely prepared to step into a classroom and not completely panic. The certificate you get at the end is a Level 5 qualification, so it’s widely recognized and accepted by employers in lots of different countries.Signing up was easy, and I was able to start the course almost immediately. The course itself is broken into bite-sized modules, and the online platform is smooth nothing flashy, but clean and easy to navigate.

What was your funniest moment?
My funniest moment was not knowing how to get into my account and I was scared, I thought I could never get in but the Academy really helped me out by even giving me access to change my password whenever I want...
Pros
  • The price is one thing I can say really helped me out once I heard about it I had to grab the opportunity
  • The quizzes that really test your knowledge if you not sure about your understanding
  • The easy access to materials and tutor support for guidance
Cons
  • There is no alumni WhatsApp group where we can talk to each other under the banner of the TTA... Well not to my knowledge
  • I honestly don't have any other issues regarding the study as a whole nor the institution.
  • N/A
Constance
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Ready to teach

I am excited to acknowledge the value of The TEFL Academy. I enjoyed the course materials, and appreciated the thorough review of the work I turned in. The tutors responded to my questions within 24 hours, and I had easy access to technical support when needed. I feel accomplished in completing the Level 5 coursework, and I am ready to start looking for a job. As I dive into the job-hunting process, I am encouraged to see the veritable plethora of job sites to use to look for and find opportunities around the world.

What would you improve about this program?
I really do not think any improvement is needed for this program.
Pros
  • Fun lessons
  • Thought provoking homework assignments
  • Innumerable opportunities to practice new skills throughout the course