The TEFL Academy

Program Reviews

Ruth
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review of Online Combined TEFL Level 5 Course

I was very satisfied with the experience of completing the Level 5 TEFL course online. The instructions were easy to follow, and the activities were a good balance of fun and serious. I felt like I could engage easily with the work. Everything felt very possible and achievable. This course really encouraged me to get out there and start teaching English. It is very accessible and doable for any kind of person. Each unit I completed felt like an achievement so I felt very inspired to keep going throughout the process of completing the course! :)

Pros
  • Accessible
  • Easy
  • Informative
Cons
  • Tedious
Sofia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching is more than education - it's a lifestyle

Through the TEFL course, I had the opportunity to explore a wide range of teaching methodologies, which allowed me to understand the different ways students learn and how to adapt my teaching style accordingly. I deepened my understanding of effective teaching techniques, from lesson planning and classroom management to engaging students through interactive and communicative approaches. Additionally, the course helped me significantly improve my own proficiency in the English language, while also equipping me with the tools to share my enthusiasm and passion for English in a clear, inspiring, and impactful way. This experience has greatly contributed to my growth as both a language learner and an aspiring teacher.

Angela
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I enjoyed this course

I would definitely recommend this course, especially if there are no other options to complete it fully in-person. The content is relevant and current. Support is there if you need it. It's harder than I expected it would be - especially as a native English speaker and journalist - but I like that it was challenging. I am excited to begin my teaching journey and this course was an excellent starting point. As a New Zealander, my only disappointment is that although I'm highly experienced and qualified in my journalism/communications career, I don't have a university degree, so that limits where I can apply for jobs.

What was your funniest moment?
The in-person teaching practice day was fun, meeting the other TEFL students, we had some funny moments.
Pros
  • Flexible
  • Convenient
  • Current and relevant
Cons
  • Can be isolating not being in an actual classroom
  • Can be difficult not having a teacher in-person
  • Harder to complete if working full time - but doable.
Andrea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent online course

I did a lot of research before choosing this provider and I’m glad I did. I did the online level 5 TEFL course and it was excellent.

Lots of detailed and practical modules which built up your knowledge. No need for any pre existing knowledge or teaching experience. Lots of real life examples given and helpful materials to use in future.

There were 3 assignments which were very thorough, marked by humans, and were challenging. Detailed, helpful feedback was provided. I feel they really tested my ability to prepare and deliver a real lesson. Excellent course overall. Thoroughly recommend

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Do the course when you have at least a month where you can devote significant time to it. I kept starting and stopping which was much harder. Doing it all in one stretch would be easier
Pros
  • Good value
  • Do whenever suits you
  • Good feedback
Cons
  • Not much focus on using ai in classroom
  • Some of module questions to test knowledge were a bit random
Susanti
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Thrilling Learning Adventure

Taking TEFL Certification in The TEFL Academy has been one of the most wonderful online learning experiences I had. Being a complete beginner in TEFL world had previously made me hesitant to choose TEFL online institutions. However, my decision to start my journey with The TEFL Academy was the best choice. The well-structured material, easy to navigate website, full support from the webinar, clear instructions and also the fast-response support team are incredibly helpful. I'm fully satisfied with my experience in The TEFL Academy.

What would you improve about this program?
I'd like to have more interactive sessions with the tutors and alumni.
Pros
  • Well-structured materials
  • Reliable team support
  • Engaging platform
Cons
  • Need more interactive sessions
Deshani
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My best experience learning online!

TEFL course (level 5) of TTA is an excellently structured course to follow with admirable student support! Loved the experience and their flexibility specially! I could just submit my last assignment just two days prior to the day of expiration of my course. But TTF offered me a time extension on goodwill as it was my last assignment! If you are planning to follow this, remember time flies, u gotta submit your assignments 14 days prior to your expiry date. Finally, thanks to TTA, um TEFL qualified happy soul! :)

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
After submitting my final assignment just 2 days prior to the day of expiration, getting to know that I was supposed to submit it at least 14 days before.
Pros
  • Very convenient
  • Excellent course content
  • Admirable student support
Cons
  • Requires unlimited self-motivation!!
Deshani
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My best experience learning online!

TEFL course (level 5) of TTA is an excellently structured course to follow with admirable student support! Loved the experience and their flexibility specially! I could just submit my last assignment just two days prior to the day of expiration of my course. But TTF offered me a time extension on goodwill as it was my last assignment! If you are planning to follow this, remember time flies, u gotta submit your assignments 14 days prior to your expiry date. Finally, thanks to TTA, um TEFL qualified happy soul! :)

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
After submitting my final assignment just 2 days prior to the day of expiration, getting to know that I was supposed to submit it at least 14 days before.
Pros
  • Very convenient
  • Excellent course content
  • Admirable student support
Donna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent and Informative course!

This course gave me exactly what I needed to improve as a TEFL teacher. It was clear and understandable. The course was very logical, and the ‘Top TEFL Tips’ were especially helpful.

The online content was very easy to navigate. The reviews and assessments highlighted key learning points and made these easier to keep in mind when preparing lessons. The online resources were helpful for the course and have also been very useful in real-life teaching. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who would like to teach English as a foreign language.

Rebecca
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 online course

I really enjoyed doing my Level 5 TEFL certificate with The TEFL Academy. It was extremely informative and full of videos, quizzes, discussions and links to other resources. It includes 10 units which are really helpful. It explains exactly what you need to do to be a successful teacher. My confidence has grown since doing this course and I now feel comfortable about becoming a freelancer. I also thought the assessments were great. They were well written and it was clear what was expected. I would highly recommend this course to anyome wanting to have a recogonised TEFL qualification.

Rahima
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Academy course review

I did the 168 hour level 5 TEFL course and it was a really good experience, i was taught all i needed to know about teaching esl and could tell it was put together by experienced teachers, it was real not robotic, answered questions i had in my mind and given a good amount of time to complete. The knowledge check quizzes were helpful with practice. I was exploring the jobs section out of interest and i saw that every country had descriptions/ overview of how it would be like living there instead of only talking about jobs. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to teach english as a foreign language online or in person.

What would you improve about this program?
In the jobs section,Some countries would be described as unsafe to work in which is important to point out, but there was one that only had descriptions of job opportunities and positive things, and no mention of its safety when infact someone who looked like me would not be safe working there at all. I believe its very important to be consistant with something like this.