The TEFL Academy Reviews

I found the program quite engaging and informative. It was resourceful even though I would have preferred more insights on how to teach IELTS or TOEFL tests since they were included as part of the units. Rather than that the experience was very good. I appreciate the help received when I had issues and also the replies from the tutors were very fast. I already was familiar with the vast majority of the things because I already have experience in teaching and I hold a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree plus a teacher license. I was hoping this certificate would help me apply abroad for an online teaching job which is quite hard to find especially when not based in a native speaking English country.

Excellent service, platform and course outline!!!!

My only note is that even though it was ultra interactive with the assignments and focusing on the most important aspects of lesson planning, classroom management, and among other crucial skills. I believe there is always room for more interaction and more actionable ways to absorb the content. But overall is a 10!!! You will learn to become proficient even if you are just starting out or thought lesson planning was just a simple/random task. And have plenty of time to both complete the programme and revisit it if needed.

Oh! And the TEFL tutors are AWESOME!

I really enjoyed this course, I was taught more from this course than when I was in school - a lot of it I was never even taught - I even contacted old school friends who agreed that we did not learn these things!
It challenged me and I would definitely recommend - I would not say it is easy by any stretch of the imagination. Learning to teach someone English - when it is a language you have spoken your whole life, is interesting, challenging and very rewarding! We take our abilities for granted.

I was considering relocating to Asia from Europe, and at that time, the TEFL course seemed like a quicker route into teaching. Even though I hold a Master’s degree in Pedagogy and have a few years of school teaching experience, I found this course to be extremely valuable and efficient. Academic programs often lack the kind of deep, practical content that this TEFL course provides, especially in terms of real classroom application.

Now, I got my certificate, I can’t help but reflect on my previous teaching experiences. I realise that my lessons were often quite boring and not engaging for students — even though we were following strict government curriculum plans. The constant change of new material from lesson to lesson made it difficult for students to retain what they had learned.

This experience has made me reconsider my approach. I now understand that delivering an engaging, meaningful lesson requires more than just following a syllabus. It demands thoughtful planning, interaction, and strategies to help students connect with the material. So, moving forward, I need to carefully reflect on whether I want to return to teaching, and more importantly, whether I can deliver the kind of dynamic and effective lessons that truly support student learning.

This course was an amazing add-on to my exosting base and experience.

I started this course because I was curious. I was curious how life can give us the capacity to grow in so many directions. The more I learn, the more I realize that each new experience creates a mosaic of learning and self-discovery. I truly recommend this course, because it was fun, engaging and the tutors were really responsive and helpful even if everything was online. The course was well structured and easy to follow and the opportunities are plenty after finishing it. It’s funny because it was an adventure but the adventures just begins! I’m excited to see what comes next and I don’t regret taking this road!

I really enjoyed all the lessons, materials and exercises within The TEFL Academy Level 5 Online Course. I have learned a lot through their carefully planned assignments and I can't wait to put my knowledge into practice. I feel more competent after finishing this course and I can also say that I feel more complete not only as a teacher, but as a person. Thanks to this course, I deepened my knowledge of teaching in general, given the fact that I am also a music teacher. I have learned a lot about the process of comprehensive language acquisition including all of the core language skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking).

The TEFL online course and certificate have a well-organised step-by-step curriculum, offer real-life situations which help imagine different experiences as a teacher, and most of all have clear instructions on what is expected both to complete the course and as an ambassador of English language teaching.

There is a variety of media to be found in the course, such as quizzes, videos, and interactions with other students. There is great liberty in submitting different attempts for each end-of-chapter quiz, which lifts off the pressure to failure.

I enjoyed studying with The TEFL Academy. I was nervous at first, but once I started, I found it interesting and I enjoyed every second of it. I loved the end of the unit tests as they helped in tracking my understanding of the course. I always looked forward to them. The assignments were a bit challenging for me, but thank goodness for their Webinars on how to tackle them, I got to finish them without hassles. The presenters on the Webinars tell you exactly what the markers expect from you, and I you follow those guidelines, you're home free 😉 😀.

Taking the Level 5 TEFL course was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my professional development. The content was incredibly detailed and well-structured, covering everything from grammar foundations to classroom management and lesson planning. What I appreciated most was how practical the course was — it didn’t just focus on theory, but gave real-life examples, downloadable materials, and assignments that truly prepared me for teaching online and in-person.

The feedback from tutors was prompt and constructive, helping me grow and feel more confident with each unit. Even the more challenging topics, like phonology or advanced grammar, were broken down in a way that felt accessible.

By the end of the course, I felt fully equipped to start teaching English as a foreign language, and I’ve already started applying to online platforms and schools abroad. Highly recommended for anyone serious about teaching and looking to gain a respected certification.

I have been teaching Turkish as a second language for more than 10 years now, not officially certified but loving the teaching experience. So when I decided to teach English, a friend who is currently teaching in Tailand, recommended the Academy as a reliable program. I applied and started immediately and am so happy that I did it: It has been such an enagaging and instructive 6 months for me in learning how to teach English, and how to improve my teaching skills for Turkish and getting inspired to learn a new language myself :) Thank you Tefl Academy, for all the useful information and tools all along the program -I received my certificate yesterday and have an amazing resources file with me!