The TEFL Academy

Program Reviews

joash
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exceptional TEFL Training – Highly Recommended!

I recently completed the Level 5, 168-hour online TEFL course with The TEFL Academy, and I couldn't be more impressed! From start to finish, the course was well-structured, engaging, and packed with valuable content. The modules were comprehensive, covering everything from lesson planning to classroom management, grammar, and teaching methodologies.

One of the highlights for me was the interactive nature of the course. The self-paced format allowed me to study at my convenience while still feeling supported through the excellent tutor feedback and online resources. The assessments were challenging yet fair, truly reinforcing my learning and preparing me for real-world teaching.

Additionally, the course materials were top-notch, and the inclusion of practical assignments helped bridge the gap between theory and practice. The TEFL Academy’s job support and guidance were also invaluable, providing useful resources to help kick-start my teaching career.

Overall, I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to gain a professional and internationally recognized TEFL qualification. The TEFL Academy exceeded my expectations, and I feel confident and well-equipped to begin my teaching journey!

Anastasiia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great boost!

This course helped me to gain confidence in my teaching! It is inspirational and encouraging. You can move at your own pace, and there's plenty of time to finish the course.

The design of the website is very easy to manage and understand. Instructions are always clear and easy to follow, which makes the whole process more enjoyable.

I loved the right amount of support and reasonable critique for the assignment provided by teachers and moderators. You get exactly what you have paid for and that's wonderful!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I was very cautious at the beginning of the course, afraid to make mistakes and fail my assignments. It was all in my head.
Support from the TEFL Academy is constantly present, so with time you start to enjoy some potential complications.
Pros
  • Building confidence
  • Positive environment
  • Amount of additional resources
Cons
  • Development of community sense
Rebecca
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I feel equipped and ready!

The course dived deep into core lesson planning and structure - very helpful. I appreciate all the platforms and websites given as tools to use as a TEFL teacher. I enjoyed learning some foundation and historical background of the English language.

The lessons were so easy to understand and fun to go through, they were engaging and effective. The lesson plan templates are one of the things I appreciate most I think, they demonstrate effective lesson planning.

I would definitely recommend this course to everyone.

Ferozah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL ACADEMY LEVEL 5 COURSE

I completed my TEFL level 5 with TEFL Academy and found it to be a solid stepping stone in my journey towards teaching online and abroad. The content was easy to follow, well-structured, interactive, and allowed me to set my own pace. The TEFL Academy's admin and tutor support were responsive and helpful in a timely manner. Assignments were quite clear and straightforward, and the feedback was thorough and constructive. Overall, it was a great learning experience with them. I would rate it a solid 5 out of 5!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would have completed my TEFL earlier! Who wouldn't want to travel, teach English, and interact with people all over the world.
Pros
  • Easy to follow content
  • Straightforward assignments
  • Many TEFL job resources
Cons
  • A bit lengthy
Rony Gleison
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Outstanding TEFL Learning Experience!

I am extremely satisfied with the Online TEFL Course, Level 5 Diploma (168hrs) from The TEFL Academy. Finding a reputable company with outstanding support made all the difference. The course content was comprehensive, well-structured, and truly enriched both my knowledge and professional growth as an English teacher. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking a valuable TEFL certification. A huge thank you to The TEFL Academy team for their incredible support, guidance, and dedication throughout my journey!

Chancel
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Practical and Insightful

The program was very insightful because it pushed me to refine my knowledge of the language that I am preparing to teach. Writing, spelling, and grammar are 3 important aspects of teaching a language and I think that the TEFL Level 5 does an excellent job at covering all elements.

Additionally, the training is highly practical when it comes to teaching the material and lesson planning. It covers several teaching techniques and provides resources that can be used to enhance teaching and to engage the students.

Jadee
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience doing TEFL

This has been a truly unique experience for me personally. I was challenged with the coursework in only the best ways. It has taught me a lot that I otherwise wouldn’t have known about teaching the English language to others. It’s eye opening and something that i don’t regret doing, it’s given me the skills necessary to go further in my career and instilled hope and confidence in me. I would recommend this to anyone interested in broadening their knowledge and giving them insight into a new exciting experience and chance at a career.

What would you improve about this program?
The only thing I might improve about this program is to give a more in depth explanation of some of the coursework as some of it is very vague and a little hard to make sense of.
Pros
  • Gained knowledge
  • Gained confidence in my abilities
  • Gained new opportunities
Cons
  • Was challenged
  • Assignments were lengthy
  • Certain things were over complicated
Sachie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Rewarding Learning Journey

It equipped me with effective techniques for teaching English to a diverse range of students. Through ample case studies and activities, I was able to develop a more creative approach to lesson planning. Additionally, the feedback on each assignment allowed me to reflect on what I had learned throughout the course on an individual level. I truly appreciate the experience. I’m now excited to teach my students online and feel more confident in providing them with productive and practical lessons.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Ostrich.
Sara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent online study experience.

I was very fortunate to be able to complete the TEFL Online Level 5 Diploma during a quiet work period. I feel this course has added value to my 3.5 years experience in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It reassured me and gave me lots of new tips/ideas to take into the classroom. I have also completed 2 out of the 3 free top up courses that come with this course, so it is excellent value for money. The support from start to finish has been fantastic. I would highly recommend this course.

What would you improve about this program?
Internet resources are covered in the program, but I think more content on AI and using it in the classroom would be advantageous. It is inevitable students are going to use it. It would be great to have more tips on how to use it with our students, but still encourage use of other sources and tools.
Pros
  • Costs
  • Study from the comfort of your home.
  • Excellent Support
Cons
  • none
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Shehraz
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great course

TEFL 5 English teaching course is great, it brought back high school memories. Somethings that I may have forgotten came to light, learned a lot of new teaching methods and tactics to tackle confusion whilst teaching this course also has given me a better understanding of the level of students (A1/A2, B1/B2 ,C1/C2) which has also assisted me in my current role as Learning Support Assistant.

The course also assists on CV and Cover letter templates and gives you the time and opportunity to complete the course at your pace.

What would you improve about this program?
More details in the assignment marking. It can get complicated when reading the secion marking (Y/N) which i now got the hang of.