The TEFL Academy

Program Reviews

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Marzaan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 TEFL Diploma, The TEFL Academy Review

As a Student pursuing an Education degree, I am very impressed and pleased with the content that The TEFL Academy has included in this course. They begin by first helping you understand English Language and then equip you with resources on how to design your own lesson plans, how to be an effective teacher, how to present the content, effective tools to use, and a lot more. The TEFL Academy is only trying to set you up for success and was definitely worth doing. I completed my course in 3 months. I actually use some of the things I learnt in my Education Degree, and some lecturers have been impressed with how effective I have become. I did not take the practical course with it as I get enough practical experience with my Education degree. Overall, The TEFL Academy has enhanced my teaching effectiveness and I can't stop sharing about how impressed I am.

I will be using my TEFL qualification to continue to develop experience before I become a qualified teacher, to help advance Education in South Africa, as well as helping me to earn a better income in today's inflation.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Try to sit and complete it as fast as you can, because once you get lazy it will be hard to work through it all. Create a study schedule to help you stay motivated in working through all the content. Also, make notes, because I keep going back to my notes when teaching and preparing for lessons.
Pros
  • You complete it in you own time.
  • The Program has great interactions and explanations for you to not forget the work easily.
  • You receive wonderful resources.
Cons
  • It is sometime a lot of work to work through.
  • The Assignments are serious and requires good focus and to keep track.
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Daniel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An excellent TEFL course that improved me as a teacher

The Level 5 168 Hour TEFL Certificate course from the TEFL Academy was a very informative course that not only improved me as a TEFL trainer but also as a teacher in general. This course consisted of ten assessed units plus a getting started unit. There are 3 major assignment tasks in this course and you must pass all 3 assignments to get your certificate. The topics of the units tackled core teaching topics such as teaching receptive skills and the effective use of resources.

Overall, I had a great experience doing this course from the TEFL academy. I believe that my skills as a TEFL teacher have now greatly improved and I am now better equipped to tackle any future classroom challenges.

Thank you TEFL Academy!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice for future travelers on this program is to create a schedule and a goal and keep to it as best as you can. The biggest challenge for me when I took this course was the ability to stay focused and keep doing the unit lessons. This course can be very demanding and heavy for some people and this may cause some people to become unmotivated with how demanding it is. That is why I believe that it will be really helpful if you create a schedule and a goal (for example, you can create a goal that you will finish 1 unit every week) and try your best to stick to it. By doing this, I strongly believe that you will be better equipped to tackle this program.
Pros
  • Very informative
  • The lesson units were full of readings
  • Fun activities
Cons
  • Challenging and time consuming assignments
  • Not much video lectures
  • Lack of interaction since it is an online course.
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Valeria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My own experience

I really enjoyed the course. It was complete with all the contents necessary for teaching.
I would say that it is so much theory and sometimes it overwhelms me, but if you take time to do it you can do a lot in one day.
It is worth it. If you are looking for a job abroad this course would be a great friend of yours.
I have to admit that seeing all the units I had to read was frustrating at some point but then I cheered myself by saying "This is for my perfect job" and that helped me a lot to go through all the reading.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Just do it because you would need it for a lot of jobs. It is good to have this "title" as a plan B.
Pros
  • The amount of jobs you can have
  • more knowledge
Cons
  • you need time to read
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Thierry
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

What a pleasure

Before engaging, I was thinking a lot about joining a course like that. I read a lot or articles and finally that convinced me to join. I loved my course with The TEFL Academy.

I've learned so much and I could apply all my new skills with my students. During my course, I had the chance to teach at the same time. My students could see a major difference in my teaching skill and they recognized that it was much easier for them to learn thank to the methods I learned.
I can't advise more by saying that you should join this adventure, It worth it :)

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Enjoy what you learn. This program gives the chance to understand and study the language.
Pros
  • Structured E-learning course
  • Webinar each Saturday
  • The diploma
Cons
  • Some lessons can be boring or difficult sometimes
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Shakir
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 online

There are a plethora of TEFL course providers, and alot of the "better ones", have so many course options, it makes you dizzy. After going through many reviews and ratings, I chose, 'The TEFL Academy' and I am glad I did. With only 3 main course options, it simplifies your decision making and streamlines the process.
As to the course itself, it is motivating, engaging, interactive and fun. It also gives you a sense of achievement, after having 3 assignments thoroughly examined and given feedback on.
A lovely course !

Pros
  • Good perceived value
  • Easy to navigate course
  • Responsive and helpful staff
Cons
  • No actual job placement
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Damion
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Level 5

I recently completed the TEFL Level 5 course, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. From start to finish, the course was incredibly well-structured, informative, and engaging.
Here are a few reasons why I highly recommend this course:
Comprehensive Curriculum: The course covers a wide range of topics essential for teaching English as a foreign language. From language acquisition theories to practical classroom strategies, I found the content to be comprehensive and relevant.
Interactive Learning Environment: The course platform provided an interactive learning environment that kept me engaged throughout the modules. The combination of videos, quizzes, and reading materials ensured that I understood the concepts thoroughly. Professional Support: The support team was always prompt and helpful in addressing any queries or concerns I had. Whether it was technical assistance or clarification on course content, they were readily available to assist me.
Practical Assignments: The course included practical assignments that allowed me to apply the knowledge gained in real-life teaching scenarios. These assignments were invaluable in building my confidence and skills as a TEFL teacher. Internationally Recognized Certification: Upon completion of the course, I received a Level 5 TEFL certification that is internationally recognized. This certification has opened up numerous opportunities for me to teach English abroad.
Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend this TEFL Level 5 course to anyone looking to pursue a career in English language teaching. Whether you're a novice or an experienced educator, this course will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in the field of TEFL. Thank you to the instructors and team behind this excellent course!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Take on this course it will open a lot of doors. Even if you have a degree it benefits you to have a TEFL to work aboard.
Pros
  • Quick feedback
  • Constructed well
  • Easy
Cons
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ziani
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My TEFL experience

This course has opened my eyes to a whole new world of teaching. It has taught me to look at how students see the world and to then use that view to teach them new things. It was fun learning about how to teach different students of different cultures and nationalities. I used to think that there was only one way to teach a class or a student a new language, but this course has opened my eyes to other possible interesting ways of teaching the kiddies how to learn a new language. I would definitely recommend this course as a first time teacher!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Know where you would want to travel to and to which age kiddies you would want to teach and pay extra attention to the parts of the course that address the way of teaching to your chosen age group and nationality.
Pros
  • Teaches you new teaching techniques
  • Opens your eyes to new demographics
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Silky
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

100% RECOMMEND THE TEFL ACADEMY

One of the most easy processes I have ever encountered in my life. Applying and paying to take part in the course was super smooth and easy. Once they opened my page for me to start learning, I was able to get to all the material I needed. There was even a tutorial of how to use the online platform before you began the actual course. The actual course was concise, clear, integrative, interactive and provided many useful resources, examples and ideas. The quizzes really made me feel that I absorbed the information and the fact that it could be done over if you weren’t satisfied with your result was amazing ! The assignments were explained really well with templates to assist you all the way. I logged a ticket to one of the people who work at The TEFL Academy and they responded within minutes to assist me. Once I completed the course, I immediately received communication about how to receive my certificate and I received it within 3 weeks. Couldn’t be more satisfied with this course and the company through which I completed it.

What would you improve about this program?
Absolutely nothing ! They have thought of absolutely everything and provide 24/7 assistance.
Pros
  • Super quick and easy to do
  • Will benefit you throughout life
  • Anyone can do it
Cons
  • It’s all online so one might not enjoy not physically being in a classroom
  • Needs internet connection
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Riley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Brilliant TEFL

The TEFL course is one of amazing value and ease. The course is set in such a way that is allows for students to go at their own pace while providing plenty of support all the time. The setup is straightforward and is not confusing, unlike many other online course types. The in-person course provides incredibly valuable information for even experienced teachers and provides a great platform for new teachers to start their teaching journey. TEFL also gives great opportunities to its graduates overseas.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would spend a bit more time going through each assignment thuroughly
Pros
  • Cost affective
  • Ease of access
  • Simple
Cons
  • Not strictly monitored
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Anna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great TEFL course

I had a great experience completing the TEFL course from The TEFL Academy. The course provides an in-depth study of different teaching methods as well as a thorough overview of the topics that are taught in a TEFL classroom. The course material is varied and well-structured which makes learning interesting and engaging. The in-person workshop helped me become more confident in my teaching abilities and showed me how key preparation is. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in pursuing a career in TEFL.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
It was surprisingly nerve-wracking having to teach in front of fellow TEFL students at the in-person workshop, however, the trainer and students were encouraging, and I feel more confident in my ability to teach now!
Pros
  • User-friendly platform
  • Quick markers
  • Excellent course materials