The TEFL Academy

Program Reviews

Kaylee
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL level 5 combined

As a person who struggles with studies due to ADHD, having the liberty to study online at my own pace and in comfort was something I really appreciated. The site itself is very easy to navigate and all information and tools provided was extremely helpful and informative. I was skeptical at first, worried about being scammed as so many stories about these things have spread. But I am so glad that I did this program and look forward to doing more in the future with the tefl academy as well as continuing to learn and improve my base skills.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Moving to another country that I have never been to or spoke the language. It was nerve-wracking to leave everyone and everything I had grown up knowing. But all the support and encouragement motivated me to continue and that was all the push I needed
Pros
  • Engaging information
  • Excellent student support
  • Easy navigation and access
Nazaeli
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great choice

I particularly love the support of this platform. They reply very quickly and offer countless solutions. I could extend the course and work on my own pace. The content was well chosen as well and the flow helped. I like that the content all related to one another and they had interactive activities. They also provide good feedback on assignments which helped me see what i could do better to pass the assignment. I would recommend this program to any teacher or traveller so that you can live your dreams. I cant wait to apply to jobs.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
I’ve never done online courses so this was a good start
Pros
  • Great support
  • Good content
  • Self paced
Cons
  • Can get tedious
Philene
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 Online TEFL course

Convenient , Self paced and unlocked opportunities.

The Online TEFL course through the TEFL Academy has been a challenging yet fulling experience. I am yet to embark on an online teaching platform to put my newly acquired skills to practice. I do feel will equipped to teach English. The insights into English I taught I know has been refined and the hazzy ideas are now clear as day.

I would definitely recommend doing the TEFL course specifically through the TEFL Academy. It will definitely be beneficial to anyone who wishes to enroll.

What would you improve about this program?
I think the program is well taught out and structured .It’s up to the student doing it to engage enthusiastically and intentionally to achieve their goal.
Pros
  • Convenient
  • Self paced
  • No rush
Nikki
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 TEFL course

I just received my Level 5 TEFL course certificate - so excited to start on this new season of life. I plan on teaching online as I still need to take care of family at home :-)

I thoroughly enjoyed doing the course, the assignments were challenging but fun and the assessment comments insightful and very helpful. If I was planning on teaching abroad, I think this would be a good course to do as it has a lot of hints and tips for classroom teaching. I highly recommend the TEFL Academy - their courses are in-depth and their student support excellent.

Pros
  • Can study in your own time
  • The online support was excellent
Cons
  • The assignments were challenging!
  • Understandably, a lot of emphasis on classroom teaching and not too much about online teaching.
Rebecca
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

MY EXPERIENCE WITH TEFL

I hadn't planned to study TEFL. It was an unexpected choice; and an even more unexpected success. The content, exercises, assignments and tasks were very educational, relevant and surprisingly entertaining. I would definitely recommend this course. Moreover, when needing support, the tutors and other correspondents were efficient and thorough in their timing and feedback. I feel more knowledgeable about the world because of TEFL. The units were understandable and aesthetically presented, which draws a person in.

What would you improve about this program?
When it comes to assignments, it would be more beneficial to stipulate the percentage regarding pass or fail. As well as for each question, stating how many marks it is for. Moreover, supply the student with the same marking criteria as given to the tutor.
Pros
  • Learning the intricacies of the English language, even as a native speaker.
  • The activities were very fun and engaging; and also allowed practical application.
  • If you have good time management, you are able to complete the units in excellent time.
Cons
  • The assignments needed to be organised and presented better.
  • You are not able to download every unit as you get into each one.
  • There was a lot of repetition in certain units.
Khawla
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life-changing experience with amazing support

My experience with The TEFL Academy was truly amazing. Even though I am a non-native English speaker, I found the digital course very accessible and easy to navigate. Whenever I felt stuck or didn't understand a specific part of a lesson or an assignment, the tutor support team was there to help. They were very professional, explained everything clearly, and responded quickly to my questions.
I have learned so much through this journey. Before starting, I had no idea how to even begin teaching, but now I feel confident and ready to start my career as a TEFL teacher. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a well-structured program with great support. It was a wonderful experience that really built my self-confidence.

What was your funniest moment?
The most exciting moment was receiving my final grade and realizing I passed after all the hard work
Pros
  • Excellent tutor support
  • Clear digital course
  • Fast response times
Cons
  • Course intensity
  • Time management
Ndina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best TEFL Company

I found this TEFL course very easy to navigate from start to finish. Two years ago I enrolled for a TEFL with another institution that gave me nightmares. But someone recommended the The TEFL Academy and it was the best decision I have made last year. The course material was meaningful, well-structured, and genuinely interactive, which made the learning process enjoyable and engaging. Feedback was timely and Everything was clear and practical, and I felt well supported throughout. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to complete a TEFL qualification.

Pros
  • Timely feedback
  • support
  • engaging material
Kelebogile
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exceptional

When I first registered for the course. I had no idea what was coming my way. I just remembered English as a subject at school and thought what could be difficult, boy oh boy did I not get a shock of my life when I attended the 10 hours classroom practice. Everything was new, eye opening, exciting and I was encouraged. A big shout out to Luan who made practicals so easy, she is so professional and her experience spoke volume. I was introduced to a whole different world of English. The course was challenging. I must say. Considering my current job which left little time to do the modules & assignments. Many times I felt like I don’t know what I’m doing. I failed assignment A twice and I was ready to give up but the support of the tutors who were quick to respond encouraged me, Motivated me. I passed eventually and I was fuelled to push forward. It is one of the most interesting course I've done and recently found out it is also a top Quality Course amongst the many TEFL courses out there. My experience was worthwhile and I am glad I stumbled across it.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would have done it sooner
Pros
  • Interesting
  • Informative
  • Educative
Cons
  • Information overload
  • Confusing
  • Challenging
Nontobeko
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Overall experience of the Level 5 Course

I had a very exciting and fulfilling experience with Level 5 TEFL Course. At first it was a bit daunting but the educators as well as the support structure was helpful and welcoming.

I found the course very flexible, I could work at my own pace and yet it did call for me to be self - disciplined. The assignments were challenging but also manageble. I thought that the tutors were very supportive.

I enjoyed the classroom practicals and it was a lot encouraging. The educators were very professional.

What was your funniest moment?
The most relaxed moments were for me at the classroom practicals. simulating the classroom environment.
Pros
  • feed back are timely
  • flexible
Cons
  • time management is key
  • self discipline would be a factor in managing work load.
Lisa-Anne
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Clear and engaging content

The course was very well structured and I enjoyed the process. I finished it in just under 2 months. I didn't realise there was so much to ESL and I'm very grateful for the experience. I feel like I have a substantial volume of knowledge under my belt. The assignments were very in-depth and I spent alot of time of then. I was very happy when I received very detailed and constructive feedback from my tutors. The end of unit assignment tests were always fun and it was great to be able to go back and improve my mark.

What would you improve about this program?
I would have more videos on all of the units; some had videos but not all. The videos are great for lifting the pace of the learning
Pros
  • Great feedback from my tutors on my assignments
Cons
  • More demonstration videos on all units