The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy Reviews

Vignes
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Nothing short of excellent

I can confidently say that enrolling for the Level 5 course with the TEFL Academy has been an exceptional experience. The course was meticulously structured, providing a comprehensive understanding of teaching English as a foreign language. The TEFL Academy's online platform was user-friendly and accessible, allowing me to study at my own pace and convenience. The resources provided, such as video lectures and interactive quizzes, were instrumental in reinforcing key concepts and fostering a deeper understanding of the material.

Shandukani
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great and engaging course

I really enjoyed my online TEFL course. I was able to take my time to do the course successfully. I also enjoyed the different forms of testing that were available throughout each unit on the course as it allowed me to check in with myself and helped me make sure I was actually taking in the materials. The assignments were not easy but I think the course material was enough to help you get through them. I also found the feedback from each assignment useful as it helped to improve my work in the next assignments.

Jenna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Get TEFL qualified

Its been 14 years since I last studied and I was concerned that I may find the course difficult and uninteresting but to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed it. As I progressed through the course I found it explained the learning material so well and it had questions along the way that it equipped me for assignments. I passed my assignments the first time. Whoohoo!!! Because the material was fun to learn, I cannot wait to start teaching. I would really recommend doing your TEFL course through The TEFL Academy.

Pros
  • Easy to follow and understand course material
  • Self- paced learning
  • No age limit
What other participants should know
  • Not really interactive with other students because its online and self paced learning
Libby
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An amazing experience

The money spent on the programme is very much worth it. From the original help with my questions before starting the programme to the help and support throughout the programme, the TEFL team are incredibly helpful. Although the course is somewhat challenging, it is doable for anyone even with little knowledge of teaching. The course gives you all the information you would need for teaching a class. It provided good feedback that is applicable for teaching in the real world and gives you updates of opportunities that you could do.

Pros
  • Learnt how to write lessons plans
  • Found out about the process of teaching
  • Gave you all the information needed
What other participants should know
  • Not given a firm finish date so had to buy an extension
  • Had to go over information that I already knew from A-levels
Lena
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great online course!

Despite my initial skepticism towards online learning, I was very pleasantly surprised by The TEFL Academy's online course. It was an engaging and enjoyable experience. The course's interactive elements kept me motivated throughout, making the learning process both fun and informative. What stood out most was the practicality of the content. From effective teaching strategies to classroom management techniques, the course offered valuable insights that I could apply in various teaching situations. By the end of the course, I felt ready and confident in my abilities as a new English teacher. I highly recommend it to anyone considering a career in teaching English.

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.
What other participants should know
  • It is sometime a lot of work to work through.
  • The Assignments are serious and requires good focus and to keep track.
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
What other participants should know
  • Challenging and time consuming assignments
  • Not much video lectures
  • Lack of interaction since it is an online course.
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
What other participants should know
  • you need time to read
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
What other participants should know
  • Some lessons can be boring or difficult sometimes
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
What other participants should know
  • No actual job placement