The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy Reviews

Angelica
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A great experience!

In this course I found everything an aspiring teacher could want!
The contents of the course are very interesting, they give many ideas about the conduct of the lessons, the teaching methods and also explains what the possible difficulties of the students are and all the possible ways to deal with them.
The assistance has always been fantastic, they have always been available for any kind of problem and I have always received prompt answers. I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart!

Jesús
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A profound way to understand teaching

Embarking on the Level 5 English course at TEFL Academy was a transformative experience that provided me with a profound understanding of teaching English as a foreign language. This comprehensive program has exceeded my expectations in every aspect, leaving me equipped and confident to embark on my teaching journey.

One of the standout features of the course is its self-paced learning approach. This flexible structure allowed me to study at my own convenience, fitting seamlessly into my busy schedule. The user-friendly online platform provided easy navigation and access to a wealth of engaging and interactive materials, making the learning experience both enjoyable and efficient.

The content of the course was not only relevant but also remarkably comprehensive. From language acquisition theories to lesson planning strategies, every aspect of teaching English was covered in depth. The modules were thoughtfully designed, ensuring a seamless progression and building a strong foundation of knowledge.

What truly impressed me was the abundance of useful materials provided throughout the course. From sample lesson plans and worksheets to authentic teaching resources, TEFL Academy went above and beyond in equipping me with the tools necessary for effective instruction. The practicality of these resources allowed me to immediately apply what I learned in real classroom scenarios, enhancing my teaching skills and fostering confidence in my abilities.

Additionally, the continuous support from the TEFL Academy team and the active online community of fellow learners added immense value to the course. The feedback and guidance provided by experienced tutors were invaluable in refining my teaching techniques and addressing any questions or concerns I had along the way.

In conclusion, the Level 5 English course at TEFL Academy has been an eye-opening journey that has deepened my understanding of teaching English as a foreign language. With its self-paced learning, relevant content, and plethora of useful materials, this course has provided me with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a successful English teacher. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a comprehensive and transformative TEFL learning experience.

Pros
  • At your own pace
  • Its relevance
  • Plenty of material
What other participants should know
  • At your own pace
  • Sometimes feedback felt a bit distanced, not always
  • Webinars are a bit repetitive
Enid
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience!!

I thoroughly enjoyed doing the course. The Tefl Acadamy made my learning experience easy and enjoyable. I learned so much about actual teaching and the content equipped me with enough knowledge to be able to teach with confidence.I enjoyed the course and learned a lot from it. The content is well organized and focused on practical situations. This course was short but very informative and very helpful for an aspiring leader like myself. It also helped me understand how to view or understand when I receive feedback. I highly recommend it!!

Pros
  • Support
  • Good content
  • Good teaching skills
What other participants should know
  • none
Amika
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Online Level 3 Course

I enjoyed completing the TEFL Level 3 Online course! The experience was great and the tutors were helpful to anything you needed. The assignments were easy to understand and I enjoyed being creative with my work. The course goes through everything you need to know and overall recommend it to anyone who wants to teach online!! The only problem was when trying to contact a tutor via email they took long to respond or didn’t respond at all. Other that that I enjoyed my overall experience. Thank you

Pros
  • Easy to navigate the website
  • All work was explained properly
  • Assignment feedback was helpful
What other participants should know
  • Assignments can be explained a bit better
  • Tutors take a bit long to respond to emails
  • Some quiz questions were difficult to understand
Este
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL level 5 online course

This course is well-structured and comprehensive. I enjoyed studying at my own pace and support is provided if required. Even if you don't have any experience in teaching, the material is easy to understand. After every unit, you have the opportunity to test your knowledge (and try again if you failed). The assignments are set out clearly, some with examples of what is required. Many opportunities are offered to practice the planning side of teaching. If you are serious about teaching English though, I would suggest doing the combined course to prepare you for the practical side of teaching others.

Pros
  • Flexible study
  • Material is interesting and relevant
What other participants should know
  • 6 months deadline to complete the course
  • Lacks practical element
Elena
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review of Level 5 Online Programme

Having this course be online is so accessible, it allowed me to work around my job and pick up lessons whenever it was convenient for me. There were so many resources, it never felt like I was being moved through a unit without the proper academic support. The assessments were very thorough and I felt like the information from each unit was being reinforced rather than tested. Importantly, the feedback on the assignments was incredibly helpful and detailed, I felt like I was getting the most out of each submission.

Pros
  • You learn useful skills about teaching English but also about English in general
  • It opens so many doors to be able to go overseas with a needed job
  • The feeling of accomplishment at the end is incredible
What other participants should know
  • Sometimes the only online version makes time management really crucial
  • Not having a face to face teacher can be difficult if you've never studied online before.
Valérie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A good experience!

TTA has been really excellent in providing the tools to become an EFL teacher. It kept me engaged throughout the program and I was able to go at my own pace. The program is flexible and you can continue right where you left off anytime! After each module, there is a quiz to assess what you learned, which is challenging enough. This was excellent to juggle with my daily life. The assignments were long, if done well, and gave a good insight on the day-to-day life of teaching EFL. They were marked very quickly, but well, and I received good critical feedback. I would recommend TTA for anyone who would like to get a TEFL certificate.

Pros
  • Flexible time
  • Good assignments
  • Informative modules
What other participants should know
  • No cons
Julia
1/5
No, I don't recommend this program

Level 5 Online

The curriculum was very difficult. The trick questions were unnecessary and much of the content was not relatable for Online teaching
Support was non existent , the dashboard difficult to access and then I was logged out permanently and have now lost all my work.
Will not recommend this course.
Nobody responded to my emails
and I was unable to log in for 2 months and then was surprised to learn the course had expired. Do not falsely promote the fact your staff are always on hand , when they are not.

Pros
  • Price
What other participants should know
  • lack of support
Response from The TEFL Academy

Hello Julia,

Thank you for takin the time to write us a review. We are very sorry to hear you are unhappy with the course content. We usually receive almost exclusively positive feedback about our courses, so we do take negative feedback very seriously. Regarding the course content, this is feedback we have not received before, so I have passed it on to our Academic Manager to assess. It is worth noting though that as well as Student Services there is direct tutor email support provided for your course, which from looking at your communication history, you did not utilize.

Regarding the loss of access to your course, I have checked your communication history with Student Services, and I see that you only sent us one email on June 8th letting us know your course has expired and you couldn’t gain access. This was replied to after the weekend, providing you with a free one-month extension to your course as a gesture of goodwill. I can see you received this email from ourselves as you replied to it thanking us for the free extension. As you say you had tried contacting us previously, but we have no record of this, could you please double check the email you were using as we have no further emails from you prior to the 8th June.

Again, we apologise for your poor experience with us, but we are only able to assist students who reach out and let us know there is a problem. As you have received your extension, please do ensure you email hello@theteflacademy.com if you have any further issues, so we may assist you again.

Elsabe
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent, but challenging.

I have taught for over 20 years and have great experience, however it was challenging doing this course, as there was still so much to learn. I am a over-thinker and perfectionist. Doing the assignments, I sometimes repeated it 3 times before submitting. Over the years you develop a style, but learning more about how to approach the online side of things and considering that you are teaching students who don’t come from an English language background, pushed me to dig deeper. I have a much better understanding after completing the course. True learning however, will only grow through experience!

Pros
  • Growing through teaching.
  • Knowledge and experience can only grow through applying one self.
  • Opens up a door to great possibilities.
What other participants should know
  • It caused anxiety as I had not really studied in thirty years.
  • The market is flooded after covid, but will have to see what is available.
  • Was rather technical, whereas in actual teaching it is rather different.
Luana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience with The TEFL Academy was simply excellent!

I did the online course and couldn’t fault it! Really easy to follow, straightforward, didn’t have any technical issues, and the instructions were clear.
The learning process is divided into manageable chunks with regular tests to assess progress. Good mix of text and video with videos of lessons to analyse.
This was a great TEFL course for me! It was so useful to be able to complete it at my own pace and was super easy to come back to at any point without any pressure.
I feel like I learned so much through the process. Would genuinely recommend to anyone!

Pros
  • Excellent service and support
  • Engaging content
  • Good material