The TEFL Academy Reviews

Because of the sheer number of Tefl courses out there, it is difficult to know what to choose. If you need to just quickly get a piece of paper saying you are “certified”, you can easily do this. If you want to actually learn how to manage and teach a class of EFL students, The TEFL Academy is the way to go. The combined level 5 course provides you with everything you need to start a career in EFL teaching and more. They take you step-by-step through everything and the online platform is well designed and super user friendly (sometimes using a phone or tablet can be frustrating so opt for a laptop). The course is also not super easy which I liked. I feel as though I was challenged and pushed to think like an EFL teacher would. The in-person part of the course was also just such a great addition, I would definitely not pass on this. The only downside I saw is the fluctuating prices of the courses. Depending on when you decide to start the course you could either save a lot or spend a lot more than you’d like. This can be frustrating when you see the price drop to 30% lower than what you paid for it a week before. But that is just life I guess and you really do get what you pay for. This isn’t just a certification, it’s a chest filled with incredible tools, resources and lessons.

The TEFL Academy course level 5 was very nice and challenging for me. I learnt a lot about teaching English as a foreign language. The different techniques and approaches will help me in the future when I start the journey of teaching Engish online to people all over the world and broadening the English community. I am looking forward to it and thank you to The TEFL Academy for giving me the key to do it. I would recommend TTA level 5 Diploma TEFL to anyone who would like to make a difference in the lives of people.

Having travelled a little in the past – USA, Canada, Ireland, Britain, and England the possibility of working and ENJOYING the beauty of the world seem endless right now!

My last 6 months doing the Level 5 TEFL Course (Qualifi) online, with an added short Teaching Business English, with The TEFL Academy have opened this vision for me. The freedom of choice and option are approached with caution especially when, years of life experience has also taught me that there is a certain amount of restraint that needs to be taken when making a choice.

We all know there are quite a few options and different institutions for learning Teaching English online. Take the time to investigate, ask questions and you will see for yourself! (Look for a more detailed review on Trustpilot.)

I am very pleased in my decision to study with The TEFL Academy. Armed with my suitcase and my Certificates from The TEFL Academy I can honestly say for the first time in my live, I feel as if the world is my oyster!

Enrolling in the level 5 TEFL course is one of the best decisions I took at the beginning of the year. The course is detailed and well structured. There are 10 units in all with an end-of-unit test to check your understanding. Each unit has several activities which make the learning experience quite engaging.
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Tutors are very helpful and give detailed feedback on assignments. I am now more confident than ever to start my career as an ESL teacher. I highly recommend this course.

Content covers not only how to teach English but also offers practical tips on how to manage a classroom. Plenty of templates and examples are given for important documents and areas of teaching. The platform it is delivered on is very straightforward to use. Very helpful feedback given on assignments. The only thing that I think can be improved is more support once you finish the course on how to prepare your CV and apply for jobs. Personal support from tutors would be welcome here. I would recommend this course

I really enjoyed taking this course! The flexibility to take it in my own time at my own pace was so beneficial to me as I was starting a new job - I also had to contact customer service a few times and I have always received prompt and efficient help regarding any issues!
The course is fun and logical to work through, and I took many many notes from it, it was extremely thorough and in depth, especially considering I hadn’t explored teaching before, it provides fantastic footing - I wish there was more personable contact, like classroom teaching - but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed!

I heard about this course through a friend and I'm very pleased with how it all turned out. With the online course you can work on your own time and not feel pressured or anxious or over-tired as you normally would with studying. They provide you with more than enough time to finish the course. Even though the course is online there are plenty of easy, engaging activities in the lessons to keep you motivated and focused. Also, if you're not immediately travelling and starting teaching, it's a good backup to always have or you can teach online classes from wherever you are! I would 100% recommend doing this course.

I decided to do my TEFL 168 hours course through the TEFL Academy at the start of covid. It really kept me going with the prospect of future opportunities. The course was so convenient being fully online, I honestly couldn't recommend it more. The assistance offered by the tutors was amazing, I never had to wait longer than 3 days for a response. The course itself was easy to follow and covered all the necessary information to prepare you for teaching abroad. The only thing I can critique is how daunting and time consuming the assignments were, however if you just start and dedicate a little time to doing the work everyday, it is doable.

Doing the online course was very convenient and the material was delivered in an enjoyable way. I was already getting work experience in teaching English and this course gave me extra confidence in how to plan and deliver classes. The support was always fast and helpful. Feedback on assignments was very fast and constructive. The platform could be improved in how to find specific items in the course or grades. But it was a great and easy to navigate course. I would have appreciated a little more depth in the grammar material but balancing an overview versus depth is always challenging

Assignments marked very quickly with useful feedback. Good customer support quickly helped with any questions/queries.
Online was okay because it allowed me to dedicate time to other commitments, and could complete the course remotely. Downside was lack of practical experience as there was no face-to-face aspect (I.e. doing online written assignments can’t fully prepare someone for teaching a real life classroom).
Is very useful to have on Cv as most employers look for this qualification to get a ESL teaching job.