The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy Reviews

Megan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Brilliant Course!

This TEFL was well designed. The topics were great and each unit had plenty of further reading. The course was challenging without being impossible and the material was interesting. The end of unit tests were well thought out and made you think about the unit completed. The course was good value for money and the option to extend your study time allows you to work around life. The teaching practise webinar was really beneifcial and allowed you to meet others in all stages of the course. Enjoyed!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Be more consistent from the start. High Recommend.
Amber
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

PASSED!

I really enjoyed this course! I spent quite a lot of time researching which course to go with (as there are many different TEFL companies) however, I was really glad I chose this one. I found it the right amount of challenging, with a lot of interactive activities and 3 assignments. My assignments were marked VERY quickly, with detailed feedback each time. I hope to use the qualification when I go travelling, however there is the option to use it to teach online also. However I choose to use it, I'm happy that I did it AND PASSED!

What would you improve about this program?
I would add more interactive features! I really enjoyed the interactive features and found they really broke up the content.
Lauren
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Would recommend to anyone!

I am a first time teacher and was not sure if the TEFL Academy would be right for me. So after enough research, I decided on this company. I am more than satisfied with what I have gained through this course. I feel much more confident and have learned so much about teaching and what it entails. It was definitely worth the money and would truly recommend this to anyone wanting simple yet effective information to make anyone a great ESL teacher. My piece of advice is to really put in the effort for the few assignments given. It is evident that this company knows what they are doing. Very professional and competent. Thank you TEFL Academy !

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Although not incredibly surprising, I was able to study and complete this course while working, taking vacations and more. Extremely convenient and practical!
Kutlwano
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The TEFL Academy Level 5 Qualifi

I found this program very interesting! Not only did it increase my English knowledge, it also provided me with resources for different methods of teaching. The end of unit tests were handy as they consolidated the information from each unit. The period of 6 months is an ideal amount as learning time can be slotted into your everyday program. This qualification is recognized in so many different countries and I will be able to teach before I finish my university degree. I cannot wait to begin using this qualification to teach people from all over the world!!

James
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Challenging and Rewarding Experience

I've been eyeing taking a TEFL course and did a few months of research from online to in class courses. The TEFL Academy was always one of the highest rated online courses that offered the full hours and flexibility. As a native speaker of English, I found this course challenging, but worth it. The teacher feedback is great and gave me lots of help in order to pass the assignments. I can't wait to use what I've learned here and I know I'll be prepared when I take over my first classroom. If anyone feels unsure about the TEFL Academy and the level 5 course, don't be! It is a lot of work, but you have plenty of time and help to get through it. I used up my entire 6 months, but I was also working, taking college classes and other things. If you dedicate your time on this, you'll be done in 2-4 weeks.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Dedicate more time to the assignments. I pretty much waited until the last minute to complete assignments and almost missed my deadline due to not factoring in how much time assignments need.
Sana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Worth the investment!

Me and my husband both joined it together when there was an offer. We loved studying for it and attending the online webinar together. The course required commitment, rigour and hard work in order to pass the assignments. Being a teacher by profession, I still found the TEFL assignment challenging and practical. I learnt so much about teaching English as I had forgotten a lot of the essential terms since school. The course is designed to refresh your content knowledge. The feedback on the assignment was quick and very detailed too. Very well designed course. A*

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Doing the assignments pretty late. It can get very stressful! I took a pause, made a rough draft, then talked my husband through what I had written. He gave me some feedback and I then edited my activities to make them more user friendly.
Grace-Kelly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Investment Worth Making

I didn't know what to expect through this course, but I was pleasantly surprised at how user-friendly and engaging the content was. As a beginner in all things teaching, I felt nervous and many times inadequate. A great thing about this course is it gives many possible and likely scenarios that will be faced in the classroom, and now that I am made aware, I can proceed with the best course of action.
For those who are new like I was (and am), don't feel rushed to finish ASAP; create a healthy and efficient pace for yourself so that you can make the most of this course and become successful in your teaching journey. The content comes with quizzes and projects to truly test your knowledge, and it will equip you with the right tools to be comfortable in the classroom.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Have fun with this course and let your imagination run wild with creative new ideas on how to effectively teach English to students, young or old. There is no "one shape" to fit in to be an effective teacher. The possibilities are really endless. Don't be afraid to try something new!
Shannon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fabulous Level 5 TEFL Course.

As someone who was not able to complete the course in the given time frame and had multiple back and fourth communications about continuing, I was so blown away by how wonderful and helpful the support team is. I found the course content engaging and interesting as well as easy enough to understand. This was important to me then searching for a TEFL course as I find it hard to study on my own. The assignments were challenging but the markers gave constructive feedback. I ended this course feeling confident in my abilities to step into the classroom and teach.

The only thing I wish there was a bit more of was videos or practical examples of activities to guide you through the assignments.

Ray
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Combine Level 5 TEFL Course

The Combined Level 5 TEFL Course was not just fun to do, but very insightful and in many ways it changed my perspective on teaching. I feel more than well equipped to teach English and have found and kept many tools in the course that I will use in my future in teaching. My advice would be to spend your time doing the Units well and making notes, it will be useful when writing tests and doing assignments. When doing assignments I would suggest doing your research well. There is so much to learn in this course.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would try to do even better in my tests and assignments.
Nikita-Leigh
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Brilliant course

This course has thought me so much about what English teaching entails and gave me the confidence in knowing I will excel at my job as my quality of qualification is excellent.
The TEFL Academy covers a broad spectrum of work and environments to work in, from pre school level up to work place English and more.
The 10 hour class was extremely helpful and interesting as met other students from all over the world, I recommend the course to all my fellow friends and teachers as it is a great way to make extra money.

What was your funniest moment?
The 10 hour class was held via Zoom and this gave us opportunity to speak and work with students from other countries, we had to teach the students our own home language and it was funny to hear them speak all the languages and trying to speak their language.