TEFLPros

Program Reviews

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Tippin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Plenty of Support and Resources

I don't have experience teaching or with another TEFL program, but TEFL Pros has a ton of resources that are helping to prepare me. All of the videos, especially the classroom examples with teachers and students, were very helpful to see so you know what to expect. It was beneficial to have the quizzes and portfolio assignments at the end of each module that you can look back to for reference. You can go at your own pace with the course and I found the content to be interesting. As a new teacher, a lot of my questions were answered.
There is always someone available at TEFL Pros to help answer any questions.

Pros
  • Videos, files, and guides that you can download
Cons
  • If you need to watch the videos you have to have a good wifi connection
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Calli
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Pros

I 10/10 recommend TEFL Pros if you're thinking about teaching in-person abroad. This course allowed me to work from anywhere at any pace. They set you up for success because by the end of the course you will have a portfolio, cover letter, and tips for your resume. The two coaching calls each week are incredibly personable and allow you to bond with the other students taking the course with you. I am now a digital nomad in Costa Rica with a group chat with new teacher friends, a Facebook community of TEFL Pro students, and volunteer experience. Thank you Whitney!

Pros
  • Self-paced
  • Personable and encouraging
  • All online
Cons
  • Not as much time in this course is dedicated to teaching online classes compared to the time dedicated to teaching in-person classes
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Tony
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The information was given in a clear manner with a lot of light banter and personal stories that made it enjoyable and relatable. I learned a lot of different techniques. I completely appreciated the class videos where I could see the techniques being applied. That was very helpful to me in understanding how to implement them and how the students reacted to them.
The guides were very useful in following along with the lessons. I also appreciated the worksheets which allowed me to put my thoughts in order.

What was your funniest moment?
I enjoyed some of the ways that the students behaved during some of the mingles
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Kathy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFLPROS experience

It’s sometimes difficult to choose among different internet sites when it comes to invest money in your future ; As an English teacher for 4 years, I was still lacking elements to become a great teacher and I wanted also to be able to get a certificate allowing me to teach to kids, teens or adults anywhere in the world. Teflpros was my solution even if I didn’t know anything about them. When speaking for the 1st time with Whitney my teacher, I realized right away that Teflpros is a reliable and serious company because as a professional you can feel when someone knows what he/she is talking about. I always got an aswer ASAP to all my requests, the program was very helpful and well structured. The people are open, approachable, (always a good atmosphere during the live sessions). I was able to advance at my own path with all the advices I needed, with no pressure and assistance whenever I wanted. After getting the certificate, I still got suggestions, advices and directions to get a job. So, it’s very reassuring that once the training period is over, you find support.
I am very confident that anyone who follows the program, the guidance, methods and methodology of Teflpros will succeed in being a good teacher and finding a job without a shadow of a doubt. Special thanks to Whitney who is a very nice teacher full of goodwill and attention and very efficient. I wish her team the very best because it was a very fulfilling experience studying at Teflpros.

What was your funniest moment?
live sessions : sharing experiences with each others
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Jaya
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFLPros 120-Hour Online Course

Mostly, at first, I thought that the course would just be a set of instructions and that I'd be able to finish it quickly but, surprisingly, everything in the course was very helpful and for sure going to be useful for teachers like me, who are only just beginning with their journey as ESL Teachers. I liked that at every module, you're always presented with tips or advice at the end, the little things that can certainly help you become a good, successful teacher. They really do make sure that you'll be able to know everything as much as possible in order to prepare you for the real thing.

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Baptiste
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Tefl pros is perfect

The vidéos are very well executed. Many different approach by different teachers. This was very helpfull. I really loved the passion that goes into the didactique. We are not just teachers, but human beings learning to self reflect. It's very human to build the course around the student interaction and not the teacher. The course was very complete. I feel more mature and ready to take on a whole class. I would love for this to become mandatory. It's a great personal experience. We become better teachers, but better human beings before anything.

What was your funniest moment?
Whitney made a little mistake during the montage and it was cute :)
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Patricia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFLPros is the best program! Stop looking.

I looked at many different programs, all with numerous options and cost factors. Just when I was feeling overwhelmed because I still wasn't finding just what I was looking for, I came across TEFLPros. After seeing their program outline, learning more about the founders and understanding their practical skill component, I was excited. The best part and what convinced me my searching was over, was the video component of the program where the skills being taught are demonstrated by seasoned teachers! The combo of practical skill development and the videos made this an easy decision!

If you read the program details you'll see and agree that the program is exactly what any new teacher needs and one that fully prepares them for a TEFL career.

The format is very easy to work with and is organized with multiple learning methods and practical skill development experiences, and of course the videos.

This program also excels because of how Jos and Whitney, and staff support their students. This is done within the program itself and with timely responses to all inquiries. It's clear they genuinely care about their students' success with their program.

As a more senior person, I can't express my gratitude enough for this program. With TEFLPros you get everything you need to have the skills to be successful, the support to address any concerns/questions along the way and the assurance you have been well trained and are ready to be a TEFL teacher.

Thanks again, Jos and Whitney!!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Ensure you take your lesson planning seriously and learn all you can from the teacher videos! They are worth taking the time to learn from experienced teachers. You'll be glad you did and you'll be confident that you are ready to teach when you complete the program.
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Chrissy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Helpful content and great support. Thanks TEFLPros!

My boyfriend and I spent a lot of time looking through different courses and the thing I loved about TEFLPros was the really personalized feel about everything - like they knew exactly how we were feeling as new potential teachers and what our real concerns were. The thing that really was the icing on the cake with these guys was their support. I have a LOT of questions and Abby, their academic coordinator, was responsive and super helpful. Even if she wasn't sure about something, she found the answer and got back to me. I never got an automated response/email to my questions. (I'm on their mailing list and that's different because it's more about resource etc.)

I also liked that TEFLPros was really straightforward from start to finish. I felt like looking at the other courses, they all blended together into one nameless, faceless marketing email. But TEFLPros had a human component in their operations that everything else seemed to kind of lack. This was also the case on the actual course. The co-founders are the two main instructors on the course (8 teachers in total) and there are almost 50 hours of instructional video so it feels almost like as if I were in a real classroom. Actually a lot of those hours, like probably more than 15, were in real classrooms.

Overall, I feel really prepared and I'm excited to start teaching online (my boyfriend already started!) and maybe teach in-person in the future. Thanks for a great first step TEFLPros :)

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Will
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fantastic course, even better than I expected

My girlfriend and I had been contemplating taking a TEFL course for a while and wanted to do it together. We searched around and read a lot of reviews. TEFLPros kept coming up as one of the top rated courses so after some discussion, we went for it. The course really gives a lot of instruction on practical skills which I personally appreciated since I want to be able to do my job well. It was helpful for me to see them actually writing out the lesson plans step-by-step and then seeing them taught in real classes. I also really liked the practical component of observation and submitting my own lesson plans. There are multiple choice quizzes as well, but the hands-on experience and feedback were the thing that really stood out compared to other online options we looked at.

Although I'm teaching online at the moment, the skills that I learned from this course have already helped me get through writing lesson plans and I'm looking forward to teaching in-person soon.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
I was surprised at what a huge difference there is between speaking English and teaching English. I admit, I was skeptical at first about why I had to get certified to do something "I already knew how to do". But teaching and speaking are wildly different and this kind of training is really critical.
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Tara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exactly what I wanted

I'm really happy I chose TEFLPros. I researched several of the most popular programs and for me the thing that really stood out about TEFLPros from the beginning was their direct straightforward approach to how they operate. From my first interaction with them, they were the ONLY course (of about 8 that I contacted) who actually took the time to write back to me with a real person instead of a super lonnnnng automatic email with a bunch of points that I didn't even ask about. The site is clear and straightforward as was the course. There is a lot of material but it never felt like a slog. There were videos, audio, reading and written activities so it was interesting. I'm really happy with my choice and excited to be a TEFLPros grad!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Not advice for travelers but for students. In the welcome section of the course, there are job resources and an activity book that you can use right away so I suggest taking the time to read through them even though it's not a module of the course.