The TEFL Org

The TEFL Org Reviews

Kristel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Thorough Course and Relevant Material

I enjoyed this course and felt it was well done. The material was presented in mostly small segments that made completing one section doable and not overwhelming. It was easy to complete 3 or 4 lessons in one sitting. The material is repeated throughout and ensures the learner has ample opportunities to feel comfortable with the general overview of TEFL. There are also short quizzes and appropriate coursework that must be submitted. I found them very reasonable and they were graded in an adequate amount of time. The certificate also came promptly. I am really glad I took this course!

What was your funniest moment?
I'm not sure....it was pretty straightforward overal but the classroom recordings were lively!
Pros
  • Thorough Overview of Material
  • Clear Instruction
  • Repetition
What other participants should know
  • ESL proficiency levels need more explanation (Ex: CEFR)
Jayney
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent

Very, very impressed with the quality and presentation of this online course. Very engaging, challenging and interesting . The presenters were very professional, engaging and enthusiastic,
Even though I had to re do a couple of assignments the course motivated me to keep going.
The tutor was extremely quick with marking work and providing useful feedback. All the feedback helped me to successfully complete the quizzes and assignments. I finished the course feeling a sense of accomplishment . Thankyou!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
The grammar module is surprisingly challenging
Pros
  • Learning something new
  • Methodology module was really helpful
Marlous
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great course

The course is interesting because it is divers. The assignments are challenging but fun to do. The feedback is very clear. Sometimes i wanted to discuss a bit with my tutor, but that was not an option.
The whole course is set up very clear and logical. Would recommend this course.
It took me a good amount of planning with my work, family and other obligations/activities. But i managed to finish the course in a couple of months. Once i got started, I really enjoyed it and wanted to finish it. I did not know there were as many assignments as there were, so that made me feel a bit defeated. But I managed to do it, planned time for it and wrote everything out and filled it in in the assignment.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I was pretty nervous for some assignments. Although I have been teaching for 20+ yrs on a high school. Covering new material, made me a bit insecure. But with the guidance of my tutor, Alex, i managed to finish all assignments.
Pros
  • Self paced
  • Quick reply's on assignments
  • Able to work on different devices at the same time
What other participants should know
  • You need to push yourself to do the work
  • Failing assignment can make you feel defeated
Sandra
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Fantastic and Highly Practical Course!

I recently completed the 120-hour Premier Online TEFL course and overall, it has been a fantastic experience and a great course!
The core grammar and methodology units are incredibly thorough and I would add, outstanding. The assignment criteria are very strict but very fair, making you think like a precise, communicative language teacher. The tutor feedback on the final written assignments was outstanding and really boosted my confidence.
If there was one area that could be improved on this course, it would be the delivery format of the Online Teaching and Teaching Large Classes modules. These modules relied on extremely dense, text-based reading and quizzes. I felt that these particular modules really needed live video demonstrations of the lessons, showing both the teacher’s and the students’ screen perspectives especially with the Online Teaching Module. This would break up the reading and bring to life the theory that was just learned.
Overall, the support and curriculum are excellent. I’m actually looking at some of the advanced courses, with one in particular that I’d like to complete!
I highly recommend The TEFL Org to anyone looking for a high-quality, Teaching English as a Foreign Language qualification.

What was your funniest moment?
Opening up Module 1 - Grammar and thinking OMG! What have I got myself into?!? LOLLLL!
Pros
  • Use Group Leaders Immediately in Large Classes. When tackling the large classes module, drop traditional lecturing. Appoint designated student group leaders right from the start to manage handouts, monitoring, and noise levels.
  • Don't be discouraged if you need to resubmit an assignment. The tutors are strict, but their critiques are incredibly fair. Focus completely on making your free practice communicative and real-world to pass.
  • Keep an eye out for your tutor's personal discount code or site-wide sales at the end of the course.You can buy advanced modules like "Teaching Business English" at a massive discount.
What other participants should know
  • The Online Teaching and Large Classes modules rely entirely on dense reading. Visual learners desperately need live video examples to observe teacher-student screen dynamics and real-world management transitions.
  • Some of the later specialised units feel like a long, tedious text slog due to the lack of interactive media, video clips, or varied presentation formats to break up the theory.
  • While the major coursework is housed in the core grammar sections, the final modules still contain unexpected 120–150 word written reflections. Finding these at the very end of the course can feel frustrating when you think you are finished.
Jeena
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Tefl course-120 hr premier course.

The 120-hour course genuinely exceeded my expectations in terms of content and delivery. I was able to refresh the grammar I had learned and the teaching methodologies gave me a comprehensive view of what an EFL teacher should be. The support team and my course supervisor were helpful in clearing my doubts and helping me with certain administrative issues. Overall it was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking forward to increase their chance of getting an EFL teacher.

Ksenia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience with TEFL

I initially bought a 120 hour course through another provider and got nowhere with it, sent my query and never got any response.
A friend of mine recommended I go straight to TEFL as she had a good experience and that proved correct. Completing the course was a breeze largely due to the support I received. Big thanks to Angie, my tutor. She was amazing, very helpful and just a pleasure to work with.
Am very excited to just get stuck in and explore all other further options, I.e. Business English etc

Max
4/5
No, I don't recommend this program

TEFL review

Overall, the content was good -- however, the only reason I am writing a review is because I think that it is bizarre and counterproductive in every sense of the word to encourage tutors to use chat GPT or any form of AI in their jobs. I think that this is lazy and unethical, as well as extremely anti-intellectual and anti-environmental. I was shocked at how many times that in the latter parts of the course that chat GPT was mentioned as something to use and I know that your platform can do better.

Rebecca
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent TEFL Course with Fantastic Learning Resources

I thoroughly enjoyed completing this TEFL course. The online learning platform was easy to use, and the course material was well organised and engaging. The videos were clear, easy to understand and explained everything really well. Although some parts of the course were challenging, they pushed me to think and helped build my confidence and understanding. I also appreciated how practical the assignments were, as they helped me apply what I had learned. Overall, it was an enjoyable and rewarding experience, and I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to complete a TEFL qualification.

Mahalel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Course, Great Value!

From the grammar review to step-by-step explanations and examples of lesson plans and how to build and execute them, this course is informative, engaging, and a perfect entree into a career in language instruction. The quizzes help consolidate new information; the assigned exercises are directly applicable to the course material; and the dedicated space on Discord is invaluable for meeting fellow students, swapping tips, and the like. Great value, as well! I’d recommend this program without hesitation.

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Katherine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Opportunities in retirement

I love this TEFL 120 hour course. I also participated in a volunteer classroom teaching experience with adult learners, which really helped put the study material into context. The classwork was rich with information and easy to follow and understand. The projects were meaningful, and my tutor was prompt with excellent, constructive feedback. Overall this was the best online course I've ever taken! I feel well prepared to teach students with a wide range of abilities, in every type of setting I can think of, and do so mostly independently.

What was your funniest moment?
When I was talking to the class and they corrected me on a grammar mistake. I felt I had their trust and engagement for sure!
Pros
  • flexible schedule
  • meaningful lessons and quizzes
  • excellent and timely feedback from my tutor on my assignments.
What other participants should know
  • I had to add extensions because I didn't study full-time