The TEFL Institute

Program Reviews

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Tholsimala (Sandra)
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My TEFL Experience

The TEFL Institute should be commended for the overall structure, easy to use and encompassing course. Although I was somewhat nervous, as I hadn't studied for a while, the lesson plans made it easy to learn (all which i had learned in school, many year ago !). Together with help from The Academic Team (Jenny O'Sullivan, Rachel Hammond, Lauren Graham, Jacob Thomas, Walter Cullinan) I have managed to receive my diploma in a short space of time. With the days still clocking, I am able to recap anything I am doubtful of. The step by step tutorials have made it easier to consolidate all the notes I have taken & the knowledge gained. Thank you very much & much strength to you & your team, Olivia Climzyck.

What would you improve about this program?
I would remove the redundancy. There are places where the same information is repeated but in different ways.
Funny moment, now, but was not funny at the time....was trying to get hold of Walter to send me more details so that my bank could forward the payment. I did stress about it at the time.
Pros
  • Brilliant choice of videos to highlight the lesson being taught.
  • Providing extra learning examples.
  • Being able to ask questions which were readily answered.
Cons
  • Redundancy
  • Discord
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James
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great course to get started with TEFL

I completed the 120hr course to get a job teaching in Europe, I completed the course in a matter of weeks and got a job in Italy after it. Everyone at the TEFL Institute was extremely helpful.

The 120hr course is a very straightforward course that anyone can do. It comprises of 10 modules and a short multiple-choice quiz at the end of each module. Once you have completed the certification, you will receive a digital certificate that you can use to apply for jobs.

They also have a recruitment team that can give you advice when looking for jobs. There's also plenty of tutor support if you're stuck on any part of the course. If you're a native English speaker with a degree, then this is the final piece of the puzzle that you'll need to get that job abroad.

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Victoria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience!!

Everything about my experience in TEFL courses was amazing. The support and mentorship from the tutors and staff was very helpful. Olivia and Jenny from the TEFL Institute were particularly helpful, just as I imagine the rest of the staff is.

The contents are relevant, easy to understand, and promotes that the user makes the most out of their creativity and knowledge throughout the course. As I went through the course, the contents kept getting more and more interesting and motivating each time.

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María Paz
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I am an English teacher!

I was already teaching English but didn't have a diploma. My company required a TEFL diploma. The TEFL institute had the best prices, so I took the 180 hours diploma course. I am really happy I did. The programme of the course is adapted to what you need to know as a teacher. It helped me put ideas in order, know what I was doing well or not and new things and resources. It gave me a better idea on how to plan my classes, different methods...a lot where to choose how and where to improve. The best is that all my knowledge about teaching is now well organized. Also Olivia Klimczyk and all the team was supportive and you have a weekly free class to ask questions on the assessments. They are not too easy, but they shouldn't! They are not too hard neither, and at least you don't have to take an exam! All in all I am really happy now I have my diploma, and I can finally say I am a certified English teacher!!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I left the course for last minute, and I had to do two thirds of the course in less time than I did the first half. Don't do that!
Pros
  • Got a diploma that will improve my professional career
  • Learned a lot
  • Got a lot of new resources
Cons
  • Not enough time to finish the course for busy people
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Mike
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent Service

Having researched numerous TEFL providers, I finally enrolled in the TEFL Institute after reading their reviews on Google.

From the minute I purchased the 180 Diploma, I was assisted throughout the course, by my mentor Jenny and even now, whilst looking for a teaching position, Jess in the job centre has been brilliant.

The course content was engaging and helpful. I'm very excited about organising my Visa to teach in Japan. As I said, Jess has been brilliant; she found and organised my interview for this position.

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Kristel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent Support and Course Content

I just completed the Level 5 TEFL course, and I wanted to express my gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional quality of the content and support. I couldn't have done this without the support of Olivia Klimczyk and the whole team. The course material was incredibly well-structured and easy to follow, because of that I gained a lot of knowledge and skills to become an English Teacher. Thanks to this course as I am more confident in my teaching skills and excited to put them into practice. The pace of this course was also incredibly great especially for someone who has an 8-hr job, it gives you enough time to cover all the content thoroughly without feeling rushed. Thanks again!

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Faheema
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience

I completed my 180-hour level 5 TEFL course in +- 4 months. Being a single mom, it worked very well for me as I could study around my work schedule and see to my daughter. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience doing this course. The platform was user friendly, and the consent well structured. The wording was easy to understand and comprehend making the 180-hour from the TEFL INSTITUTE my number one choice out of all the other TEFL courses available.
The assessments were not as scary as I thought it would be. I actually completed my 30-hour teaching young learners the same time while doing my final assessment. The team support from all the staff were fantastic. I was lucky to be assisted by Olivia Klimczyk, Jenny O'Sullivan, Tracy Webster, Jacob, Rachel and more. This experience has been highly rewarding for myself, and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to equip themselves in their teaching journey. Best of luck!

Pros
  • workload was manageable
  • easy to follow
Cons
  • nothing I can think of
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Adaeze
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Good program

The course was easy to understand. I also had adequate support, with the tutors (Jenny) on Discord especially. The course content is very relevant to what I need to know to teach English to foreigners. My only issue with the course was the AI detector problems. They have a strict no-AI use policy, but I don't think they have the best AI detector. It still delivers some false positives. You'd have to take advantage of AI checkers while writing your assessments to ensure you don't run into any problems. Otherwise, the program is great. You learn a lot and are rigorously tested to be sure you're worthy of the certificate.

What would you improve about this program?
I'd prefer if the program had stricter deadlines. I think I extended my study because I could take advantage of course extensions and continue studying for however long I liked.
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Sandra
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

180-Hour TEFL Course

I am impressed by the 180-hour TEFL course I completed. The content was well-structured, the platform user-friendly, and the team support excellent. I have gained additional qualifications and improved my use of online tools, enhancing my confidence in teaching in diverse environments and to various age groups.
Special thanks to my personal tutor, Rachel Hammond, for her ongoing support.
I now feel confident in teaching English as a foreign language and will choose the TEFL Institute for future training.

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Jacklyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Worth the money, time, and effort

I recently passed my 180-hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma course, and my heart is full. The class content is full of insights and advice for EFL teachers like me and helped me grow through my TEFL journey. They are always available when you need help and respond to your queries promptly. TEFL Institute motivated me to do my best not just for my professional growth but for my future students as well. I couldn’t thank TEFL Institute enough for everything. I hope you keep helping teachers like me gain more confidence inside and outside the classroom.