The TEFL Institute

Program Reviews

Mike
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Outstanding Support - Course Full of Cool Stuff

From the beginning, I was impressed by the team’s knowledge. Elaine, in particular, went above and beyond to guide me through the enrolment process. Navigating the platform was easy, and I was surprised by the innovative AI-driven quizzes and lesson planning tools, which were unlike anything I’d used before.

Whenever I had a question, Chris the chatbot was always on hand with quick, helpful responses, making my experience smooth and stress-free. The level of support and the quality of resources exceeded my expectations. Hats off to the TEFL Institute for delivering such an exceptional learning environment!

Pros
  • A-I Tecnology
  • Chris the chatbot on the learning platform
  • Full of interactive stuff made it really engaging for me
Cons
  • Nothing it was a great experience
Response from The TEFL Institute

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear how impressed you were with the team’s support, especially Elaine’s dedication during your enrolment. It’s great to know that navigating the platform felt easy and that the AI-driven quizzes and lesson planning tools added an innovative touch to your learning experience.

We’re also glad that Chris the chatbot was able to provide quick and helpful responses whenever you needed assistance — we aim to make every part of the journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.

If you ever want to reconnect with us or share your next steps in teaching, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out anytime — we’re always here for a chat!

George
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

180-hour course with the TEFL Institute

Taking part in the 180-hour course with the TEFL Institute has been an incredibly motivating and enriching experience. The learning materials were well-organized and easy to follow, which made even complex topics accessible and engaging.

The learning materials were exceptionally well-organized and easy to follow, which made even complex topics accessible and engaging. I truly appreciated how each module built upon the last, reinforcing key concepts and skills in a logical and effective way.

Over the past months, I've learned so much-not only about teaching English as a foreign language but also about myself as a learner and future educator.

I'm deeply grateful for the knowledge, support, and confidence this course has given me.

Response from The TEFL Institute

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear how motivating and enriching your experience was with the 180-hour course. It’s wonderful to know that the learning materials made even the complex topics feel accessible and that the structured progression of the modules helped reinforce your skills effectively.

Your reflection on learning not just about teaching, but also about yourself as a future educator, truly resonates with us. That’s exactly the kind of growth we hope to inspire in our students.

If you ever want to reconnect, share your teaching journey, or refer someone who’s considering TEFL, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out anytime — we’re always here for a chat!

Siobhan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience

At first, I was unsure if I could manage this program (from The TEFL Institute,) but I had a very supportive call from Elaine, so I decided I‘d go for it.

It was absolutely great, the materials were good and also the changes in the tasks and questions kept me interested and motivated throughout. I can definitely recommend the institute to anyone who wants to get a certified TEFL course.

If there was a technical issue, I contacted the support and it was solved in a very short time. Also the correction time was good and the tips given were very helpful.

Pros
  • Helpful employees
  • Response time
Wendy
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Got great help

Some of the materials were new knowledge for me, and I am thankful to know and learn about them.

The price for the program is also affordable, although I did have to extend the course by 6 months due to my activities and busy schedule. But they gave me a discount! 😁😁

Ms. Jenny O'Sullivan from the academic team was generous and patient in giving guidance to me, especially during assessment 3. It was quite a devastating moment for me at the time, yet she answered all my questions one by one. Thank you!

Pros
  • Flexible time
  • Flexible place to study
Angelique
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

So Grateful

My experience was incredible, if there was ever a moment of doubt it was quickly sorted with an email to one of the very supportive staff members of TEFL. Thank you to all TEFL Staff. Would definitely recommend this course to everyone. I learnt a lot and it was a challenge but a fun one indeed. I look forward to walking a long path with TEFL, and to all the future opportunities that may present themselves. If you are looking to expand your knowledge, because after all knowledge is power. This is the way to go.

Sarah
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

180-hour level 5 TEFL diploma

The course was well structured and went through what is needed to know to start teaching English as a foreign language. Walter gave me information to help me decide on the course. I like that the content is both written and recorded audio to follow along with. The assessments provide challenge and help to process understanding of the course materials. And getting a certificate at the end is great! All in all I think it's a good course, though some aspects could be expanded upon for more in-depth learning. It's a good starting point to get into this career.

Maria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

300 hours TEFL course

After completing my 300 Hour Regulated Level 5 Advanced TEFL Diploma course I would like to express my appreciation to the whole TEFL team and the academic advisor who helped me so much in this 'learning journey'. Moreover, they were all more than available to help me when I encountered some technical problems. Communication was instant, and the team members with whom I exchanged emails were more than polite. I want to thank you all for everything from the bottom of my heart. Finally, I hope to have the opportunity to attend another program in the future.

Moina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Level 5 Diploma

I had a great learning experience. The entire course was engaging and informative but I have greatly enjoyed the lesson planning modules. The section about explaining grammar concepts to the students was also very useful. The assignments were rigorous and helped me reinforce all the concepts.

I learned a great deal about classroom management techniques as well, which are very useful when teaching young learners.

The academic team was very responsive and was always available to answer any questions.

Overall, I would say that it is a very useful course for anyone looking to become a language teacher.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would manage my time better.
Pros
  • Great for busy professionals as you can study at your own pace.
  • Very clear instructions
  • Enagaging assigments
Cons
  • Teaching of grammar can be more intensive
  • Not much insights were provided for teaching one-on-one lessons on online platforms
Colum
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Institute review

This is a very solid course, with plenty of material and resources. I have yet to begin teaching, but I do feel well prepared by all which the 180 hour course provided, including activities and games, advice on classroom management, advice on teaching styles and methods etc.

There are weekly zoom classes which one can join though there is no in-person element to the course which I purchases when it comes to the actual teaching.

I found the team at the TEFL Institute to be extremely friendly, helpful, and quick to respond. I spoke with Tracy in the chat on their website and had all my questions answered.

They have an option to have a phone call with an advisor, and I spoke with Sórcha O' Connell. She really helped me figure out what course would be best for my specific situation, as I was trying to find something that would give me qualifications to work abroad in Europe.

What would you improve about this program?
It is great to be able to complete the course online, but an in-person componenet would be very helpful in removing some of the nerves one might have before starting to teach. There are advantages either way, so this is not a criticicm, rather a reflection on what I feel I could still benefit from after completing this course
Pros
  • Can complete at home, online.
  • Lots of resources and materials
  • Very helpful staff
Cons
  • No in-person component
  • Some links need to be updated. Very few, but still important.
  • No feedback after completion of exams
Carrie-Ann
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

C.J Taylor

I had been years and years out of education being older however I found the course and it’s materials engaging and had a wide range of visuals and videos as well as an option to hear the content in an audio version. I loved the fact that I could do it in my own time with no pressure which gave me time to digest and reflect on the information I was learning.

Whenever I had any problems about anything I would email the academic team. They were quick to respond and very helpful and supportive. The only criticism I would have is that when I did the big assessments there was not very much feedback which I found quite disappointing after all the hard work it had taken me to complete them.

Overall though the experience was a very positive one and to anyone older going back to education I urge you to go for it as I feel that doing this course is not only achievable with a good mindset and a bit of hard work but also a great confidence booster. I feel elated after doing this course and I am finally able to move abroad. I am SO happy I went ahead and did this course.