The TEFL Institute Group

The TEFL Institute Group Reviews

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
What other participants should know
  • 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
What other participants should know
  • 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.

MOPELOLA OLUBUKUNOLA
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL: Level 5 Diploma

All you need to know and learn as a TEFL teacher is provided in this course. I was on holiday in London when I decided to start the course. I requested a callback and spoke with someone who was helpful and guided my decision on the choice of the course. The course layout is easy to navigate and the quizzes help you refresh and serve as a progress measure. Coming from a non-teaching background, I found it to be a good platform.

The support is good. During my course period, my mom died, and I greatly appreciated Jenny O'Sullivan's prompt assistance with the course extension. I look forward to more support when needed.

Georgia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience!

I loved every moment of working through this course. The website and app worked perfectly, the content was wonderfully put together and the activities were very insightful. The whole academic team is amazing and marked my assessments faster than I expected every time! Their feedback was so good I only had to retake one assessment only once. I highly recommend taking advantage of this course, and I'm so excited to get working with the new opportunities it has provided me. Thank you for helping me further my career in teaching English!

Naila
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Enriching and rewarding course

I am very proud to have completed my course and to finally be a TEFL teacher ! It has been a fantastic, empowering and interesting experience ! The course is easy to follow so personally I didn’t need any help from my tutor as everything was clear and easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the hints and advice provided to pass the assessements which have been very helpful. I wanted to take a Celta at first but the Tefl level suits me the best because it is less demanding, more affordable and yet it can give access to the same job positions.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The lenght of assessments but I tried to keep motivated.
Pros
  • Easy to follow
  • Clearly understandable
  • Affordable
What other participants should know
  • The lenght of assessment
  • Loneliness
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.
What other participants should know
  • Redundancy
  • Discord
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.