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  • England
    • Birmingham
    • Brighton
    • Bristol
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    • Liverpool
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    • Newcastle
    • Norwich
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    • Southampton
  • Wales
  • Scotland
    • Glasgow
    • Edinburgh
  • Northern Ireland
    • Belfast
  • Ireland
    • Cork
    • Dublin
    • Limerick
    • Galway
Length
168 hours
Training Type
Classroom

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
No
Certifications
TEFL
Weekly Classroom Hours
10
Age Min.
16

Pricing

Starting Price
490
Price Details
The prices differ depending on what country you are doing your TEFL course in, so please check on the website for accurate information depending on your location.
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Mar 31, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
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About Program

Our Combined Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours) is regulated by Ofqual (UK) and approved by the DEAC (US), so has official recognition from 2 government-recognised bodies! This makes all the difference when applying for jobs.

This course will give you a strong understanding of what employers are looking for. Complete 10 hours in the classroom in addition to 158 hours of online study. Some teachers prefer to have some in-class experience besides online study, so our combined course gives you exactly that.

You will learn so much from other students in the classroom and have the opportunity to actually teach! The 10-hour weekend class is designed to break down the fundamentals of TEFL.

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Program Highlights

  • Ofqual (UK government) regulated & accredited by Qualifi
  • Level 5 qualification
  • Internationally recognised
  • Free access to our international jobs board & help from our dedicated recruitment team
  • 3 Free 30-Hour Top-up Courses in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English, and Teaching Online & 1:1

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Program Reviews

4.88 Rating
based on 93 reviews
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  • 5 rating 88.17%
  • 4 rating 11.83%
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  • Instruction 4.9
  • Support 4.85
  • Value 4.85
  • Academic Rigor 4.4
  • Job Assistance 4.4
Good for Students, Building your resume, Solo Travelers
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L’mour
22
Female
South Africa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL

Jun 10, 2025

My TEFL experience was honestly amazing; the tutors were always helpful, and the course was easy to work through. I would 100% recommend TEFL to anyone who asked! I managed to complete the course in 4 months. Each section opened my eyes to something new I didn’t know about teaching, it was an amazing learning experience. I failed my first assignment the first time I did it, and the tutors were always helpful, answering me and guiding me in the right direction. I never felt overwhelmed or useless, as everyone was very friendly and the platform was amazing!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
One thing I would change - I would have not stressed out as much as I did when I started.
Pros
  • Easy
  • User friendly
  • Amazing tutors
Cons
  • No face to face
  • Takes 2-4 days for them to email
  • Only works on strong Wi-Fi
3 people found this review helpful.
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Rahima
20
Female
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Academy course review

May 13, 2025

I did the 168 hour level 5 TEFL course and it was a really good experience, i was taught all i needed to know about teaching esl and could tell it was put together by experienced teachers, it was real not robotic, answered questions i had in my mind and given a good amount of time to complete. The knowledge check quizzes were helpful with practice. I was exploring the jobs section out of interest and i saw that every country had descriptions/ overview of how it would be like living there instead of only talking about jobs. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to teach english as a foreign language online or in person.

What would you improve about this program?
In the jobs section,Some countries would be described as unsafe to work in which is important to point out, but there was one that only had descriptions of job opportunities and positive things, and no mention of its safety when infact someone who looked like me would not be safe working there at all. I believe its very important to be consistant with something like this.
17 people found this review helpful.
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Odette
Female
Ireland
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I’d recommend this course to anyone.

Apr 28, 2025

This is a great course. The lessons are very informative and the website/student zone is really well put together and easy to use.

The grading is done really quickly and each of the assessments comes with clear and concise instructions.

I completed my course whilst travelling through France. It is an excellent qualification accessible by all.

I would recommend this course to anyone, or any age. It is a really versatile qualification to have, particularly if you want to travel and work at the same time.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Bringing a dog back from the Middle East.

It was such a stressful and complicated experience, but after leaving Abu Dhabi I was never going to leave her. So, we flew back to the UK together ❤️🐾.
Pros
  • Easy to use website
  • Quick grading
  • Clear instructions for the assessments
Cons
  • Not being able to access the following assessment until completing the first one.
  • 6 months expiration date, although extensions can be purchased.
29 people found this review helpful.
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Holly
27
Female
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Overall positive experience

Apr 15, 2025

I have recently completed my Level 5 TEFL course with The TEFL Academy and had a positive experience.

The units are broken down well, and it allows you to work through at your own pace, which was really helpful for me as I work full time. I do feel like coming out of this, that I am lacking the practical experience, so I am looking into the next steps to gain this. I think if you were to book the course with the observed teaching included, this would tick all the boxes!

The YouTube lectures are especially helpful and a great guide to walk you through the assignments, and the feedback provided by the support team was easy to understand.

I do really recommend this course if you are looking to step your foot into the door of teaching English, and I am excited to see where it will take me!

26 people found this review helpful.
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Jane
United Kingdom
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent course. Well constructed.

Apr 15, 2025

The course is ideal to do at your own pace. The subject is well covered and the learning material easy to follow. The tests as you go through are good for checking understanding as you progress. The outstanding aspect is the examiners who give excellent, thorough feedback and good suggestions. This is particularly helpful as they address each part of the assignment you have submitted and you have a real sense of what works, what does not work and how to improve. I found this to be the best part of the course.

What was your funniest moment?
There was nothing funny about it. It is training to be a teacher.
Pros
  • Being able to go at your own pace
  • The price being affordable
  • The great feedback on assignments.
Cons
  • Can't think of any.
26 people found this review helpful.
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Shehraz
33
Male
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great course

Mar 3, 2025

TEFL 5 English teaching course is great, it brought back high school memories. Somethings that I may have forgotten came to light, learned a lot of new teaching methods and tactics to tackle confusion whilst teaching this course also has given me a better understanding of the level of students (A1/A2, B1/B2 ,C1/C2) which has also assisted me in my current role as Learning Support Assistant.

The course also assists on CV and Cover letter templates and gives you the time and opportunity to complete the course at your pace.

What would you improve about this program?
More details in the assignment marking. It can get complicated when reading the secion marking (Y/N) which i now got the hang of.
37 people found this review helpful.
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lia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A fantastic experience

Feb 13, 2025

I had a great time learning with The TEFL Academy. The course was detailed and challenging, and I received great feedback on my assignments. I steadily got through all the units and was happy to be able to go back to each section and revise for my assignments. The online course was well set up, interactive, and fun. I had a great time in the practicum and the trainer helped me feel comfortable and confident in taking part. I feel set up now to start my career as an English teacher, thank you TEFL Academy!

33 people found this review helpful.
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Kit
27
Male
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL review

Jan 23, 2025

Enjoyed doing and completing my TEFL course online, has plenty of help and the instructions were very clear - and if I had any problems, there was always someone to help. Feedback on assignments was always very thorough and beneficial! I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who is thinking about doing an online TEFL - you can go at your own pace. Tests and assignments are simple to understand yet challenging and rewarding when you finish them.
Offers great help in finding and looking for jobs once finished!

10/10

42 people found this review helpful.
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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Jessica Murray

Program
Combined Level 5 TEFL Course in the UK and Ireland
Jessica Murray

Why did you choose this program?

I chose the level 5 TEFL combined programme because it offered a good solid course along with a 20-hour classroom practical course. That was definitely the thing that sealed the deal for me.

I had never taught ESL before in my life, let alone managed a class. However, in my previous employment, I worked my way up from a receptionist to sales administrator and eventually had to train new employees in to do my previous roles. I knew I could teach; the TEFL Academy helped with growing my confidence in TEFL.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

My course provider helped us along the way with getting our TEFL course started and with any problems along the way. They do offer internships in host countries with jobs once it's completed. But we decided to sort employment here in Phnom Penh ourselves. We did enough research on working in Cambodia. We felt confident that we could gain employment. But knowing the TEFL Academy offered internships was a safety net, kind of.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

The one piece of advise, especially if you're new to teaching, is to take notes while you're doing your course. I have a whole refill pad full from my TEFL course and reference it from time to time. Be prepared for it to be difficult but so rewarding at the same time. What I would say to people thinking of moving abroad and working is: have confidence, be careful, research A LOT, take a leap of faith and enjoy the ride.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

I'm not sure if I am what you would call an average person when it comes to taking a TEFL course. My boyfriend and I both worked full-time, 40+ hours a week while taking this course. So our average week would be work Monday to Friday. Wake up Saturday morning, head down to the kitchen, set up our laptops and get studying. Go to sleep, wake up Sunday to do it all over again. It was hard work and some weekends we didn't want to study, but luckily for us, we never had that problem on the same weekend; we always pushed each other to study when the other didn't want to.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I had never moved out of Ireland before, so the whole thing was pretty new and scary for me. But my boyfriend had lived in Australia for 8 years. He was my rock, just full of the assurance that I could do it. My biggest fear was finding a job and an apartment. I knew once I had the two things I would be fine. Which I was. The biggest problem is that the person in your head causing self-doubt. Don't listen to them.

If you had the opportunity to do all over again, what would you change?

A thing I would have done different is, pack fewer clothes.

I don't wear half of what I brought. I brought pictures from home and stuck them straight up once we moved into our apartment, which settled me in straight away. Bring a lot of bandages, bug spray, cold and flu medicines. I have had some minor accidents while traveling. I burnt my leg off a motorbike exhaust 3 days into my holiday in Thailand - disaster. My boyfriend got carpet burn during our first Jiu-Jitsu class. We get sick almost every second week working with kids because they're constantly sick.

Just be prepared for everything :) and most importantly HAVE FUN!!

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Rachel Dempsey

Program
Combined Level 5 TEFL Course in the UK and Ireland
Job Title
Student Services
Rachel is a Dublin native who loves to travel and meet new people. She enjoys working with people from around the world and assisting students throughout their TEFL qualification.
Rachel Dempsey

What is your favorite travel memory?

In 2016, I worked and lived in Disney World Florida. It was the most amazing experience to create magical memories for our guests and to experience living aboard. I grew a lot both personally and professionally during my time working for the Walt Disney Company. Their customer service standards are second to none.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I am a very new member of the team; I started 3 weeks ago. Since I began working with The TEFL Academy, I have gained confidence in speaking with others via phone. I have always loved to speak with people and assist them.

In my new role, I get to assist students daily through the course. It is great to engage with new people.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

A student contacted me to get a PDF copy of their certificate; they are currently working out in Japan and it was great to hear how much the student was enjoying this new experience. It is also great to hear the plans current students have for their future after they have successfully completed the course.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would love to do the volunteering in Sri Lanka. I think it would be an amazing experience to give back and meet new people. I have never been to Asia and it is somewhere I would love to experience. It would be great to get to know the people and culture whilst also aiding the local community in some way.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

We are recognized in both the UK and the US. This gives more credibility to our qualifications and aids our students in their job search. The team is also very dedicated to ensuring our students receive fast, effective assistance when it is required. I am very proud of this and I believe our students are happy with the level of service they experience.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

There is a great team always ready to assist our students. The team is always on hand to provide support and assistance to our students for the duration of their course. The course content is also varied and gives our students a good insight into teaching English as a foreign language. We offer a free top-up course for every student as well, which I think is great.

About The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy specialises in TEFL courses and nothing else. All of our trainers are experienced EFL professionals. They have all qualified as TEFL teachers themselves, gained years of actual teaching experience and are now passing on their working knowledge to our TEFL course students. We were the world’s first TEFL course provider to have...

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