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  • England
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  • Northern Ireland
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  • Ireland
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Length
168 hours
Training Type
Classroom

Program Details

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

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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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Nov 16, 2022
Nov 16, 2023
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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 recognized 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 as an addition to 158 hours of online study. For certain employers, it is preferable to have some in class experience other that solely online, 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 breakdown 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
  • Free 30-Hour Top-up Course in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English or Teaching Online & 1:1

Program Reviews

4.91 Rating
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  • 5 rating 90.91%
  • 4 rating 9.09%
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  • Instruction 4.9
  • Support 4.85
  • Value 4.85
  • Academic Rigor 4.45
  • Job Assistance 4.45
Good for Students, Building your resume
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Anna
44
Female
Italy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A great course

Nov 16, 2023

The TEFL course was a great choice for me. It was enjoyable and well-structured. Easy to go though. I really enjoyed the end-of-chapter tests, I found them to be very helpful in consolidating what was learned. And all the videos helped break the monotony of the course.
I am now certified to teach and I am so glad I did the course. The only thing I have a complaint for is the price for extending the course in case one doesn't finish on time. Other than that, I have been very happy and I would recommend the course to anyone.

Pros
  • engaging,
  • well structured
  • opportunities
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Fatima Afa
22
Female
India
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I made the right decision! Read to know why

Nov 15, 2023

Signing up for a programme sounds quite easy but when it comes to choosing the right academy for yourself which works covering all your aspects perfectly that too online is definitely a job. I was recommended The TEFL Academy by a fellow ESL Teacher and trust me it was the right choice. Unlike other academies which provide the courses of same niche.
The TEFL Academy got good on these points:
1) the course content is greatly made and simplified.
2) there were quiz at the end of all units and you definitely know how helpful they work with learning.
3) assignments were in between of units which was quite good because it helped with improving your learning process and tutors corrected with encouragement.
4) one of the best factors were the assignments were quite well explained on how to perform them on the website and live tutor sessions were available on youtube as well. So no need spend time understanding how to actually do this or that.
5) the student support, now be it tutor support, admin support or queries they were all answered at the top most property unlike I have seen in other online learning platforms where they take ages.
6) here comes the best part, when you are all done and have completed the course, The TEFL Academy helps you with cv to helping you find the right job for you.
Overall I had my best experience and as an alumni I will definitely RECOMMEND!
The TEFL Academy for future aspirants.

Pros
  • Content was quite easy to understand and useful as well
  • Student support was available at top most priority
  • Post completion support with CV making to getting you chose the right path for you is available
Cons
  • Lack on updates on a few platforms
  • As a non native speaker there are less opportunities than a native speaker
  • None
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Karina
26
Female
Ukraine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Academy was a great experience for me!

Oct 26, 2023

The course which I had was really useful. The team of the TEFL Academy is helpful and friendly. You can study when you want and where you want. You can check your progress and use a lot of great sources of information which are included in this course. They will be essential for you if you want to develop yourself as a teacher after completing the course. There are a lot of interesting tests. Even if you pass it well you can always check yourself again. You have some attempts. This Academy has a big choice of different courses.

Pros
  • Team/Support
  • Useful materials
  • Interesting tests
Cons
  • Assessments can be checked within 5 working days
9 people found this review helpful.
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Sarah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent course, very impressed

Jul 30, 2023

I am so pleased that I found the TEFL Academy. I did a lot of research and this course and company stood out. From start to finish the course was professional, detailed and thoroughly enjoyable. It was challenging and I learnt so much about all aspects of teaching, as well as TEFL. The course material is easy to access online, and the Assignments really get you to think about what you have learnt. The opportunities via the jobs board are excellent. Thank you so much for making this course so enjoyable.

Pros
  • Excellent course material
  • Helpful tutors
  • Access to material online
24 people found this review helpful.
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Zoe
36
Female
United Kingdom
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Level 5/ 168hrs

Jul 22, 2023

A well managed and written user friendly course, designed to equip English Speakers with a worldwide renowned qualification which doesn’t expire!

Excellent opportunity for personal development, career growth and / or change. Go further yourself!

Learn transferable language skills such as extending your vocabulary knowledge, improving your grammar, extending your reading knowledge, applying research, cognitive processing, understanding teaching methods and behaviours, as well as being exposed to a global teaching network and range of resources.

Pros
  • Continuing professional development
  • Personal Growth for Articulation
  • An academic certificate
Cons
  • I was not properly enrolled in the course once resuming after a break
  • Marking time not excluded from the time given to complete course
  • Would of liked a ‘work experience’ week to apply theory practically.
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Tegan
22
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Feedback

Jun 30, 2023

With regards to my experience with The Tefl academy, they showed so much support and made the course very easy to use. The videos added throughout the course are very helpful and help you understandthe material as well as what you need to do . I would recommend The Tefl Academy to all English teachers who are looking to travel and teach abroad. My TTA course went very smoothly and when I did get stuck on an assignment, I just emailed the support line and they replied with more assistance that same day.

Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Supportive throughout
  • Gives all information needed
Cons
  • Time limit on finishing the course
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Romeesha
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Brilliant experience

Jun 7, 2023

I had a great experience. It’s extremely flexible so if you need more time you can purchase extensions. When I submitted my assessments the turn around time was less than a week to hear back about each assessment so very quick. Support was good when I needed it I managed to get in touch with advisers. It is challenging and takes a good amount of work to pass it which just shows how good the qualification is. I would recommend this to a friend. It is expensive compared to other providers but in my opinion you get what you pay for. It is worth it.

Pros
  • Good support
  • Good material
  • Extensions available
Cons
  • Expensive but you get what you pay for
  • Assessments were more work than I expected
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Fatima
22
Female
India
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best teaching course

Mar 24, 2023

It was very easy for me to pass. The Tefl Academy was very helpful in helping me in marking my assignments marked on time and giving me great feedback. In return for all this work ive been helped on to pass i get to travel now anywhere i want AND I GET PAID! With accomodation and meet great people all over the world and i am so excited. Tefl helps you with visa, accomodation, getting the job as a teacher with or without a degree. TEFL give you a career to travel with even without a degree. Great

Pros
  • Travelling
  • Qualification
  • Socialising
Cons
  • Nothing
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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. TEFL is not only in our name, but it is also the backbone of our academy. 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...
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