Online Level 5 TEFL Course

Name: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
Brand: The TEFL Academy
SKU: 209886
Rating: 4.85 (362 reviews)

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Online

Training Type

Online

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

Job Placement

Certifications

Online TEFL TEFL

Age Min.

Pricing

Starting Price

330

Price Details

The online course can be purchased in GBP, EUROS, US DOLLARS, AUS DOLLARS, CAN DOLLARS and NZ DOLLARS.

Last Updated: Jun 15, 2023

Last Reviewed: May 25, 2024

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About Program

Our Online 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.

The online-only version of our course is the most flexible way to get TEFL qualified. Study in your own time with help and support from our dedicated tutor team.

Once you have successfully completed the course you will be qualified to teach English abroad anywhere in the world. The online course consists of ten mandatory units. On average students complete the course within 4-6 weeks.

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Program Highlights

Guaranteed pass (or your money back)
Tutor support from EFL professionals
24 FREE weekly one hour webinars (join live or watch later)
Help with finding TEFL jobs abroad
Level 5 Diploma, Ofqual (UK government) regulated qualification

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Rating Spread TEFL Online

5 rating 88.4%
4 rating 10.5%
3 rating 0%
2 rating 0.28%
1 rating 0.83%

Instruction 4.85
Support 4.7
Value 4.8
Academic Rigor 4.4
Job Assistance 4.35

Content 4.9
Engagement 4.7
Support 4.7
Platform 4.85
Value 4.9

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For me, I was looking for something to kinda do with my life. I never really gave it much thought that I could teach English and when I saw the reviews of this place from some Jen it looked fun and easy. To my surprise it was very informative and I never felt like I was confused at all when going over the lessons. They really want everyone to pass and they give great feedback on the work you put in. I honestly am so happy that I did this and can’t wait to start the next adventure of my life. Thanks

Pros

Easy lessons
The activities
The teachers

Cons

Assignment B
Not sure how long assignment have to be completed
Some links no longer work

I would highly recommend doing the Online TEFL Level 5 course (168 hours) with TEFL Academy. You are able to do it at your own pace with the support of really receptive and helpful tutors, admin and technical support. I had the most generous and time sensitive support whenever I felt stuck or needed clarity on a specific activity. Rest assured that your experienced will be tailored around your needs and as a first stepping stone to your English teaching journey! If you are on the fence about doing TEFL, I'd say just go for it. We regret the things we don't do more than the things we do.

Pros

Self Paced
Support
Well structured

Cons

Online = possible feelings of loneliness so make sure to find an accountability buddy to keep you going and lots of coffee!

I've chosen this course because it's good value for money in comparison to other TEFL providers. It's level 5 diploma and 3 pretty time-consuming assignments are due during the course. I'm a teacher with 2 years of experience, but I can't say they are easy to do. I felt overwhelmed at times, but I am highly motivated that's why, in the end, I finished the course with Merit. It took me about 4 month to finish. Apart from the assignments everything is perfect: support, quality of content, usefulness of it, etc.

Pros

Good value for money
Good support
3 additional courses for free

Cons

Time-consuming assignments

My experience was incredible. If I had any questions, they were answered in a day or 2, which was great. I learned a lot and feel that the Assignments helped me understand how to build a proper lesson plan. The fact that there were 3 of them made the difference, because you would realy have to earn the certificate, which makes it really worth it to me. The content is clear and well organized, and the extra materials offered are interesting and helpful. I would definitely recommend the course to whomever wants to improve themselves as a teacher.

Pros

Assignments
Content
Extra Materials

Cons

Would benefit from more tips on online teaching

The assignments were very challenging and that is how I immediately knew this was not some fly by night course but rather a course of quality. I also found the weekly webinars which they made available to us as part of this course to be very helpful especially in completing the assignments and just understanding the course as a whole. The webinar which definitely helped me the most would be the one which was referring to how a demo lesson and introductory video should be made, I had no idea where I would begin when it came to that obstacle.

Cons

Having to physically do the course alone as compared to in person classes at schools etc

A big thank you to everyone at The TEFL Academy. The Academy offered a comprehensive course with a well-structured curriculum that covered a wide range of topics essential for teaching English as a foreign language. The academy provided excellent support through forums,discussion boards, and responsive customer service, ensuring that any queries or concerns were promptly addressed. The cost price was also reasonable considering the value of education and resources provided. The job placement assistance or resources provided by the academy were helpful in finding teaching opportunities.

Pros

support
flexibility
course content

Cons

time it take to mark an assignment

I've completed the TEFL course offered by the TEFL Academy and it's a rewarding experience to do so. I can study at my own pace and the course content is very comprehensive and informative, it covers the essential knowledge I may need to have in order to further my online English teaching. The platform provides adequate tutor support and admin support in case you have any enquiries about technical issues or questions you may encounter. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this course and I'm delighted to receive the diploma from the TEFL Academy where I can begin my online English teaching journey, thanks a lot :)

Pros

Informative course content
Friendly tutor support/admin support
Useful English resources to guide you throughout the course

Cons

You may need to set aside enough time to finish this course
The assisnments need more time input for you to work on

I enjoyed my course thoroughly. The content of the course was amazing and I have learned so much! The support system one receives from TEFL is great and the tutors have been so helpful. This course has given me a platform to become the best teacher I can be. The course is easy to follow and easy to use. I can't wait to make use of my skills and things that I have learnt. TEFL and online teaching is definitely the future of the world and it is something that everyone should consider doing. Loved this course.

Pros

Builds teaching skills
Adds to your CV
Build confidence

Cons

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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

Because of geological location; however, the reason I chose this particular program was in part due to it looking more official than the others. On my trip to a foreign country (South Korea), I was told by my friend that I was very knowledgeable about what I knew and wondered how I would do at teaching. With my current job, it made sense with the way the program was laid out.

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

The provider assisted with making me dig deeper into what I already knew about the subjects; on my own, it was up to me to decide mine on topics' materials for every assignment (the provider also assisted in the matter by providing templates). When it came to reviews, the assessor assisted in what I need to improve and what was good, if not great.

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

If I had to give advice to someone that wanted this program, it would be to take their time. Although it can be done as quickly as needed, I would recommend them to take their time. Rushing will make them impatient and the longer lessons seem daunting, making one miss the simple things one already knows.

Be prepared to not have reviews on some of the lessons, as it will seem as they are abundant in the beginning.

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

An average day, as it is an online course, is, however, the students want it to be. However, I would recommend doing half a lesson in 2 to 3 days, then the other. Even so, that is still pushing it for those who are struggling; spending 1 hr a day may be enough, depending on how much one covers in that hour.

I myself tried to cover a lesson a day; in the beginning, it worked out fine, until you get to the longer lessons; then you have to take into account the assignments, which would take almost a week to perform properly.

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

When going abroad, I was fearing that I would not be able to answer the questions that were being asked. But after a while, I felt more comfortable about that.

There are still times I feel I would not have the answer to some questions, but I am comfortable now that, if asked a question I don't know, I could easily answer it with the appropriate response.

Is there any type of information you would like to point out to others?

Yes. I would point out that it would be a good idea to find out what requirements one needs for the teaching job they want. It is important to note that there is paperwork that is needed as well when going abroad that needs to be taken into account. These two things are easily missed in the thought process.

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2019 Alum

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What is your favorite travel memory?

One of my favourite travel memories is when I was in Croatia with a friend and we decided to venture in Bosnia Herzegovina for a few days. We stayed in a crazy hostel, with even crazier owners! They brought us to a rave in a cave which was so much fun. The next day we got to explore Mostar and we also traveled to Sarajevo and did a walking tour. It was so interesting!

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

Getting to work for The TEFL Academy has given me opportunity to grow in many different ways. I speak to a range of different people from different places daily which is really interesting and sometimes we do have little chats about where in the world we are! I've also significantly improved my geography, which is handy!

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

My favourite stories are from teachers who teach young learners. The students get so attached to their teachers and they always have gifts from them that the children have made! I love to see the photos also; we often share these on our social media (with consent). It's a good way to show current and future students the opportunities out there when they get their qualifications.

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

I would love to go on our Vietnam internship! I've always wanted to travel to Vietnam because it does look absolutely beautiful, but the internship sounds like a very rewarding one also. Getting to travel the world by also helping those to further their future prospects is an amazing opportunity.

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

I think our company is unique in many different ways. Our organization is special because we really do believe in the power of education. We all, in some way or another, have traveled to many different places across the world, and the majority of us have taught also. This gives us a real insight into the actual world of TEFL and the teachers.

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

Being successful means a lot of different things for different people. I think a successful company really values what they are intending to do, and I believe The TEFL Academy does it in every way. My hope for our organization is that it grows and expands to cover all across the world! Providing a course that helps individuals to further themselves but also to educate others is something that is very special.

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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...