Online Level 5 TEFL Certificate | 168-Hour Accredited Course

Online Level 5 TEFL Certificate | 168-Hour Accredited Course

Location
  • Online
Training Type
Online

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
No
Job Placement
No
Certifications
Online TEFL TEFL
Age Min.
16

Pricing

Starting Price
330
Price Details
The online course can be purchased in GBP, EUROS, US DOLLARS, AUS DOLLARS, CAN DOLLARS and NZ DOLLARS.
Mar 31, 2025
Jun 16, 2026
27 travelers are looking at this program

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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COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This online Level 5 TEFL course offers a well-structured, comprehensive curriculum with challenging assignments that build practical teaching skills and confidence. Students appreciate the clear instructions, timely and detailed feedback, and responsive support, which help them manage study alongside other commitments. While some find parts demanding, most feel well-prepared for teaching and value the flexibility and resources provided.

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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Program Reviews

4.86 Rating
based on 636 reviews
  • 5 rating 88.05%
  • 4 rating 11.32%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0.16%
  • 1 rating 0.47%
  • Instruction 4.85
  • Support 4.7
  • Value 4.8
  • Academic Rigor 4.4
  • Job Assistance 4.35
  • Content 4.9
  • Engagement 4.75
  • Support 4.8
  • Platform 4.85
  • Value 4.9
Showing 97 - 104 of 636 reviews
Mahyar
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Complete, Well-Structured Course for Future Teachers

This course exceeded my expectations in every way. The content was clear, practical, and truly designed to prepare you for real teaching situations. I appreciated the balance between theory and hands-on activities, and how each unit built naturally on the previous one. The support from the tutors was excellent, and the platform was easy to navigate.

What made the experience unique for me was how the course strengthened both my teaching confidence and my understanding of modern methodologies. Anyone considering a career in TEFL—whether online or abroad—will find this course incredibly valuable. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a solid, globally recognized qualification.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Take your time with each unit and complete the activities seriously—the course gives you everything you need to feel confident in real classrooms. Don’t rush the assignments, and always proofread your work. Also, explore additional teaching videos or lesson examples online while studying; it really helps you visualize how the techniques work in practice.
Pros
  • The lessons are easy to follow and build logically from foundational concepts to advanced teaching methods.
  • The assignments and tasks prepare you for real classroom scenarios, both online and in person.
  • Feedback is helpful, detailed, and genuinely aimed at improving your teaching skills.
Cons
  • Not exactly a flaw, but you need to be very attentive with academic writing, especially for Level 5.
  • Overall, the course is strong; any challenges are simply part of learning.
  • For some learners, the Level 5 depth may feel demanding—but it’s worth it.
58 people found this review helpful.
Mary-Anne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Mary-Anne's TEFL Experience

I decided to do the TEFL Level 5 course, as I will soon be retiring from full-time teaching. Although I have many years' teaching experience, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about a new approach to teaching English as a foreign language. I acquired some valuable tips and advice, so I'm really looking forward to teaching English online. I have thoroughly enjoyed my teaching career and do not feel ready to retire completely. I love working with children of all ages, so I'll easily settle into a new teaching strategy, based on the ages and English proficiency of my students. I am excited to start applying for online teaching positions.

What would you improve about this program?
It would be great if there were more information and advice on online teaching for those teachers who decide not to travel to other countries.
Pros
  • Study at your own pace.
  • Study at times of the day that are convenient for you.
  • Tutor questions are answered quickly and effectively.
37 people found this review helpful.
Ruth
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 TEFL course review

This course was exactly what I hoped for. It was accessible, covered a comprehensive range of topics and was manageable and interesting. I took it to diversify my skills as an EAL specialist and hope to expand into TEFL in the future. The course provided a great overview and feedback on assignments was well-considered and prompt. I would recommend this course for anyone interested in learning more about language teaching whether online or in person. The jobs board was also full of interesting opportunities!

41 people found this review helpful.
Amy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL course

I personally really enjoyed my course. It was set up in a way that was easy to understand and I felt that the order of contents was very logical. I was so grateful that I chose to do my course through the TEFL Academy. I loved that it involved so many activities- they were done in a fun way and they gave you your correct answers. I loved all the pictures, it made it so personal. I felt I had a teacher teaching me the content most of the time which was really beneficial as I was a bit worried about doing my course online. It was a 10/10 experience.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I think I would have tried to be more consistent with my course. In the beginning, I definitely should have been doing it in a more consistent manner but I found my feet!
Pros
  • The structure of the course
  • The overall amount of information
  • The interactive activities
Cons
  • The communication ‘tickets’ were a bit confusing for me
44 people found this review helpful.
Madhavi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great insight into ESL teaching

I was very much impressed with the content in each topic and the test at the end of each topic to ensure that the concept is well understood. The various resources at the end of the topic too were very informative. The guidance on various aspects of English as a second language learning gave a clear picture of students needs required to be understood by a teacher. The model of assigments and the clear instructions helped to submit them with ease. The feedback given by the examiners too helped me a lot.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The pronunciation of various letters and their combinations with symbols.
Pros
  • The course content is easily understood
  • Assignments motivate to make progress
  • The various resources provided for reference
43 people found this review helpful.
Kelley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 TEFL Course

I absolutely loved every second of the TEFL training! The course was incredibly well-structured and easy to follow on the website. Each module was clear, engaging, and full of valuable, practical information that made learning both enjoyable and rewarding. The examples and activities really helped me understand how to apply what I learned in real teaching situations. I now feel confident, inspired, and fully prepared to start teaching English online. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone beginning their TEFL journey!

44 people found this review helpful.
Armin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level 5 course - TTA

I had a great time studying the materials. Everything is arranged in a way that is very smooth and understandable. I suggest this course to both new and experienced teachers who want to sharpen their skills. It helped me secure job positions and it is very affordable compared to other certificates. The support team is always available to assist you in resolving any issues. Overall, 10/10

I would like to suggest more videos of teachers applying the methodologies in their classes, as seeing the magic happen through the simple techniques of the teachers can go a long way, especially for beginners. Reading the methods is one thing, but watching them take place is truly another.

48 people found this review helpful.
Sam
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Excellent Course And The Right Choice

As far as I knew about getting a qualification for teaching English as a foreign language, it was either CELTA or TEFL. I am assured that in terms of value for money and credibility of the course, I did the right thing choosing TEFL. Especially if the money is a big concern, that they have a sale on most of the year it seems. The course is exceptionally well tailored and user friendly. The information provided is expansive and there are multiple references per unit to further reading. There are often similar websites, or organisations that are referenced which make a great go-to bank in terms of where to look for resources. Overall, I'm really happy to have taken and now graduated the course and am looking forward to putting my learning into practice when I find the job that takes me abroad.

What would you improve about this program?
The only thing I would change is the way the assignments are submitted. They are all default word documents and I would have them put into PDFs for easier access and formatting.
Pros
  • Completely User Friendly
  • Wealth of Information and Resources
  • Credible and Legitimate Qualification
Cons
  • Assignment Word Doc Format
40 people found this review helpful.

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