Online Level 5 TEFL Certificate | 168-Hour Accredited Course

Name: Online Level 5 TEFL Certificate | 168-Hour Accredited Course
Brand: The TEFL Academy
SKU: 209886
Rating: 4.85 (478 reviews)

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

Job Placement

Certifications

Online TEFL TEFL

Age Min.

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Starting Price

330

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

Last Updated: Mar 31, 2025

Last Reviewed: Apr 30, 2025

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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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2 rating 0.21%
1 rating 0.63%

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

Content 4.9
Engagement 4.7
Support 4.75
Platform 4.85
Value 4.9

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It's a very comprehensive course covering many TEFL topics. The assignments are of a very high standard, so you might have to resubmit if you don't do well but you do get 3 attempts. The staff give comprehensive feedback on the assignments. It's self-paced so you can do it anytime (within 6 months). The free top-up courses provided with the course are excellent and give more value for money. The course content is very interesting. There are quizzes at the end of units to test your knowledge. I am glad to have done this course!

I would 10/10 recommend this course. The support was great and the platform was easily accessible. There's 10 units and all are really easy to follow. The tests at the end of each unit are straightforward and worthwhile. Feedback is provided by tutors for each assignment and I found this very helpful. There's 3 assignments and you get 3 attempts on each, giving you a chance to succeed and pass the course. The content is interesting and overall I was really delighted to engage with the 6 month course. It was very beneficial and I feel more confident now if I was to go abroad and teach English as a foreign language.

A brilliant and engaging course with helpful, timely feedback on assignments. I particularly appreciated the 'further reading' links at the end of each unit which allowed topics to be explored in even more depth. The site is well-presented and easy to navigate with quizzes at the end of each unit to check understanding.
I can highly recommend this course to anyone looking to obtain their Level 5 TEFL qualification online, particularly given the opportunity to fit study around other commitments- the generous time frame makes this possible even while working or studying full time.

Pros

Hand-graded assignments
Easy to navigate
Weekly webinars

I had a very good experience with The TEFL Academy.

The online platform is very user friendly and the lessons have valuable content for anybody wanting to start a career as an ESL teacher.

After submitting the assignments, I would always receive constructive feedback from the staff, that would help me improve my next submission. I can tell that they carefully read my work and paid attention to what they were sendinh to me as feedback as well.

They also provide additional resources and tips to prepare the teachers for their first lessons.

Highly recommended.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

I had to put myself in different teaching contexts, where each would demand a different approach or consideration to deliver a lesson properly.

It was surprising to see all the different things one should consider to deliver the contents of a lesson. This includes the cultural background of the students, their interests, age, etc.

Pros

It might save a teacher from many difficult future situations.

Cons

It may lead to some overthinking.

If you have never learned English teaching methods before, this is the place to go!
With well-organized course structure, I was guided every step of the way and detailed feedback on each of my assignments helped me understand how to improve my lesson plan.
I'm very confident that I will be able to give my future students well-planned, effective lessons. Highly recommended.

About two weeks after the completion of the course, I recieved the certifican by mail. I really appreciate their prompt response too.

After a lot of research, as a Canadian/South African, I felt that The TEFL Academy was the best option for me. It is recognized all over the world. It helped me score a job in China as a first time teacher. Although the program/learning is online, it is very easy to follow and navigate. I found the units intellectually stimulating and incredibly informative. Plus, TFA keeps sending me information about jobs and how to kick off a career in TEFL, it's really nice that they support and motivate you after you've finished the course.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

I really loved the grading advisors/people. They left me realistic, informative, and usually uplifting feedback. I really appreciated that my assignments weren't graded by a computer/software (like the quizzes for instance), but by real people. Getting feedback was my favorite part.

Pros

Real human feedback on assignments
Easy to follow learning structure
Informative and educational material that is applicable in a TEFL career

Cons

Online, means no in person interaction
Sometimes when there was a lot of new information, it could get tedious or tiring to stay connected/interested
I can't think of a third con, sorry...

I recently completed the Level 5 TEFL course and I was quite happy with the course overall. I think the course was very thorough, but also managed to cover a wide range of topics. I do wish they reviewed grammar a bit more since my grammar lessons in primary school were definitely lacking (plus it's been a while since I've had to do any sort of grammar work!), and I also wish they shared the correct answers for the quizzes so I could more easily learn from my mistakes. But honestly, I am a college graduate and I found the course harder than expected (in a good way!). The reading and unit tests are not that difficult, but the assignments do require quite a bit of work. However, I did pass all my assignments on the first try and received very prompt responses from tutors and admin whenever I reached out (within a couple days). The tutors were very patient with my questions and thorough in their replies, which I really appreciated. Overall, I think this is a really good course and while you will definitely have to do some outside work/studies if you want to become an expert in any of the subjects (such as grammar), I think this is a great place to start your career as an English teacher. Whether you end up using your certification or not, it's a great and rather affordable way to get a taste of what teaching English entails. Thank you!

What would you improve about this program?

I wish the quizzes showed you the correct answers so I could learn from my mistakes. I did repeat the quizzes several times for practice, and I'm glad that's available as an option even if you pass the first time. I wish there was a bit more explanation in the grammar section (although it was already the longest section, so I do understand that they had to limit it), but a few more grammar exercises would have been helpful as well.

Pros

go at your own pace
tutor support
affordable

Cons

you have to send a message and wait for a reply if you have a question since it's an online course
some of the activities didn't feel very helpful (questions placed throughout the reading)
I think the explanations regarding lesson aims vs level aims, and all those different components of the lesson plan was a bit confusing and I wish that were explained a bit more clearly.

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

Staff Interviews

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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. 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...