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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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: Mar 31, 2025

Last Reviewed: Apr 30, 2025

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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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4.85 Rating

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5 rating 87.66%
4 rating 11.51%
3 rating 0%
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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The whole course was truly a great insight into what tefl is all about and the type of tasks and learning exercises you would be doing as a teacher. I found the assignments challenging but it definitely provided me with a realistic idea of how to plan and prepare lessons and how to adapt them for different abilities. I found that when I needed support the tutors were really quick to respond and were helpful. The feedback from tutors on assignments was also personalised and constructive I really enjoyed the course and would recommend it to others!

Pros

Interesting
Challenging
Great support

The course was well-organized and logically structured and covered everything promised in the course description. This course helped me improve my skills/understanding in English better. I could tell my instructor is an expert in the subject matter of this course. The instructor clearly communicated expectations, deadlines, and grading criteria. The instructor provided timely feedback on assignments and assessments. The assignments and assessments fit with the material we covered during the course.

Pros

The course was well-organized and logically structure.
The instructor clearly communicated expectations, deadlines, and grading criteria.
The assignments improved my understanding of the material.

Cons

The learning resources (textbooks, online content, websites) were sometimes difficult to find.
The evaluation takes too long to complete at times.
Online learning requires self-discipline

I required a fine quality Level 5 TEFL course I could do online from my home in France with a view to teaching English to students in France and throughout Europe. Online and face-to-face. Enter the TEFL Academy! The course was so well organised, very stimulating, delivering all the goods as they promised. Feedback was really helpful. Now I feel really confident and more than ready to begin working in this brand new sector of work (for me) in the new year. I'll be back to complete some of the other extra modules too. Thanks guys!

Pros

Stimulating content
Challenging Assignments
Great support

Cons

More assignments maybe?

This online course is incredibly helpful for anyone wishing to take up the noble profession of teaching English to those who have a different primary language.
The content is very engaging and keeps learners focused with activities, while the tests and assignments nicely encompasses all that has been learnt throughout the course.
The extra/ supporting content neatly fills in any possible gaps (not that there should be any), while also providing a wealth of extra resources for the future, both in the classroom, and in finding a job.

Pros

Ease of use
Engaging
Rich in content

Cons

Very short (not everyone learns at the same pace)

I really enjoyed working and being able to do my tefl level 5 course within 3 months i reallly tought me alot of things and first i was sceptical about doing the course and being able to have enough time for work person live and the course but the give more then enough time to finish the course and i would reccomend even standard school teachers to complete the tefl course before the are able to become teachers because the course teaches ypu how to interact more with your clas and make it more fun for you and your students to enjoy

Pros

How to be more interactive
Teaching skills
Understanding english language

Cons

You might find it hard in the start of the programe
Needs to have an problem solving part where you learn how to solve problems the kids might have

I had an incredibly positive experience with the TEFL Academy course. The journey into the world of teaching English as a second language was thoroughly enjoyable, providing valuable insights. The course impressed me with its thoughtful structure, making the learning process both engaging and enlightening.

The assignments were a highlight, striking the perfect balance between fun and challenging, which kept me motivated throughout. What I particularly appreciated was the flexibility offered—having the freedom to progress at my own pace was a game-changer. It eliminated the stress of meeting tight deadlines, allowing me to absorb the content more effectively and at a comfortable rhythm.

Pros

Can do it at my own pace
It was well structured
All online

Cons

I didn't have anyone to bounce off ideas with
When I had a doubt, no immediate person to ask

I have already received my certificate and I am very proud of it. The website is very user friendly and extremely easy to navigate. The online TEFL level 5 course is well structured and well presented. It is divided in ten engaging sections featuring lot of interesting contents and materials you can save for your future studies and teaching lessons. Lesson planning, grammar lesson teaching and vocabulary games were very useful. In addition, the possibility to extend the course is a plus.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and I definitely recommend it.

This has been a really interesting course with comprehensive materials and regular checks on learning. This excellent course, combined with my hard work, means I am now the proud owner of a Level 5 TEFL certificate!

The course modules contain a lot of information, advice and wisdom on how to approach lesson planning, teaching grammar, making best use of materials, managing classrooms - to name just some of them.

For me this has been an inspiring, educational course which is really good value for money. It has opened up new career possibilities, something I hoped it would.

Highly recommended!

Pros

Extensive course materials
Regular learning checks throughout
Great value for money

Cons

None!

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...