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: 4.86 (483 reviews)

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Training Type

Online

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

Job Placement

Certifications

Online TEFL TEFL

Age Min.

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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: May 15, 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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5 rating 87.78%
4 rating 11.39%
3 rating 0%
2 rating 0.21%
1 rating 0.62%

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 TEFL Academy is a trustworthy organisation that treats its clients with care. I experienced no drawbacks while studying with TTA. Online support, career advice and guidance as well as engaging and current theoretical content has given me the confidence to apply for teaching English as a foreign language anywhere. I completed my Level-5 TEFL course while completing a final year in undergraduate studies- The TEFL Academy has a flexible study-plan that allows you to study alongside the unforeseen circumstances of life.

Pros

Consistent, engaged and prompt online support
Easy to use online interface (digital platform is navigable and simple)
Loads of supportive literature and resources for the field

Cons

I have honestly experienced no drawbacks with this organisation so far.

The course was highly engaging and included everything I wanted. Support was given through helpful links, instructional videos and detailed course content. It was fun and never felt boring. I was highly motivated to complete the course despite my already busy schedule. The course was challenging but not so challenging that I felt I couldn’t handle it. There was no loss of support or connection from learning online, my learning experience was just as good had I been learning in a real classroom. Furthermore, having only finished a week ago I have already been given access to so many potential jobs.

Pros

Engaging
Motivational
Supportive

Cons

No connection with other students

With all the TEFL courses online, I wasnt sure which course to take. After some research I finally opted for the TEFL Academys Level 5 online course and the results far exceeded my expectations. The course was very complete, diving into different areas which I would have never considered. The evaluations and feedback from the instructors on the homeworks proved valuable, and I feel prepared to take the leap into teaching.
I would be happy to recommend this course to anyone interested in teaching English as Second Language.

Pros

Online platform always available
Grammar section for non-grammar buffs
Homework assingments which make you practice what you learned

I was very impressed with how well the content was set out and taught, even though it was online. I thought that I would be difficult to teach all the information to someone doing the course online, but it was done very well and done in a way that makes it easier for the learner. The only thing that was a bit "tricky," was the navigation. The course website does not allow you to only go back one page. When you click on "back," it takes you to the main page/dashboard.
I would definitely recommend this course to anyone!

Pros

Covers all you need to know before you teach
Online layout was done very well

Cons

The navigation was sometimes tricky, because you cannot go back just one page. (below)
It takes you back to the dashboard or main page.

Online Level 5 TEFL Diploma course was my first of its kind. I remember how excited and enthusiastic I was feeling when I started it. I was very satisfied with the clear and logical structure of the curriculum and really enjoyed what I was learning and the way it was presented (articles, videos, further readings, webinars). I found very useful to have quizzes at the end of the lessons and it was great to apply all the acquired knowledge in the assignments. It was also comforting to know that we could make repeated attempts.
Personally, I missed having "classmates" who I could have a discussion with (especially about the assignments) and would have felt more relaxed if I had known in advance how long each unit will be (just to schedule my time).
In conclusion, I think this is a high quality, professionally and thoroughly designed course. I´m happy and grateful for completing it.

Pros

is equally as reputable as a face-to-face certification
you can follow your own pace
the curriculum is well structured and very informative

Cons

you can feel a little bit lonely
you don't know how the 168 hours of the course are distributed

I am an English teacher from Argentina who was looking for a certificate in order to teach abroad and I found this course which I highly recommend. There are many things I learnt in this course that I didn't know or haven't Been taught before, so I found it very useful and practical, since they also provide Many websites where to design or look for ideas and materials. The course is easy to follow and engaging. The material is valuable and there are many useful tips to use in the classroom. In addition,the support and feedback from the teachers who check the assignment help you to improve since they are very detailed oriented. If you want to teach english abroad you definetely need to take this course. On top of that they send you websites and tips to do your cv! I'm More than satisfied with it.

Pros

Useful material
Good ideas for the classroom
Variety of Games to use in the classroom

Cons

Demanding tasks
Too long vídeos in some units
Reading material could be short

The TEFL course was very educational and easy to access and understand. It helped build confidence in my teaching and tutoring abilities. It gave me great experience to put on my resume and I look forward to continuing my education in teaching. The course included a multimedia format that made it much more engaging than a standard online course. It was great that you could complete the course at your own pace as well. The quizzes and assignments were great for solidifying knowledge learned in the course.

Pros

Multimedia platform
Great quizzes and assignments
Easily accessible

Cons

Wait time between assignments
Pass, merit, distinction seemed unnecessary

The course was structured extremely well. It was easy to navigate. I love the fact that you get multiple times to redo a quiz and there are no time limits to a quiz. The uploading process was simple and quick. Instructions as to how to go about the uploading process was explained well too. It really goes in depth about class room management styles and how to approach students from various cultures. The assignments are structured reasonably and does intensify after every unit. Tutors are very responsive and there are no backlogs. Extremely user friendly and overall a 10/10 experience.

Pros

Online so you can work at your own pace.
Hands on tutors.
No time limit to the cause.

Cons

You only get 6months to complete it.
Refund period is only 14 from purchase date.
Having to convert all files to pdf

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.

Reka Tapster

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...