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
Apr 30, 2025
22 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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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

Program Reviews

4.85 Rating
based on 478 reviews
  • 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
Showing 289 - 296 of 478 reviews
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Robert
1/5
No, I don't recommend this program

Horrible experience with an incompetent "organization"

My experience with the TEFL Academy has been horrible!! To begin with the course was extremely boring and provided zero benefit for teachers. I have around 5 years of experience teaching English to individuals of all ages and levels in multiple countries around the world, so I know what I am talking about when I criticize this absolute uselessness of the "education/information" that is provided by the TEFL Academy.
Then they are too lazy to obtain my certificate of completion that they ask me to contact TQUK, this is after one month of waiting when they "claim" time and again that certificates will be sent within two weeks. I have to contact TEFL to ask what is going on, they are not professional enough to contact me to explain that there is a delay, and then they have the nerve to tell me to sort out the problem myself.
Don't waste your time or money on this organization, there are plenty of others who I am sure are competent and do their jobs.

Cons
  • Boring
  • Not useful for real teaching
  • Incompetent and lazy employees
67 people found this review helpful.
Response from The TEFL Academy

Robert, I am very sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the course that we provide. We receive almost exclusively positive feedback from our students, so we take negative feedback very seriously.

Our course is an accredited Level 5 TEFL Course. Level 5 is the same level of difficulty as both a CELTA and TESOL course, therefore our course must meet the stringent standards of OFQUAL, Qualifi, DEAC and AQC to prove is at the standard of a Level 5 qualification.

Certificates are provided free of charge to students upon course completion. There have been delays in the production of certificates throughout the course of the covid pandemic, which has led to some certificates taking longer than the average 14 days to be dispatched. We have been in communication with TQUK directly and have been actively chasing your certificate of completion, which we have stated in emails to you.

The suggestion to contact TQUK was only if you wished to confirm this with them personally. Please rest assured that we are doing our utmost to have your certificate delivered as soon as possible.

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Thomas
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

First rate program

A first rate program, with excellent content and support. Very comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the curriculum. Great use of different teaching styles and media. The assignments are very well thought through, and certainly add to the overall quality of the program. They help to reinforce the key learning points, and add extra depth to the program. The additional reading material and videos are also excellent, and I will continue to use and review them over time. I would highly recommend this program.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Carpe diem. It is never too or too late. So just go for it.
70 people found this review helpful.
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Marcel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Level 5 Online

It was a brilliant course, challenging, but really well thought out. I enjoyed doing every part of the course and found it extremely interesting and rewarding. The support was diligent and didn't take long to respond. I really enjoyed doing Unit 9 where they discussed the history of English and explained how it became an international language. I personally never knew the amount of effort teachers go through to present their classes, but this course has really changed my perspective of teaching and made me more assertive in my decision to potentially become a teacher.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would definitely spend more time reading through all the extra sources. I found them helpful, but didn't create bookmarks for all of them.
73 people found this review helpful.
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Samantha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent TEFL Course!

At first, I was so excited to enroll in this online TEFL course. I admit the assignments weren't easy and there were plenty of times when I wasn't sure I could complete them. However, with a bit of motivation and the generous support from the online tutors, I was able to successfully finish the program, even if it did take three course extensions and almost two years of on-and-off studying. I'm grateful to this company for giving me the opportunity to earn my TEFL certification, and I look forward to seeing where it takes me in the future :)

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would definitely focus more time and attention on this program so that I wouldn't have to pay for three course extensions (haha!).
76 people found this review helpful.
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Michelle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent TEFL Academy Level 5 course online

It is a very thorough course, contains everything I expected and more. There's so many different aspects to teaching English as a foreign language that I hadn't thought about and this course brought them to the forefront. Love the interactive parts where there is a chance to put your newly gained knowledge to the test. Keeps it interesting and not too dry. The assignments are challenging, which is exactly what's needed. Give yourself plenty of time to complete the assignments. Don't hesitate if you're considering this course...go for it!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve-racking moment for me was waiting for my final assignment grade. I overcame it by trusting in myself and the new knowledge I'd gained through the course.
73 people found this review helpful.
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Edward
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Flexible, Comprehensive, Excellent!

What an excellent choice to get equipped in language training! The TEFL Academy Online is very affordable and allows you to work at your own pace, but does not sacrifice quality or comprehensive focus on the important tasks of TESL. I plan to use what I have learned to connect in a new culture and supplement my income and this course accomplished everything I needed. I have taken many online classes, including at a graduate level, and The TEFL Academy is among the best in both content and its support structures! Jump in. You won't be sorry!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
The only thing I could think to do to improve this experience, would be to find a partner going through the course at approximately the same time. It may help to have someone to discuss the ideas with.
77 people found this review helpful.
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Jahne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Level- 5 Online The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy really offers an easy to use and easy to understand course. The course was interesting and informative. It also keeps you motivated to complete the course with its engaging activities. All relevant and useful information is provided making it easy to complete the activities and assignments your first time. There are some Units that are longer and more difficult to get through than others, but all information provided is relevant and necessary, not only to complete the course but also to better your understanding of the English language and the skill it takes to teach it. The course helped me realize that being a teacher is a very important job and is not to be done for a free vacation. Teachers have one of the most important roles in a child's development, so one should always strive for perfection within this role. Thank you The TEFL Academy for helping me start my career and realize its importance.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Read the questions carefully as some of the tests have multiple answers yet only one is the most correct, also do all the notebook activities as they will come in handy throughout the course
85 people found this review helpful.
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Jessica
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Studying at a comfortable pace

Some time after my graduation, I saved money and had the TEFL Academy recommended by a friend. I found them at an affordable price with good benefits as well. Due to the pandemic, it suited me perfectly to do a course online. It was easily accessible, especially when moving around study places. The tutors were most helpful, polite and swift. They answered really professionally and provided the correct information. I found it mostly enjoyable and was pleased to see the extra resources and activities included. I was extremely happy that the course challenged my thinking in various scenarios. I completed the course at a comfortable pace around my daily schedule.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I definitely would have enrolled sooner! I definitely would not have been afraid to step into the next phase of my life, if I’d known how encouraging and empowering the course is.
69 people found this review helpful.

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