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 (479 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: May 03, 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 rating 11.48%
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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I decided to do my TEFL at The TEFL Academy after reading reviews for multiple websites. I'm so glad I did! The course was well presented and engaging and the tasks challenging making you actually have to work to get your qualification. There's so much information and help it's brilliant! It's a challenge but if you work hard an stick to it what you end up with in the end is something you have forever, then you can work and travel basically anywhere in the world! Perfect for people that want to see the world!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Just go for it! It's a tough journey but the outcome is so worth it! In the end you can work while you travel virtually anywhere in the world!

I decided to purchase the Level 5 168 hrs online TEFL course to give me something to work on during Covid lockdown. I had just graduated and wanted to gain some experience and skills for the future as well as giving me an insight as to what teaching entails. I learnt a lot from this course and I finished it when I was actually working in a school so it was great to put into practice what I had learnt. It has made me think about teaching in the future and I also really enjoyed learning about how the English language works as it something you don't think about. I also was studying whilst abroad and so it all just came together gaining experience working with different languages. I would highly recommend if you fancy teaching or tutoring or learning more about languages!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

I would say pay attention to the course deadline. If you are waiting for feedback and marking you dont want to feel stressed that you will run out of time. I would now do the assignments after the appropriate unit and not keep them all to the end.

It was the first time I completed an online course and I was really afraid that I would fail because you’re basically doing it by yourself, however, The Tefl Academy provided copious amounts of support in the form of online tutors as well as resources. The assignments had its challenges, however, The Tefl Academy provided model assignments as well as many links to information which made it a lot easier to complete the assignments. I would highly recommend doing this course through The Tefl Academy.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

I would definitely have not procrastinated as much so that I could have finished it sooner.

The online TEFL level 5 course was amazing. The content was relevant and interesting. The course was engaging and insightful. The end of unit quizzes aid in checking understanding. The assignments allow you to apply the knowledge and skills you have gained from the course whilst still allowing creative freedom. The support staff were fantastic in that they provided helpful feedback promptly. It was a fantastic course. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to teach English as a foreign language.

Really engaging and interesting course, the more difficult areas were explained clearly which really helped and the end of unit quizzes helped keep my motivation high. I feel far more capable in my English teaching abilities and am really excited about the prospect of using the knowledge I gained in this course across the globe. I would highly recommend this course because of the overall structure, content and helpful support network included. Any queries I had were answered efficiently and on time. Thank-you TEFL :)

What would you improve about this program?

I'm not sure if there is anything that can be improved!

I just want to say thanks... This course is giving me the life that I always dreamed of and the way that the course is structured is very efficient. From paying the course to getting the job as an English Teacher. This path is one of the best for people like me that love travelling and the English language as well. There is a lot of material in the course that we can learn from as teacher begginers, even the activities are fun and it makes the course very interesting and entertained. The assignments and tests are just the perfect way to start showing yoursefl as an ET, it really gives you the sensation of having to prepare a real class which is always cool.

What would you improve about this program?

A live chat.. It would be really cool to have someone available to chat with for any questions. Not 24/7 of course but whatever is possible

The website modules themselves are slow and occasionally interesting. You will spend 2 hours repeatedly clicking the Next button to get to the end of each module, only completing a few optional babyish questions in that time.

Then you get to the Assignments.
They are a complete disorganised disaster and have limited relevance to what you just read. You are given dozens of unconnected files and will spend more time trying to complete their pointless jigsaw than doing the actual assignments.

You're given an example to work from that is so generic as to be useless and are told not to most of the techniques you just spent hours reading through.

They have no interest in customer service, so just don't waste your time or money on this.

What would you improve about this program?

Putting a minute's thought into the format of the assignments could make it bearable.

Response from The TEFL Academy

We are 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 and must meet stringent standards set by OFQUAL, Qualifi, and the DEAC. As such, all student’s assignments must meet the standards our accreditors provide us with. There is an assignment criteria provided to every student for each of the assignments on the assignment page, which all students are told to download and read. This demonstrates how clear the expectations and rubric are - there is nothing hidden.

Every student is different regarding how much tutor support they need. I encourage you to reach out to the tutors via the ticketing system any time you require them. Some need a lot of support and others never reach out at all. A student is allowed unlimited tutor support via email (the tutor ticketing system) however, it is the student’s responsibility to reach out to them when assistance is required. We recommend you utilise this any time you have any questions about an assignment or your feedback. The tutors are always very happy to help.

By Tish Mac Queen on December 30, 2020

The course is a wonderful opportunity to get out into the world and see it. To experience different cultures. It aptly prepares you for what you will have ahead and makes sure that you understand the content you will be teaching. It additionally provides you with the necessary content to teach, meaning that you never have to worry, even if it's your first time teaching. Additionally, teaching English will broaden your own linguistic horizons, opening you up to languages and cultures from across that globe that you've never experienced before. Definitely something to try.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Make sure that you take full advantage of the opportunity that you have. It's a wonderful way to expand your horizons.

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

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

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

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...