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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 (636 reviews)

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Online Level 5 TEFL Certificate | 168-Hour Accredited Course

The TEFL Academy

4.86 · 636 reviews

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Teaching Practicum

Job Placement

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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: Jun 16, 2026

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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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COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This online Level 5 TEFL course offers a well-structured, comprehensive curriculum with challenging assignments that build practical teaching skills and confidence. Students appreciate the clear instructions, timely and detailed feedback, and responsive support, which help them manage study alongside other commitments. While some find parts demanding, most feel well-prepared for teaching and value the flexibility and resources provided.

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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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4.86 Rating

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5 rating 88.05%
4 rating 11.32%
3 rating 0%
2 rating 0.16%
1 rating 0.47%

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

Content 4.9
Engagement 4.75
Support 4.8
Platform 4.85
Value 4.9

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I've completed the TEFL course offered by the TEFL Academy and it's a rewarding experience to do so. I can study at my own pace and the course content is very comprehensive and informative, it covers the essential knowledge I may need to have in order to further my online English teaching. The platform provides adequate tutor support and admin support in case you have any enquiries about technical issues or questions you may encounter. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this course and I'm delighted to receive the diploma from the TEFL Academy where I can begin my online English teaching journey, thanks a lot :)

Pros

Informative course content
Friendly tutor support/admin support
Useful English resources to guide you throughout the course

Cons

You may need to set aside enough time to finish this course
The assisnments need more time input for you to work on

I enjoyed my course thoroughly. The content of the course was amazing and I have learned so much! The support system one receives from TEFL is great and the tutors have been so helpful. This course has given me a platform to become the best teacher I can be. The course is easy to follow and easy to use. I can't wait to make use of my skills and things that I have learnt. TEFL and online teaching is definitely the future of the world and it is something that everyone should consider doing. Loved this course.

Pros

Builds teaching skills
Adds to your CV
Build confidence

Cons

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I was nervous when selecting a TEFL program, but I'm glad I chose The TEFL Academy. The program had a wealth of information and resources. Right from the beginning, I was learning more than I anticipated. I enjoyed the mini-quizzes that were spread out through the units. They helped test my knowledge and were fun. The online tool was better than I expected too. I like how it helped me keep track of my progress so I could quickly jump back to where I left off. The structure of the course was good too. Overall the tests and assignments were difficult but achievable. They required attention to detail, creativity, and hard work. By the end of the course, I feel like I not only learned a lot but was able to put ideas into practice.

Pros

Wealth of information
Practical assignments
Easy to use online platform

Cons

I would like a way to bookmark pages or highlight sections

I was looking for a TEFL course that would give me the skills and knowledge I needed to start a career in teaching English as a foreign language. I found The TEFL Academy and I was very impressed with the course. The content was well-organized and comprehensive, and the instructors were knowledgeable and helpful. I learned a lot about the theory and practice of teaching English, and I feel confident that I am now prepared to start my teaching career.

I would highly recommend The TEFL Academy to anyone who is looking to become a TEFL teacher. The course is affordable, flexible, and well-organized. The instructors are knowledgeable and helpful, and the content is comprehensive.

This course was absolutely great!
From the start to the end the support was fenominal. Everything was explained well, guidelines was given, questions was not that difficult and the platform was real easy to navigate - straight forward.
The material was also very well explained and easy to understand.
Time line/frame for completing the course was also enough.
Assignments was interesting to complete.
I really enjoyed the course and did learn a lot.
I will defenitely recommend this course to everyone.
I did not struggle at all to register, go online to receive my material and navigate through the course itself.
Thank you TTA, for a wonderful experencie!

Pros

Very well structered
Interesting and
Great support

Cons

NONE

This program gave me insight of different ways to teach to teach different level. I got to learn a lot and doing my masters I apply what I learnt to my thesis. I got to understand for the first time, steps towards lesson planning, ( a core in my present job) . So thank You TTA for adding alot to my educational and teaching knowledge. I CHOSE RIGHT and YOU SHOULD TOO. I will advice anyone wanting to get a good certificate course should choose The TEFL academy. Because they are accredited and great .

Pros

It was detailed
Lessons were well constructed
Enough guidance

Cons

Submitting format was a bit complicated
Assessment should be explained (the wrong answers)
Updating some information

My big smile after receiving my PDF certificate

This was a fantastic course that fully engaged me right from the start. The units were laid out well to teach me the process of what it is to become a TEFL teacher and the assignments really tested the skills I had learned from each unit. I really enjoyed the videos through which gave me ideas to complete my assignments where I feel the content will be useful in different aspects of my teaching career. Overall I really enjoyed going through this course which was laid out at a really good pace for my learning style

Pros

Easy to navigate online
Content relevant
Enhanced my understanding

Cons

When clicking back threw me to home page

The course covered everything I need to know to start teaching English . There is enough time to complete all the units and submit the assignments .
A lot of additional materials and website links to support the learning process .
Support available when required.
The process of enrolling was straightforward. The online platform is easy to navigate .
I would recommend this course to anyone who would like to gain knowledge about teaching English as foreign language.
Great experience and a great start to the new adventure.

Pros

Content
Easy to navigate through
Enough time to complete

Cons

None

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.

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...