Online Level 5 TEFL Certificate | 168-Hour Accredited Course

I retired from classroom teaching some years ago and have been fortunate to be able to fulfill a lifelong dream of developing a property in the beautiful Nyanga mountains of Zimbabwe. There were two factors that motivated me to do this course however. Firstly, I've spent most of my savings on this project, and secondly, at 60 years young, I was restless and found I really missed teaching. Going back to the classroom is not an option for me, and the idea of teaching students online from the sanctuary of my mountain retreat was very appealing.

I was advised to find a Level 5 Ofqual course of at least 160 hours with good online support and after some searching, came across the TEFL Academy Online Level 5 TEFL Course which ticked all the boxes, and it was affordable!! I enrolled with some trepidation, as I haven't studied for many years and my computer skills are very basic, but from the get go, I felt I was fully supported. I learnt very quickly when I failed my first attempt at a Unit test, that this course would be demanding, and required my full concentration. This is not a qualification that is given away lightly, and I had to really work hard. But this made it all worthwhile and has given me a huge respect for EFL teachers and the work they do. I've taught English as a first language for years, and yet I learnt so much on this course. I would recommend it to all English teachers, regardless of their current teaching status, in particular for old hands like myself who need an upgrade. I was easily able to navigate my way through the step-by-step instructions and am very grateful for being shown the many resources available online.

I can now look forward to many more fruitful years of teaching!

I saw many online offers of TEFL courses but in order to go extra mile I decided to take TEFL lvl 5. My decision of Tefl Academy appeared to be a great choice. User friendly web page with loads of information and external study materials. Valuable feedback to assignments helped me to understand more about teaching and approach to different structures of classes. It was a challenge some days as you probably won't be able to finish this course over the weekend (unlike some other 120 hrs Tefl courses) but totally worth the effort.

When I first started the course I had no idea what I’d be in for. I thought that it would be an easy click away course but I found it to be a lot harder than expected on the pleasant side. This really informed me fully of the background and process of teaching English abroad. This course has enabled me to have the opportunity to work and live over seas. It is a great investment as the money you will make from working will be way more than what you’ve paid for the course. The helpline is efficient.

I began the level 5 course in my final year of high school. I finished it recently. I chose to take the course because I thought I could use the skills it taught during my gap year.

Although I'm unable to travel during this time because of the global pandemic, this was still a valuable learning experience. As the we adapt, so does the academic world. Many universities in South Africa are providing classes online. I'm really grateful for having taken this course online, as I had to develop a good work ethic and needed to learn to improve my time management. I think that, should a situation arise that requires universities to 'go online' again, I'll feel more confident about studying and working from home than I would've without the experience.

I think that the content provided and the ease that one can navigate the website with also made my first online learning experience more enjoyable.

If you're looking for something to do during your gap year other than travelling or working, learning new skills with The TEFL Academy is a must.

During lockdown in the UK, I was able to focus my attention on the TEFL Course which is something I have wanted to do for a long time. I found the website to be clear and easy to navigate around. The content was also exceptional. I enjoyed working through the units and I found the tests to be a great way to solidify my knowledge.

For assignments, the feedback was well communicated and easy to understand. Overall, a great experience and definitely a great value for money. I look forward to getting out into the industry now!

The TEFL Level 5 online course was challenging, yet highly enjoyable. It has a perfect combination of theoretical and practical training and knowledge. The constant assessments compel you to concentrate and truly learn the work. The assignments have a practical aspect to them. They also require a lot of creativity and a lot of thought. The unit on English grammar proved especially challenging! The course is well designed and user friendly. I am now going to do the top-up course in 1:1 and online teaching. I can't wait to start my online teaching.

This program is an easy and efficient way to get a Tefl certificate! I loved the resources and activities. They were all very useful and I can’t wait to use some of the ideas I learned in my own classroom! Having online class made it very easy to do readings or lessons whenever I had free time! I really liked that each i it was divided into specific chapters. That made managing my work much easier and made me more efficient. I highly recommend this program for anyone who wants to teach or travel abroad in the future :)

The course is interesting and informative while also being fun! Every section gives new insights on teaching English that help you form an opinion on what kind of teacher you want to be. The website is easy to use and their support is unending. With all the useful information and links they provide, I suggest taking down as many notes as possible and doing each activity to give yourself as much practice as possible. Would definitely recommend this course for someone who cannot do the combined course.