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
Jun 21, 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

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Program Reviews

4.86 Rating
based on 505 reviews
  • 5 rating 87.92%
  • 4 rating 11.29%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0.2%
  • 1 rating 0.59%
  • 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 481 - 488 of 505 reviews
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Biljana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Happy with The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy Level 5 Online course was the first online course I have ever taken and, at first, I didn't know how it was going to go. However, it went smooth. I went through the units and tests easily, but I must admit that the three assignments were a little demanding. When I made it to the Assignment A, I just couldn't figure where to start. It took me almost a month to finish it, but, in the end, I got fantastic feedback and the highest grade, so it all ended well. I guess the problem was me, my insecurity. The other two assignments were easier. I recommend every aspiring teacher to take this course, you will learn a lot, not just about the language, but also about how to teach certain things. All in all, I give this course 10 out of 10.

What would you improve about this program?
I wouldn't change one single bit. The course is full of useful information
52 people found this review helpful.
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Balthus
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Academy Course is Great!

The course work is thorough and well structured. It provides and excellent background and theoretical base for anyone that has never had teaching training before. The notes I have taken during the course will always be valuable, and I will use them for reference often in my future. The unit structure is helpful to break the course up into logical parts.
The assignments are tough, but they provide plenty of self confidence once you are able to pass them successfully. It forces you to think about the practical application of the theory discussed in the units and teaches you how to create your own lessons from nothing.
The TEFL Academy staff are very helpful and friendly! I appreciated their assistance throughout my course and I am very grateful. They also provide a lot of resources for job applications once you have completed your course. Overall great!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The assignments can be daunting for someone without teaching training. However, this can be overcome by breaking it up into small sections ("bite size pieces") and utilizing the resources provided in the course
55 people found this review helpful.
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Klaudia
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Worth the money

I'm not a native speaker so I found grammar and skills teaching very easy. The course is detailed, the instructions are clear and easy to understand. The readings are interesting and engaging - they're not written in a "standard", boring textbook-style which makes you feel like you have to have a nap or a strong coffee. The interactive concept checking questions at the end of almost all pages were good indicators showing whether I got the idea of the discussed topic or not. They were pointing me in a right direction towards subjects that I found harder.
The tutors were usually giving the feedback back on time and their opinions were insightful, well-constructed and giving some further ideas to improve when the assessments, that I've been asked to do, won't be a necessity to pass a course but will become a real-life, real-work duties.

What would you improve about this program?
The teaching approach unit can be shorter as nobody will ever test any teacher on history and development of teaching approaches. Moreover, more face-to-face experience would be nice (squeezing everything that was covered online into 2 days seminar without the actual teaching practice is a little bit overwhelming).
55 people found this review helpful.
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Ruslan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great!

The TEFL Academy's online course has actually exceeded my expectations. This was my second attempt to receive a professional qualification online and, by far, it was the most successful. The learning platform is simple and straightforward: no frills, no glitches, it is equally accessible from either a desktop PC or from mobile device. The admin and technical support is fantastic. I opened two ticket items and had someone coming back to me with a solution in just a few hours, usually on the same very day.
Assignments I had to work on were tough but doable, and the theoretical part has been kept to a practical minimum.
In my opinion, this is a very good solution for those looking to receive a TEFL qualification online, and I highly recommend The TEFL Academy course to anyone.

53 people found this review helpful.
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Joshua
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Online Level 5 TEFL Course - Review

I believe The TEFL Academy did an amazing job with the Online Level 5 TEFL Course. I feel like the course provided excellent information to be learnt, and plenty of practice to actually internalise and understand what was being taught. This is absolutely essential for all education but particularly for online courses, which can be quite regurgitative. The TEFL Academy has designed a course that requires application and understanding, which is far more useful than parrot-learning. There is a good sense of progression through the course so you don't ever feel like you aren't moving forward; great for motivation.

Also important to mention that I think anyone who is proficient in English can excel at the course, not just those who are English first language speakers.

Overall a really great course.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Enjoy! And remember to give yourself plenty of time to hand in those assignments.
53 people found this review helpful.
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Merab
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Online Level 5 TEFL Course

I just finished my 168 level 5 Tefl course with the Tefl Academy and i am so excited for whats coming next. It was bit of a challenge especially with the last assignment, but the assistance from the tutors makes the load lighter. The course layout itself is great and easy to understand,grammar is mostly not everyone's favorite topic but the way the Tefl Academy structures their grammar topics makes the topic clear and easy to grasp and later teach someone else. Even after finished they have been so helpful with my job application, the cover letter i received is very simple and straight to the point and really a piece that will be appealing to the employer. I really recommend the TEFL Academy to everyone that wants to take up a Tefl course.

What would you improve about this program?
There is nothing to improve everything is straight forward and well structured.
72 people found this review helpful.
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Sierra
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Phenomenal course!

I completed the Online Level 5 TEFL Course in preparation for a job abroad, and I am so glad I chose this course! The content was challenging but never overwhelming because of the accessibility of the support staff and plethora of resources. The course as a whole was structured in a logical and appropriate way, and the information was laid out in a clear manner. The structure of the course is definitely designed in a way that optimizes student comprehension and success. I feel not only prepared going into my upcoming job but equipped to handle a wide variety of classroom scenarios--ones which I would have struggled to handle beforehand. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to obtain their TEFL certificate because I strongly believe it is the best!

What would you improve about this program?
I thought this program was appropriately structured and designed! I would've liked a few more resources on exploiting authentic materials for different CEFR levels, but I also understand much of that comes with experience.
67 people found this review helpful.
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Sarah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent challenging course

I got so much from this course and the assessment was challenging in order to bring me up to a good standard. The feedback was informative and the resources and additional information provided great additional reading. The support was great and the course content exactly right for the course. The logical steps from unit to unit was brilliantly laid out and the incontestable affirmation of learning a great way of ensuring you are on course. The assignments covered a great breadth of the teaching needed. They challenged me and were sent back in the required time with specific support in them. The level of communication and support was great and when I had an issue with my log on it was dealt with immediately and effectively. I am so pleased that I completed

What would you improve about this program?
A little more interactive online learning perhaps
61 people found this review helpful.

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