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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

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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: 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 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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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.

What would you improve about this program?

My assessor for assignment 1 had a slightly different interpretation of some of the instructions, which meant that I had to resubmit the assignment.

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.

I would advise anyone and everyone to do this course because it’s the doorway to experiencing so many new things. The content was spot on and the commentary on the assignments was so helpful towards bettering my marks. The tutors were very helpful and all the notes I had gone over, are the things I needed to complete my assignments, nothing was foreign at all. Also, I got enough time to rest and do my assignments as well. I didn’t feel pressured because there weren’t any deadlines like traditional schooling.

What would you improve about this program?

I wouldn’t improve anything really. It was suitable for my needs

I enrolled in this course after an alumni recommended it to me and it exceeded my expectations! The platform is easy to use and understand and the content of the course is complete and interesting. Everytime I had a doubt, the support team was quick to resolve it. There are also some great top up courses I have my eye on, and the resources for finding a job or internship are really useful. Overall it was a great experience and I can't wait to put my brand new certificate to use! Thank you The TEFL Academy!

My son and I did the Online Level 5 TEFL Course during Covid 19 lockdown in South Africa. My son Matt is an honors Economics student and University and I'm a graduate in English (a million years ago) - and we both found the course very challenging! The support I received (especially when I was battling with one assignment in particular) was excellent. We've both passed our course and are excited to get a job teaching online. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone wanting to teach English online.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

My most nerve-racking moment was definitely waiting for the results of Assignment 2 which I battled to pass. I overcame it by just ploughing through the rest of the course! And then I passed which I was DELIGHTED about!!!

After years of procrastination, I finally signed up to this course and I have no idea why I waited so long!
The content is challenging, valuable and really helpful. I loved the flexibility it allowed me as I am also a University student and was able to do this and my regular studies at the same time. To any body who is skeptical about studying online, I would encourage you to go for it because not can you do it at your pace, the structure of the course makes it a rewarding learning experience.
I am so excited to get out there and start my EFL career!

What would you improve about this program?

Perhaps I would add more mock lessons or teaching techniques to practice more what we learn in theory.

I am so pleased that I came across TEFL ACADEMY'S Online Level 5 TEFL Course in my search for the best TEFL certificate option for me. Their courses are very well priced and the course material is well structured and presented. The assignments were exciting to tackle and the feedback from the marking of assignments is comprehensive and informative.

This course has opened up so many options and opportunities for my future and I cannot wait to get started on this journey of online teaching. The only regret I have is not doing this earlier.

What would you improve about this program?

I would not change a thing. I feel that this course was comprehensive.

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

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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...