Location
Multiple Locations +6
  • Online
  • Russia
    • Moscow
  • South Africa
    • Durban
  • Italy
    • Milan
  • United States of America
    • San Francisco
  • Spain
    • Barcelona
Length
180 hours
Training Type
Online
Payment plans, Work study

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
No
Job Placement
Yes
Certifications
Online TEFL TEFL
Age Min.
17

Pricing

Starting Price
169
May 21, 2025
Jul 02, 2025
4 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

The TEFL Institute’s Level 5 qualification is accredited by Highfield Qualifications. It provides learners with an internationally recognised certificate or diploma that can be used to secure visas, teaching positions, and other employment related to English language teaching worldwide. This diploma is equivalent to a CELTA qualification, and their courses are endorsed by major accrediting bodies such as Ofqual (UK), Highfield Qualifications (UK), DEAC (USA), and CPD (UK), ensuring your qualification is respected by employers.

When considering your long-term career goals, choosing a top TEFL course provider with a strong reputation for training and job placement is essential. The TEFL Institute has been recognised as the leading TEFL provider, with over 30 years of experience, comprehensive student support, and a high reputation for placing TEFL teachers with employers worldwide. In 2025, major accrediting bodies in the UK and the USA endorse the TEFL Institute's best TEFL courses.

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Program Highlights

  • Highly regarded by employers worldwide, the TEFL Institute Level 5 TEFL diploma is rated at the same level as a CELTA qualification.
  • This diploma carries more credibility and may be preferred by employers, particularly in countries where government regulations play a significant role in education.
  • Celebrated as the voted Best TEFL Provider 2025, renowned for its high reputation in connecting TEFL teachers with leading employers.
  • Personal recruitment advisor for all of our students.
  • The TEFL Institute is the leading, government-recognized TEFL provider

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Program Reviews

4.86 Rating
based on 59 reviews
  • 5 rating 86.44%
  • 4 rating 13.56%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Content 4.95
  • Engagement 4.8
  • Support 4.85
  • Platform 4.75
  • Value 4.85
Showing 1 - 8 of 59 reviews
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Carol
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Pleased with everything

I completed the 180-hour TEFL diploma and found the experience genuinely engaging and rewarding. The staff consistently provided prompt and helpful feedback, with Lisa standing out for her understanding and support. She went above and beyond by extending my course when I faced personal challenges, which I appreciated. Discovering this course was a great decision; I’m grateful for the opportunity it provided. Since graduating, I have already taught 14 online lessons, which means I’ve recouped my investment. The course not only enhanced my teaching skills but also boosted my confidence to teach students from diverse backgrounds.

3 people found this review helpful.
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Julie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The TEFL Institute

Firstly, my tutor, Michelle, was excellent. After researching courses for over a year to find the perfect TEFL program, I was on a mission: to become TEFL qualified before travelling to Spain in October and starting to teach English.

The course itself? Easy to follow and self-paced, which allowed me to complete the modules and quizzes at my own pace. I loved the advice from the chatbot Chris on the learning platform, as well as his quick jokes and the quizzes at the end of each section; they served as little checkpoints to ensure I remembered what I’d just learned.

7 people found this review helpful.
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Becky
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Glad that's over and done with

I just banged out the TEFL Institute’s Level 5 Diploma, and honestly? It was next-level. The crew there were sound, Michelle, my tutor, was cool and always sorted me out. Major thanks to Lisa in the jobs squad as well; she turned my CV and cover letter into something decent. The whole experience was supportive, and I left feeling way more prepared than before. If I had to rate ‘em? Great experience from start to finish. My advice is to bite the bullet and go for it. I did, and never regretted it.

11 people found this review helpful.
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Dave
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent service

I enjoyed dealing with the staff here. Killian went out of his way and was a great help, advising me on which course I needed to take to teach in Italy. The course was solid and did challenge me, but I learnt so much about teaching.

They have a recruitment area that helped me put my cover letter and CV together, which was a great help. I'm now teaching at Berlitz in Milan. I would highly recommend that anyone considering teaching English give it a try; it's a great way to visit different countries.

11 people found this review helpful.
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Mike
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Outstanding Support - Course Full of Cool Stuff

From the beginning, I was impressed by the team’s knowledge. Elaine, in particular, went above and beyond to guide me through the enrolment process. Navigating the platform was easy, and I was surprised by the innovative AI-driven quizzes and lesson planning tools, which were unlike anything I’d used before.

Whenever I had a question, Chris the chatbot was always on hand with quick, helpful responses, making my experience smooth and stress-free. The level of support and the quality of resources exceeded my expectations. Hats off to the TEFL Institute for delivering such an exceptional learning environment!

Pros
  • A-I Tecnology
  • Chris the chatbot on the learning platform
  • Full of interactive stuff made it really engaging for me
Cons
  • Nothing it was a great experience
10 people found this review helpful.
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George
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

180-hour course with the TEFL Institute

Taking part in the 180-hour course with the TEFL Institute has been an incredibly motivating and enriching experience. The learning materials were well-organized and easy to follow, which made even complex topics accessible and engaging.

The learning materials were exceptionally well-organized and easy to follow, which made even complex topics accessible and engaging. I truly appreciated how each module built upon the last, reinforcing key concepts and skills in a logical and effective way.

Over the past months, I've learned so much-not only about teaching English as a foreign language but also about myself as a learner and future educator.

I'm deeply grateful for the knowledge, support, and confidence this course has given me.

14 people found this review helpful.
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Siobhan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience

At first, I was unsure if I could manage this program (from The TEFL Institute,) but I had a very supportive call from Elaine, so I decided I‘d go for it.

It was absolutely great, the materials were good and also the changes in the tasks and questions kept me interested and motivated throughout. I can definitely recommend the institute to anyone who wants to get a certified TEFL course.

If there was a technical issue, I contacted the support and it was solved in a very short time. Also the correction time was good and the tips given were very helpful.

Pros
  • Helpful employees
  • Response time
37 people found this review helpful.
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Wendy
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Got great help

Some of the materials were new knowledge for me, and I am thankful to know and learn about them.

The price for the program is also affordable, although I did have to extend the course by 6 months due to my activities and busy schedule. But they gave me a discount! 😁😁

Ms. Jenny O'Sullivan from the academic team was generous and patient in giving guidance to me, especially during assessment 3. It was quite a devastating moment for me at the time, yet she answered all my questions one by one. Thank you!

Pros
  • Flexible time
  • Flexible place to study
50 people found this review helpful.

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