⭐ DEAC‑Approved, UK Gov‑Regulated TEFL for Future Global Teachers

⭐ DEAC‑Approved, UK Gov‑Regulated TEFL for Future Global Teachers

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
Need-based funding, Payment plans, Work study

Program Details

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

Pricing

Starting Price
169
May 25, 2026
Jun 06, 2026
6 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Get Certified to Teach English & Travel the World 🌍 ✈️

Looking to teach English abroad or online? The TEFL Institute’s Level 5 Diploma is your passport to a global classroom. It's internationally recognised, fully accredited by Highfield Qualifications, and equivalent to a CELTA, meaning it’s taken seriously by employers worldwide. Whether you're dreaming of teaching in Thailand, tutoring online from Bali, or applying for a visa to live abroad, this cert has you covered.
Why Choose Us?
With over 30 years of experience, we’re not just another course provider. The TEFL Institute is officially backed by major accreditation bodies like Ofqual (UK), Highfield (UK), DEAC (USA), and CPD (UK), giving you peace of mind that your qualification is trusted by schools and recruiters globally.
What Makes Us Stand Out:
- Level 5 Diploma = CELTA-level qualification
- 1-on-1 support from experienced tutors
- Job assistance + global placement opportunities
- 85%+ success rate in securing TEFL jobs 🙌

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This TEFL course offers well-structured, comprehensive content with practical teaching strategies and flexible pacing.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

The TEFL Institute is committed to supporting neurodivergent learners by offering specialized resources and training that equip educators to foster inclusive, adaptive classroom environments. Their “Neurodiversity in TEFL” course provides practical strategies for teaching students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodiverse profiles, enabling educators to understand diverse learning needs and create lesson plans that support every learner’s success. This course empowers teachers to champion neurodiversity, promoting a sense of belonging and growth for all students.
The TEFL Institute is committed to accessibility by offering flexible online courses, adaptable lesson resources, and comprehensive tutor support to ensure that every learner, regardless of ability or background, can succeed in their TEFL journey. Their accredited programs are designed to be completed at your own pace, with 24/7 access across all devices and a support team ready to assist learners with diverse needs.

Impact 🌎

The TEFL Institute is committed to sustainability by encouraging environmentally responsible teaching and global citizenship throughout its programs. Their courses promote awareness of sustainable practices, including reducing environmental impact while living and teaching abroad, and provide resources to help educators model and inspire positive change in international communities. Discover their approach to sustainability and social responsibility.
The TEFL Institute makes a positive ethical impact by upholding international standards for fair, inclusive, and culturally sensitive teaching across its accredited certification courses. Their commitment ensures that graduates are prepared to support learners of all backgrounds while respecting local values and promoting equity in global education. Learn more about their ethical values and mission.

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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Data Led Career guide

The TEFL Institute’s State of TEFL 2026 Report is a government‑regulated, research‑driven guide for new teachers, combining global TEFL market data with employer insights to identify the best destinations for beginners, typical starting salaries, and the impact of Ofqual‑regulated, EQF‑aligned Level 5 TEFL diplomas on your job prospects in 39+ countries.

How much can I earn teaching English

Have you been thinking about teaching English online? Is it worth it?
Calculate your potential earnings and discover how much you can make online teaching.

As a bonus, at the end, we will send you a free Masterclass in How to Make a Mini Demo Video. It provides invaluable guidance as you prepare to apply for online tutoring jobs.

The TEFL Institute

The 120-Hour Advanced TEFL Course offers a fast-track qualification to teach English online or in classrooms worldwide. TEFL employers expect at least 120 hours of TEFL tuition to secure employment and earn a competitive salary.

Program Reviews

4.93 Rating
based on 109 reviews
  • 5 rating 92.66%
  • 4 rating 7.34%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Content 5
  • Engagement 4.85
  • Support 4.95
  • Platform 4.85
  • Value 4.9
Showing 65 - 72 of 109 reviews
MOPELOLA OLUBUKUNOLA
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL: Level 5 Diploma

All you need to know and learn as a TEFL teacher is provided in this course. I was on holiday in London when I decided to start the course. I requested a callback and spoke with someone who was helpful and guided my decision on the choice of the course. The course layout is easy to navigate and the quizzes help you refresh and serve as a progress measure. Coming from a non-teaching background, I found it to be a good platform.

The support is good. During my course period, my mom died, and I greatly appreciated Jenny O'Sullivan's prompt assistance with the course extension. I look forward to more support when needed.

86 people found this review helpful.
Georgia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience!

I loved every moment of working through this course. The website and app worked perfectly, the content was wonderfully put together and the activities were very insightful. The whole academic team is amazing and marked my assessments faster than I expected every time! Their feedback was so good I only had to retake one assessment only once. I highly recommend taking advantage of this course, and I'm so excited to get working with the new opportunities it has provided me. Thank you for helping me further my career in teaching English!

63 people found this review helpful.
Naila
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Enriching and rewarding course

I am very proud to have completed my course and to finally be a TEFL teacher ! It has been a fantastic, empowering and interesting experience ! The course is easy to follow so personally I didn’t need any help from my tutor as everything was clear and easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the hints and advice provided to pass the assessements which have been very helpful. I wanted to take a Celta at first but the Tefl level suits me the best because it is less demanding, more affordable and yet it can give access to the same job positions.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The lenght of assessments but I tried to keep motivated.
Pros
  • Easy to follow
  • Clearly understandable
  • Affordable
Cons
  • The lenght of assessment
  • Loneliness
97 people found this review helpful.
Tholsimala (Sandra)
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My TEFL Experience

The TEFL Institute should be commended for the overall structure, easy to use and encompassing course. Although I was somewhat nervous, as I hadn't studied for a while, the lesson plans made it easy to learn (all which i had learned in school, many year ago !). Together with help from The Academic Team (Jenny O'Sullivan, Rachel Hammond, Lauren Graham, Jacob Thomas, Walter Cullinan) I have managed to receive my diploma in a short space of time. With the days still clocking, I am able to recap anything I am doubtful of. The step by step tutorials have made it easier to consolidate all the notes I have taken & the knowledge gained. Thank you very much & much strength to you & your team, Olivia Climzyck.

What would you improve about this program?
I would remove the redundancy. There are places where the same information is repeated but in different ways.
Funny moment, now, but was not funny at the time....was trying to get hold of Walter to send me more details so that my bank could forward the payment. I did stress about it at the time.
Pros
  • Brilliant choice of videos to highlight the lesson being taught.
  • Providing extra learning examples.
  • Being able to ask questions which were readily answered.
Cons
  • Redundancy
  • Discord
96 people found this review helpful.
James
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great course to get started with TEFL

I completed the 120hr course to get a job teaching in Europe, I completed the course in a matter of weeks and got a job in Italy after it. Everyone at the TEFL Institute was extremely helpful.

The 120hr course is a very straightforward course that anyone can do. It comprises of 10 modules and a short multiple-choice quiz at the end of each module. Once you have completed the certification, you will receive a digital certificate that you can use to apply for jobs.

They also have a recruitment team that can give you advice when looking for jobs. There's also plenty of tutor support if you're stuck on any part of the course. If you're a native English speaker with a degree, then this is the final piece of the puzzle that you'll need to get that job abroad.

96 people found this review helpful.
Victoria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience!!

Everything about my experience in TEFL courses was amazing. The support and mentorship from the tutors and staff was very helpful. Olivia and Jenny from the TEFL Institute were particularly helpful, just as I imagine the rest of the staff is.

The contents are relevant, easy to understand, and promotes that the user makes the most out of their creativity and knowledge throughout the course. As I went through the course, the contents kept getting more and more interesting and motivating each time.

99 people found this review helpful.
María Paz
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I am an English teacher!

I was already teaching English but didn't have a diploma. My company required a TEFL diploma. The TEFL institute had the best prices, so I took the 180 hours diploma course. I am really happy I did. The programme of the course is adapted to what you need to know as a teacher. It helped me put ideas in order, know what I was doing well or not and new things and resources. It gave me a better idea on how to plan my classes, different methods...a lot where to choose how and where to improve. The best is that all my knowledge about teaching is now well organized. Also Olivia Klimczyk and all the team was supportive and you have a weekly free class to ask questions on the assessments. They are not too easy, but they shouldn't! They are not too hard neither, and at least you don't have to take an exam! All in all I am really happy now I have my diploma, and I can finally say I am a certified English teacher!!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I left the course for last minute, and I had to do two thirds of the course in less time than I did the first half. Don't do that!
Pros
  • Got a diploma that will improve my professional career
  • Learned a lot
  • Got a lot of new resources
Cons
  • Not enough time to finish the course for busy people
111 people found this review helpful.
Mike
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent Service

Having researched numerous TEFL providers, I finally enrolled in the TEFL Institute after reading their reviews on Google.

From the minute I purchased the 180 Diploma, I was assisted throughout the course, by my mentor Jenny and even now, whilst looking for a teaching position, Jess in the job centre has been brilliant.

The course content was engaging and helpful. I'm very excited about organising my Visa to teach in Japan. As I said, Jess has been brilliant; she found and organised my interview for this position.

98 people found this review helpful.

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