Combined Level 5 TEFL Course in South Africa

Name: Combined Level 5 TEFL Course in South Africa
Brand: The TEFL Academy
SKU: 247353
Rating: 4.86 (274 reviews)

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Location

South Africa
- Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth
- Pretoria
- Johannesburg
- Durban

Length

168 hours

Training Type

Classroom

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

Yes

Job Placement

Certifications

TEFL

Weekly Classroom Hours

Age Min.

Pricing

Starting Price

490

Price Details

The prices differ depending on what country you are doing your TEFL course in, so please check on the website for accurate information depending on your location.

What's Not Included

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Last Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Last Reviewed: Apr 29, 2025

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About Program

Our Combined 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.

Our course is designed with potential employers in mind. Within the industry, some employers prefer “hands-on” study rather than purely online. This is why our combined course provides 10 hours in the classroom with an additional 158 hours of online study. This course will give you the confidence you need for the classroom and allow you to have a competitive edge in the job marketplace.

The 10-hour weekend classroom course is designed to break down the fundamentals of TEFL. Within those 10 hours you will have teaching opportunities while also gaining knowledge from other students in the classroom.

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Program Highlights

Level 5 qualification (same level as CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL)
Internationally recognised
Qualifies you to apply for paid & volunteer internships
6-months access to online campus
3 Free Top-Up Courses

Program Reviews

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Instruction 4.9
Support 4.9
Value 4.8
Academic Rigor 4.35
Job Assistance 4.45

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Learning online is made really easy, instructions are clear and the course is structured in an organized manner. Video Tutorials make the online experience enjoyable. The course outline is appropriate for the course and is quite educational. I enjoyed the test of your knowledge that allows you to test several times to make sure you got the concepts. The case study and examples are clear.l liked that you could find useful links eg BBC English which were very informative and interesting. making the course engaging.

What would you improve about this program?

I enjoyed going to class and meeting other Tefl students ,so definitely l would advocate for more face to face classes, it's very motivating.

Pros

Educative
Fun
Managing at your own pace

Cons

Nothing negative to say
Nothing negative to say
Nothing negative to say

Excellent online interface. Student support is fantastic and fast to respond and happy to help. Layout of course was easy to work with and submitting assignments was seamless. Great overall experience!

Chapters are well thought out and arranged in a logical manner. Quizzes are great for ensuring that content has been understood. The quizzes are a great way to prepare for the assignments.

Overall, this course is fantastic for those wanting to learn to teach English as a foreign language. The assistance with finding work is also a great benefit.

I am a salesperson by profession, I love teaching but never had any sort of training in the field. I had a great experience using this academy. There were a lot of test your knowledge tests that were done at the end of each unit. You can redo them as many times as you would like but you can not progress to the next unit without passing it with a certain minimum pass grade which I found straightforward forward detailed with plenty of resources provided. I recommend you do this course even if you have no teaching experience!

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

Assignment C, it had no modal assignment provided like the first two which was a guideline on doing the assignment. It seemed to require knowledge I have learnt through out the course.

Pros

Markers are friendly
Enough time provided to cover the course even if you are working at the same time
The easy access to the course, even on your cellphone.

Cons

Big sizes of the slides can be a bore.
When you course expires you cannot access any material you would like to revisit.
If you have no internet connection you cannot access site.

I really loved the TEFL course level 5 that I took and it was sometimes a bit difficult but other times it was very easy to do. The Assignments was also fun to do and they grade it fairly too. I am very happy that they also help with Jobs where to look for them exactly. The course was fun to do and now I can help other people or children to learn English in excitable way also fun ways. The course really opened my eyes to teacher what they have to deal with and what effort they put into their work to teach us.

What would you improve about this program?

Nothing really but maybe the dashboard abit to see alot more information

I recently completed The TEFL Academy Level 5 course, and I can honestly say it was an amazing experience! The course was incredibly engaging, well-structured, and full of valuable content, covering everything from lesson planning to classroom management in great depth. It kept me motivated throughout, and I truly enjoyed every module.

One of the things that stood out the most was how quickly my assignments were marked—even over the festive season! I was expecting delays, but to my surprise, the results came back so fast, allowing me to progress without waiting around. Not only that, but the feedback was exceptionally detailed, giving me clear insights into my strengths and areas for improvement. It was evident that the tutors put real effort into guiding students, which made the learning experience even more rewarding.

Now that I’ve completed my TEFL certification, I’m thrilled for the next chapter—overseas adventures and new journeys await! This course has given me the skills and confidence to step into the world of teaching English abroad, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.

If you’re considering a TEFL course, I highly recommend The TEFL Academy—the combination of engaging material, fast results, and expert feedback makes it an absolute winner. Here’s to new experiences, exciting travels, and a future full of opportunities! 🌍✈️

What was your funniest moment?

I thought practicing pronunciation in front of a mirror would be a simple, no-stress exercise. Oh, how wrong I was! What started as an attempt to perfect my speech quickly turned into a one-person comedy show.

Pros

Globally Recognized Certification
Fast Assignment Results & Detailed Feedback
Flexible & Engaging Course Content

Cons

More depth needed for phonetics.
Limited practical videos.
Limited hands on practice.

Thanks to the TEFL Academy for great support and to everyone who contributed to putting the course together. Would definitely recommend it to anyone that is not sure which course to take. TEFL Academy really makes it easy. They answer every question. And what is great is thr fact that they give huge support. They also provide webinars that help navigate the assignments to common questions. I loved the fact that I could study at my own pace and I seriously appreciate the fact that you get a free top up course when you purchase your course

I found TTA to be extremely helpful, user friendly and insightful. I do appreciate all the aid, resources and activities that engage the diversity of our students. I would advise to complete assignments as you completing the units instead of completing the units first then the assignments. I like the fact that with each step there are different materials and resources that one can use be it in the classroom or online and it caters to students of all ages. The relevance and trendy topics make it so relatable to students of this day and age and teaching methods are phenomenal. I have learnt a lot and I hope this can help me achieve my goals.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

I would complete the assignments with the flow of the units instead of completing all the units then all the assignments

Pros

User friendly
Innovative
Insightful

I majored in English at university and TEFL still taught me things I never knew about English! That was really awesome. The course is challenging and pushes you it is not an easy and quick course it takes time and effort. The videos are very helpful and they provide you with lots of tools to help you along the way. My assignments were marked efficiently which helped me move on in the course faster. I never needed to use the help tab but it was always good to be reminded that it was there if I did

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

The most nerve wrecking was the assignments as I was unfamiliar but after the first one I was more confident and i followed the instructions and used the tools they gave me.

Pros

Cost effective
Online

Cons

Expansion is expensive

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

The TEFL Academy was recommended to me by a friend who is doing great things with her qualification. Their professionalism ensured that I worked to the best of my ability and their service was excellent. The TEFL Academy has helped many other students, including myself, in achieving their goals and dreams.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The TEFL Academy provided me with everything needed to start my career as a TEFL teacher. Their resources were excellent as well as their services. They provided me with sufficient feedback, material and help when I needed it. All that was left for me to do was to apply myself to the best of my ability to pass the course.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

The one piece of advice I would give is to plan ahead and to do your best. Worrying and stressing won't help you. The resources, as well as the markers, are there to assist and help you achieve your best. Planning ahead is beneficial as you do not want to get stuck with a pile of work and then have to ask for an extension. Just do your absolute best and you will reap the rewards.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

The TEFL course spanned over a period of 6 months which gave me ample time to complete my course accordingly. Some units take more time than others to complete, but if you plan and stick to that plan, you will not have a problem. The TEFL site also makes it easy and exciting to learn so that you do not get bored or frustrated during your study session.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I have no been abroad yet for TEFL teaching, but I am surely looking into it. I would love to travel to Asia, as I have been to India once and I absolutely loved it. I would like to visit Japan, South Korea, and China as a TEFL teacher and hopefully start my career there. I look forward to new experiences and challenges.

Any other tips for any prospective traveler?

India is a fantastic country, not quite like what I initially perceived it to be. The people are genuine and the country itself is a true wonder. My advice to anyone traveling there is to absorb as much as he/she/they can. India is rich with culture and history, full of diversity. Visiting places such as the Taj Mahal brings a totally different feeling, the atmosphere is spectacular. India is a beautiful country and so are its people.

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...