Location
  • South Africa
    • Cape Town
    • Port Elizabeth
    • Pretoria
    • Johannesburg
    • Durban
Length
168 hours
Training Type
Classroom

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
No
Certifications
TEFL
Weekly Classroom Hours
10
Age Min.
16

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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Nov 20, 2024
Jun 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

4.86 Rating
based on 285 reviews
  • 5 rating 86.32%
  • 4 rating 13.68%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Instruction 4.9
  • Support 4.9
  • Value 4.8
  • Academic Rigor 4.35
  • Job Assistance 4.45
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Jean
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Combined level 5 Tefl Course in South Africa.

I am really happy I have completed the Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hrs). I am also happy I chose to do the combined option. I enjoyed the interaction with people of all ages, cultures and experience over the face-to-face week-end. I chose to do the face-to face week-end before I had even started with the first Unit, which gave me a good overall idea of what I was going to study. Having finished high school almost 40 years ago, I initially found the online component quite challenging. However, I soon learnt to navigate my way through all the technology and work through the different units with easy as the setting out and structure of each unit was well laid out. I also really enjoyed the activities given within the units and found the course material to be very interesting. The assignments were challenging for me but I really learnt so much whilst doing them. It is never too late to challenge yourself in learning new skills. I would recommend and encourage anyone interested in teaching English to foreign students to enroll with TEFL Academy. Thank you TEFL Academy for the great experience.

What would you improve about this program?
Perhaps more 'teaching' to equip you with regards online teaching?
67 people found this review helpful.
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Nicolene
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Do it!!

I did this course as I want to teach online English. At first I thought the course content was super easy as I went through the units with a breeze!!! But then came the assignments and wow, what a challenge!!! I've learnt more about English as language in this course than what I did in my 12 years of school!!!
I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is serious about teaching English to foreigners as you would definitely learn things about English you'd never known.
Don't hesitate, enroll today!!!

What would you improve about this program?
I can't really think of anything to improve. The course was very interesting and challenging.
61 people found this review helpful.
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Michelle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

This course is a WINNER

The course proved to be a bit more challenging than I expected (which is a good thing). Although my language has always been one of my top skills, I have learnt so much and expanded my knowledge about language during this course. The assingments are great, although they are a bit tuff and help a lot in order to fully understand lesson planning - making it so much easier when you have to do it for work. It is definitely worth paying a bit more to do the longer course (168 hour, level 5) through The TEFL Academy! It's the only one i would recommend.

What would you improve about this program?
The only thing I'd improve about this course is the clarity of the assignments and what are expected as this is not clear enough - maybe just a more thorough marking rubric to work against.
73 people found this review helpful.
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Sansha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Tefl Academy Level 5 (168 hours) Review

I have recently completed the level 5 (168 hours) Tefl course. I would highly recommend this course to those who are interested in teaching English as a foreign language. I found the course content vast, quite detailed and interesting on all levels. The tutors was extremely helpful, professional and willing to assist at all times. I particularly enjoyed being able to work through the modules at my own pace and found the activities at the end of the modules really helpful. Thank you Tefl Academy for the fantastic learning exprience and helping me make my dreams a reality.

65 people found this review helpful.
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Kiara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly Recommended Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hrs)

The Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hrs) is compiled in a way which is easy to understand, comprehensive, resourceful and incredibly informative for anyone wanting to pursue teaching ESL. I had a great time learning of different ways to teach and interact with people of different backgrounds and levels of studying English. Working overseas also gives you an opportunity to travel, experience different cultures and different ways of living. I highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to become and ESL teacher.

What would you improve about this program?
Not much, it was a pleasure studying with TEFL and I would highly recommend it to anyone who like to pursue a career as an EFL teacher.
68 people found this review helpful.
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Sade Mercia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Completed course feedback

Starting the TEFL Combined level 5 course was very exciting, I was very amped up and got really excited after completing each test after every module. The online instructions guide's very well and easy to follow. My advice is once you start your assignment don't waste time to complete them, they might seem difficult but once completed and you reflect back you will find your self actually think well that was easy. :-) Great study platform @The TELF Academy.
I can definitely recommend this course.

What would you improve about this program?
I would prefer more one on one time or make classes available for those who don't always have internet access this would be a great platform. It is also very encouraging meeting your fellow students and creating a bond for future travels.
67 people found this review helpful.
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Greg
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL 168 Hour LVL 5

This is the perfect TEFL course for anyone looking to teach online or in a foreign country. Easy to use interface, can be used on all mobile devices so you can complete your TEFL course on the go. The course also provides loads of additional helpful material and links to teaching aids that you can make use of while teaching. The end of unit tests provide good coverage of the material contained in each unit. The test questions are direct and unambiguous. The assignments are fun to complete and allow for individual creativity.

What would you improve about this program?
The assignments are lengthy and have been broken down into multiple parts. This can make it easy to forget to do something. There are loads of activities throughout the units which can slow progress, however they are not mandatory to complete.
67 people found this review helpful.
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Meggan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I am TEFL qualified!

I am currently studying bachelor of education in foundation phase but wanted to have a TEFL certificate as they work hand in hand and eill help me achieve my future planned adventures.I began my TEFL course in July and have just successfully completed it! The assignments were quite different to the usual because I had older people in mind instead of my usual 9 year olds! I have nkt begun travelling yet but I can't wait to use my TEFL certificate be it overseas in the future or online for now! - Meg

What would you improve about this program?
I would have liked even more interactive activities because I enjoyed the ones they had.
66 people found this review helpful.

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