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
Some Accommodation Activities Some Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Meals Some Meals SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance Visa Wifi
Nov 20, 2024
May 01, 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 275 reviews
  • 5 rating 85.82%
  • 4 rating 14.18%
  • 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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Cristin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Adventures in Africa

Dealing with The TEFL Academy has been nothing but a joy from the day I found their website online until the day I graduated from the Level 5 course.

The classroom-based lectures and practical was absolutely remarkable and was exactly what I needed to gain a deeper understanding into what teaching abroad will be like.

I was challenged by the content and didn't find it too watered-down or too difficult, the level was just right. The assignments particularly challenged me and pushed me to learn concepts that I was previously unfamiliar with.

I am so impressed by their professionalism and they have left no stone unturned. I really am completely prepared and confidant to go overseas and teach English now that I have my TEFL qualification.

Thank you The TEFL Academy!

What would you improve about this program?
Nothing :)

But seeing that you insist I put ords here - just well done... really - a brilliant business model.
54 people found this review helpful.
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Serisha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Thoroughly equipped.

My experience with the TEFL academy was amazing. The layout of the material and the instruction videos at the start of the course made it easy for me to navigate through the units and also successfully upload my assignments. Marking was done quickly and efficiently and feedback was excellent as it showed me exactly where I had short comings and it gave me advice on how to do better. I especially liked that each assignment came with an example over and above the examples given throughout the course. This ensured that I knew exactly what my marker wanted and in turn knew exactly what will expected of me in the future.

I found that the weekend seminars had been the perfect start to my six month long course as it gave me an insight on what the course is about and the lecturer had introduced each unit. She was amazing, helpful and truly tried her best to answer every question the class had.

I am grateful that I had come across this particular course with this particular company as it not only equipped me for teaching ESL overseas but also gave me a strong foundation to teach online.

What would you improve about this program?
I would have preferred a little bit more information on teaching English online. The information given in the course was great and an a good start but I do wish that it had been looked into more.
55 people found this review helpful.
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Marguerite
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience with The TEFL Academy 2019

I had the best experience completing my TEFL certificate from April 2019 - Sep 2019. The structure of the course is put together in sucg a way that you can access it from anywhere via he internet which makes it really easy to complete as you can literally log into your account and pick up where you left off. The fact that you can rewrite the tests until you pass really helps with eliminating the 'stress factor', and you learn easier as you go back on the questions you could not answer and then actually remember the answer after re-reading. The feedback is ALWAYS on time, and I was assisted immediately OR the day after with each phone call I made with any concern. I would recommend this course to anyone who would like to complete their TEFL certificate.

What would you improve about this program?
I would set out assignment A & B the ame way Assignment C is set out. There is more detail set out in the instructions of Assignment C in comparison to A & B.
54 people found this review helpful.
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Sonalia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Course

My experience with The TEFL Academy will be one I will never forget as the academy has helped me in achieving my goals and will help me with my career as a TEFL teacher. The assistance from the markers I was assigned to was very helpful. The course has helped to equip me with the skills needed to begin my career as a TEFL teacher. The course was broken down to ensure full understanding and application of skills. I never not once felt tired or bored while completing this course and I found that the assignments were both informative and exciting to complete. The feedback I received from my markers helped to improve both my produced work and understanding of many aspects within the Level 5 course. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank all those involved.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve-racking moment for me was awaiting my assignment results. I overcame feelings of anxiety by knowing that the markers are trained professionals who are there to help and guide me.
56 people found this review helpful.
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Bridgette
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Combined level 5 TEFL

Don't overthink!
Start asap and dont leave large gaps between units. The course was challenging but satisfying.
Would it be true about regulating the TEFL course by having to do a revision of 100 hours after 2 years of completing the course?
I would certainly be more truthful about age and qualification limitations to successfully secure positions.
How would one secure online teaching positions at age 58 with 21 years teaching experience. 2 months down the line and still no secure positions.
I look forward to travelling overseas to teach. I would love to travel using TEFL at my age because it's do able rather than waitressing as an alternative to make money while travelling.
How many other older people do this? And what is the success rate?

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Don't overthink!
One step at a time and dont wait long periods between units.
54 people found this review helpful.
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Michelle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Level 5

I thoroughly enjoyed the TELF course. It's given me a new appreciation for education, sparking new and exciting ideas. I'm so excited to start my journey nurturing and moulding young minds and changing lives through communication.

The course material was uploaded speedily, and the course material was delivered in bite size chunks. The were challenging parts and parts that were common knowledge. The material was interesting. I would have like to have printed the information for further reference. The pictures didn't copy over and had to be 'snipped' in order to copy them over.

Assessment feedback was provided timeously. Feedback was fair and provided great guidance on how to improve the assessment. The level of the assessments were of good quality.

All in all the course was well worth the money.

What would you improve about this program?
I would have a printable option for student who would like to review the information at a later stage.
56 people found this review helpful.
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Rashilda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Academy

Studying level 5 TEFL course has changed my life for the better as someone who always knew she loves English, I never thought I would actually be able to teach it. but with this course, it not only opened me up to new possibilities and to the English language itself but it taught me how to teach it and i think that it's so important for the teacher to be able to do that first before throwing yourself in a classroom. As someone who wants to be part of a child's development this is one of the best ways to begin but remembering that we can teach it as a second language, therefore, we are able to teach adults as well and I know one is never too old to learn anything. I think that takes courage and dedication and i hope to meet many people, young and old.

What would you improve about this program?
I wouldn't do anything specific per se I think the course is perfect just as it is but I do think that they need to fo into detail on figures if speech or well actually put it into the syllabus.
54 people found this review helpful.
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Teboho
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience doing the TEFL Course

The course was so exciting to do from attending the classes, reading up the units, tests and assignment. This course was challenging, it challenged me both academically intellectually. And also promoted a lot of critical independence thinking. I learned that there's more than what meets the eye in English language learning, the course taught me a lot about the language and that there's still more to learn which I'm looking forward to. I'm also looking forward to pass on the knowledge I have gained to non-native speakers of English around the world. I would recommend other people to use The TEFL Academy institution to do their TEFL course because they offer quality services to their students with immediate response when someone needs help with anything.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most overwhelming thing about this course was doing my assignments because most of the time I wasn't sure if whether I did the right thing. But surprisingly most of my assignments were good.
57 people found this review helpful.

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