Combined Level 5 TEFL Course in the UK and Ireland

Name: Combined Level 5 TEFL Course in the UK and Ireland
Brand: The TEFL Academy
SKU: 247351
Rating: 4.88 (90 reviews)

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Location

Multiple Locations +5

England
- Birmingham
- Brighton
- Bristol
- Cambridge
- Leeds
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Newcastle
- Norwich
- Oxford
- Reading
- Southampton
Wales
Scotland
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
Northern Ireland
- Belfast
Ireland
- Cork
- Dublin
- Limerick
- Galway

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: Mar 31, 2025

Last Reviewed: Apr 15, 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.

This course will give you a strong understanding of what employers are looking for. Complete 10 hours in the classroom in addition to 158 hours of online study. Some teachers prefer to have some in-class experience besides online study, so our combined course gives you exactly that.

You will learn so much from other students in the classroom and have the opportunity to actually teach! The 10-hour weekend class is designed to break down the fundamentals of TEFL.

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Program Highlights

Ofqual (UK government) regulated & accredited by Qualifi
Level 5 qualification
Internationally recognised
Free access to our international jobs board & help from our dedicated recruitment team
3 Free 30-Hour Top-up Courses in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English, and Teaching Online & 1:1

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4.88 Rating

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Rating Spread TEFL

5 rating 87.78%
4 rating 12.22%
3 rating 0%
2 rating 0%
1 rating 0%

Instruction 4.9
Support 4.85
Value 4.85
Academic Rigor 4.45
Job Assistance 4.4

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I really liked this course, overall it was excellent. Having done teacher training before it actually helped improve my understanding of teaching further. It was really comprehensive, and covered all areas of teaching as best as an online course could. The units are fairly straightforward and the assignments really help to consolidate what you have learnt, by actually putting it into practise. You can raise support tickets if you need help, and they are normally answered within 24 hours.

The in-person weekend seminar was really good as well, as it helped people to see TEFL teaching in practice, and to practise those skills too. The instructors make sure that there is a lot of interaction between participants and also get them to design their own lesson and present it to the class - which is good practise.

What would you improve about this program?

I Think differentiation could be focused on a bit more as it's important. They could also go more into detail about the struggles/problems different nationalities commonly face with the english language as I don't think there was enough focus on that (e.g. Arabs find x difficult, the spanish find x difficult). But the course was really good overall.

The support system for this course was excellent. Whenever I had an issue or was stuck on a particular point I was able to send a "ticket" to the providers which they responded to within the following 24 hours. The course was also both practical and informative. It contained numerous useful links for obtaining further information on teaching TEFL. Some of these links contained useful videos to explain how to teach a certain subject. Because of this, O could tell that the provider had certainly thoroughly researched the subject.
The assignments were both challenging but yet if practice use. There is plenty of review exercises in the course to consolidate what I had learnt.
Overall the course is intensive, and though it is a little more expensive then other course of a similar nature, it is worth the cost.

What would you improve about this program?

The process to receive the certificate needs to be a little clearer.

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I chose the level 5 TEFL combined programme because it offered a good solid course along with a 20-hour classroom practical course. That was definitely the thing that sealed the deal for me.

I had never taught ESL before in my life, let alone managed a class. However, in my previous employment, I worked my way up from a receptionist to sales administrator and eventually had to train new employees in to do my previous roles. I knew I could teach; the TEFL Academy helped with growing my confidence in TEFL.

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

My course provider helped us along the way with getting our TEFL course started and with any problems along the way. They do offer internships in host countries with jobs once it's completed. But we decided to sort employment here in Phnom Penh ourselves. We did enough research on working in Cambodia. We felt confident that we could gain employment. But knowing the TEFL Academy offered internships was a safety net, kind of.

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

The one piece of advise, especially if you're new to teaching, is to take notes while you're doing your course. I have a whole refill pad full from my TEFL course and reference it from time to time. Be prepared for it to be difficult but so rewarding at the same time. What I would say to people thinking of moving abroad and working is: have confidence, be careful, research A LOT, take a leap of faith and enjoy the ride.

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

I'm not sure if I am what you would call an average person when it comes to taking a TEFL course. My boyfriend and I both worked full-time, 40+ hours a week while taking this course. So our average week would be work Monday to Friday. Wake up Saturday morning, head down to the kitchen, set up our laptops and get studying. Go to sleep, wake up Sunday to do it all over again. It was hard work and some weekends we didn't want to study, but luckily for us, we never had that problem on the same weekend; we always pushed each other to study when the other didn't want to.

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 had never moved out of Ireland before, so the whole thing was pretty new and scary for me. But my boyfriend had lived in Australia for 8 years. He was my rock, just full of the assurance that I could do it. My biggest fear was finding a job and an apartment. I knew once I had the two things I would be fine. Which I was. The biggest problem is that the person in your head causing self-doubt. Don't listen to them.

If you had the opportunity to do all over again, what would you change?

A thing I would have done different is, pack fewer clothes.

I don't wear half of what I brought. I brought pictures from home and stuck them straight up once we moved into our apartment, which settled me in straight away. Bring a lot of bandages, bug spray, cold and flu medicines. I have had some minor accidents while traveling. I burnt my leg off a motorbike exhaust 3 days into my holiday in Thailand - disaster. My boyfriend got carpet burn during our first Jiu-Jitsu class. We get sick almost every second week working with kids because they're constantly sick.

Just be prepared for everything :) and most importantly HAVE FUN!!

Han Talbot

2019 Alum

Staff Interviews

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What is your favorite travel memory?

In 2016, I worked and lived in Disney World Florida. It was the most amazing experience to create magical memories for our guests and to experience living aboard. I grew a lot both personally and professionally during my time working for the Walt Disney Company. Their customer service standards are second to none.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I am a very new member of the team; I started 3 weeks ago. Since I began working with The TEFL Academy, I have gained confidence in speaking with others via phone. I have always loved to speak with people and assist them.

In my new role, I get to assist students daily through the course. It is great to engage with new people.

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What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

A student contacted me to get a PDF copy of their certificate; they are currently working out in Japan and it was great to hear how much the student was enjoying this new experience. It is also great to hear the plans current students have for their future after they have successfully completed the course.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would love to do the volunteering in Sri Lanka. I think it would be an amazing experience to give back and meet new people. I have never been to Asia and it is somewhere I would love to experience. It would be great to get to know the people and culture whilst also aiding the local community in some way.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

We are recognized in both the UK and the US. This gives more credibility to our qualifications and aids our students in their job search. The team is also very dedicated to ensuring our students receive fast, effective assistance when it is required. I am very proud of this and I believe our students are happy with the level of service they experience.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

There is a great team always ready to assist our students. The team is always on hand to provide support and assistance to our students for the duration of their course. The course content is also varied and gives our students a good insight into teaching English as a foreign language. We offer a free top-up course for every student as well, which I think is great.

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