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 (91 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 28, 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

Program Reviews

4.88 Rating

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Rating Spread TEFL

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4 rating 12.09%
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Instruction 4.9
Support 4.85
Value 4.85
Academic Rigor 4.45
Job Assistance 4.4

Good for Students, Building your resume, Solo Travelers

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It's been a pleasure to study with the TEFL Academy. Their online course was easy-to-follow which really helped me feel a sense of progression and success as I worked my way through. The course content was really interesting and gave me the confidence to really want to pursue a career in teaching English. The in class part of the course was also really good; not only did I get to meet fellow would-be teachers but the course trainer was heavily experienced. Would definitely recommend this course.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

Teaching a room full of adults and having to pretend they were 8 year-olds was certainly a highlight of my course!

This course is very through and gives a great overview on teaching English. It prepares you from preparing lesson to managing the classroom. I highly recommend this course to anyone who would like to start a new career in teaching English. It's well organised to learn the fundamental skills you need to start a career in teaching or go further in your current career. This course helped me more confident. During the course, I was well informed and supported by the course organizers and mentors. Thank you.

What would you improve about this program?

It is well organised but putting a forum after each unit would be a good way to check learner's a progress. This way learners can discuss their experience, ideas on the topics and so on.

Great value course. Course materials - reading, tests and assignments are well structured and challenging. Lots of extra sites to refer to for more teaching guidance. Feedback from tutors is very helpful and constructive. Job sites and tips and hints for things like CV, cover letter are very good and easy to use. Lots of guidance given on current covid19 situation and how you can still teach during this very uncertain time. Overall I would highly recommend this course to other people wanting to learn how to teach English to foreign learners.

What would you improve about this program?

Nothing really to improve on. A well structured course and value for money

It is an excellent course! I am so happy with my whole experience. Although my profession is a teacher of foreign languages, I have found there lots of interesting information regarding the teaching methods to students from the other countries. It provides the well-thought and comprehensive materials for revising grammar and teaching different stages of the lessons to the students of different levels. Everything is explained in a very detailed way, so even for those, who did not study languages before, it will not be a very big problem to study the course and complete it successfully. Completing the course, has opened for me wide job opportunity all over the globe. To take it was, perhaps, the best decision I've made this year. Sincerely recommend it to every one who wants to travel the world and teach English.

I recently completed my online TEFL Level 5 course. The course is well structured, easy to navigate and understand. Certain sections were challenging but definitely worth it. There is a vast selection of additional resources to assist you on your learning experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the two day classroom practical, Judy was awesome. Professional staff and prompt responses at all times. An overall enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend this course to those who are passionate about English.

The course was interesting and challenging. The weekend course was fun and it was good to meet other people doing the course. The materials were well structured and easy to follow. I was already a qualified teacher so some of the content was covering things I had done before. I would have liked more input on how to teach a lesson with demos and TPR to prepare me more for job interviews and for eventual work. I liked the quizzes to check knowledge. The assignments took me much longer than I expected. The feedback was helpful and constructive.

What would you improve about this program?

l would have liked more on TPR and more demo lessons as I still feel under prepared to get a job.

The Course was well presented and layout from initially signing up to getting my final grade. The structure was perfect, I covered all the topics I would have expected and more. Lots of additional resources and information for future help. The course was very quickly adapted to the current COVID-19 situation, the weekend course was condensed into a 10 hour online lesson. Very informative and helpful, also means that I am no longer waiting to attend a weekend course and further delay my plans to teach!

This is a good comprehensive TEFL course, very well structured and packed with content - everything you must know to start teaching English. I really enjoyed completing it - all the information flows logically and the collection of extra resources is extremely helpful for deepening the knowledge. I had no previous teaching experience but after completing this course I felt comfortable teaching 1:1 straight away. I am now in the process of setting up my own business. A very useful course for all the future teachers.

What would you improve about this program?

Some of the content may feel repetitive at times but it's one way of drilling all the new information.

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

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

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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