Online Level 5 TEFL Course

Name: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
Brand: The TEFL Academy
SKU: 209886
Rating: 4.85 (369 reviews)

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Online

Training Type

Online

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

Job Placement

Certifications

Online TEFL TEFL

Age Min.

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Starting Price

330

Price Details

The online course can be purchased in GBP, EUROS, US DOLLARS, AUS DOLLARS, CAN DOLLARS and NZ DOLLARS.

Last Updated: Jun 15, 2023

Last Reviewed: Jun 28, 2024

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About Program

Our Online 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.

The online-only version of our course is the most flexible way to get TEFL qualified. Study in your own time with help and support from our dedicated tutor team.

Once you have successfully completed the course you will be qualified to teach English abroad anywhere in the world. The online course consists of ten mandatory units. On average students complete the course within 4-6 weeks.

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Program Highlights

Guaranteed pass (or your money back)
Tutor support from EFL professionals
24 FREE weekly one hour webinars (join live or watch later)
Help with finding TEFL jobs abroad
Level 5 Diploma, Ofqual (UK government) regulated qualification

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5 rating 88.08%
4 rating 10.84%
3 rating 0%
2 rating 0.27%
1 rating 0.81%

Instruction 4.85
Support 4.7
Value 4.8
Academic Rigor 4.4
Job Assistance 4.35

Content 4.9
Engagement 4.7
Support 4.75
Platform 4.85
Value 4.9

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The TEFL Academy is a wonderful learning institution. The learning content is interesting and engaging. The support staff are very quick with their responses and do their best to help in any way you may need. Assignments were graded and returned very quickly.

Assignments are challenging and require a lot of research. That is because of the high accreditation of the course. I have really learnt a lot by completing this course. Can't wait to see all the doors of opportunity that will be opened to me!

Pros

Support and quick feedback
Very fast assignment results
Highly accreditied course

My experience with The TEFL Academy was positive. All the learning materials were provided in a easy formatted course book and you always had access to TEFL Educator Videos in each unit to help you understand. The tutor support is always helpful when you are stuck and can’t seem to understand something. The TEFL Academy supplied loads of extra reading link to help you prepare for your assignments and make it easier for you to understand and complete your course. I would Highly recommend The TEFL Academy. 10/10

Pros

Great help center
Accessibility to learning materials
Educational videos to help you

Cons

None

I enrolled for the 120 online diploma in June 2023. I was initially unsure as to which service provider to use in order to study for my online level 5 diploma. After a lot of research I decided to study the TEFL course offered by the TTA TEFL Academy. As I am a working teacher I needed to do a course at my own pace and my own time. TTA TEFL Academy offers you up to six months to complete the course.
Although I am a native English speaker, I found the course to be quite intellectually engaging. I had initially thought that it would be a walk in the park, but It required a lot of hard work and discipline to juggle with the demands of my full time teaching job and family commitments.
The assessments and content were of high quality and focused on all aspects that one could expect in a real life classroom or online situation.
The TEFL Academy is not a fly by night service provider like many service providers who are currently jumping on the TEFL bandwagon. They are legit and accredited institute.

I have finally completed and passed the course. I am now in the process of seeking employment either in a foreign country or online,
Kudos to all at the TTA TEFL Academy, The support staff were available at all times and responded timeously to any queries.

Pros

Relevant content
Challenging assessments
Excellent support

Cons

Navigation could improve

This course has been so helpful as someone who hasn't taught before. The information is easily accessible and the work helped me to understand what would be required when I started teaching. The tutors also provided amazing support and information for the course. The markers of the projects gave amazing feedback on the assignments so that I could improve my work and gave helpful hints on how to score the best marks in the next assignment. Overall, this course was great and I thoroughly enjoyed doing it.

Pros

Amazing preparation for teaching.
Interesting content.

Great content & well laid out & structured. Assignments reinforce learning & help you put the knowledge into practice. Efficient admin & tutor support. This course is perfect for anyone wishing to pursue a career in TEFL & is internationally recognised & accredited. It also gives you the choice of studying a level 3 or 5 course as well as completely online or a combination of online/classroom teaching. I thoroughly enjoyed my learning experience and the resulting qualification is a huge boost not just to my CV & career prospects but also my self confidence. Thank you The TEFL Academy.

I loved TEFL academy's course as it allowed insight into how to teach in a EFL classroom. I loved how the course was so easy to follow, and very well set up that allowed me to follow each lesson with ease and interest. The assignment were also extremely interesting, and allowed me to research further into the topics. The tutors are also extremely helpful as any problems with the course or parts you do not understand, the tutors will do their best to try and help. As a current teacher I would strongly recommend this course.

Pros

Course content
Course layout
Communication from tutors

Cons

I wish there was more on behaviour management
I wish that we had more examples of in class classrooms

I found the assignments to be a bit challenging, but I think they should be challenging and they are worth it. The course was very informative and easy to learn from. The course is also encouraging to the person participating in it. The website is easy to navigate. The support and feedback from The TEFL Academy is awesome. Overall I found the course to be really great! I would highly recommend The TEFL Academy for anyone who is wanting to become a qualified TEFL teacher, and would either like to teach online or travel abroad!

Pros

It expanded my knowledge of the English language.
It improved my own English, even though I am a native English speaker.
The course has given me a great way to earn money and travel

I really enjoyed their backup service, trainers were knowledgeable and quick in response, and kind to answer all my questions. The online program was thorough as I was able to review my past knowledge and learn new methods and techniques of teaching with them. The way they returned my assignment and their feedback on it was positive and fair while addressing my weak points. They also provide a lot of tips and further reading resources for the future, I already bought a book from them regarding punctuation book and enjoy reading it. I would definitely recommend these people for training in English teaching online or abroad.

Pros

Comfortable experience of learning
Thorough information
Practical tips

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

Because of geological location; however, the reason I chose this particular program was in part due to it looking more official than the others. On my trip to a foreign country (South Korea), I was told by my friend that I was very knowledgeable about what I knew and wondered how I would do at teaching. With my current job, it made sense with the way the program was laid out.

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

The provider assisted with making me dig deeper into what I already knew about the subjects; on my own, it was up to me to decide mine on topics' materials for every assignment (the provider also assisted in the matter by providing templates). When it came to reviews, the assessor assisted in what I need to improve and what was good, if not great.

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

If I had to give advice to someone that wanted this program, it would be to take their time. Although it can be done as quickly as needed, I would recommend them to take their time. Rushing will make them impatient and the longer lessons seem daunting, making one miss the simple things one already knows.

Be prepared to not have reviews on some of the lessons, as it will seem as they are abundant in the beginning.

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

An average day, as it is an online course, is, however, the students want it to be. However, I would recommend doing half a lesson in 2 to 3 days, then the other. Even so, that is still pushing it for those who are struggling; spending 1 hr a day may be enough, depending on how much one covers in that hour.

I myself tried to cover a lesson a day; in the beginning, it worked out fine, until you get to the longer lessons; then you have to take into account the assignments, which would take almost a week to perform properly.

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

When going abroad, I was fearing that I would not be able to answer the questions that were being asked. But after a while, I felt more comfortable about that.

There are still times I feel I would not have the answer to some questions, but I am comfortable now that, if asked a question I don't know, I could easily answer it with the appropriate response.

Is there any type of information you would like to point out to others?

Yes. I would point out that it would be a good idea to find out what requirements one needs for the teaching job they want. It is important to note that there is paperwork that is needed as well when going abroad that needs to be taken into account. These two things are easily missed in the thought process.

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2019 Alum

Staff Interviews

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What is your favorite travel memory?

One of my favourite travel memories is when I was in Croatia with a friend and we decided to venture in Bosnia Herzegovina for a few days. We stayed in a crazy hostel, with even crazier owners! They brought us to a rave in a cave which was so much fun. The next day we got to explore Mostar and we also traveled to Sarajevo and did a walking tour. It was so interesting!

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

Getting to work for The TEFL Academy has given me opportunity to grow in many different ways. I speak to a range of different people from different places daily which is really interesting and sometimes we do have little chats about where in the world we are! I've also significantly improved my geography, which is handy!

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

My favourite stories are from teachers who teach young learners. The students get so attached to their teachers and they always have gifts from them that the children have made! I love to see the photos also; we often share these on our social media (with consent). It's a good way to show current and future students the opportunities out there when they get their qualifications.

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

I would love to go on our Vietnam internship! I've always wanted to travel to Vietnam because it does look absolutely beautiful, but the internship sounds like a very rewarding one also. Getting to travel the world by also helping those to further their future prospects is an amazing opportunity.

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

I think our company is unique in many different ways. Our organization is special because we really do believe in the power of education. We all, in some way or another, have traveled to many different places across the world, and the majority of us have taught also. This gives us a real insight into the actual world of TEFL and the teachers.

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

Being successful means a lot of different things for different people. I think a successful company really values what they are intending to do, and I believe The TEFL Academy does it in every way. My hope for our organization is that it grows and expands to cover all across the world! Providing a course that helps individuals to further themselves but also to educate others is something that is very special.

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About The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy specialises in TEFL courses and nothing else. TEFL is not only in our name, but it is also the backbone of our academy. 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...