The TEFL Academy provides the very best in accredited TEFL courses, meaning your qualification is recognised throughout the world . The TEFL Academy is the world’s leading TEFL course provider. We can help you acquire the skills needed to teach English as a foreign language, whether it be through our specialist online TEFL course or our combined TEFL course.
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Combined TEFL course
168 hours
Online TEFL Course
168 hours
Wendy
- 14 May, 2025
RecommendsHigh quality TEFL course
I recently completed the Level 5 TEFL Diploma course. I found the 168-hour online course to be of a high standard, with well structured, informative lessons and an abundance of course material and resources.
The assignments are particularly challenging and require a high level of understanding and competence, which makes me confident that my qualification from TTA carries real weight and credibility. The whole experience from enrolment to receiving my certificate was seamless, and the communication was great. I highly recommend this institution!Diamond
- 13 May, 2025
RecommendsValuable Course
Overall, I believe this is a valuable course. I completed the Level 5 TEFL course, and I feel confident about my future. The course content was very informative and covered all the bases. Within the assignments there were different age ranges and levels of English to prepare lessons for, which gives you insight on real-life scenarios.
One area I do feel could be improved is the CV and cover letter that is sent after completing the course. The structure feels a bit disorganized, and the content reads as if the course is still ongoing rather than completed.
Dylan
South Africa - 13 May, 2025
RecommendsMy experience
My experience with the level 5 course with tefl was excellent. The course was full of genuine informational content and I felt that I learnt a lot throughout the course. It is a great curriculum and I would 100% recommend going with tefl.
Nomsa
Johannesburg, South Africa - 13 May, 2025
RecommendsExcellent Course & Experience
It was a really pleasurable experience.
The application process was seamless. The course material very valuable and practical, there was always something new and interesting to learn. It kept me engaged. Much needed guidance and resources provided throughout the course.
Clear instructions in completing the assignments. Helpful feedback.
I would definitely recommend.Ciaran
Belfast - 13 May, 2025
RecommendsTefl level 5
I found the course interesting and comprehensive. It was interactive and informative and had a well balanced syllabus. The material was engaging and the chapters had a good flow. Working through the course was enjoyable and even though there was a lot of informative it felt very manageable.
Karina
Portugal - 12 May, 2025
RecommendsBeyond my expectations
What a pleasant experience. I just recently finished my TEFL level 5 course, and am truly glad I persevered until the end. It was slightly challenging, but extremely informative and I have learnt be a lot. My biggest shout out goes to the support teams who are always available to help and explain until you absolutely understand everything perfectly. Would recommends this course to anyone.
Peter Egyir
Ghana - 12 May, 2025
RecommendsAn epitome of a 21st century training institute
Training with the TEFL Academy is one of the best things I’ve ever had in my academic and professional career. The tutors are simply masters of their areas while the the technical and administrative supports are wonderfully superb.
I’ve had one of the best training experiences ever since I took the decision to impart knowledge onto others. Kudos, The TEFL Academy !Aurélie
France - 12 May, 2025
RecommendsJust qualified at the TEFL academy – Level 5
As a non native speaker, it was important for me to get this certification as a first step in my career as a teacher. I had already taught english for a year.
This training helped me a lot to find the proper resources.
I also realized that some of the exercices I would do are not the best fitted.I recommend this training, it is at your own pace, you learn everyday new things.
Ben
Thailand - 12 May, 2025
RecommendsTEFL level 5 online
I completed this course recently, I fell into a job just before completing the course, it was a dream of mine to work overseas and this helped me to achieve that dream.
The course was user friendly and the tutors gave some helpful feedback.mouna
Italy - 12 May, 2025
RecommendsA GEM
My College English teacher suggested to gather the right set of teaching tools by taking the TEFL LEVEL 5 course. I did, I loved the course, the explanations were clear, and the abc assignment with the teachers’ feedback is a GEM.
Andrew
Australia - 12 May, 2025
RecommendsTEFL Level 5 course
I really enjoyed the level 5 course with the TEFL Academy and would highly recommend it to anyone thinking about starting a career as an English teacher. Every module was well presented and had clear goals at the end. The assessments were challenging but very achievable with the help of the tutors and the TEFLAcademy YouTube tutorials.
Chaylee
- 12 May, 2025
RecommendsTEFL online teaching
I was afraid to study on my own, but when I signed up for the TEFL ACADEMY I recieved an experience I didn’t expect. Full support, straight to point advise and guidance. The entire course was interesting, it kept me intrigued and it challenged me in such simple yet out of the box ways. I appreciated the sufficient time I received to complete the assignments and the extra information given. Thank you TEFL Academy
Emma
Aberdeen - 12 May, 2025
RecommendsGreat course!!
The platform was intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate through the modules at my own pace. As someone balancing work and study, the flexibility of the course structure was a major plus.
The content itself was thorough, up-to-date, and engaging. It covered essential topics like lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching grammar in a clear and accessible way. I especially appreciated the practical examples and interactive quizzes that helped reinforce the material. The assignments were challenging but fair, pushing me to think critically and apply what I’d learned in realistic teaching scenarios.
What stood out most was the support from tutors. Feedback was constructive, detailed, and prompt something that made a huge difference in my learning experience. I also found the additional resources and job placement support incredibly useful!!
JEAN PHILIPPE
France - 7 May, 2025
RecommendsA Practical and Resource-Rich TEFL Experience
I found the TEFL course to be an excellent experience overall – the lessons were clear, practical, and thoughtfully designed. What I appreciated the most were the extra resources provided: ready-to-use templates, sample materials, and downloadable content that will be incredibly helpful for future lesson planning. The platform is user-friendly and encourages independent learning. My only small critique would be the public discussion feature, which didn’t feel as useful or professional as the rest of the course.
Sasha
Palmerston North - 7 May, 2025
RecommendsExcellent Institution to study with for a TEFL Diploma.
The TEFL Academy offers an excellent, well structured Level 5 Diploma course, which covers everything a prospective teacher will likely need to learn, before embarking on their teaching career and adventure. The course units were very thorough, with plenty of additional resources provided. Assignments were (for someone like me studying teaching for the first time) reasonably intensive, and demanding, yet manageable and ultimately very rewarding, especially if you put the effort in, as I did. That effort is appropriately rewarded by the markers too.
I would have loved to have had more time actually practising teaching (I took the “Combined” course that featured an in person training day), but given the cost of the course, and other options they offer (such as observed online teaching), there is nothing to complain about.
A course well worth taking, that sets a solid foundation upon which to gain real world teaching experience, and potentially a career, if you enjoy teaching long term.
Lovenes Duma
South Africa - 6 May, 2025
RecommendsA Stepping stone
TEFL Academy was a stepping stone for me I am grateful for all that they have taught me and helping me in advance in my teaching Career. They tutors were helpful and supportive. Course was challenging yet helpful and valuable.
Allison
Spain - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsHighly recommend, very satisfied, great value
I’m honestly very satisfied with choosing The TEFL Academy out of all the options out there… The course was interesting, fun, and simple yet thorough enough that I felt like I was learning and getting good practice. I looked forward to doing each lesson, noted a lot of resources that they provided, and feel supported to be connected to a large community of fellow teachers. I honestly can’t think of anything that The TEFL Academy course lacked!
Sebastian
- 5 May, 2025
RecommendsChanging Experience
The TEFL Academy Level 5 course has shown me a new perspective on what is teaching a foreign language. It provides a vast amount of learning resources to help me in my EFL study. I find the assignment to be simple and, with the right amount of study, it can be very easy to do. They have a very good explanation about the different learning concepts in each lesson and provide interesting insights about teaching English. I believe that these techniques could be used for other foreign languages too. In my opinion, I would improve on providing a more profound feedback on my assignments even if you pass them. That way, the learner can have a better understanding on areas of improvement.
Andrew
Italy - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsFantastic experience
I want to thank the teachers who helped grade and provide feedback for me. I have just completed the level 5 diploma course. I have already been teaching for the last 4 years, but this has been a very enriching experience. Taking this course has greatly improved my teaching capabilities. Thanks to this course, I have walked out with a greater sense of accomplishment. I feel this will help me to advance in my profession. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to understand different teaching methods and how to cater more to the students’ needs. The program is flexible. I wish there had been more exercises to reinforce what I was learning. But overall, very well structured.
Mrinalini
India - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsHighly recommend The TEFL Academy!
I just completed my TEFL certification with The TEFL Academy and I have not been happier! The curriculum had all the resources and requirements that a language teacher would need. TTA is very practical and to the point and has a lot of resources and suggests a lot of methodologies that can be really effective in the classroom. The difficulty level of the assignments were gradually becoming challenging, which is quite necessary to check the competency of language teachers. The feedback were also detailed.
One thing I really appreciate is the prompt responses that I was getting from the support team. They always made sure that all my doubts were addressed promptly. The dashboard also was user-friendly, and I could navigate through the entire curriculum easily.
Kudos to the entire team behind TTA, because you’re one of the best!!Mirudhubaasini
- 5 May, 2025
RecommendsA valuable course for aspiring ESL teachers
I recently completed the Level 5 TEFL course, and it truly exceeded my expectations. The course content was well structured, packed with very useful teaching strategies. The assignments were well designed and challenging in the best way. They pushed me to apply what I’d learned and I personally found them incredibly helpful. I learned a lot throughout the course and I feel much more confident to start teaching.
Suzan
Uganda - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsGREAT EXPERIENCE STUDYING WITH THE TEFL ACADEMY
My overall rating for the course is excellent. I enjoyed receiving timely feedback from the instructors through email or the platform.
The course content, teaching practice, Lesson planning guidance, and feedback are thorough and helpful. Job assistance is very good.Lauren
South Africa - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsWonderful experience at TEFL academy!
My experience at TEFL academy was incredibly positive and valuable! The course content is substantial and in-depth, and you really learn a great deal! The assignments were wonderfully structured, and challenged me to really engage with the course content and apply my new knowledge and show understanding. I appreciate that the course was quite demanding because it left me assured that the qualification is valuable, weighted and credible. I now feel equipped and ready to embark on my new career!
Annieke
South Africa - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsMy Experience with TEFL
Being a TEFL online student really changed my life they have excellent support and guidance and if in need tutor support was always immediately available for any assistance. The course really made me realise that I want to and can make an amazing impact on all students lives and I can not wait to start teaching and spread my love for the english language onto others thank you TEFL.
Caitlin
- 5 May, 2025
RecommendsTEFL level 5
I did not really have any expectations going into this course but I really am glad I decided to do it. It was challenging and stimulating and allowed me to learn so much more on what being a teacher consists of then what I thought. It opened my perspective in a lot of aspects and after completion, I was astonished just how much job opportunities there is and the help they provide with where to search for a job. I am so happy with the contents of this course and I would recommend it to anyone who has a passion for teaching, it was a great idea and one of my proudest accomplishments.
Jorge
Mexico - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsDo you want to stand out as unique? Then take this unique course
One of the greatest challenges we face as teachers today is differentiating ourselves from the crowd while applying for a job.
As the saying goes: Neither in heights above nor on earth below will you succeed, without understanding how to connect high principles with earthly implementations
This is the sort of experience you will gain with this course: you will learn how to assess yourself before you can assess your students, and then you will study implementations through practical assignments
Most good stories start with a well thought decision: would you like to start this unique story yourself?
Teodora
Serbia - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsTEFL 168 online course review
I really liked how they managed to provide us with the best approaches to teaching english as a foreign languages. The list of resources for further improvement is endless and very entertaining. I am looking forward to what is coming next!
mouna
Italy - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsA professional conversion
I would definitely recommend the TEFL certification to any professional, whether you aspire to become a teacher or not.
I personally chose the specific enrolment to the highest level – TEFL level 5 with an abc attachment feedback. I feel much more comfortable during my financial presentations at work, I use proficient vocabulary words, and feel very grateful to my English teacher’s support and suggestion to start and complete this teaching journey.
I feel that I have now a possibility to another career opportunity in lieu of Finance. THANK YOU.kiera amber
cape town - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsMy experience with TEFL
I have just completed the level 5 TEFL course and i would have to say that it was an amazing and very educational experience. I found that it was easy and very informative yet rewarding and insightful, i would recommend the course to anyone who maybe be interested. Im pleased to be apart of the TEFL community and can’t wait to see how my journey unfolds.
Gareth
South Africa - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsGreat learning experience
I feel that I learned more about not only teaching English as a secondary language, but about english as a whole. The course is comprehensive, and explanatory in a way that even the most advanced concepts are broken down into a format that can be understood by anyone.
Daniel
- 5 May, 2025
RecommendsExcellent Way to Get Started on a ESL Teaching Career
The TEFL Academy provided everything one would need to get started on a career in teaching English. The course was affordable thanks to a promo pay period, provided plenty of time to complete (6 months), and offered a treasure trove of resources for students to dive into or save for later depending on their learning style. The three assessments were incredibly helpful for someone who had never before crafted lesson plans and classroom guides, let alone for different student levels. Ultimately, the course gave me confidence in my ability to lead a class, and I highly recommend those interested in teaching ESL (or teaching in general) to take the course.
Ignatia
South Africa - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsMy study experience
I found the self study online course easy to follow and being self paced was also helpful because I had other responsibilities to attend to while I was completing the course. The self assessment tests also helped me identify parts of the chapter I hadn’t fully understood. The assignments were challenging and the feedback I got from them was very productive. All I need now is to apply the knowledge and gain experience.
Yvonne
South Africa - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsThe Best Online Teaching experience
When i first started my course, i was not sure which one Tefl i should do, but when i chose TEFL Academy i had no regrets! TEFL Academy was well organised which was a big relief for me personally. The feedback was extremely encouraging and helpful. I would definitely recommend Tefl Academy out of all the courses! I loved every minute of my course!
Patryk
Polska - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsTEFL LVL 6
I am satisfied with the course. It helped me renew what i learned during my MA :)
Overall, it is not only a great way into international teaching but also as a standalone course to expand your knowledge. I would recommend :DDewald
South Africa - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsStart of a New Chapter
Studying through the TEFL Academy gave me the opportunity to follow a dream I had for a long time, teaching and travelling the world.
The course has opened my eyes to how interesting English can be and the different students you can have.
Will gladly do again if i could
Ashley
Washington so - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsGreat course
The course was great and sets me up to be a successful tefl teacher. The support was great and feedback very helpful on the three assignments. The course was affordable and I would recommend for anyone thinking about getting their tefl.
Nasiphi
South Africa - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsTTA review
The course is easy to follow. I didn’t have any problems connecting, or with submitting. Everything was straight forward. The online course was fun, plenty resources and plenty of time to finish the course. I highly recommend doing this course
Terri
Spain - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsReally good
I did my course online and found it very easy to navigate the website and get in contact with student support my feedback on assignments was very good. I’m just looking now for work so far it’s not great but we will see.
Joseph
United Kingdom - 5 May, 2025
RecommendsGood overall course
A really good, all-around course. Very thorough and detailed. I like that it gave you so many options of teaching methods and the ability to choose what worked for your teaching style.
I also enjoyed the fact that there was so much emphasis on fun and games because I think that this really motivates students. There were also just so many options regarding what games to play. Along with lots of co-linked peer reviewed articles that provided evidence of their usefulness and significance.
Though, one of the only negatives that I can even think of is the sheer amount of information that precedes assignments. It was a bit daunting and overwhelming to look at all that information and not really have a clue about which bits of advice to do and which to leave out. Again, though, this may not be for everyone, but is just my own opinion.
I also sort of feel that feedback might have been a tad more detailed but know that sometimes it is just not possible due to the quantity of students involved.
Overall, I found this course to be very enjoyable and through. It gave me the skills to find confidence in my work and prepared me to feel competent for teaching.
Caitlin
- 5 May, 2025
RecommendsExcellent
I did the level 5 combined course. This course was really fun and informative. Their were many videos to aid you on assignments and the study material was not complicated. This was a good journey and I’m so glad I did this course.
Philline
- 5 May, 2025
RecommendsI’ve been teaching for more than three years and this certification changed my life
Even though I have been teaching for years now, there have been moments when I feel lost. Especially when I worked for companies that had their standards, which can be too business-centric at times. This course validated some of the techniques that I have used in the past. I also learned about new things that made my teaching more productive and satisfied my students. I have kept the majority of the materials that they have cited in this certification, and I read them now and then. That is one of the best things about this course: everything is cited. I have been recommending this to the other teachers that I know.
Zavana
South Africa - 24 April, 2025
RecommendsThoroughly enjoyed this course!
I recently completed the level 3 TEFL course and found it to be a highly effective and well structured learning experience. It offers a comprehensive approach to language acquisition through thoughtfully organized modules and engaging content. Thank you so much for the experience I am definitely looking forward to broadening my English qualification with you guys.
Serena
Cape Town - 24 April, 2025
RecommendsTEFL ACADEMY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
I recently completed the Level 3 TEFL course and was thoroughly impressed with the structure and content. The modules were logically organized and easy to follow, providing a solid foundation in essential teaching methodologies, lesson planning, and classroom management. The materials were comprehensive and presented in a way that was both engaging and informative. I now feel much more confident in my ability to plan effective lessons and manage a classroom. This course has provided me with the fundamental skills needed to start my TEFL journey.
Morné
Poland - 24 April, 2025
RecommendsPractical teaching tool!
I have completed many different courses over the years and not all of them are so structured and interactive as the TEFL level 3 course I completed with the The TEFL Academy. I must also add that it does not only help you understand that teaching English requires a lot of prep and understanding on your behalf but the course provided practical tools and tips on how to teach effectively and this is something not all courses do. In short, this course gets a thumbs up from me.
Thank you The TEFL Academy, I look forward to starting putting this course to good use!Emily
Bristol, UK - 24 April, 2025
RecommendsA fantastic online TEFL course
I would highly recommend the Level 3 TEFL Certificate with the TEFL Academy. The course is clear, accessible and engaging. I really enjoyed the layout of the modules, which included videos, interactive activities and quizzes. The staff were very helpful and responsive when I emailed them with questions. Thanks very much to the TEFL Academy for a great learning experience.
Valentina
- 24 April, 2025
RecommendsPerfect
I was enrolled in and recently completed a Level 3 Certificate from the TEFL Academy course and was impressed by how well-structured, friendly, and professional the entire experience was.
I was new to the teaching field. The practical tests and assignments helped me apply the knowledge I was gaining. I found the assignments challenging in the best way to use the theory.
The course gives you the opportunity to study at your own pace.
The support from the TEFL professional trainers was available throughout the course in the form of webinars and personal contacts.
By the end of the course, I found myself confident and excited to move forward. I would highly recommend the course to anyone genuinely interested in teaching English abroad or online.Peter
Canada - 22 April, 2025
RecommendsExcellent – completely recommended!
I enrolled in the Level 3 Certificate and the 3 top-up courses (Business, Online/One-to-One, and Young Learners), and all 4 courses were fantastic. Bitesize chunks to help with learning, lots of resources woven in to each lesson for you to bookmark/save, a really great variety of small quizzes, tests, videos, and text that is written in plain English, all of the courses met my expectations and often exceeded them. Thank you TTA for putting together a great accredited course that makes teacher training extremely accessible in a variety of ways, and at a great price! The cost has definitely become an investment for me.
Margherita
Italia - 14 April, 2025
RecommendsGreat experience!
After much thought about which provider to rely on for my TEFL adventure, I decided to try The TEFL Academy, and it was without a doubt the best choice I could have made. The materials are excellent and up to date, and the website is also user-friendly. The teachers are knowledgeable and in case of problems there is a customer service always at hand. I highly recommend it!
Deoni-Marie
South Africa - 14 April, 2025
RecommendsExcellent
I was very surprised on how easy the course was when I started. I didn’t know what to expect learning online. I finished my level 3 English course sooner then I expected and the support I got and quick responses was amazing. The course was easy to follow online and even though I’ve been a teacher for 4 years, I learned a lot that I didn’t even know. I thought that I wouldn’t need a course because of my 4 years experience but this online course taught me a lot and gave me a better example of what to expect teaching students online, how to do it and how to handle any obstacle you might face teaching online. I’m greatful that I had the opportunity to learn in the comfort of my own home or literally from anywhere I wanted to when I had the time. This was an amazing experience. Thank you TEFL Academy for the support in this journey and for giving anyone, anywhere the opportunity to study online.
Parisha
South Africa - 14 April, 2025
RecommendsMy Experience With TEFL Academy
I recently completed my TEFL certification through The TEFL Academy, and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my career. I chose their Level 3 course because it’s internationally recognized and well-regarded in the TEFL world — and it definitely lived up to its reputation. The course itself was thorough and well-structured. I loved that I could study at my own pace, which made it easy to balance with other commitments. The platform was easy to navigate, and the content covered everything from grammar to lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching online. The interactive quizzes and assignments helped me stay engaged and really tested my understanding. The support team was also very helpful whenever I had questions. Plus, the access to job resources after completing the course has been incredibly useful — I’ve already started applying for online teaching positions and feel prepared to take on this new adventure.