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Why choose 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 course students.

Accreditation is a major factor that should be considered when choosing a TEFL course. The TEFL Academy is fully accredited by Qualifi, (UK government department) and the DEAC, (US government department); two regulated awarding bodies.

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www.theteflacademy.com
Founded
2012
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Claudia
Canada
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Online Level 3 TEFL Course with the TEFL Academy

Incredible, challenging and motivating course

Sep 27, 2023

I really enjoyed taking the Level 3 course. It was challenging in terms of the content I was exposed to. Some modules I had to take my time to capture all the knowledge. Everything was there and nothing was left for the student to figure out on their own. I feel I got the tools I needed, the resources and the guidance throughout. The assignments were challenging but the feedback was great. I am looking forward to putting this into practice and excited to teach students! I feel I have gained the confidence as well to do this.

Pros
  • Easy to follow
  • Challenging content
  • Extensive assignments
Cons
  • Modules can be expanded for certain topics
  • A lot of British content
  • Website could be easier to navigate
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Ian
Male
South Africa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Online Level 3 TEFL Course with the TEFL Academy

Great course, well worth it

Sep 27, 2023

I recently completed the TEFL course with the TEFL Academy, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in every way. The course is incredibly well-structured, providing a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of teaching English as a foreign language. I was particularly impressed with the quality and depth of the course materials, which were not only informative but also engaging and practical.
Throughout the course, I gained valuable knowledge and skills that I believe will be instrumental in my TEFL career. The instructors were highly knowledgeable and supportive, always ready to assist and provide guidance when needed.

Pros
  • Well Structured
  • Great content
  • Must have course to start a TEFL career
Cons
  • Could not upgrade my level 3 to level 5 while in the course
  • It does not garrantee work in the field
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Tara
35
Female
South Africa
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Online Level 3 TEFL Course with the TEFL Academy

TEFL level 3 with The Tefl Academy

Sep 18, 2023

I discovered this course to be exceptionally enriching, striking a perfect balance between providing the necessary challenge for becoming a confident ESL teacher and offering valuable flexibility for self-paced learning. While the intensity of the experience was rewarding, I would have greatly appreciated concise one-page summaries for each unit, which would have served as a helpful reference for retaining and consolidating key information.
Overall, I would highly recommend this course. It is a reliable source of information with enough challenge to make you feel like you really learned something.

Pros
  • Could work at my own pace
  • Interactive videos
  • Great quizzes
Cons
  • The website could be easier to use
  • Would love more info on what to expect practically as an ESL teacher
  • Would have loved a summary of each unit (one-pager) to refer to
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Jade
27
Female
South Africa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Online Level 3 TEFL Course with the TEFL Academy

TEFL Level 3

Sep 18, 2023

Incredible experience completing my TEFL level 3 course through The TEFL Academy. All course work is provided on a very user friendly student portal and the step-by-step basis makes it incredibly easy and motivating to work through each module. The support from the tutors/ admin was incredible and if I had any queries, they were answered in under 24 hours each time. The job page platform is also very useful and you are able to apply directly off of the TTA website uploading the documents you are provided with at the end. Highly recommend the TTA!

Pros
  • User friendly
  • Great support
  • Assistance with job seeking
Cons
  • Nothing
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Jackson
39
Male
Zimbabwe
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Online Level 3 TEFL Course with the TEFL Academy

Great Course

Sep 18, 2023

The course is very well structured and has a lot of content. The course is structured in such a way that one is able to read and understand, and contextualise without the need for a tutor/teacher/lecturer. The course is set up in such a way that it prepares the prospective English teacher for both online and face to face English teaching. With regards to the assignment aspect of the course, the questions are well formulated and push one to conduct further research on a specific topic or teaching techniques, which has a positive effect of enhancing the learning experience. The webpage is easy to navigate as the course is divided into 9 (nine) units. upon completion of the each unit, the candidate is tested with a quiz. This is helpful as it ensures that as the candidate has read and understood the unit.

Pros
  • well structured
  • informative
  • easy to follow
Cons
  • none I could find
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Alumni Interviews

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

Quentellus Ladale Toliver

Program
Online Level 5 TEFL Course

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.

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.

Staff Interviews

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

Jess Morris

Program
Online Level 5 TEFL Course
Job Title
Student Services
Hi! My name is Jess and I am a part of the Student Services Team here in The TEFL Academy! We deal with everything, from enrolling to certificates and are here to help existing, potential and alumni students with whatever questions they may have.
Jess Morris

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!

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.