Published 28th January 2016
Undertaking any course of study is a daunting prospect, especially when you consider the time and the money that you will put into it. It’s no wonder many people worry about quitting their jobs and taking a TEFL course: what if they fail?
So let’s put this into perspective. Yes, it is possible to fail the TEFL course, but probably not in the way you are imagining. Doing a TEFL course requires a huge commitment in terms of time and effort and the majority of TEFL students who “fail” the course, actually drop out. They simply don’t have the time available to keep up with the coursework. However, if you have the right mindset, there is a very slim chance of not passing the course.
Bear in mind that the school or organisation that is offering the course does not want you to fail. They want to keep their pass rates up for advertising and marketing reasons – it doesn’t look good if everyone fails their course. At the same time, these courses are designed to develop teachers so any school or organisation worth their salt will want to send out adequately qualified teachers. This, again, is an issue of reputation.
For these reasons, a TEFL course is not a walk in the park, but if you have the time and the dedication you will be able to pass. You will be required to do a lot of reading and various assignments based on these readings. It is essential that you do these readings and the assignments because this is the way to keep on track for the whole course. Obviously, if you do badly in an assignment, then you know you need to focus on that area again or ask someone for help.
This is also the reason why there are always tutors to help you through the course. Even if you do an online TEFL course, there will be people you can contact if you need any help. Use them. It can be hard to keep up with all the course requirements if you have a job or haven’t studied in a while. If you have no experience to teaching, it can also be a lot of information to digest. Work at your own pace, making sure you work regularly and consistently, and you should be fine.
What is comes down to is commitment. Before embarking on a TEFL course seriously consider whether you have the time to do the course. Be honest with yourself because if you find yourself overwhelmed and struggling, it’s only yourself that will suffer. If you have the time and are prepared for the work and effort that will go into to studying, then you can feel comfortable signing yourself up for a TEFL course.
Hello,
I need a tutor who can I contact?
Hello Vanessa, if you would like to contact the tutors this can be done so through the following link: http://level5tutorsupport.theteflacademy.com They would be happy to assist with any academic queries you have.
I need help i have failed but how do I do the assessment again. i need to do the test again
Hello Nofezile, you will need to get the required grade in the tests in order to move on to the assignments. For each assignment you will have 3 attempts. The tutor will give detailed feedback on the assignment so that you can re-submit based on this feedback. If you have ant academic queries you can contact the tutors through tutor support. The link is in the getting started unit of your course, just under step 4. 🙂
Very true. The course is very difficult moreso if the concept of teaching is new to you – like in my case! But with determination it’s possible. I’m currently working and studying at the same time so it’s hectic, however I am learning a lot; still struggling to understand the ‘parts of speech’, but if there is anything I’m not sure of I go back to previous units, as well as make use of Further Reading options. It will take time to get used to shifting my mindset from being a typical native English speaker to being a [potential] ESL/EFL Teacher.
Hello Thandi, it’s really great to hear that you are enjoying your TEFL course. It is nice to know that you are making full use of the further reading options to enhance your understanding. 🙂
Hi there. Just wanted to enquire, is it possible to get an extension on the course? Is there such an option?
Hello Kuntha, we do offer course extensions on our course. We have sent you an email with more detailed information. 🙂
Hello, I need help. I have just recently finished all the test and I failed, could you please email me on what to do next?. Is there any other option to pass it?. I really need to get this certification. I have sent also an email to the ITTT admin but no reply until now.
Hi Maricel,
You are probably doing the course with another TEFL course provider. I would recommend you to check the name of the company you are doing the course with and contact them for support.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again.​
Hi, I would like to know how the course extension works. Do you need to apply for another 6 months?
Hello Marcia, we offer a 30 day extension and a 90 day extension. If you do require more time on your course, please send an email to student services: hello@theteflacademy.com. 🙂
Hello,
I read about a possible extension for the online course, can I have some more details around extensions?
Hi Sarah – For information on extensions please contact hello@theteflacademy.com and student services will be able to advise you.