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Combined Level 5 TEFL Course (168hrs)

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What our combined level 5 TEFL course includes:

Combined level 5 TEFL course
148-hour online TEFL & Grammar course, accessible for 6 months
20-hour classroom TEFL course on a weekend in East London
Free 30-Hour T op-up Course in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English or Teaching Online & 1:1
198 hours of TEFL training
Level 5 Ofqual (UK government) regulated qualification
Tutor support from EFL professionals
Help with finding TEFL Jobs abroad on completion of the course

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How would you feel about a change of career and the excitement of working in another country while teaching English as a foreign language?

Here at The TEFL Academy in East London, we have the answer! Why not complete our Combined Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hours)? It is only 168 hours of work and the first part is manageable over a weekend. You'll spend 20 hours with one of our highly qualified TEFL instructors at the Southern Sun Hemingways, East London. After that, you may complete the rest of the course online, in your own time, and in the comfort of your own home. You will receive all the support and help you need from our team of professionals.

Over the course of the weekend in East London, you will learn how to prepare lesson plans, deliver your lessons, and more importantly, how to do the teaching yourself. The weekend will give you an introduction to the world of teaching English as a foreign language.

The online part of the course consists of 148 hours of work, which you are given 6 months to complete, but the average student completes the course within 4-6 weeks. The average time to complete the course is between four and six weeks. You will find that the online course spends more time covering the grammar and vocabulary details.

We are the world's only TEFL course provider that has received official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the U.K. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body. Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a U.S. Department of Education National Accreditor.

When you have successfully completed the TEFL course in East London, we will award you with our internationally recognised Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours). Level 5 is recognised and regulated by Ofqual (UK government), and is approved as the same level as the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. Once you have received your final grade and certificate, you are free to start applying for jobs! You can start looking on our TEFL Jobs Board right away. We also offer you the opportunity to specialise in your chosen field of teaching English. All enrolments on our level 5 course include a free top-up course in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English or Teaching Online & 1:1. You will be provided with your booking confirmation email which can be redeemed against your chosen course.

Travel the world and earn money at the same time. Does this sound appealing to you? Why wait any longer to start your new career? Reserve your place on one of our TEFL courses in East London with a deposit of just R800! Deposits are only accepted for courses more than 2 weeks away, your online course will be available as soon as you have paid the balance in full.

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“The TEFL Academy is accredited by Qualifi, an Ofqual regulated awarding body.”

Weekend course units and timetable

Day 1 (9 a.m - 7 p.m)

TEFL Course Introduction
Warmers/Icebreakers
Classroom Management
Morning Break
Teaching Absolute Beginners
Foreign Language Lesson
Lesson Planning
Teaching Pronunciation
Break for Lunch
Teaching Vocabulary
Functions and Grammar in Context
Jobs & CVs
Afternoon Break
Teaching Practice Preparation
Teaching Practice

Day 2 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

Teaching Grammar
Teaching Speaking
Morning Break
Teaching Reading
Teaching Writing
Teaching Listening
Break for Lunch
Teaching Practice Preparation
Teaching Practice
Afternoon Break
Feedback
Course Close

“The TEFL Academy is accredited by Qualifi, an Ofqual regulated awarding body.”

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Online Course (Instant access on enrolment)

The online course consists of ten mandatory units. All ten units are exam-assessed and for units 5, 7 and 10 there are also coursework-assessed assignments. You get 6-months access to the course, but some students complete their qualification within 4 - 6 weeks (when studied full time).

Online Course Unit Breakdown

Lesson Planning
Teaching English Vocabulary
Teaching Pronunciation
Understanding English Grammar
Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading
Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing
Teaching English Grammar
Principles of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Materials and Aids for Teaching English/Classroom Management Strategies
Using Resources Effectively when Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Case Study, CV and Cover Letter, Job Sites and Resources

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Course options explained

With so much choice and such a vast amount of conflicting information available on the Internet it can be difficult for potential TEFL course students to make the correct choice. Employers offering the best opportunities with the most competitive packages are now asking for level 5 TEFL qualifications. Our course leads to a Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), which is regulated by Ofqual (UK government) and DEAC-Approved (US Department of Education National Accreditor).

A regulated level 5 qualification means that Ofqual (UK government), have approved the qualification to be at a recognised level of achievement. Our Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168hrs) is the same level as the following qualifications: a diploma of higher education (DipHE), a foundation degree and the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL qualifications.

You will see many TEFL courses available that are at levels lower than level 5, although these may be accepted by some recruiters, students wishing to gain access to top employers with the best jobs and working conditions should complete a level 5 TEFL qualification.

All regulated level 5 courses are 150hrs+ in length. We have never seen a single employer ask for more than 168hrs of TEFL training.

Career opportunities

With 1.5 billion people wanting to learn English right now the career opportunities are endless! Once you have completed the course you will be qualified to teach English internationally, including in South Africa.

You will be qualified to teach:

Children
Young Adults
Adults

In a range of educational settings such as:

Schools
Universities/Colleges
Private English Language Schools
Business/Corporate English
Private One-to-One Tuition

“The TEFL Academy is accredited by Qualifi, an Ofqual regulated awarding body.”

Rosalind Logan, TEFL Trainer

Rosalind has been involved in English teaching since 2001 and more specifically TEFL teaching since 2009.

She has taught students from all over the world. She says it’s been an incredible journey and privilege for her to have been exposed to so many cultures. Currently, she lives in South Africa, her home country. Rosalind loves to travel and has been to 5 continents…. There is always something exciting to discover in new places.

"TEFL teaching has really opened up the world."

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The TEFL Academy course is held at:

Southern Sun Hemingways
Corner of Western Bypass and Two Rivers Drive
Cambridge
5247
South Africa

Tel: 0800 99 30 30
Email: eastlondon@theteflacademy.com

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Please note, as an international company, our offices are based in Dublin, Ireland. This location is a conference suite used just for the classroom component of the course.

TEFL Courses in other locations:
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TEFL Course Information

How would you feel about a change of career and the excitement of working in another country while teaching English as a foreign language?

Course Breakdown

Weekend course units and timetable

Day 1 (9 a.m - 7 p.m)

TEFL Course Introduction
Warmers/Icebreakers
Classroom Management
Morning Break
Teaching Absolute Beginners
Foreign Language Lesson
Lesson Planning
Teaching Pronunciation
Break for Lunch
Teaching Vocabulary
Functions and Grammar in Context
Jobs & CVs
Afternoon Break
Teaching Practice Preparation
Teaching Practice

Day 2 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

Teaching Grammar
Teaching Speaking
Morning Break
Teaching Reading
Teaching Writing
Teaching Listening
Break for Lunch
Teaching Practice Preparation
Teaching Practice
Afternoon Break
Feedback
Course Close

Online Course (Instant access on enrolment)

Online Course Unit Breakdown

Lesson Planning
Teaching English Vocabulary
Teaching Pronunciation
Understanding English Grammar
Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading
Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing
Teaching English Grammar
Principles of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Materials and Aids for Teaching English/Classroom Management Strategies
Using Resources Effectively when Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Case Study, CV and Cover Letter, Job Sites and Resources

Options & Prospects

Course options explained

All regulated level 5 courses are 150hrs+ in length. We have never seen a single employer ask for more than 168hrs of TEFL training.

Career opportunities

You will be qualified to teach:

Children
Young Adults
Adults

In a range of educational settings such as:

Schools
Universities/Colleges
Private English Language Schools
Business/Corporate English
Private One-to-One Tuition

Tutor

Rosalind Logan, TEFL Trainer

Rosalind has been involved in English teaching since 2001 and more specifically TEFL teaching since 2009.

"TEFL teaching has really opened up the world."

How to find us

The TEFL Academy course is held at:

Southern Sun Hemingways
Corner of Western Bypass and Two Rivers Drive
Cambridge
5247
South Africa

Tel: 0800 99 30 30
Email: eastlondon@theteflacademy.com

Click here for a map

Please note, as an international company, our offices are based in Dublin, Ireland. This location is a conference suite used just for the classroom component of the course.

TEFL Courses in other locations:
TEFL Courses in Port Elizabeth
TEFL Courses in Durban

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Accreditation FAQ

Is the course accredited?

Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body. Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a U.S. Department of Education National Accreditor.

Who are Qualifi?

The TEFL Academy is fully accredited by Qualifi an Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, a UK government department) regulated awarding body. Qualifi have robust quality assurance systems and procedures in place which all course providers must successfully pass in order to be accredited under the scheme.

Potential TEFL course students should remember that their prospective employers are likely to be based outside South Africa. This means that accreditation bodies based solely in South Africa may not be recognised by employers abroad. This is why The TEFL Academy has chosen Qualifi, as they offer international accreditation for training course providers.

You can find out more about Qualifi on their website: https://qualifi.net

Who are Ofqual?

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.

Ofqual is a non-ministerial UK government department.

You can verify our qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications here.

Ofqual recognise Awarding Organisations like Qualifi and regulate qualifications like ours. An Ofqual regulated TEFL qualification will be recognised worldwide and is highly respected by employers.

Who are the DEAC?

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission was founded in 1926 and is a U.S. Department of Education National Accreditor. DEAC's goal is to ensure a high standard of educational quality in the distance education institutions it approves by requiring compliance with its published standards, policies and procedures.

Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status.

You can find out more about the DEAC on their website: https://www.deac.org/

What is a level 5 qualification?

When you hear about “levels” this refers to the UK government’s framework for qualifications. This framework allows learners studying UK government regulated qualifications to understand where their qualification sits in comparison to other qualifications. A regulated level 5 qualification means that Ofqual (UK government), have approved the qualification to be at a recognised level of achievement. Our Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168hrs) is the same level as the following qualifications: a diploma of higher education (DipHE), a foundation degree and the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL qualifications.

What does "regulated" mean?

A regulated qualification means that it is officially recognised by government and sits on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. You can view our qualification on the Ofqual register here.

What benefits does studying a regulated qualification offer learners?

Choosing to study a regulated qualification is your guarantee of quality. Course providers offering regulated qualifications must comply with very tough quality assurance rules and procedures. This ensures that:

The staff delivering and assisting students are suitably qualified
The course provider has the resources to effectively deliver the qualification
The course itself effectively teaches and assesses the qualifications aims
The contents of the course have been written and designed by industry professionals and peer reviewed
The feedback and grades given to learners is fair, moderated and meets modern academic standards
Officially regulated by the UK government, therefore the qualification will be internationally recognised by schools, employers, foreign embassies and governments of most other countries.

How do I know if a qualification is regulated?

Any qualification that is officially recognised by the UK government will sit on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Make sure to ask your course provider to provide a link to the register for their qualification.

You can view our qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications here.

Why do other providers offer so many course options and different levels?

The simple answer is, we just don't know! Recruiters offering the best opportunities with the most competitive packages are now asking for level 5 TEFL qualifications. All regulated level 5 courses are 150hrs+ in length. We have never seen a single employer ask for more than 168hrs of TEFL training.

We know that navigating your way through the TEFL web of courses is very confusing. This is why we offer just one course, exactly what you need to get the best jobs around the world!

What's the difference between TEFL and TESOL?

TEFL and TESOL are both acronyms for teaching English to non-native English speakers. Both acronyms can be used to describe qualifications which certify you to teach English as a foreign language. To a large extent, "TEFL" and "TESOL" are used interchangeably.

TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Are cheap TEFL courses on daily deal websites like Groupon and Amazon too good to be true?

Offering a high quality TEFL course that provides students with qualified tutors and leads to a government regulated qualification doesn't come cheap! Course providers selling on daily deal websites must heavily discount their course fees and then split what they make 50/50 with the deal portal such as Groupon, Wowcher & Amazon.

With such small revenues it’s impossible for TEFL course providers selling on daily deal websites to:

Offer on-going support from experienced & qualified tutors
Have fair & moderated marking/grading systems
Develop and continually update quality course content & resources
Offer a course that leads to a government regulated qualification
Offer job support and on-going assistance after course completion

TEFL courses sold on daily deal websites are unregulated, unaccredited, lack academic credibility and will not be respected by employers.

Read our blog 'Are cheap TEFL courses too good to be true?'

Is a level 5 course always a level 5 course?

You may see cheap TEFL courses advertised online that claim to be a “level”, such as “Level 5 140-Hour TEFL Course” (often advertised on daily deal websites), unfortunately these courses are not the level they claim to be and are highly misleading.

The level of a course tells learners where the qualification sits on the UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). If a course is not listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications, then it is not really a level at all. You can find our qualification on the register here.

Make sure you ask any TEFL training provider that claims to be offering a “level” of TEFL course to provide a link to the Register of Regulated Qualifications. If they cannot provide this, then the qualification is not the level they claim it to be and will not be accepted by foreign embassies and employers.

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Cayla

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. The classroom element gives you a lot of clarity and understanding towards teaching English as a foreign language, it was extremely helpful because it summarises e everything as a whole and answers a lot of questions you may have, it was also cool getting together with other people who are on the same journey and it was fun
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Judy was awesome! Our tutor was willing to answer any questions, she kept us all involved and there was never a dull moment

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Cassandra

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. The facilitator was excellent. She creates a comfortable environment where participation was encouraged and learning was made easy. The course material was easy to follow and improved understanding of all aspects of the course. All in all the experience was fantastic and extremely rewarding.

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Juan-Meri

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Roslind was absolutely amazing. She made the two days feel like 2 hours. She involved the whole class and everyone felt that they were apart of the course. Her explanation were very thorough and clear. She had amazing knowledge of the course and a lot of tips. She really ticked all the boxes for me.

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Desmari

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. The weekend course is very useful & teaches you practical elements. It is also easier to understand something if it is explained by a person who has already been through the process, she gives you tips & advice on where you can improve teaching wise.
Q. How satisfied were you with the TEFL Tutor?

A. She was very helpful, friendly, teaches you so that you understand well & is open to any question at any time.

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Jordan

Q. How satisfied were you with the course?

A. I felt very quickly comfortable. Rosalind created an inviting and relaxed environment in which I was not only able to learn greatly from her instruction but ask questions and interact comfortably and with confidence. The weekend was highly informative and if asked I would definitely recommend it.

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Gaylene

Q. How satisfied were you with the TEFL Tutor?

A. Rosalind is very knowledgeable, friendly, exciting, funny, caring, and gained everyone's respect immediately. She brought the whole course alive in a way that was so enlightening and fun-filled, and extremely interesting. There wasn't one dull moment! She gained full co-operation, captivated us all, and got even the shyest student to stand up and teach. The boardroom was also well ventilated and comfortable.

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Vanessa

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. Consolidation of course material. Contact and collaboration with fellow learners. Great group, pair and one on one opportunities. Get valuable feedback instantly from the lecturer. Opportunity to get clarity on areas. Good examples and content covered in a respectful, fun and memorable manner. Most approachable lecturer who was very good and engaged well with everyone!
Q. How satisfied were you with the TEFL Tutor?

A. Exceptional. Engaged well with everyone. Conveyed and explained course material really well. Classroom environment was relaxed and not intimidating. Managed class and time very well.

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Jeanice

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. Overall I had a very positive experience and it went better than I had anticipated. Our teacher was lovely and was able to keep us all engaged in the material for the full 20 hours. I feel a lot more comfortable teaching after having some practical training.
Q. How satisfied were you with the TEFL Tutor?

A. Our tutor, Rosalind, was just amazing. She made the classes fun and was really good at explaining the material to us. She was able to confidently answer all the questions we threw her way. She made sure every student was involved in the class and understood the work. I hope to one day be as good a teacher as my tutor was.

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Kelsey

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. The teacher was absolutely excellent. She made me feel very comfortable and confident. I felt well guided and confident to tackle any of the tasks. She explained the grammar incredibly well. I walked into the weekend course completely confused about some things (I had completed the online course before the classroom session) and walked out with all my worries solved and understanding everything I did not understand before. She made the classroom environment very comfortable, encouraging and fun to work in. The way she got everyone working together was very impressive.
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. She was excellent. She solved all of my problems I had with the grammar concepts that I was struggling with. She got everyone working together from the word go which made everyone feel incredibly comfortable with each other. She created an atmosphere of encouragement and support and made me feel incredibly confident and motivated.

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Martishka Macaskill

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. it was well organised and easy to swallow and it helped me understand a lot of the online portion of the course
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Ros was amazing, she made the course easy to swallow and far less daunting than it actually was. I feel alot more confident about teaching than I did before. She deserves a..... pat on the back. :)

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