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Combined Level 5 TEFL Course (168hrs)

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What our combined level 5 TEFL course includes

20-hour Weekend Classroom TEFL Course in Philadelphia
148-hour Online TEFL & Grammar Course to further your TEFL training (6 months' access)
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 DEAC (U.S. Department of Education recognized body) approved qualification
Tutor support from EFL professionals
Help with finding TEFL Jobs abroad on completion of the course

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Feeling uninspired and unfulfilled by your current job? Then living and working abroad teaching English as a foreign language might be the perfect position for you!

At The TEFL Academy in Philadelphia, we offer a Combined Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hours). In just 20 hours spanning over the course of a weekend at the Windsor Suites, our highly qualified instructors will teach you in a face-to-face setting. Upon completion, you will be able to finish the rest of the TEFL course online, where our expert TEFL instructors will offer valuable insight and help when needed.

The classroom course in Philadelphia will instruct you on how to put together and implement an ideal lesson plan. Most importantly, you will also have the opportunity to teach a lesson. Teaching will offer you a greater understanding of how rewarding it is to teach English as a foreign language.

You can continue the 148 study hours over a span of six months or just a few weeks. It should be noted that many students complete it in less than six weeks’ time. What will you learn during the online course? The theory of TEFL, as well as valuable grammar and vocabulary instruction.

Upon completion of the TEFL course, you will be given a Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), which is acknowledged around the world. Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the critiera for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a U.S. Department of Education National Accreditor. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognized awarding body. Be sure to visit our TEFL Jobs Board to begin applying for jobs worldwide once you have received your final grade. We also offer you the opportunity to specialize in your chosen field of teaching English. All enrollments 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 a unique discount code with your booking confirmation email which can be redeemed against your chosen course.

If you love to travel and want to make a difference in people’s lives, then don’t delay! You can enroll in your TEFL course in Philadelphia by putting down an $80 deposit. 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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“Our course has been approved by the DEAC, a U.S. Department of Education recognized awarding body.”

Weekend course units and timetable

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

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

“Our course has been approved by the DEAC, a U.S. Department of Education recognized awarding body.”

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Online Course (Instant access on enrollment)

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.

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

“Our course has been approved by the DEAC, a U.S. Department of Education recognized awarding body.”

Dana Lightman, TEFL Trainer

Dana’s love of language and teaching propelled her to obtain an advanced degree in TESL.

After teaching for 8 years, she was tapped by the University of Pennsylvania to teach the Master’s level ESL practicum. Continued classroom experience increased her desire to learn more about how to create the optimum learning environment for her students, and she continued her studies in group dynamics and behavioural science. Dana believes that the best ESL teachers not only teach language skills, but also promote confidence and positivity in their students, and she is passionate about training other teachers to do just that. A strong believer in practising what she teaches, Dana continues to teach ESL to immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia area.

"I believe that the best ESL teachers not only teach language skills, but also promote confidence and positivity in their students"

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Ellen Polsky, TEFL Trainer

Ellen Polsky has been teaching and training teachers since 1977. Her first job was in Cali, Colombia, where she taught students aged between 16 and 65.

Since then, she has worked at Temple University, the University of Colorado, and two non-profit organizations. In addition to teaching English as an Additional/Foreign Language, Ellen has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Linguistics. She has extensive experience training new and experienced teachers in basic literacy skills and adult education. Ellen has a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Linguistics and a Master's degree in Foundations of Bilingual/Multicultural Education, with a TESOL emphasis. Though she has administered, coordinated, and directed ESL programs at universities and non-profit organizations, her passion is teaching and training teachers. Ellen currently teaches ESL and Linguistics, tutors professionals who have been relocated to the Philadelphia area, and trains both volunteers and those who plan to teach abroad. Teaching has always been Ellen's passion. She feels that she learns as much from her students as they learn from her.

"Teaching has always been my passion and I feel that I learn as much from my students as they learn from me."

The TEFL Academy course is held at:

The Windsor Suites
1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia
PA 19103
USA

Tel: +1 347 434 9694
Email: philadelphia@theteflacademy.com

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TEFL Courses in other locations:
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Feeling uninspired and unfulfilled by your current job? Then living and working abroad teaching English as a foreign language might be the perfect position for you!

Course Breakdown

Weekend course units and timetable

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

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 enrollment)

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

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.

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

Dana Lightman, TEFL Trainer

Dana’s love of language and teaching propelled her to obtain an advanced degree in TESL.

"I believe that the best ESL teachers not only teach language skills, but also promote confidence and positivity in their students"

Ellen Polsky, TEFL Trainer

Ellen Polsky has been teaching and training teachers since 1977. Her first job was in Cali, Colombia, where she taught students aged between 16 and 65.

"Teaching has always been my passion and I feel that I learn as much from my students as they learn from me."

How to find us

The TEFL Academy course is held at:

The Windsor Suites
1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia
PA 19103
USA

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Email: philadelphia@theteflacademy.com

Click here for a map

TEFL Courses in other locations:
TEFL Courses in Boston
TEFL Courses in New York

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Accreditation FAQ

Is the course accredited?

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. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body.

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/

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 the USA. This means that accreditation bodies based solely in the USA may not be recognized 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 recognize Awarding Organisations like Qualifi and regulate qualifications like ours. An Ofqual regulated TEFL qualification will be recognized worldwide and is highly respected by employers.

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 recognized by government and sits on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. You can view our qualification on the Ofqual register 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 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 recognized 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 recognized 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.

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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Mark

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. The teacher, Ellen, was extremely knowledgeable and easy going. She made sure you understood the material before moving on to the next topic. She also made the class very interactive and engaging

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Justine

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

A. Enjoyed all aspects of the class. Materials covered were very thorough.
Q. How satisfied were you with the TEFL Tutor?

A. Very knowledgeable and motivating. A great deal of passion around teaching.

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Andrea

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

A. I was very impressed with the level of classroom training I received. Also how the classroom training was accurate to some of the online parts of the course that I had previously completed.
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Ellen Polly was very knowledgeable and thorough.

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Regan Gearhart

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

A. The teacher Dana, was amazing. She kept the class incredibly lively and you could tell she both really knew what she was doing and that she really enjoyed it. Hold on tight to her.
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL tutor?

A. Dana was always open to hearing feedback as we went through the course. She filled the curriculum with lots of personal examples and helpful anecdotes.

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Eden Aroshas

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

A. It was a very enjoyable experience for me. I feel very prepared for working in a classroom in a foreign country and had a very positive classroom learning experience.
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL tutor?

A. Our professor was very easy to talk to, helpful, and patient. She made the twenty hours go by very quickly and was more than willing to aid in any way we needed her to.

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Jessica Tuccio

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

A. I just enrolled in the TEFL Course, and Kelly was our instructor for the two-day classroom section. I was a bit hesitant at first because I wasn’t sure if this was for me, after taking her class I feel much more confidant and excited to start and finish the online section. Kelly, was welcoming, reassuring and personable. Kelly made the class environment a friendly atmosphere to learn. I enjoyed how the class was taught, she set up each section to mirror to show different teaching styles that would work for us when we are teaching our students at each level. Which helped us learn more than if we were just sitting looking at a PowerPoint presentation. I appreciate her taking time to critique me and point out what areas that I excel in and what areas that I can work on to be a more successful teacher. I feel that our class was lucky to have her as an instructor because she has traveled and taught all over and she shared her real life experiences and offered some interesting facts to know when teaching in different areas of the world which will be so helpful during the interview process.
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. All in all, Kelly is an amazing instructor, you can see that she is passionate about what she does, this is not just a career for her this is something she loves to do and does it well. She is highly motivated and is sincerely interested in all of us succeeding. With her experience of teaching all around the globe she has great tips for her students she is a great asset for your company.

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Catherine Billing

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

A. I found the face to face element with a TEFL experience teacher answered a lot of the questions at the back of my mind. The foreign language lesson we had to participate in as students was particularly eye opening as it helped to understand how we can still communicate with students with whom we potentially share no language at all. It was also valuable to meet other students and hear their plans and concerns. It has consolidated and enhanced everything I've learned so far.
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. She was friendly and approachable and kept us moving through the course smoothly.

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Duncan Allen

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

A. The tutor who ran the class had a lot of experience, being able to give practical advice and was very supportive, providing a comfortable environment for learning. This made the class more enjoyable than I had anticipated.
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Ann was knowledgeable, supportive and clearly enjoyed what she was doing. This helped people who were less outgoing to open up comfortably.

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Sarah Badocck

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

A. The information provided was enthusiastically presented and the powerpoint presentations were informative and very well structured.
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. I was thoroughly impressed with Liz, because of her extensive knowledge on the technicalities the English language. I was also delighted to learn from her because of her wealth of knowledge based on first hand encounters in the field.

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James Smith

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

A. It was very informational, every person who sat the course got on with each other and had a great time.
Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. The teacher who taught us 'Ann' was fantastic, polite and kind, she made sure no one took the next step without being well informed of what we'd just covered.

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