TEFL & Coronavirus (Covid-19) Latest Info
Due to Coronavirus (Covid-19) some of our classroom TEFL courses have had to be postponed, whereas some are still ongoing and some have restarted in recent weeks. Please get in touch at hello@theteflacademy.com for specific location information. Students can start and complete the online portion of their course straight away (if full payment is made at the time of booking) and receive a level 5 168hr TEFL certificate. A 20hr certificate will be awarded upon completion of your classroom course to complement your main level 5 qualification. Alternatively students can enrol on our our online-only course option here and combine with our 10hr teaching practice webinar.
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.
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 UK. This means that accreditation bodies based solely in the UK 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
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.
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/
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.
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.
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!
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:
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.
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.
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:
TEFL courses sold on daily deal websites are unregulated, unaccredited, lack academic credibility and will not be respected by employers.
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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A. I have no complaints. Sam was very engaged and enthusiastic. She put us all at ease and conducted the course both professionally and with a friendly, encouraging manner. She was very patient and handled all my queries to my complete satisfaction.
A. Samantha the tutor was superb, everything explained in a clear and concise way. gave me confidence in the course i am taking. It was all put together really well
A. Samantha was an amazing Tutor. Made the course really interesting, was very clear and concise. Gave us all great feedback on our work. Could not of wished for a better tutor
A. Very thorough teaching, fun atmosphere. Was able to put what I had learnt in the online course into practice which was invaluable
A. Very friendly, organised and engaging. Sam Singh!
A. I was nervous and has no idea what to expect and thought it would be either too high level for me or the opposite. But it catered for all ages, education levels, experience etc. Our trainer Sam Singh was fantastic and approachable and made 10 hour days fly by!
A. Approachable, friendly, very knowledgeable and experienced, very helpful
A. The 2 days were far better than I imagined. Anna, the tutor was very good and very helpful and the course was not only learning about grammar and teaching but I also had to deliver 2 lessons and watch others do the same. This really pushed me to think outside the box - I learned more by doing than by reading about how to teach. I also really enjoyed the company of the other 7 students in the group. I learned that for each person they have a different style of teaching and it was good to learn from each other. The break intervals were long enough to break the day up and feel refreshed. The whole weekend was very enjoyable and I feel like I have grown a lot in 2 days.
A. Anna was a very good tutor, delivering the content well, including the whole group. She talked about her own experiences which helped us get a feel for and an understanding of the job itself. She was calm and friendly.
A. I was really impressed with the informative nature of the course and found the resources very helpful. My trainer was also engaging and supportive.
A. My trainer was friendly and approachable. We were given much support and guidance. I was impressed with the quality of the teaching and was put at ease immediately on arriving at the course.
A. It was a small class so it was easy to mingle and get to know other students better. The two-day classes have helped my determination and have inspired me.
A. The classes were right on time and well structured and concise. The instructor was friendly and welcoming and answered all questions. She also encouraged us to use our skills in the various activities and lessons (within the theoretical and practical part of the course). She was also efficient and I felt completely at ease.
A. Samantha was an amazing teacher and a great example of what we should strive to be. The class size was ideal and the work was interesting and informative.
A. Samantha was a fantastic teacher. We all commented on how she is a perfect role model for us. She was lovely, respectful, interesting, helpful and engaging.
A. I thought that Judy managed the whole process excellently. She never lost her way nor seemed at a loss about how to proceed. From the participant's point-of-view, it was a masterclass of planning and delivery, a great example of how and why to construct a coherent lesson plan and stick to it
A. Obviously very experienced and knowledgeable, taught with great enthusiasm and professionalism. She took a real interest in our progress and really enthused me for the subject.
A. Everything was brilliant. Amazing experience. The teacher was very friendly and supportive. The fellow students were very open and helped build confidence over the 2 days.
A. You could tell that she had experience and was an expert in her field. Her teaching was brilliant. Only if actual teachers were as enthusiastic then maybe school would have been fun.
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