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Louise
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Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?
A. Christine was a very professional teacher with a huge amount of experience to impart.
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The UK's leading level 5 TEFL course
The one and only course you need -168hrs and you're done!
What’s included in the combined level 5 TEFL course?
- 20-hour Weekend Classroom TEFL Course in York
- 148-hour Online TEFL & Grammar Course to further your TEFL training (6 months' access)
- Free 30-Hour Top-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
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 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
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.
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 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.
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.
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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Graduate Testimonials
Read Testimonials from our Graduates
William
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Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?
A. The course was both engaging and thorough, covering all of the queries that I had arrived with. It dovetailed perfectly with the online material. Even the choice of venue was convenient.
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Q. How satisfied were you with the TEFL Tutor?
A. Our teacher, Helen, was very experienced, personable and professional. In addition to the excellent content, she shared with us some real-world classroom examples and even discussed potential career choices.
Kayleigh
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Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?
A. I felt that we were given sufficient training in the time we had and useful materials were provided.
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Q. How satisfied were you with the TEFL Tutor?
A. Helen was very informative, enthusiastic and had years worth of teaching English as a foreign language.
James
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Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?
A. Christine was encouraging and great at explaining the confusing topic of grammar. She delivered our class in a fun and entertaining way. We had some good discussion and got the chance to learn for an experienced tutor. I also enjoyed it as I got to take to like-minded people and now feel I have a support group of people to bounce ideas off of. We all became so close over the two days and agreed that we wished the course was all classroom based so we could stay together a little longer. I had a fab time and will recommend this course to others. Thank you so much Christine.
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Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?
A. She was fantastic and was able to give a few examples from her own teaching experience.
Christopher
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Q. How satisfied you were with the classroom element of the course?
A. I felt valued as a student, and the information was relevant and useful to me.
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Q. How satisfied you were with your TEFL Tutor?
A. She was professional and thorough, but also friendly and easy to work with.
Lucy
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Q. How satisfied you were with the classroom element of the course?
A. The face-to-face class was a great way to reinforce what I've learnt so far on the online course.
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Q. How satisfied you were with your TEFL Tutor?
A. Christine was an excellent teacher - I really enjoyed being in her class. She was really lovely and obviously knowledgeable about the TEFL industry.
Tulin Eser
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Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?
A. Overall, I thought the classroom element of the course was extremely useful as it helps you understand the modules and assignments a lot more. The classroom tutor was excellent and very helpful with all aspects of the course.
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Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL tutor?
A. I thought she did a remarkable job. The tutor was very clear with everything she explained and helped a lot with anything you were unsure about.
Samuel Twist
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Q. How satisfied you were with the classroom element of the course?
A. The activities and group learning format were introduced and implemented incredibly thoroughly. The method by which the grammar and vocabulary was taught was of the highest standard I have ever experienced in adult learning. All questioning and discussion from the group was tackled extensively and in a comprehensive, inclusive manner. The material being taught was also put across with a degree of professionalism so high that it allowed me to form further ideas on potential teaching techniques outside of simply English language. When considering the 2 days that the course was combined into, I feel that the extent of the classroom techniques demonstrated far exceeded what would normally be expected inside of the time limit. I could not recommend the TEFL tutor more highly to friends and colleagues seeking educational training.
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Q. How satisfied you were with your TEFL Tutor?
A. The tutor both commanded and encouraged the groups' attention from the moment everyone was assembled in the class. This allowed for an immediate sense of congeniality within the group, which established a fluid and relaxed learning format and enabled me to absorb myself totally in the language process. Language techniques were demonstrated in a way that was both stimulating and enlightening. And in a manner which enabled the class to involve themselves individually with the content, whilst still maintaining a fluid learning process for the entire group. Aside from the body of knowledge on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation I was able to gain from this class, it was an exemplary demonstration of the standard of practice required to teach English Language.
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Q. How satisfied you were with the course handouts?
A. The depth of the subject material went far beyond what was anticipated and I was provided with comprehensive charts on phonemics, verbs and pronunciation. The extent of the materials provided for the presentations by the tutor was also hugely beneficial when fulfilling the exercises.
Rosemary Royds
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Q. How satisfied you were with the classroom element of the course?
A. Excellent tutor, well organised course and material, good location and venue
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Q. How satisfied you were with your TEFL Tutor?
A. Absolutely excellent course content, pace, organisation and materials, well presented and comprehensive in all aspects.
Ross Weir
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Q. How satisfied you were with the classroom element of the course?
A. The teacher who took the course was fantastic, the learning environment was very well created and comfortable, my course peers were easy to work along side, and I had an enjoyable and educational weekend.
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Q. How satisfied you were with your TEFL Tutor?
A. She was very friendly, had a great teaching method, taught us the main areas I was most concerned with and was more then happy to help us in all ways possible. I couldn't have asked for a better tutor.
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