Online Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hours)

Key Facts

• Prices AU$325, CA$310, €235, NZ$345, R3,200, £358, US$265
• Online Level 5 TEFL & Grammar Course
• 6-months access to an online campus
• Level 5 Ofqual (UK government) regulated qualification
• Tutor support from EFL professionals
• Help with finding TEFL jobs abroad

Join a global community of over 30,000 TEFL teachers working throughout the world!

The world's leading online level 5 TEFL course

The one and only course you need - 168 hrs and you're done!

We only offer one course because we want all our students to have the best access to global TEFL opportunities. 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 UK. 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, recognised awarding body. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body. After successful completion of our TEFL course, you'll be presented with an internationally recognised Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), so it's the only qualification you need!

The online-only version of the course is the most flexible way to get TEFL qualified. Study in your own time with help and support from our dedicated tutor team.

On successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to teach English internationally. Our Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours) is approved by Ofqual as the same level as the CELTA & Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. This means our course is the most internationally recognised, accessible and affordable, TEFL qualification available worldwide.

The online course covers the theory of TEFL in more detail such as teaching methods and grammar. It 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).

Our course is designed to cover every aspect of teaching English from planning your first lesson to applying for your first job abroad. Our units are designed to give you the maximum intake of information in the shortest time frame. This technique allows us to offer one of the most in-depth online TEFL courses available worldwide.

Course breakdown

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

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

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. The minimum standard for most entry-level teaching positions is a 120-Hour TEFL Certificate, however, to ensure our students can access the best global opportunities our course leads to a Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), which is regulated by Ofqual (UK government).

Our course has been approved by Ofqual as the same level as the CELTA & Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. This means our course is the most internationally recognised, accessible and affordable, TEFL qualification available worldwide.

You will see many courses available that are shorter than 120-hours, these options are TEFL taster courses and will not be accepted by most employers.

Why choose us?

• We are the world’s leading TEFL course provider
• We offer the most accessible and affordable level 5 TEFL course worldwide
• Our course is regulated by Ofqual and approved as the same level as the CELTA & Trinity CertTESOL qualifications
• Our trainers and tutors are experienced EFL professionals
• Unique training style for maximum intake of information
• We help our students find TEFL jobs

Is TEFL for you?

To be successful at TEFL you will need:

• The desire to improve the lives of others by teaching English
• Fluent English speaker
• Be at least 16 years old
• Be available on selected course dates

What level should my English be?

Native speakers of English will naturally be above the minimum standard of English for this course. Non-native speakers should have an English level of C1 (Advanced) as a minimum.

If you are not sure what level your English is there are several websites where you can test it yourself, for example:

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/content http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/general-english/ https://www.examenglish.com/leveltest/index.php

That really is it, if you qualify for all of the above, you are ready to earn your TEFL certificate!

Company Profile

The TEFL Academy has some of the world’s leading EFL professionals working with us to provide the best TEFL courses available worldwide.

There are many TEFL course providers operating around the world. With so much choice, and with such a vast amount of conflicting information available on the Internet, it can be hard for prospective TEFL course students to make the right choice. The TEFL Academy's Level 5 TEFL course (168 hours) aims to provide students with accurate information, skills and training to ensure they leave the academy with a sound understanding of teaching English, as well as a clearer picture of the TEFL industry as a whole.

The TEFL Academy specialises in TEFL courses and nothing else. TEFL is not only in our name, but it is also the backbone of our academy. All of our trainers are experienced EFL professionals. They have all qualified as TEFL teachers themselves, gained years of actual teaching experience and are now passing on their working knowledge to our TEFL course students.

The TEFL Academy are the world's only TEFL course provider that has received official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the UK. 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 recognised awarding body. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body. After successful completion of our TEFL course, you'll be presented with an internationally recognised Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), so it's the only qualification you need!

The TEFL Academy’s combined TEFL courses are held in locations around the world including the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, Canada, USA, South Africa and New Zealand. The TEFL Academy’s online TEFL course can be studied anytime, anywhere.

Your TEFL journey starts here!

Fancy teaching English as a foreign language around the world?

Great! You’re in the right place. The TEFL Academy provides the very best in accredited TEFL courses, meaning your qualification is recognised throughout the world. The TEFL Academy is the world's leading TEFL course provider. We can help you acquire the skills needed to teach English as a foreign language, whether it be through our specialist online TEFL course or our combined TEFL course.

Why choose The TEFL Academy?

We may not be the oldest but we're definitely the best! Here are 5 reasons why.

We offer the world’s ONLY accessible and affordable Level 5 TEFL course!

Our Level 5 course leads to an internationally recognised TEFL certificate. More accredited and recognised than anyone else.

We have more course locations than anyone else

Our students love us!

We have the highest average review rating on reviews.co.uk of any TEFL course provider. We maintain the highest levels of customer care including phone support, live chat and email.

We have MORE JOBS and job support than any other TEFL course provider

We have 1,000’s of jobs on our jobs board and have established links with some of the world’s biggest recruiters.

The best value TEFL internships!

We have a range of good value internships from Argentina to Thailand, plus there’s no fee for most of them. Our paid TEFL internships are a great way to kick start a TEFL career!

Our Mission

To offer the most accessible, flexible and cost-effective way to get TEFL-qualified, with more ongoing opportunities for successful graduates than any other TEFL course provider.