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Name: The TEFL Org
Address: Suite Number 4, 8 Church Street, Inverness, Highland
Rating: 4.58

4.6 Rating 8,924 Reviews

94 %

of reviewers recommend The TEFL Org

4.6

Based on 8,924 reviews

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Customer Service	4.5 out of 5

About The TEFL Org:

Established in 2008, The TEFL Org is the UK's most experienced and accredited TEFL course provider offering classroom, online & combined TEFL courses.

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The TEFL Org 5 star review on 12th November 2024

Anonymous

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“It was a great course. The modules were very well organized and logical in progression, and the units had plenty of variety. I liked how bite-sized the lessons felt because you could really go at your pace and do the unit wholesale or step-by-step depending on your preference. The lessons included a good mix of activities, assignments, and instruction to keep my attention at all times. The instructor who graded my assignments (Joanna) was great as well. She clearly articulated her corrections and offered great alternatives to the lesson planning assignments. I would highly recommend this course for those looking into teaching English abroad.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you, Christian, for taking the time to give us a 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you wnjoyed our course. We're also glad to hear that you enjoyed the bite-sized lessons which allowed you to learn at your own pace. Thank you for recommending our course to others interested in teaching English abroad. We greatly appreciate it! Wishing you all the best in your TEFL journey! The TEFL Org team

Posted 1 month ago

“For me the courses are well-structured and designed to equip aspiring teachers with the necessary skills to teach English effectively. One of the major strengths of TEFL Org is its flexibility; students can complete the coursework at their own pace, which is especially beneficial for those like me with busy schedules. In terms of content, the courses cover a wide range of teaching methodologies, lesson planning strategies, and classroom management techniques, ensuring that trainees are prepared to handle diverse classroom situations. Overall, TEFL Org is an excellent choice for anyone looking to start a career in TEFL, offering comprehensive training and ongoing support for teachers at every stage of their journey.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Paul, Thank you so much for your outstanding 5-star rating of The TEFL Org! We're thrilled to hear that you find our courses well-structured and effective in equipping aspiring teachers with the necessary skills. We also understand the value of flexibility, so we're glad that you benefitted from our self-paced course. Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We're so glad to have you as part of The TEFL Org community. Best regards, The TEFL Org Team

Posted 1 month ago

“I had a good experience with TEFL Org, I felt as though the lessons were well organized and easy to follow. There was a tutor readily available as needed.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you so much, Emilia, for giving The TEFL Org a 5-star rating! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us and found our lessons to be well-organised and easy to follow. Providing accessible and helpful lessons is one of our main goals, so we are delighted that you felt supported throughout your TEFL journey with our readily available tutor. Thank you once again for your kind words, and we hope to assist you further in the future. All the best, The TEFL Org team

Posted 1 month ago

“The course I chose to do was a 150 hour online course, both online and in person classroom lessons provide so much helpful information on how to become a teacher, what to do, how to act etc. The mentors I had during my experience were both extemely pleasant and very helpful. Originally, I was unsure if this was the career path I wanted to pursue but now I know it is the job I want to do. I would definetly recommened to others and would urge others to even try it out as this organisation makes online and in person learning so informative, engaging and fun.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you so much, Noah, for your fantastic 5-star rating of The TEFL Org! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our 150-hour course. We understand that choosing a career path can be daunting, but we are thrilled that our course has given you the clarity you needed. We genuinely believe in making the learning experience informative, engaging, and fun, both online and in person, and we are so happy to hear that we have achieved that for you. Thank you once again for your kind words and for choosing The TEFL Org. We wish you all the best in your teaching career! The TEFL Org team

Posted 1 month ago

“Amazing course and tutors! Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to teach and improve skills for employment and travel”

The TEFL Org 5 star review on 28th September 2024

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you so much, Riona, for your wonderful 5-star rating of The TEFL Org! We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you found our course and tutors amazing. We're so happy to know that we helped you improve your skills for both employment and travel. Thank you again and best of luck in your TEFL journey! The TEFL Org team

Posted 1 month ago

“The instructors were excellent l, approachable and provided constructive feedback. The course was easy to understand, practical and based on real life teachings. I am very thankful for the staff support, and their expertise throughout the course. Thank you!”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Felix, Thank you so much for taking the time to rate The TEFL Org with 5 stars! We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to hear that you found our instructors to be excellent, approachable, and providing constructive feedback. We are also grateful for your kind words about our staff support and expertise throughout the course. It's excellent to hear that we were able to meet your expectations. Once again, thank you for your wonderful rating and for choosing The TEFL Org. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors! Best regards, The TEFL Org Team

Posted 1 month ago

“I really enjoyed the 20 hr virtual course over the weekend with Joanne though the pre-coursework could use some updates. I submitted a separate feedback for that course. I think you should require everyone to complete the TEFL methodology unit before jumping into the virtual course. All students in the class were at different levels of proficiency and some were struggling more than others. All the classroom example videos were engaging and helpful. Each module/Unit was in small, manageable chunks. I was able to finish all modules well within the stipulated time. The TEFL customer service was very prompt in their responses which helped me significantly at the opportune times. Denise, my tutor, provided helpful suggestions and ideas on my assigments that I can use for the future. The only thing I am a little disappointed about is that the coursework and course wont be available after the expiration date for future reference. I did download the course and coursework as a pdf per the instructions from your customer service but that does not include the videos and would be a lift trying to download each one of them.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Pavitra, Thank you so much for the incredible 5-star rating of your experience with The TEFL Org. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you really enjoyed the 20-hour virtual course with Joanne. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding the pre-coursework and the TEFL methodology unit. We are glad that you found the classroom example videos engaging and helpful, and that the modules were presented in manageable chunks. It is fantastic to hear that you were able to complete all the modules within the stipulated time. We take pride in our customer service, so we are delighted that our prompt responses were helpful to you throughout the course. We apologise for any confusion caused by the coursework and course not being available after the expiration date. However, your course work is certainly available indefinitely, but you would not have automatic access to this after your course expiry date passes. As long as you have passed your course though we can always re-open this back up to give you extra time with the course material. Simply contact the customer service team and they will be happy to help. Again, thank you for your wonderful rating and for providing us with detailed feedback. We appreciate your support and hope that you will consider The TEFL Org for any future language learning needs. Best regards, The TEFL Org Team

Posted 1 month ago

“I did the Teaching English Online Bundle which I thought was good value and provided an excellent introduction. The course was presented in manageable, accessible and useful units and actually gave insights in some areas, such as lesson formats, that I hadn't got when I did my CELTA a few years ago. Richard, who led the practical sessions, had a superb manner and put everyone at ease, and also provided me with one to to one help using Zoom which was much appreciated. The ongoing career support will no doubt be useful too. I now feel much more confident about working as an online teacher.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Andy, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you found our Teaching English Online Bundle to be an excellent introduction to the field. We pride ourselves on providing manageable, accessible, and useful units that truly benefit our students. It's fantastic to know that you gained further insights, especially on lesson formats, that you hadn't acquired during your CELTA course. Once again, thank you for your kind words and for choosing The TEFL Org. Please feel free to reach out if you need any further support in your TEFL journey. Warm regards, The TEFL Org Team

Posted 1 month ago

“Hello again, I can't tell you how much I appreciated the TEFL course that I recently completed. It was comprehensive, interesting and fun: it also taught me a great deal about teaching, an activity that I greatly enjoy. My tutor, Alex, was patient and informative, and I should like to thank him again for all the helpful remarks that he sent me. Regards, Steven”

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Posted 1 month ago

Hello Steven, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star rating of The TEFL Org! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our course, and found it comprehensive, interesting, and fun. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to your tutor, Alex. We're delighted to hear that she provided you with patient and informative guidance throughout the course. Your appreciation will mean a lot to her. Once again, thank you for choosing The TEFL Org. Best of luck with your teaching endeavors! Regards, The TEFL Org team

Posted 1 month ago

“The course provided a solid foundation of general TEFL teaching methodology and briefly addressed special topics like teaching children or developing online lessons. I especially appreciated the opportunity to develop sample lesson plans and receive timely feedback on them from a tutor. While it was helpful to see how the theory can be applied in the classroom, I felt the examples scattered throughout the modules were sufficient. I didn't learn much from the Video Observation module and I feel that those hours could have been spent more productively going into more detail on teaching methodology.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you so much for your positive review and for giving The TEFL Org a 4 star rating! We greatly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that our course provided you with a solid foundation in teaching English. We understand your viewpoint regarding the scattered examples throughout the modules. We always aim to strike the right balance between theory and practical application, and we appreciate your input on this aspect. Once again, thank you for your positive review and for choosing The TEFL Org. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us improve and provide an even better learning experience for future students. Best regards, The TEFL Org team

Posted 1 month ago

“The TEFL qualification provides a solid foundation of the essential knowledge needed for teaching. However, it doesn’t cover everything. Most schools will have their own specific teaching methods and may require you to adapt, which is completely fine because TEFL equips you with the core principles. My main issue with learning TEFL online is that it can be quite monotonous and uninspiring, even if you are passionate about teaching. The lack of variety in the design, such as the color scheme and layout, doesn’t help the experience either. Nevertheless, the content itself is very useful. If you stay focused on your goal and where you want to be upon completion, it’s definitely manageable. The tutors provide valuable advice and insights into lesson planning and classroom management, which can be incredibly helpful. Moreover, TEFL’s job placement network is a great resource, especially since finding a job independently can be quite challenging. Overall, I believe the TEFL course offers good value for the money. I would recommend it, but I do think there is room for improvement in making the material more engaging. It's somewhat ironic that a course designed for teaching professionals is itself rather dry. Hopefully, the TEFL organization will take this feedback into account and make future updates to enhance the learning experience.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Dominic, Thank you so much for your 4-star rating of The TEFL Org! We greatly appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you found our course to provide a solid foundation of essential teaching knowledge. We appreciate your feedback and understand that a more engaging material could enhance the learning experience. We are continuously working on improving our courses, and your suggestions will definitely be taken into account for future updates. Thank you once again for recommending our TEFL course and for sharing your thoughts. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to enhancing the learning experience for our students. Best regards, The TEFL Org

Posted 1 month ago

“This course is great, but I have some concerns about the payment structure. It seems unfair to pay so much and then have the course expire if you don't complete it within a certain time frame. This could be really difficult for people with busy schedules, like those juggling work, school, and family. It's disappointing that such a good course has this limitation.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Joshua, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with your feedback on The TEFL Org. We truly appreciate your honesty and value your experience with our course. We appreciate your concerns about the course expiring within a certain timeframe. On average our courses are completed within 12 weeks, so the 5 to 7 month timeframe we provide certainly takes into consideration our student's busy life. We appreciate other life situations outside jobs, family and study can get in the way though, which is why we provide the option to extend. Once again, thank you for your feedback and for choosing The TEFL Org. Best regards, The TEFL Org team.

Posted 1 month ago

“I have just completed the tefl course, I found it very beneficial and clear outlay to understand .”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you so much, Deborah, for your outstanding 5-star rating of The TEFL Org! We are thrilled to hear that you found our TEFL course to be beneficial and presented in a clear and understandable manner. Thank you for choosing The TEFL Org and congratulations on completing the course! All the best, The TEFL Org team

Posted 1 month ago

“I fully endorse the teaching method used by TEFL.org in their Diploma Course. The TEFL grammar was very comprehensive, showing videos of tutor examples and explanations, as well as classroom lessons. It showed me that suitable activities (at student level) using many resources are necessary in maintaining a respectful class, whilst learning sometimes difficult English grammar and pronunciations - and having fun at the same time. A Needs Analysis was emphasised as being the first teacher activity. The TEFL methodology using the PPP lesson plan and other teaching methods, made me realise that general school learning could benefit from this. The entire course prepares TEFL graduates to be able to teach English effectively in any situation (one-on-one, large classes, via telephone and Internet) to engage and inspire the students, to want to learn. The presenters were excellent and the quizzes and assignments were meant to elicit an honest reply - proving that the student had studied diligently.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Stefan, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star rating of The TEFL Org! We truly appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you endorse our teaching methods used in the Diploma Course. Your comment about the TEFL methodology, particularly the PPP lesson plan, and other teaching methods is extremely valuable. The fact that our course prepares TEFL graduates to effectively teach English in any situation, whether it's one-on-one, large classes, or through telephone and internet platforms, is definitely one of our goals. Thank you once again for your glowing review and for choosing The TEFL Org. We wish you the best of luck in your TEFL journey! Best regards, The TEFL Org Team

Posted 1 month ago

“Lovely experience with an encouraging teacher!”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you, Anastasia, for your 4-star rating of The TEFL Org! We sincerely appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear about your lovely experience with our encouraging tutor. Your support means a lot to us and we are delighted that you had such a positive experience. If you have any further comments or suggestions, we would love to hear them. Thank you again for choosing The TEFL Org. All the best, The TEFL Org team

Posted 1 month ago

“Perfectly satisfied so far, though I am just beginning the journey of finding employment in this field. I thought the overall quality of the education was top notch and I learned a great deal of information that I never would have dreamed was available. Thank you so much TEFL.ORG”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear TJ, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5 star rating of The TEFL Org! We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with your course so far. We look forward to having you continue your training with us! Thank you once again for choosing The TEFL Org, and we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors! Warmest regards, The TEFL Org Team

Posted 1 month ago

“Sadly, I didn't have a great experience with this course. There were good points and I certainly learned many things, but there were some glaring flaws that I found unnecessarily obstructive or outright irritating. For a course that teaches teaching, I didn't find the teaching to be particularly helpful and the course's own advice wasn't really followed (at least by my tutor). The real sad truth is that by the end of this course I wanted to do anything but teach English... It sucked out all the enthusiasm I had for this subject. There were 4 major issues I had with this course: 1) Certain subjects were either over-taught or under-taught. The information relating to Gerunds was very brief for example and I never fully grasped it from the course. The course also speaks about the 'Schwa phonetic' and even tests you on it, but never actually explains what it is. This is in contrast to the overly lengthy information about how the throat pronounces different phonetics which was overkill and far too detailed. 2) Exam questions are often written poorly and often contradictory. I found myself too often having to try and work out what the question was actually asking even when I knew the subject or answer. I failed a test because although I knew the subject and the answer, the answers listed were so obtuse, I couldn't determine which one to choose. I failed an exam 3 times not due to poor subject knowledge, but the questions being worded poorly. 3) The process to redo an exam if failed is TERRIBLE. This is one of the most backwards processes I've ever seen for a course. If you fail, you're told to contact 'Thomas' (I still have no idea who this Thomas guy even is...), where you confess your sins and ask for redemption for another try. It was like being sent to a headteacher. After failing ONCE this entire course, Thomas told me he'll reset the course 'ONE LAST TIME'. What do you mean 'one last time'? What then? Thankfully I never had to find out, but a bizarre threat after a single failure isn't a great way to encourage learning. In fact, I just felt like an inconvenience for him and their IT department. Thomas then told me to contact him before a final attempt, which I did on another exam but he never responded. I chased him for help and still no reply. My tutor also said she couldn't help. In the end, I did it myself and thankfully passed as I still never got a reply. This process is incredibly dumb and discouraging. 4) Tutors are not tutors, they're nothing more than assessors. Sadly, I found my tutor Denise (Dee) to be unhelpful and at times even rude. I don't to be unkind in my review, but I found her to be unnecessarily critical over minor details and failing me over tiny things. It simply killed any creativity and joy I had towards the course and teaching as a whole and found myself adding things awkwardly to assessments just to tick certain boxes. I didn't find her responses useful. On one occasion after a failed attempt she sent her feedback which wasn't very clear. After then failing the second attempt, SHE COPIED AND POSTED THE SAME UNHELPFUL FEEDBACK. At this point, I emailed her for extra help and said I couldn't understand the feedback. She then copied and pasted the same feedback A THIRD TIME. I'm not an idiot. If it didn't help last time, it won't help the 3rd time you send it. I felt she wasn't there to teach, she was just there to assess and did so very critically. It was just demoralising. Getting any real help felt like getting blood out of a stone. I found myself relying on external sources and other websites more than my tutor. This was in complete contrast to what the course says a good tutor should be. I'm thankful for the things I did learn, but I felt the support was poor, the process to reset an exam was very poor, and the fact that it's put me off teaching to be very sad.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Daniel, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback on our course. We truly appreciate your honesty and insight into your experience with the course. Your feedback is invaluable to us, as we like to know how we can make things even better for future learners. We are committed to improving our processes, ensuring clearer explanations, providing helpful and constructive feedback, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Thank you once again for your feedback. If there is anything else you would like to share or any suggestions you have, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Warm regards, The TEFL Org Team

Posted 1 month ago

“I truly enjoyed the course! It was very informative and well presented. It provided a fantastic basis on the journey towards becoming a teacher of English.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star rating of The TEFL Org! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our course and found it informative and well presented. We appreciate your feedback and hope to continue assisting you in your future endeavors in the world of English teaching. Do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything else we can help you with. Best regards, The TEFL Org Team

Posted 1 month ago

“I Like the experience, but I couldn’t get any job yet”

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Posted 1 month ago

Hi Imama, Thank you for your wonderful 4-star rating of The TEFL Org! We truly appreciate your support and feedback. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your training experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for any assistance or guidance in your job hunt. We are here to help and offer resources to increase your chances of securing a teaching position. Your success is our top priority, and we would be more than happy to provide any additional support you may need. Thank you again for choosing The TEFL Org and for taking the time to leave your review. We wish you the best of luck in finding a teaching job and hope to be of further assistance to you in the future. Warm regards, The TEFL Org Team

Posted 1 month ago

“I loved everything about my TEFL journey! I learned / brushed up on skills that I will carry with me through my entire life including casual conversations and in multiple facets of my career as a writer, and tutor. I look forward to seeing where this experience will take me and which doors it will open :)”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Logan, Thank you so much for your kind words and for giving The TEFL Org a 5-star rating! It is wonderful to hear that the training course and certification has been useful in consolidating previous knowledge, as well as expanding your opportunities. Once again, thank you for choosing The TEFL Org and for your exceptional rating. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors! Best regards, The TEFL Org Team

Posted 1 month ago

The TEFL Org is rated 4.6 based on 8,924 reviews