The TEFL Academy Reviews

Name: The TEFL Academy
Address: 21-22 Old Steine, Werk Hubs, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON
Rating: 4.90

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The TEFL Academy 5 star review on 21st November 2024

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Having completed the Level 5 TEFL Course, I can now apply to many job opportunities that require this certificate. The course was thorough and easy to follow, and the support was good as they answered all my questions very quickly and clearly.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The TEFL Academy has been a wonderful experience filled with very knowledgeable and informative content. The platform is user-friendly and easy to access. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for accreditation to teach second language English, globally”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I studied the Level 5 TEFL Course with TTA in 2021. I believe that the method and materials they use assure learners' high improvement for the efforts made. The Course is engaging and the assistance is prompt, efficient, and friendly”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I was really scared to select a tefl course because of competitions in market and variety of providers but now I am so confident that my choice,The Tefl academy was best option for me.Course material covers every aspect of English teaching.Although I'm a degree holder but now I feel everything is revised and much more added to my teaching knowledge.tutors are really very kind and always available to offer help and guidance.thank you The Tefl acadeny”

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Posted 2 years ago

“So accommodating and very well laid out. Tutors are also so helpful when submitting assignments and tell you exactly where you went wrong. Had a great experience”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The TEFL Academy and its 168-hour course are one of the better TEFL courses out there. The online course is very detailed in what you are taught, while some of it may feel less important than other parts of the course - they are all relevant. The latter part of the course is less about what you need to learn to teach but extra information to add to your teaching. Before starting the course, I like many that will be stumbling upon this review, did some research. After all, paying a hefty amount for an online course - one of the biggest reservations is 'Is this too good to be true? Am I getting value for my money?' and while The TEFL Academy has a lot of positive reviews - some of the negative reviews did stick with me and make me hesitate. So I want to address some of the concerns you might see. 1) People being kicked off the course and not knowing why and not getting a refund. Answer: Read the fine print. Now I can't say why they were kicked off the course. However, they do tell you at the beginning you have 3 chances to pass on your assignments. I believe they also say if you fail the end-of-unit tests after a certain amount, they have the right to kick you off the course. Also if they believe you have stolen work or other people's assignments online. They can kick you off. Treat this as a University course. They ask for references in the assignments so reference everything. I always say it's better over-reference everything as a precaution than under-reference thinking some parts don't need to be referenced. 2) You only get limited access to the course. Answer: This is misinformation. They tell you that you only get access to the course for 6 months - the duration you have to complete the course. They tell you afterward you won't have access. This is The TEFL Academy's right. After all, it's their course, their property. My advice - once again, treat it as a University Course. Write notes, whether it's in a notebook, on a document, or as a PowerPoint. Write down what you are learning. This is what I did, it not only helped me process and remember what I'm being taught, but also provided me material to quickly look back on for assignments and for the future when teaching English. Don't just read and click 'Next' on the online course - you are not learning that way. 3) I couldn't get in contact with any of the TEFL Academy teachers or Tutors for help on support on assignments. Answer: This one is subjective. I can't answer for all and only off personal experience. But I was surprised by how good the contact was. They operated off a ticket system. Which I reacted very negatively to at first. I like many have contacted different companies that use this system and often you are waiting weeks, sometimes months or never get a response from them - and then they say adding another ticket just pushes you further down the line. However, with The TEFL Academy, I would receive a response within 72 hours at most, sometimes the same day or the next day. My advice is always to check your Spam/Junk folder - even with submitting assignments - a lot of emails from TEFL regarding my assignments and TEFL tutors ended up there and I wouldn't have noticed unless I regularly checked the folder daily. My only criticism regarding contact is I would have liked one consistent tutor to speak with - when it came to needing guidance and giving feedback on my assignments. This is because I felt there was a difference in the quality of feedback given in the three assignments by the different TEFL tutors. Now, you may be looking at doing the course with The TEFL Academy, you may be wondering whether to pay extra to do the weekend classroom course or not? I did the weekend classroom and I recommend doing it. The weekend course is designed to match the course. So if you attend the classroom having started the course or completed it, you will find that a lot of it, you have already learned on the online course. This may make you think it's a waste in paying extra for the weekend course. It isn't. I'd say you are at more of an advantage in the classroom than the people that haven't started the online course. I found myself already familiar with the stuff in the weekend course. And bits I wasn't confident in or unsure of, were explained to me in a way I finally understood. Having a live teacher be able to explain the meaning behind 'Perfect' in perfect tenses made me understand what I am planning to teach others. The weekend course is very information-heavy, going in without starting the course will overwhelm you, however, if you start the course then it's more of a revision or refresher and anything new taught is not too much information at once that you forget the other stuff. Also, another benefit is the lesson practices. They are daunting at first, but you work in a group and get feedback provided by the teacher. This not only gives you good information on what to do for the assignments (which all centre around lesson planning and activities in some form) but also allows you to gain confidence in speaking to an audience and in lesson planning. Day 1, I was nervous about doing my group's lesson to the class. I wasn't confident in my group and wasn't confident in what I was doing. However Day 2, I was much more confident. Not just because I was in a slightly different group, but I felt confident in how our group was working and what we were doing. I was under no illusion that it was the perfect lesson plan (after all we only had a short time to prepare and a short time to teach), but I felt we did the best we could and we all felt comfortable in our roles and what we were doing. Don't get me wrong, I still get nervous about speaking in front of a crowd, however, being confident in what I was teaching and what I know eased up my nerves way more than not knowing what I am doing. All in all, I wasn't disappointed in the course. Having previously done a 50-hour course with a different reputable company, I've come out of this course more confident and determined to find a job teaching abroad. My previous experience, while only a shorter course left me determined to find another company and The TEFL Academy's style of teaching makes you work for your qualification with the assignments - you are not merely paying X amount to watch a bunch of short teaching videos or someone speaking and then filling out a short multiple-choice quiz at the end of every unit. You have to work for it. The TEFL Academy has succeeded in what X company failed to do in every respect. I left The TEFL Academy weekend classroom course feeling like I've actually learned something and with some confidence in my ability to plan and teach lessons....unlike last time. And I left The TEFL Academy online course not only having learned something but also having an idea of how to plan lessons of different styles (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Grammar, etc) and having some confidence in teaching what I'm learning on the course.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I must commend The TEFL Academy on presenting the course. I have just completed the Level 5 course and, yes, it involved lots of hard work! It was definitely worth the many hours spent revising the material and preparing lessons. I feel well equipped to face the next step of becoming a TEFL teacher!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I enjoyed the time I had studying with the TEFL Academy, I really loved everything I was learning and I cannot wait to start my teaching career.”

The TEFL Academy 5 star review on 8th January 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“Really nicely crafted course. Really focused on teaching a future teacher how to teach, often quite demanding, despite it being 'just' an online course. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The Level 5 Tefl Course was really useful in helping me feel well prepared for the life of a ESL teacher. I particularly appreciated the helpful feedback and technical support available by tutors through the ticket option.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“To whom it may concern. When I first became interested in the idea of teaching English, I had no idea of where to begin or even what to expect. There are so many teaching courses available that it was very difficult to choose one. Fortunately, I know people, who are already doing TEFL for a living, online and overseas. They all recommended 'The TEFL Academy' The experience was everything I was hoping for. The course I did was the online level 5 TEFL course. The lessons were logically structured and easy to understand. Very user-friendly. The few questions that I had, was very promptly attended to. Thank you for a great learning experience. I will gladly recommend 'The TEFL Academy' to anyone.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Dear All, my youngest son had recommended over a year ago that I do a TEFL certification. Then my sister died suddenly of Covid, on the 6th of June 2021. I signed up for the Level 5 course with the TEFL Academy on the 07th of July 2021. I realised that life is not a dress rehearsal. The course was well-structured and led me to my final pass, in a supportive and challenging manner. Some of the course content was basic and some very challenging for one who hadn't done an English test for over 35 years! But the bottom line is that I passed. I'm currently on vacation in Mexico and who knows, maybe I'll stay and teach English here; or somewhere else in the World! Thank you TEFL Academy!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The TEFL Academy has been a positive learning experience. The platform is professional, easily flowing, and immersive. Through the various chapters, activities, and assignments I am successfully able to enter the TEFL world. I would highly recommend using this academy!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I am deeply grateful to The TEFL Academy for giving me the chance of fulfilling my dream. Thanks to their "Level 5 TEFL Course" online I could revise, improve, learn and update my knowledge in the art of teaching. It has been a wonderful experience for me and I truly recommend it to whoever wants to study to be a better teacher and does not have the opportunity to travel abroad”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I took the Level 5 TEFL course along with the in-person teaching practice weekend and the Teaching Young Learners add-on, and every part of the course was really good. The material is clear and easy to absorb and understand. The strong focus on lesson planning makes me significantly less daunted at the prospect of standing in front of a classroom, and the teaching practice at the in-person weekend drove home how utterly essential it is! After finishing the course I feel nervous but excited to hopefully start teaching soon, and confident in my new knowledge and skills and the additional resources I know I can find. Highly highly recommend the course, if you're on the fence about it, wait for the next (very frequent) sale and just do it!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I was very impressed with The TEFL Academy on several counts. Firstly, the course was reasonably priced. Secondly, I was pleasantly surprised at the high quality of the content provided. The online programme is easy to navigate and supports self-directed learning. All queries were handled promptly and assignments were marked quickly and comprehensive feedback was provided. Overall, a very positive experience and I would strongly recommend the programme.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Age truly is only a number! I saw that for myself! At 68 I completed the TEFL level 5 course, and I passed it! I am so excited that I feel like a cat with 7 tails! You have the support of the most amazing tutors, and with their guidance, you can achieve anything, I know that because I am now a qualified EFL Teacher! Thank you TEFL Academy!”

The TEFL Academy 5 star review on 2nd January 2022

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Posted 3 years ago

“It has been a wonderful experience to study the Level 5 TEFL course at the TEFL Academy. This course was extremely helpful and informative and I feel I had the chance to improve my teaching skills and learn essential topics. Despite being an online course, it gave me the chance to practically use what I learned through the exciting assignments. I advise this course to everyone searching for a real chance to learn English teaching!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I studied the Level 5 TEFL course with The TEFL Academy and had an extremely positive experience. I found the material very engaging, and engagement is certainly necessary for this course as it is very challenging. Having previously completed level 7 courses via remote learning methods, I thought this level 5 would be a walk in the park, and almost... boring. However, from the very beginning, I was enticed into a compelling mix of grammar rules, student psychology, teaching methods, cultural aspects, and wider learning, which pleasantly surprised me. I feel that completing this course has been an achievement, and thoroughly recommend it.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“It was such an amazing course. Very detailed and thorough. I am confident I will be an amazing teacher because of the knowledge I gained from this course.”

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Posted 3 years ago

The TEFL Academy is rated 4.9 based on 4,780 reviews