Review of UK – TEFL
UK-TEFL is a UK based organisation that trains individuals and groups in how to Teach English as a Foreign Language, with the aim of enabling them to teach English to non-native English speakers in the UK and overseas.
UK-TEFL’s courses are a condensed version of the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) which has, traditionally, been the only route to gaining EFL employment in the UK or overseas. Courses are run over two or three days at convenient locations throughout the UK.
Graduates of a UK-TEFL course are qualified to teach English in both overseas and the UK. On successful completion of the course graduates are issued with an internationally recognised certificate and are given access to UK-TEFL’s comprehensive database of potential employers around the globe.
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11 Customer Reviews of UK - TEFL
Review by Ryna, April 25, 2010
Having recently completed a weekend TEFL course through UK-TEFL, I would just like to say it was an absoloutely worthwhile and great experience! The course was structured very well, the tutor was friendly, informative and very helpful! There were approximately 19 students on this particular course, they were absoloutely wonderful, friendly, talkative and we all worked very well together.
I am now in the process of applying for jobs abroad. I contacted UK-TEFL after the course in order to be placed in a teaching post abroad (hopefully). They are prompt in replying and most friendly! Hopefullyy through this, I shall be able to find a job abroad, fingers crossed.
For anyone wanting to complete this course, i’d definitely recommend it! It was great and I met some lovely people
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Review by Andy Irving, July 7, 2010
The Course was amazing the trainers name was Steve and i think he was brilliant in every way. Made all feel wlecome and i am from a totally non teaching background.
If you want my advice go for it
Review by Maddies, March 24, 2011
Recently completed the three day course in Cambridge. There was 20 in the group, of varying abilities. Some of the group had never taught before or even thought they would have the courage to stand in front of a class of peers and present a short teaching practice, but they did.
This was due to the excellent tutor, she made sure she reached every learner to get the most out of them.
I highly recommend this course to anyone that wants to gain confidence, friends and most of all how to Teach English as a Foreign Language.
Review by BarbaraF, October 4, 2011
The course is interesting but it doesn’t lead to any job opportunity.
I applied for many vacancies they had on their website but after requesting some documents they never came back to me.
From last month they also started this VIP JOBS CLUB VACANCY, you have to pay to actually be able to apply for the vacancies they advertise.
If you really want to teach abroad better choose a more reliable and professional company.
Review by lowe, December 5, 2011
If you are completely new to teaching then a weekend course will offer just about a rudimentary ‘taster’ session before taking a recognised qualification. However, weekend course will hardly scratch the surface of English Language Teaching and in my opinion will not properly prepare you for teaching. You may be better off saving your £££ put this towards an internationally recognized qualification (see below).
Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL both cover the basics of what you need to become a teacher of English as a Second Language. Both are Level 4, externally validated and include teaching practice with real students from different backgrounds (you get to teach 2 different levels, e.g. Intermediate and Advanced) Most other courses do not cover all these and are not recognised by the British Council.
I enrolled on a UK – TEFL weekend course a year ago and completed it gaining an alleged internationally recognised Certificate (which I do not believe is the case).
That said I recently completed the Cambridge CELTA and would thoroughly recommend it without hesitation!
In short my advice is if you are serious about gaining an an internationally recognised teaching English qualification only consider either the Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON ANY OTHER COURSE!
Good luck!
Review by Ms. M., January 4, 2012
I did a 2-day Advanced UK TEFL course in November 2011. I already have some TEFL experience and basic training, and a PGCE too – but my skills are quite rusty. I wanted a refresher course, and to see what was new in the TEFL world. I was very impressed with the tutor’s enthusiasm, and with how much she packed into two days.
You need to know what you want to get out of these short TEFL courses. Do your research! Some countries don’t require CELTA-level qualifications. Some employers will train you on the job (especially if they have their own preferred ‘method’) but doing a 2 or 3-day course will give you some idea of what’s in store, and it might make your CV a bit more attractive. If you’re already a qualified school teacher, you should know about classroom management already, so you might only need to get up to speed with basic TEFL principles in order to find a job. You might want to concentrate on giving private lessons, or volunteering, which don’t require extensive qualifications.
Obviously, if you want to get a paid TEFL job anywhere in the world, and have the pick of the best jobs, or you want a long term career in TEFL, a CELTA is the best thing. But CELTAs are very expensive, so you need to be quite committed, and have a clear plan of action.
Review by Mel, April 23, 2012
I am very, very disappointed with UK Tefl as I paid for the advanced course and when the 2 dates I wanted to do were already sold out they refused to refund me the £180. They were completely unsympathetic to my situation when I explained I couldn’t afford to lose the £180 I had paid by saying I had left it beyond the 7 days required for a refund. I did the basic 2 days course in London and found it intense but adequate – just. The teacher was great and very professional but it’s a lot to take on board in only 2 days and if you are not as confident as some of the other people on the course, you will struggle. I am very disappointed that UK Tefl have decided to keep the money I paid and not even consider refunding half of the amount. Such a shame when they are clearly making a lot of money since their courses are very popular.
Review by Jane, June 21, 2012
I have just passed my UK-TEFL course and wanted to share my experiences!
For those of you who are new to TEFL (like I was!) the courses are designed to give you the skills, knowledge and understanding of what an EFL class is all about. On my course we covered grammar and lesson structures, followed by practice tasks and a language lesson where the trainer taught us in a foreign language (Czech!). Aside from being hilarious, it was a real eye opener to realise that in half an hour I was able to string a sentence together in Czech and it gave me a real buzz about teaching. The course progressed onto lesson preparation and teaching practice, where we got to bring our own creativity into it and test out our skills. By the end of the two days, although I was exhausted I was genuinely surprised by how much I’d learnt and how confident I had become. I felt ready to go off and teach, and the general consensus from my fellow students indicated that all agreed.
For anyone looking into teaching abroad, UK-TEFL courses are great! They give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to begin your TEFL career, and the job opportunities and support to help you to go off and get experience wherever you fancy! The rest is up to you – if you are passionate about teaching and up for a challenge, there is nothing stopping you from making TEFL into your dream career. And for £200 I really couldn’t ask for more! Thank you UK-TEFL!
Review by Claire, July 10, 2012
excellent course and great trainer
it was a brilliant chance to meet lots of new people, pick up some new knowledge and get a qualification at the end of it.
I looked into a CELTA but couldn’t afford the £1000, but as it turns out the TEFL was perfect for what I needed. UK-TEFL help you out with jobs after the course (you get a month of unlimited applications to all their vacancies for free) which was enough time for me to be offered a job in Thailand!
When your month is over, they will still help you with contacts and volunteer jobs, and you can pay a bit more for a year’s membership if you want more time to apply for things – I’m probably going to do this when my contract is nearly up in Thailand so i can start looking for my next job.
I still might consider the CELTA in the future when I’ve got some experience (on checking it seems that this is needed to work in a language school in the UK) but if you are on a budget and want to work abroad then the UK-TEFL course is the best one for you.
Review by Rob, November 25, 2012
The course was really informative, the instructor was very knowledgeable and her advice was very helpful. However, my main disappointment with UK-TEFL is their after care. It seems once you have passed the course all they are interested in is your money. Before you enrol it may be worth knowing that after an initial trial period of a month, you have to pay a subscription of around £50 a year to apply for jobs. All said however, I thoroughly enjoyed the weekends course and credit to the organisers as it was an experience to remember.
Review by leslie jenkins, January 14, 2013
I recently completed the two day advanced course. I thoroughly enjoyed it,and found it very informative. The teacher was excellent and very professional. I previously had completed a standard TEFL course with a another school which was also excellent. I would recommend UK TEfL the course has given me so much confidence.I have now started as a private teacher from home,and would like to say a big thank to UK TEFL.
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