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Description

The TEFL Academy is the world’s leading TEFL course provider. Their courses are designed to effectively teach their students the fundamental skills to enable them to be successful at teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL).

There are many TEFL course providers operating throughout 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 168 hour TEFL course 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.

Headquarters

The TEFL Academy

28 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2, Ireland

Courses

Course Types

Combined TEFL Courses
Online TEFL Courses

Course Lengths

Short Courses (40-100 hours)
Standard (120-140 hours)

Certifications

TEFL / TESL / TESOL

Additional Features

TEFL Internships

Specialist Courses

Teaching Business English
Teaching One-to-One
Teaching Online
Teaching Young Learners

Locations

Australia

Adelaide
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney

Canada

Montreal
Toronto

Czech Republic

Prague

England

Ashford
Birmingham
Bournemouth
Brighton
Bristol
Cambridge
Cheltenham
Exeter
Falmouth
Hull
Ipswich
Leeds
Leicester
Liverpool
London
Luton
Manchester
Newcastle
Northampton
Norwich
Nottingham
Oxford
Plymouth
Reading
Sheffield
Southampton
Southend
Stoke-on-Trent
York

Germany

Berlin

Greece

Athens

Ireland

Cork
Dublin
Galway
Limerick

Italy

Rome

Netherlands

Amsterdam

New Zealand

Auckland

Northern Ireland

Belfast
Londonderry

Scotland

Edinburgh
Glasgow

South Africa

Bloemfontein
Cape Town
Durban
East London
Johannesburg
Pietermaritzburg
Port Elizabeth
Pretoria

Spain

Barcelona
Madrid

USA

Boston MA
Chicago IL
Los Angeles CA
New York NY
Philadelphia PA
San Francisco CA

Wales

Cardiff
Swansea

The TEFL Academy has received 937 student reviews and has an overall rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars based on the following criteria.

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Accreditation

DEAC

Distance Education Accrediting Commission

Qualifi

Qualifi Ltd

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Contact

Contact
theteflacademy.com
Address
28 Pembroke Upper
Dublin Southside
Dublin
Ireland, 7
Phone
+44 1273 806 380

937 reviews of The TEFL Academy

Review 937 of 937 The TEFL Academy

Written by Taylia Kelfkens on March 20, 2020 6:51 am
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I did the online course; it was structured well and the assignments were challenging; however, there could have been more interactive support.

Moreover, I have been waiting a very long time for my PDF certificate, which has negatively affected my overall view of the academy. The turn around time for the PDFs should be quicker.

Review 936 of 937 The TEFL Academy

Written by Franca Pignatelli on March 3, 2020 12:47 pm
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While taking and passing your 5th Level TEFL course I started to get the uneasy feeling that one of the basic principles of your teaching model was to “talk down” to students,, never going above their level from A1 to C2. According to your model a teacher should be a gentle guide, that explains (teaches) and corrects as little as possible The main activity is to organize students in pairs, groups , teams and engage in interactive activities such as role playing, board games and other “amusing” activities. that involve them but don’t challenge them (for example with difficult vocabulary).

I taught English at the University of Rome for 12 years, I organized USMLE, GMAT, TOEFL (US exams) for 20 and I have concluded that underestimating students’ potential and their will to work hard to achieve their goals is not only condescending but also a great disservice to the students themselves. I understand that language schools have different criterions and objectives and that interactivity is a fundamental part of teaching and learning a language but to lower standards in fear of being culturally insensitive or discouraging is not only patronizing but also a waste of time and money for the students .

Review 935 of 937 The TEFL Academy

Written by Marika on February 26, 2020 10:30 am
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I just finished my 120-hour Tefl course and I am very glad I did it. The course was online

and I could finish each unit in my time. It was easy to navigate within the system. The materials were well structured, informative, clear and interesting. These materials and valuable resources give you enormous knowledge and I feel confident and enjoyed it very much. I can highly recommend this course to those who are interested in teaching.

A very good choice, thank you ITTT !

Review 934 of 937 The TEFL Academy

Written by Weber Janse van Rensburg on October 1, 2019 2:31 am
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This is definitely the most comprehensive TEFL course out there. The actual course content is precise, grammar is spot on and the soft skills taught is invaluable. Good background information and lots of quality external references empower you to learn so much more than the course itself. The assignments are challenging and should be kept for actual teaching scenarios. The TEFL Academy is preparing teachers for real-life teaching, and I feel more than confident to give my next lesson tomorrow!

Review 933 of 937 The TEFL Academy

Written by Debi le Roux on September 26, 2019 5:51 am
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I have just successfully completed the level 5 168 hours online course. It was definitely more challenging than I anticipated, but I feel proud at having succesfully achieved certification, after not having studied for 20 years. The course content is well laid out and presented. The assignments are challenging and require quite a bit of time and planning.

I’m looking forward to the rewards of being able to do online tutoring.

Overall a great in-depth and rewarding course.

Review 932 of 937 The TEFL Academy

Written by Jack Major on September 25, 2019 9:21 am
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This course is perfect for those who are at the beginning of their teaching career. Each unit is full of valuable information, tips, techniques and advice. Each unit also includes interactive activities and links to resourceful websites! The layout easy read and navigate and you can always go back to previous lessons for a review. The end of unit tests provide good opportunities to check you progress and understanding. Feedback on the assignments is quick and thorough with tips for the future. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is starting a teaching career and looking to teach abroad as this certificate is recognized worldwide and will help you land a teaching role. I am now currently teaching English in Rome after a successful year teaching in Krakow.

Review 931 of 937 The TEFL Academy

Written by Stacey-Lee Khojane on September 24, 2019 4:15 pm
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I am so glad I joined the TEFL Academy. There are hundreds of places to do an online course to teach English, however, the TEFL Academy offers something I believe the other organisations do not. That is 100% support throughout the course! The course itself is challenging and can be very difficult at times, but as you continue to complete he units, you learn to understand ways of working smarter and saving some time to do the assignments. I was simply amazed at how detailed the course content was. Everything was easy to read and understand. When you make sufficient time for your TEFL tests and assignments, you are more than able to get a distinction. I was happy with all of the feedback and assistance received by TEFL support. It was just as they said, within 5 working days. I found this course really exciting and it taught me new ways of teaching and learning at the same time. This course will definitely make you excited to teach. I am currently awaiting my certificate, which I will be proud to have and showcase because I have completed a challenging yet necessary course. I am more than pleased with the TEFL Academy!

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