Reviews of The TEFL Institute of Ireland

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The TEFL Institute of Ireland is Ireland’s leading and most accredited TEFL course provider, ras well as one of the top global TEFL providers renowned for delivering high-quality, government-regulated TEFL certification both online and in person. With over 20,000 graduates and a 98% recommendation rate, the Institute offers a comprehensive range of TEFL courses, including fast-track 120-hour certifications and advanced Level 5 diplomas regulated by Ofqual and Highfield Qualifications.

The TEFL Institute of Ireland is the largest TEFL provider in Europe. It offers fully accredited TEFL Courses and Level 5 TEFL Diplomas that are recognised worldwide. Whether you’re starting or looking to upgrade your qualifications, the training is flexible, government-regulated, and designed to help you teach with confidence.

The Level 5 TEFL Diploma from the TEFL Institute of Ireland is the ideal choice for anyone looking to take their teaching qualifications to the next level. Recognised internationally and regulated by Ofqual (UK) and AQC/DEAC (USA ). This government-recognised Diploma gives you a competitive edge, whether you want to teach online, travel the world, or build a long-term teaching career.

Why this course is popular in Europe:

• Fully online and self-paced — fit your study around uni, work, or travel plans

• Recognised worldwide — a qualification that opens doors in over 90 countries

• In-depth training — 180 hours of advanced TEFL content, including real-world teaching methods

• Extra career support — CV help, interview prep, and access to job boards

• TEFL Explorer — discover and compare courses, search for job listings, and explore global teaching opportunities

• Affordable, flexible payment options — offering regular discounts and student deals

• Future-proof your plans — perfect for digital nomads, gap year travellers, or career changers

If you’re serious about teaching English and want a qualification that stands out to employers, the Level 5 Diploma is your best route to success.

Courses

Course Types

Combined TEFL Courses
On-site TEFL Courses
Online TEFL Courses

Certifications

Graduate Certificate in TESOL
TEFL / TESL / TESOL

Additional Features

Erasmus courses for teachers throughout Europe
TEFL Internships
Training for Non-Native Speakers

Specialist Courses

Grammar
Teaching Business English
Teaching English to Refugees
Teaching Exam Preparation
Teaching One-to-One
Teaching Online
Teaching Teenagers
Teaching Young Learners

Locations

Australia

Azerbaijan

Canada

Doha

England

Ireland

Italy

New Zealand

Northern Ireland

Scotland

South Africa

USA

Uzbekistan

Wales

The TEFL Institute of Ireland has received 37 student reviews and has an overall rating of 4.68 out of 5 stars based on the following criteria.

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Accreditation

AQC
DEAC

Distance Education Accrediting Commission

OFQUAL
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Contact

Contact
tefl.ie
Address
4 Shandon Street
Dungarvan, Waterford
Ireland, X35 FX45
Phone
0874186484

37 reviews of The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Review 30 of 37 The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Written by Eddie Hand on February 18, 2026 11:17 am
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Hello Folks

I have just finished the course and would like to let you know how much I enjoyed doing it. The modules ten in all, are self contained and informative. The accompanying voice with the slides makes the learning process a pleasure. All I needed was a notebook and pen to jot down key words or remainders. The short quizzes at the end of each module re enforces what you have already learned. I hope in the future to use my new skills to either teach abroad or on-line, that will become clearer as time progresses.

Kind Regards

Eddie Hand

Review 29 of 37 The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Written by Martin Christopher Briody on February 10, 2026 2:55 am
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I found the this course was exactly what I needed to brush up on my skills. I had taught English for some years in the South of Italy but then became busy with other things but I wanted to take the opportunity to bring myself up to date. I welcome the opportunity going forward to influence the lives of my students for the better and will keep pursuing this amazing topic. The course provided all the help I needed and I am grateful for it. Very highly recommended!

Review 28 of 37 The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Written by Bianca De Gouveia on February 5, 2026 10:53 am
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Amazing experience. I have recently finished the course. lessons are clear and easy to understand . I feel confident and well prepared to start teaching English. Thank you again

I highly recommend this course.

Review 27 of 37 The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Written by Leanne O Flynn on February 2, 2026 5:37 pm
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I have just completed the 120 hour course with TEFL Institute of Ireland. It is very well laid out and not overwhelming in the slightest.

Review 26 of 37 The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Written by David Tucker on January 30, 2026 3:45 am
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Quite simply, the course was excellent in every aspect, with the highlights being:

Well-balanced and comprehensive coursework

Exceptional range of tips and guidance on how to run a lesson

Incredible tutor support (Laura Graham)

Review 25 of 37 The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Written by Tetiana Dobromyrska on January 27, 2026 10:59 am
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I have finished a 30-hour IELTS course. It contains 8 units, which cover the layout of the exam, look through each skill and give the assessment criteria. The course is well-planned and is extremely easy to follow. The module quizzes give a chance to check the knowledge afterwards.

Review 24 of 37 The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Written by Emily McNally on January 22, 2026 7:46 am
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I thought this TEFL course was very well put together and the website extremely simple to navigate. I am a recent graduate in a joint honors bachelor’s degree in languages and did not know what step to take after graduating this last year, so I decided that the TEFL course would be the best option for me in this stage. It is feesible and stress free as you are given a large period of time to cover the course and the exams for each module. I also enjoyed how I could go back and re-attempt tests I had already submitted, or look at past lesson content whenever I wanted. I will gladly and proudly make use of my certificate when I am career searching in the future!

Review 23 of 37 The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Written by Adele on January 11, 2026 4:20 pm
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Enjoyable course; I managed to finish the 120-hour advanced TEFL in 3 weeks at my own pace. I found the staff really helpful, especially Elaine; nothing was ever too much trouble. She helped me set myself up to teach online.

I’ve just found my first four Chinese students to teach. I thoroughly recommend the TEFL Institute; they have been extremely pleasant to work with.

Review 22 of 37 The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Written by Emma on December 27, 2025 4:09 pm
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I was hesitant at the beginning but I’m so happy I ended up enrolling. I finished the course today and I highly recommend it for anyone who truly eants a teaching career like I do. Very useful!

Review 21 of 37 The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Written by Roy Hunt on December 18, 2025 4:14 pm
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Hello all you out there doing or thinking of doing a TEFL 120 hr course with the tefl institute of Ireland. I’d say by all means do it if you are serious about the English language and genuinely interested in helping students who want to learn English.

This institute and course is 100 percent genuine. It is extremely well laid out, the site works without a hitch. There are online meetings on Tuesday nights if you need them and a vibrant Discord community.

What surprised me, because I considered myself pretty good at English in class, and have a BA in English Lit and history, were ‘the things that I didn’t even know that I didn’t know’ (To roughly quote, I think Rumfield? the American politician who once said about US intelligence ‘there are the things we know we know, the things we know we don’t know and the things we don’t even know that we don’t know’ (Phew, I’m almost sorry I started that. I hope you get the gist.

Anyway, I’m referring to in particular parts of grammar that is undiscovered country for me and, even scarier, the cataloguing of past, present and future into it’s many parts (past simple, past present continuous and so on.)

To help you, and I love this because I love reference books, they give excellent resources in books, online and in person (conference etc) to increase your learning in these areas.

So yes, if you are serious about teaching English as a TEFL teacher (and I’m already working and loving it) then this course is an excellent place to get the necessary qualification. From there, depending of your life situation, you can go almost anywhere or stay in Ireland and build an excellent academic qualification.

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