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The TEFL Institute stands out as one of the largest worldwide and most recognised TEFL providers, boasting an impressive 85% TEFL job success rate. Delivering fully accredited TEFL certification and advanced Level 5 Diplomas, the Institute is renowned for maintaining global standards. Whether you’re just starting or looking to enhance your qualifications, all training is government-regulated, flexible, and designed to empower you with the essential skills and confidence you need.

The TEFL Institute’s Level 5 Diploma is tailored for those ready to increase their teaching credentials. Internationally respected and regulated by Ofqual (UK) and AQC/DEAC (USA), this government-accredited diploma gives you the competitive edge needed to teach online, travel the world, or build a lasting career in English language education.

Why this course is popular globally:

• Fully online and self-paced — ideal for fitting study around university, work, or travel commitments.

• Recognised worldwide — opens doors to teaching opportunities in over 90 countries.

• Comprehensive curriculum — 180 hours of advanced TEFL training, including real-world teaching techniques.

• Extra career support — help with CVs, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job boards.

• TEFL Explorer A-I Driven — compare courses, search job listings, and find opportunities, especially for teaching in places like Thailand.

• Accessible, flexible payment plans — frequent discounts and student deals to help you get qualified affordably.

• Modern opportunities — perfect for digital nomads, gap year travellers, and career changers.

• 85% TEFL job success rate — most graduates secure a teaching role soon after certification.

Suppose you’re ready to take teaching English seriously and want a qualification that stands out to employers. In that case, the TEFL Institute’s Level 5 Diploma is your most reliable step toward global teaching success.

Headquarters

The TEFL Institute

Lower Main St, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland

Courses

Course Types

Combined TEFL Courses
Online TEFL Courses

Course Lengths

Mini Courses (<30 hours)
Short Courses (40-100 hours)
Standard (120-140 hours)
Long Courses (150+ hours)

Certifications

TEFL / TESL / TESOL

Additional Features

Online Practicum
TEFL Internships

Specialist Courses

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

Locations

Azerbaijan

Canada

Vancouver BC

England

London

Johannesburg

Netherlands

Amsterdam

South Africa

Cape Town

USA

Boston MA
Flordia
Texas

Uzbekistan

The TEFL Institute has received 300 student reviews and has an overall rating of 4.74 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
teflinstitute.com
Address
Old Priory
Main Street
Dungarvan, County Waterford
Ireland, P36 T660
Phone
+44 (0) 131 618 8798

300 reviews of The TEFL Institute

Review 290 of 300 The TEFL Institute

Written by AmfoEvans on July 16, 2025 10:50 pm
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Premier TEFL is a splendid course that will equip you with all the necessary techniques to teach learners and beginners who are willing to learn the English Language. This course is a very normal course which you would enjoy whiles learning. I therefore recommend this course for you as a beginner to the course and trust me you wont regret it because at the end, you would earn a certificate which would allow you teach English Language as a course either online or in person, live in a classroom in every part of the world.

Review 289 of 300 The TEFL Institute

Written by Maja on July 16, 2025 3:49 am
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I signed up for the TEFL 180 hours course to improve my teaching. I taught for two years previously but I thought it was the time to upgrade my skills.

The course is divided into three parts, each with 3 to 4 modules each. It starts by giving the foundation of teaching grammar and vocabulary so as to nicely transition to how to teach in practice with practical, helpful tips.

For me personally, I found the modules on materials and teaching adults the most helpful as I teach mostly adults and sometimes struggle to find interesting and engaging materials. The module provides so many tips and websites to explore with free and paid content! I was positively surprised to see an honest evaluation of each resource to use!

In terms of getting around the course – the website and the platform are very intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate.

I am ahead of my 3rd Assessment. Assessment 1 and 2 were very quickly checked with a thorough feedback provided!

Overall, I really really enjoy the course and it is definitely worth the price! It boosts confidence with young or starting teachers by equipping them with all the foundations and more, they need to start their teaching journey.

Review 288 of 300 The TEFL Institute

Written by Elizabeth Lee on July 14, 2025 1:22 am
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I just completed my 310 hour TEFL certification, with an additional 30 hours in IELTS training. Everyone with TEFL Institute is super nice and helpful. I feel they truly put the students’ interests first. It has been lovely working with all of them and I learned a ton! They also try to keep their courses affordable, while at the same time preparing their students for real teaching.

The 10 hours LIVE teaching (online), the instructor, made you feel relaxed and confident that we could take the next steps in our teaching journey. Teaching to peers isn’t the same as a live practice in the classroom to real students. This is where true learning will happen. We had the opportunity to teach to our peers. It was quite short and the feedback very encouraging. However, planning an actual 30-60 minute lesson and teaching a full class will be the true test. I suppose I will learn by doing. This teaching time seemed much too short, which is why I only gave the practice teaching section a 3. Our instructor, however, I would give a 5. She modeled perfectly what and how we should be teaching. In more expensive and face to face classes, one would assume there would be the opportunity to teach to real students in a physical classroom, over many more hours. However, in this online setting, they very much have condensed the information and prepared students as best they can in limited time.

I have never taken such a long online course. This course was very thorough, organized, and drilled the material repeatedly. I appreciated how many resources were offered along the way. There are also some links, that are broken, which happens over time on the internet. But overall students are given a vast range of resources to pursue.

The AI voice is nice, and soothing. At times her inflection is incorrect, which changes the meaning of the words. Occasionally there are grammar mistakes in the content. For this I took off a star for content, for not being perfect.

Thank you TEFL Institute. Everyone has always responded to my emails promptly and solved all my issues. I am grateful for the course you provided!

Review 287 of 300 The TEFL Institute

Written by Ann on July 10, 2025 1:09 am
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From start to finish, everything ran extremely smoothly, and it was clear that a lot of thought had gone into making the course content genuinely useful for anyone working toward their TEFL certificate. Lisa honestly saved the day; she supported me every step of the way and made the process of getting a job in South Korea so much less overwhelming.

The support team was always on top of it, replying quickly and ensuring all my questions were addressed. The assessors’ feedback on my assignments was spot-on and showed me exactly where I could improve in each section. Overall, the TEFL Institute’s course was clear, hands-on, and effectively prepared me to teach.

Review 286 of 300 The TEFL Institute

Written by Erin Staunton on July 9, 2025 12:14 pm
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I’ve really enjoying the 180 hour TEFL course so far. The support that is offered is fantastic and I’m really enjoying the process. I like how the teacher you different methods to teaching a classroom. The course structure is very easy to navigate and use. I would highly recommend.

Review 285 of 300 The TEFL Institute

Written by Luis Vides on July 9, 2025 11:46 am
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The TEFL course I am currently finishing has definitely activated my previous knowledge in teaching English as a foreign language. I am incredibly greatful for the content of the course, the supportive material and resources and the updated methodologies presented for teaching.

I am truly enjoying and learning more about the global context of teaching and the importance of the English language for students and professionals.

I am very pleased to share my impressions of the TEFL course.

Sincerely,

Luis Vides.

Review 284 of 300 The TEFL Institute

Written by Luis Vides on July 9, 2025 9:31 am
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The TEFL course has been an incredible experience for me as I have been able to activate my prior knowledge in Teaching English as a Foreign language. Iam quite satisfied with the content development, the reinforcement exercises and the vast and supportive resources available.

I have definitely made the right decision in looking to obtain my official TEFL certification.

Have a wonderful day!

Sincerely,

Luis Vides.

Review 283 of 300 The TEFL Institute

Written by Rosangela on July 4, 2025 7:33 pm
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I’m currently enrolled in the 180-hour course with the TEFL Institute of Ireland, and I’m really enjoying the experience so far. From the very beginning, the platform was easy to navigate, and the instructions were clear and helpful.

The course content is well-structured and covers all the essential areas for someone preparing to teach English abroad or online. I especially appreciate how the theoretical modules are complemented with practical advice and real-life teaching tips. The quizzes and assessments really help reinforce the material.

One of the highlights has been the support from the tutors. Whenever I had a question or needed clarification, I received quick and constructive responses. It made me feel supported throughout the process.

This course has definitely boosted my confidence and given me a solid foundation to start teaching English to non-native speakers. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a flexible and comprehensive TEFL certification.

Looking forward to completing the rest of the modules and putting everything I’ve learned into practice!

Review 282 of 300 The TEFL Institute

Written by Larissa on July 2, 2025 3:02 pm
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I’m almost finishing my 180 hour TEFL course, and it has been amazing, how complete and enriching it is. I’ve been a teacher for a couple of years already, but I have never had such a great material, that really teaches how to teach.

I have not used the support that is there and did attend to any of the webinars, due to my busy schedule and the time zone, I wish I could have used more of these tools offered.

As I still didn’t finished all I hope to get a better use of all the things offered. and I’m looking forward to complete it.

Review 281 of 300 The TEFL Institute

Written by Nery Perez on July 1, 2025 5:57 pm
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I just finished the TELF 120 course, and honestly, I was impressed. It was super well-organized and easy to get through—it made me want to keep learning more!

I haven’t landed a job yet, but to be fair, I haven’t been job hunting full-time. Still, I’m hoping to find something TEFL-related soon.

What I liked was the audio feature—it made the course more engaging for me. The layout was easy to navigate, and I loved the mix of images and interactive quizzes. It helped keep things interesting and made the learning process smoother.

The price was also great, and I think it’s perfect for people with busy schedules. I was able to work on it after work without feeling overwhelmed. Plus, being able to go at your own pace is a huge bonus—you can finish it faster if you want to.

I’d recommend this course to anyone thinking about getting TEFL certified!

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