Reviews of The TEFL Institute

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375 reviews
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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 375 student reviews and has an overall rating of 4.7 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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Special Offer

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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

375 reviews of The TEFL Institute

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Review 370 of 375 The TEFL Institute

Written by Andrea Gordon on May 28, 2026 12:01 pm
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The IELTS course overall is well-structured and detailed, with good examples and resources for the teacher who is seeking to specialize in exam prep. The course offers a strong foundation in each of the IELTS components, exam strategies, and tips for teachers. I particularly found Modules 6 – 8 very useful and appreciated the professional development resources that provide suggestions for further and continued professional development. Although there were many pro’s, I felt that the course was a bit text-heavy even though care was taken in making it interactive. I would suggest adding some more multimedia digital TLSM’s and incorporating more “in-classroom” video examples in Module 6, for example, for each skill component. Moreover, the course offers free Tuesday classes, which I wish I’d had the time to attend, but I thought that was a wonderful addition. Thanks for a great experience!

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Review 369 of 375 The TEFL Institute

Written by John Michael Papa on May 26, 2026 2:26 pm
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As a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, I can confidently say that this course refreshed my knowledge and understanding of what I should teach as an English teacher. More than just revisiting the lessons themselves, it also reminded me of the proper and effective ways of teaching them. The course brought back many of the subjects and learnings I had during my college years.

Because of this experience, I now feel more confident in my ability to teach English effectively to my future students once again. I look forward to returning to the teaching profession and inspiring young individuals to become the best version of themselves, not only in learning the English language, but more importantly, in becoming better people.

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Review 368 of 375 The TEFL Institute

Written by Claudia Guzman on May 14, 2026 6:35 am
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The 120 TEFL course has a comprehensive and detailed programme for new English teachers. Each module has a final assessment that allows students to ensure they are familiar with all the details in every unit. However, when it comes to being in touch with a teacher, it has to be done by email, or on a weekly zoom session, that doesn’t always allow everybody to ask specific questions. I also think it would be great to have at least one actual lesson planning assignment. I understand that being an online programe one cannot necessarily expect a lesson observation, but it would be ideal to have a “practice lesson” in order to make the course excellent.

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Review 367 of 375 The TEFL Institute

Written by Teresa Andrews on May 14, 2026 1:04 am
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I did the 30-hr courses for Business English and teaching General English. I was really impressed with the various methods used for learning in each course. The lesson presentation demonstrated what was being taught. The courses were engaging and in manageable blocks that held my attention without becoming tedious. The additional resources offered were also a plus for me.

I will look at the other certifications being offered. Courses were well put together!! BRAVO!!

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Review 366 of 375 The TEFL Institute

Written by Ilze Thomas on May 10, 2026 10:13 am
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The IELTS course is good. Useful information was provided and the course is well structured. In the beginning of the course I found myself redoing many lessons because progress during each lesson isn’t saved. Overall, I recommend the course for anyone who wants to teach IELTS to students.

Thank you.

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Review 365 of 375 The TEFL Institute

Written by Lewis on May 7, 2026 7:21 am
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Globally, a good experience. Support is helpful and reactive (thanks Lisa!), but one thing is annoying: the fact that the app doesn’t save anything. So if you don’t do a whole lesson in one shot, you have to restart it from scratch. This meaning you loose a lot of time in the process…

Also, I would have liked to be able to save some stuff in PDF to use it later, but it’s not possible. I suppose because of copyright or avoiding unauthorized sharing.. But maybe it could be a locked PDF, just for the subscriber?

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Review 364 of 375 The TEFL Institute

Written by Ama Wilmot on April 22, 2026 7:22 am
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I want to commend TEFL for the brilliant content of their courses. It is easy to follow and understand, and it can make one a proficient English teacher when one engages well with the course. I would like to see some form of reminders sent to students, as the demands of family and work can sometimes break their focus. This may be useful for the 120-hour courses and the Diploma Course. Overall, I will highly recommend the TEFL Institute as a place to train to teach.

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Review 363 of 375 The TEFL Institute

Written by Kirsten Griebenow on April 14, 2026 5:57 am
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This 120 hour TEFL course has not only provided me with the background knowledge to the English Language but has also provided resources for lesson activities and advise on how to carry out these activities in the classroom. As an English speaker with no teaching experience, this course has also provided me with reliable sources of opportunities to eventually add to my resume when looking for my first teaching job. The course is not difficult and can be completed in a minimal to decent amount of time depending on your personal schedule. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to be able to start working almost immediately after finishing the course.

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Review 362 of 375 The TEFL Institute

Written by Clinton on April 2, 2026 5:42 am
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My overall experience from completing the 120 hour TEFL course has been Great! The course provided me with enough time to complete and was very clear and concise with its instructions. I would recommend The TEFL Institute to everyone!

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Review 361 of 375 The TEFL Institute

Written by Mr Andrew Carter on March 25, 2026 8:11 am
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The course was very interesting, offering a good range of interactive sections and clear information which was easy to digest. The site itself is a little difficult to navigate. I found myself repeating several sections due to the fact it doesn’t save any progress made in a given session.

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