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About The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy is one of the major organizations offering teaching English as a foreign language courses online and in classrooms all around the world.

We were the world’s first TEFL course provider to have received official recognition from government-regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the UK. The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course lead to accredited qualifications awarded by Qualifi (a UK government-recognised awarding body) and are regulated by Ofqual (UK government department). The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course are also DEAC (U.S. Department of Education recognised) approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. AQC is a quality assurance scheme that guarantees our courses have been peer-reviewed and meet strict standards and requirements.

The 2025 TEFL World Factbook has been published to give teachers an overview of income potential, degree requirements, typical student profiles, and average teaching hours in each country.

The TEFL Academy provides industry-leading TEFL certification and education to keep up with the demands of EFL/ESL employers abroad. Their business phone line operates 24/7 7 days a week. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact them via the phone number +44 (0) 1273 806 380/+1 347 434 9694 or send them a message via the inquiry button or on our website.

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Alexander MacleodUnited Kingdom · October 2026
From: Online Level 3 TEFL Course

God course, well structured - so glad I did it!

This was something I'd promised myself I would do for some time. I am retiring in a couple of years and want to be able to teach remotely when I do. This course helped me develop the skills I need to be able to do that effectively. I found the materials and links to other sources very useful and the lessons themselves were very well structured and easy to follow. I now feel I'm ready to teach effectively and I'm looking forward to putting my new skills to good use. I'm so grateful that the TEFL Academy helped me to achieve my goal and I recommend anyone who is thinking of doing a course with them to do so!

Katy YepUnited Kingdom · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

Not appropriate at the moment

The course was laid out expertly with easy to follow instructions for each unit . There was student support available at all times if needed. All in all a very positive experience . I have worked all Summer in a British language school and thoroughly enjoyed the teaching , I felt fully equipped with all my course knowledge being utilised every day.

Seth HanekomSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 3 TEFL Course

It was great

Coming from a background of business, It was a great experience and I learned a lot of practical skills in the field of education. I enjoyed taking my time and absorbing as much knowledge as possible.

Muneebah AhmedUnited Kingdom · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

This was an amazing opportunity.

As a trainee teacher, I have wanted to complete a TEFL certification, and I am so glad that I did so with the TEFL Academy. The team and tutors are really supportive, and it fit really well with completing my university work on the side. I also found the course to be great at explaining all areas for those who aren't going into teaching, as well as supporting your pedagogy and approach to lesson planning and supporting students in the classroom. It is definitely an amazing experience and one that I would recommend to do especially if you are in teaching or thinking of going abroad, or just to develop your professional skill set.

Response from provider

Thanks for the recommendation! We are really pleased to hear you were supported by our team throughout.

Natashia De BeerSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 3 TEFL Course

I had the best time of my life!

The whole experience was amazing. There is so much support and the learning process was wonderful. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for giving me the opportunity of a life time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to make a difference in the world.

Response from provider

Thanks for the recommendation, Natashia!

HR GrowGreenVietnam · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

A Great Foundation for Teaching English Abroad

As a partner of The TEFL Academy, we’ve had the opportunity to welcome teachers who completed their TEFL training with them, and we’ve been very impressed with the preparation they receive. The course provides teachers with a solid foundation in both teaching knowledge and practical classroom skills, giving them the confidence to step into real teaching environments. Our teachers have come to us well-equipped with useful techniques for lesson planning, classroom management, engaging students, and adapting their teaching to different learners and levels. From our experience, The TEFL Academy does a great job of preparing teachers for the realities of teaching English, and we’re happy to recommend the course to anyone looking to start or develop their teaching journey.

Response from provider

Thanks so much for this feedback. This is the ultimate goal of The TEFL Academy, to prepare our students to be great teachers for English students and employers like yourselves.

Keara RolfeSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 3 TEFL Course

It was great

The course was really interesting and I learnt a lot, a lot of it were things I have never learnt before. It just sometimes challenging trying to submit things. But in general the portal was user friendly and they got back to you quickly.

Response from provider

Thanks for the feedback, Keara.

Ann JoubertSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

I have not taught abroad.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and I am excited to go abroad and teach. Thank you TEFL Academy for helping me in building a global teaching career. I would recommend TTA to anyone wanting to achieve their TEFL certification.

Response from provider

Thanks so much for the recommendation.

Christian RobinsonUnited States · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

Very fun experience

I love how interactive and fun the courses were. Everything was laid out and it made sense. I’m really glad I signed up for this program. I’m ready to put my newfound skills to use. I am currently working the top-up courses to expand my knowledge.

Response from provider

Thanks for the feedback, Christian. It is great to hear you had fun completing your course.

Paul AgbalusiNigeria · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

A Valuable Journey Into Teaching English

Completing my Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language with The TEFL Academy has been a valuable learning experience for me. The course helped me develop a much better understanding of lesson planning, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, classroom management and how to approach teaching learners at different levels. I particularly appreciated the structured nature of the course and the practical assignments, which encouraged me to think carefully about how lessons should be prepared and delivered. The feedback I received also helped me identify areas where I could improve. Completing the qualification has increased my confidence and motivated me to pursue opportunities to teach English internationally. It also contributed to my interest in developing practical English-learning materials, including my own REAL-LIFE ENGLISH educational project. I am now looking forward to putting what I have learned into practice, gaining professional classroom experience and continuing to develop as an English teacher. Overall, I am grateful for the knowledge and foundation that The TEFL Academy has given me at the beginning of my TEFL career.

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Response from provider

Thanks for the feedback, and best of luck with your TEFL career.

Patrick NdlangamandlaSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 3 TEFL Course

It was a good challenge, initially daunting but sufficiently enriching.

Daunting at first, the course became easier to follow as I went through the first two units. As I proceeded through the course material, I found that setting aside a routine, regular and consistent studying time made it easy for me to absorb information. I notice this as I was going through the unit tests with little effort than when I started. I also found the course informative and educational, exposed to the of value of communicative English and without the use of a dictionary. The course introduced me to the teaching method of eliciting as I was used to the method of lecturing.

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Response from provider

Thanks for the great feedback!

Curtis KingEngland · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

Amazing Course!!!

So, I've just finished my Level 5 TEFL Course 168 Hours and I must say it was absolutely amazing, very informative lots of resources and the whole team are great! If you need support they respond very fast and try to help as much as they can. I would highly recommend this course to anyone!

Response from provider

Thanks, Curtis. We really appreciate the recommendation.

Cassidy MantenSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

Bonus knowledge

I had recently completed my PGCE to teach highschool English and decided to complete my TEFL for a further advantage. What I learnt wasn’t anything new but it has definitely provided some extra knowledge and implementation tools that my PGCE did not. The support staff is also excellent.

Response from provider

Thanks so much, Cassidy. It is great to hear the support staff were excellent for you.

Wendell MayesSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

REVIEW ON THE LEVEL 5 TEFL COURSE

Most professional, encouraging and enlightening course. The tutors are extremely supportive and concise in their feedback. I am now well equipped to make this career a resounding success. Thanks to the TEFL Academy.

Response from provider

Thanks, Wendell. Best of luck with your teaching career.

Tauriq LatiefSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

Brilliant experience

I absolutely loved completing the TEFL Level 5 Diploma course! From start to finish, I found the course incredibly interesting, engaging, and rewarding. The structure was excellent, and everything was presented in a clear and easy-to-follow way with a well introduction on how to navigate the course. The media content was phenomenal and really brought the learning material to life. I also really appreciated the academic quality of the course — I felt that I was gaining valuable, in-depth knowledge rather than simply working through a set of modules. What I enjoyed most was how much I learned along the way. I really appreciate the practice quizzes and extra curriculum activities. The course's assignments challenged me, expanded my understanding of teaching, and gave me a real sense of achievement when I completed it. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would wholeheartedly recommend the TEFL courses to anyone considering a career in TEFL. It was genuinely a pleasure to ccomplete!

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Response from provider

Wow! What fantastic feedback. Thank you, Tauriq.

Matt McWilliamSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

Great course!

The course was a great experience! Enjoyed it thoroughly and it was very convenient doing all the content online! Would recommend it to anyone wishing to explore getting TEFL qualified! I am using the qualification to pursue a career teaching online IT business English.

Response from provider

Thanks for the recommendation, and congratulations on completing your course!

Anushka PretoriusSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

An unforgettable experience with TEFL

My experience with TFL was truly life-changing. From the moment | arrived, the team was so supportive and made me feel at home. The program was very well organized, the classes were engaging, and I got to meet amazing people from all over the world. I learned so much not just academically but also about myself and different cultures. The accommodation was clean and safe, and the activities they planned outside of class made the experience even more special. I would highly recommend TFL to anyone thinking about going abroad - it's worth every moment and I would definitely do it again.

Response from provider

Thanks for the review.

NKOSINATHI MHLABA-AMPOFOSouth Africa · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

The best course ever!

I had such a wonderful time doing this course. I truly looked forward to learning each day. I was suprised to learn that i didnt know as much as i thought i did. Lol. I am grateful. I will definitely recommend the course to others. It was worth it.

Response from provider

Thanks so much. We love to hear how much you enjoyed the course.

Vanessa TurpinUnited States · October 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

Tefl Level 5

I completed my Level 5 coursework in Aug. It was challenging and alot to lesrn, but the material is presented in a good way. I feel prepared and ready to start teaching overseas. The feedback was great. Any email was answered VERY quickly! Glad I did it! Now onto the next adventure!!

Response from provider

Thanks for the review, Vanessa. Best of luck with your TEFL adventure.

Denae JohnsonUnited States · September 2026
From: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

A nice starting point.

I really enjoyed taking this TEFL course and was happy to complete it and receive my certificate. I learned a lot about teaching English, lesson planning, classroom activities, and working with different types of learners. The course gave me a good foundation and helped me feel more confident about getting started as a TEFL teacher. That being said, I still feel like I need more hands-on training and practice before I feel completely prepared to teach on my own. Overall, I’m glad I took the course and earned my certification, and I think it was a good starting point for my teaching journey.

Response from provider

Thanks for the feedback. Best of luck with your teaching career.

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Jessica Morris

Jessica Morris

Interviewed in 2019

Staff

Jessica Morris is part of the Student Services Team at The TEFL Academy. She deals with everything from enrolling to certificates, and helps existing,...

I love to travel and learn new things! I also love to help people further themselves in whatever way possible! Teaching is also something I really enjoy and hope to do in the future. Joining an organisation with a core value to helping others through teaching across the world was a no brainer!

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Maria Lorena Morales

Maria Lorena Morales

Interviewed in 2019

Staff

Maria Lorena Morales is originally from Argentina. She has been living in Ireland for the past 11 years. She loves to travel in her spare time, experi...

What inspired me the most was being able to help people achieve their dreams of travelling and teaching English in other countries around the world. Some people are in the middle of switching careers after many years and seeing them follow their dreams just as I did at some point in my life and take such a big step, is admiring and gratifying.

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Rachel Dempsey

Rachel Dempsey

Interviewed in 2019

Staff

Rachel Dempsey is a native of Dublin, Ireland, who loves to travel and meet new people.

I have worked in educational/travel industries for over two and a half years now. I love to work with people who are looking to broaden their horizons and experience new things. Our students will go out into the world and teach others the very valuable skill of the English language. It is great to be part of the process. It is great to assist people in reaching their goals of becoming a certified TEFL teacher.

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Rebecca Walsh

Rebecca Walsh

Interviewed in 2019

Staff

Rebecca is a screenwriting graduate living in Dublin, Ireland. She is currently making her own plans to go teach EFL in South Korea with her partner next year.

I love helping with people’s journeys, especially in such an educational field. There's something very lovely about knowing that your job helps people experience the world in a new way and opens new doors for adventure and learning!

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Sabrina Moris

Sabrina Moris

Interviewed in 2019

Staff

Sabrina is an adventurous soul with a love for teaching and helping others. She believes everyone should have the opportunity to travel and enjoys hel...

I was thrilled to start working at The TEFL Academy, because they offer a product I believe in.  A TEFL certificate to the key to new adventures and I was excited to help others open new doors.

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Simon O’Toole

Simon O’Toole

Interviewed in 2019

Staff

Simon O’Toole is a member of the marketing team at The TEFL Academy. Part of his job is to spread the good word of TEFL far and wide.

The world of TEFL is always something that has interested me. I really believe in the power of teaching English in the general sense as well as the benefits that TEFL teachers can gain personally, economically, and professionally. The chance, therefore, to work for a company that provides people with the opportunity to experience this wonderful world of TEFL was something that I grasped with both hands.

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Jessica Murray

Jessica Murray

Participated in 2018

Alumni

Jessica Murray is a 26-year-old ESL teacher from Ireland. Before teaching ESL, she worked as a sales administrator and receptionist. Her boyfriend, Ga...

It snowed in Ireland at the beginning of March, so bad that we were snowed in and were off our usual 9-5 jobs. I've always wanted to teach and my boyfriend always wanted to teach ESL. That's how this all began.

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Thomas Gibbons

Thomas Gibbons

Interviewed in 2019

Staff

Thomas Gibbons is a friendly Londoner who lives in Dublin. He has traveled the world once over and would love to do it again. He is the Marketing Dire...

The opportunity to use my skill set to help people teach around the world is very rewarding and a huge reason why I decided to take up a role at The TEFL Academy.

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The TEFL Academy

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The TEFL Academy is one of the major organizations offering teaching English as a foreign language courses online and in classrooms all around the world. We were the world’s first TEFL course provider to have received official recognition from government-regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the UK. The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course lead to accredited qualifications awarded by Qualifi (a UK government-recognised awarding body) and are regulated by Ofqual (UK government department). The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course are also DEAC (U.S. Department of Education recognised) approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. AQC is a quality assurance scheme that guarantees our courses have been peer-reviewed and meet str...

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