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Online Level 3 TEFL Course

The TEFL Academy
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4.6 / 5Overall Rating
294Reviews
2014Year established

Program Overview

Our Online Level 3 TEFL Certificate (120 hours) is regulated by Ofqual (UK) and approved by the DEAC (US), so has official recognition from 2 government-recognized bodies! This makes all the difference when applying for jobs.

Our Level 3 TEFL certificate course is an online-only course that leads to a 120-hour certificate. It is the best option if you want to find casual work such as volunteer teaching, teaching whilst backpacking, plus some online roles.

The course covers every aspect of becoming a successful TEFL teacher, from planning your first lesson to applying for your first job. It has been designed to give you the most information in the shortest possible time — allowing us to offer one of the most comprehensive online TEFL courses available in the world.

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Program Highlights

Complete online your Level 3 TEFL, one of the world’s most recognized and highest regarded TEFL certificates!
Receive a Level 3 DEAC (US) and Ofqual (UK) regulated qualification.
Take a 120-Hour Online TEFL & Grammar Course in the comfort of your home.
Receive help with finding TEFL jobs abroad as well as tutor support from EFL professionals.
Step up your teaching career with a highly recognized TEFL qualification.

What's Included

Language Lessons
Course Materials
Textbooks / Reading Materials
TEFL Certification

Program Details

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Locations

  • Online

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about The TEFL Academy

4.6
294 reviews

Rating breakdown

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Top categories

Program Administration
4.7
Published Content
4.6
Learning Approach
4.6
Post-Program Engagement
4.2
Pre-Application Support
4.0
Program Opportunities
3.9

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Yahya MotaraSouth Africa · September 2026

Brilliant experience, no complaints.

The TEFL Academy is quick, efficient, and provides excellent support. The materials are all well-organized and simple to understand. I have no complaints whatsoever, from the marking schemes all the way to the customer support, The TEFL Academy has been flawless.

Response from provider

Thanks for the wonderful feeback!

Carlon FordUnited States · September 2026

Great Course

The format of the course is user-friendly, and the assignments are scanned for AI and graded by real people, so you know receiving this certificate actually means something. I actually had to put in effort into each of the assignments, referring to the course content for reference

Response from provider

Thanks for the great feedback, Carlon.

LoganLee RowlandSouth Africa · September 2026

Why i chose online teaching

I chose online teaching because I have a passion for helping people learn, improve, and become more confident in themselves. I enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting others as they work towards their goals. Online teaching also gives me the opportunity to connect with learners from different backgrounds and cultures, which I find exciting and rewarding. I believe it is a flexible and meaningful career where I can make a positive difference while continuing to learn and grow as a person and as a teacher

Response from provider

Best of luck in your teaching career!

Salvador VerduzcoUnited States · September 2026

Overall a great certification program to gain tools to apply to this industry.

I really enjoyed the overview and broad spectrum of information provided in this course. The lesson planning was a great activity to work through and the detailed feedback was very helpful in my development. Some links weren’t working on the bonus material but very grateful for the amount of information shared.

Response from provider

Thanks for the feedack. It is very much appreciated. We will inform the academic team of the link issue you faced. Best of luck with your teaching career.

Emma HayiMorocco · August 2026

An upgrade !!

I’ve been teaching English in South Korea for 5 years yet I had no teaching certificate which always made me feel vulnerable and lacking..I was good at my job and all I needed was a documented proof to solidify my position. I searched online and found that The Tefl Academy was popular and strongly recommended by many teachers so I started right away. The course deepened my understanding in many aspects ( teaching methods, lessons planning and even classroom management) . The learning process is very clear and the Support system was responsive and efficient. Choosing the TTA was one of the best decisions i have made so far. THANK YOU !

Response from provider

Thank you for choosing to take a course with TTA, Emma. We are glad to hear the course has taught you so much.

Done AlamTurkey · August 2026

I got back my confidence.

I had a great time and experience. I discovered my talent for the language learning and teaching. All over it was a great experience. Thanks to TEFL Academy. Now I am looking forward to starting my new career in the teaching profession. Hopefully I can touch some people’s lives and make difference in their life. Can’t wait to meet my new students. 💕

Response from provider

Thank you for the wonderful review. We wish you the best of luck with your new teaching career.

Lorensha WeaversSouth Africa · August 2026

It was an amaizing experience

Absolutely worth it. I learned alot. I applied for a job and got an interview the next day. Definitely an investment 👌 I think that the course work was very simple.The platform was easy to navigate.

Response from provider

Congratulations on completing the course and getting a job interview so quickly, Lorensha.

Tendayi MhlangaZimbabwe · August 2026

Good professional development as an English teacher

Completing the Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language has been a valuable and rewarding learning experience for me. The programme provided me with a good foundation in teaching English to learners whose first language is not English. I particularly appreciated the sections on lesson planning, teaching grammar, pronunciation, classroom management and different teaching approaches. The programme helped me understand how to make lessons more learner-centred, engaging and suitable for different levels of English proficiency. The course also increased my confidence as an English teacher and gave me practical ideas that I can apply in both online and face-to-face teaching. The assessments encouraged me to reflect on my understanding and apply what I had learned. Overall, I found the Level 3 TEFL programme informative, practical and relevant. It has added to my teaching skills and has motivated me to continue developing professionally in the field of English language teaching. I would recommend this programme to anyone who already has an interest in teaching and would like to develop a foundation in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

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Response from provider

Thank you for the wonderful review, Tendayi. We are pleased to hear that you have finished the course feeling more confident about your career in teaching.

Joshlene ManpathSouth Africa · August 2026

Out of the Box experience

The TEFL Academy course exceeded my expectations — clear, practical, and highly professional. The 120‑hour program provided structured lessons, excellent support, and real‑world teaching strategies. I feel fully prepared and confident to teach English globally. Highly recommended!

Response from provider

Thank you for your recommendation, Joshlene.

Xenia BennettUnited Kingdom · July 2026

Really thorough and engaging course

The TEFL level 3 was the perfect accompaniment to my PGCE. The website was clearly organised and the training covered all aspects I would have expected. The video lessons were appropriate in length and aided my understanding whilst the knowledge checks allowed me to assess my learning periodically. This was a fun and engaging course that took me about 6 weeks to complete.

Response from provider

Thank you for the feedback, Xenia.

Clare DonovanUnited Kingdom · July 2026

Amazing course, well structured and more creative than expected!

This course is well structures & visually appealing. I completed this course working on it part time in my evenings and at weekends. The tests, and assignments are challenging but fun. I have learnt a lot in doing this course. Being from a design background, I love how creative the assignments are. The information provided on useful resources has opened myself up to a whole new range of tools and software, I didn't even know existed! Encouraging me to explore & try new things, even as a more mature student looking for a career change. The feedback from the assignments is constructive and will be taken on boards for future lesson planning. I have just completed the Bonus modules and I am yet to do the top-up courses, but taking a career break I can now focus on these as well as applying for open positions. The C.V. and cover letter templates have also helped me to effectively move over my transferable skills and experiences from a unrelated life-long career. I already have an existing goal as to where I would like to live in the future and hope this qualification can help me to pursue this goal. Thank you TTA!

Response from provider

Thank you for the wonderful review, Clare. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the course and wish you the best of luck with your career change.

Liana NigaRomania · July 2026

New Knowledge achieved!

It was very well structured, with a lot of information, I learned new things, having experience as a teacher in another country helped me a lot to remember things, methods and how to create a lesson project, how to focus students' attention, new methods, etc. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support!

Response from provider

You are very welcome, Liana. It was a pleasure having you train with us, and many thanks for the great feedback.

Bobbi PulverUnited States · July 2026

Great Program

Everyone was very kind! The class provided a wealth of information and the program was very user friendly. I love how they give you information to find a job .................................................

Response from provider

We are so pleased to hear everyone was kind and you learned a lot. Best of luck with your teaching career.

Khosi AlgirUnited Kingdom · July 2026

Great Course

The TEFL level course is structured so well that even someone who has not studied in a while should not feel overwhelmed. It provides a variety of learning methods to keep you engaged throughout. The layout of the learning portal is easy to navigate. Content of the course was brilliantly communicated and not a challenge to understand.

Response from provider

Thanks so much for the great review.

Jan LloydUnited Kingdom · July 2026

Excellent course, I'm now teaching online!

I finished the course successfully and I now teach online for an overseas company. The insight the course gave me was invaluable into teaching and learning and although at present I use pre prepared material I have started developing my own library of resources to support my future teaching. Without this course none of this would have been possible!

Response from provider

Jan, congratulations on starting your teaching career! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our course and have been able to put what you learnt into practice.

Nyumbazi MkochiSouth Africa · July 2026

What an empowering experience !

I have been a teacher for over 20 years bit i have to admit there was much more to teaching and learning that i was not aware of.The TEFL Academy has empowered me and my zeal for teaching has been rejuvenated

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Response from provider

Thank you for your review, Nyumbazi.

Isabelle JoseSouth Africa · July 2026

Learning never stops

I am content with the course i have completed. Feedback is on point and the people are very kind and helpful. They motivate you and are very positive. Wishing a successful future for you. The course taught me some new knowledge and helped me gain more experience in the industry. I was excited to go through each unit and test my knowledge at the end of every unit. Therefore, I enjoyed my time learning and completing the course.

Response from provider

Thank you, Isabelle. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed learning with TTA.

TJ Van VuurenSouth Africa · July 2026

From TEFL Student to Teaching 60+ Online Classes Within My First Month of Qualifying

Enrolling with The TEFL Academy was one of the best professional decisions I've made. The course was well organised, easy to follow, and provided a strong balance of teaching theory and practical classroom techniques. What I appreciated most was how well the course prepared me for real teaching situations. I learned how to plan engaging lessons, teach grammar effectively, adapt to different learner levels, and build students' confidence in speaking English. Since qualifying in June, I have already taught more than 60 online English classes to children, teenagers, and adults from different countries. Every lesson has reinforced how valuable the training from The TEFL Academy has been, and I regularly use the teaching methods and lesson planning techniques I learned during the course. The qualification also gave me the confidence to pursue international teaching opportunities and begin building my own English teaching business. I would highly recommend The TEFL Academy to anyone looking to start a career in TEFL or develop their teaching skills. Thank you to the entire team for helping me begin an exciting new chapter in my professional journey.

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Response from provider

Thanks so much for the detailed and positive feedback. We really appreciate it. Wishing you the best of luck with the rest of your teaching career.

Shanti LötzSouth Africa · July 2026

I highly enjoyed this course.

This course was easy to navigate, loaded with useful information, and extremely fun to do. Tutors were kind and punctual, assignments easy, and markings gave clear, good feedback. I highly recommend it!

Response from provider

Thanks so much for the recommendation! We appreciate it.

Nicola du PlessisSouth Africa · July 2026

I learnt so much!

This course is so good at covering the necessary information. At the beginning I felt a little lost; I did not understand how everything is supposed to fit together. I told myself to trust the process, and it was so rewarding! I got everything I needed.

Response from provider

We are glad to see that you found the course rewarding. Thank you, Nicola.

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Get answers to all the most common questions about The TEFL Academy.

What is the Online Level 3 TEFL Course and what does it entail?

The Online Level 3 TEFL Course is a 120-hour comprehensive TEFL certification program that covers teaching methodology, lesson planning, classroom management, and grammar.

What is Ofqual?

Ofqual is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. They ensure reliability, assess students' achievements, and provide information to students and teachers.

What is DEAC?

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission accredits distance education schools from secondary to doctoral levels, encompassing all aspects of distance learning, and is provided in the US and globally.

What is a level 3 qualification?

Our 120-hour Level 3 TEFL Certificate is a regulated qualification approved by Ofqual, demonstrating a recognized achievement equivalent to A-Level, BTEC Nationals, International Baccalaureate I8, and Advanced Apprenticeships.

How do I apply for the Online Level 3 TEFL Course?

First, consider whether the program is a good fit for your expertise and preferences. Examine the requirements and deadlines, then click "Apply Now" if you believe the program is the right match for you.

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - TEFL Courses
GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - TEFL Courses
Top Rated Provider 2023 - TEFL Courses
Top Rated TEFL Certification Organization 2022
Top Rated Organization 2021 - TEFL Certification
People’s Choice 2021 Finalist
Top Rated TEFL Certification Organizations of 2020
AQC - Approved Quality Curriculum
Qualifi - UK Regulated Awarding Organisation
DEAC - Distance Education Accrediting Commission
Top Rated Program 2019 - TEFL

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