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Online Level 3 TEFL Course

The TEFL Academy
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4.6 / 5Overall Rating
305Reviews
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
305 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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Reuben StrydomSouth Africa · October 2026

My Journey to Becoming an English Teacher

Completing my TEFL course was a great experience that helped me prepare for teaching English abroad. During the course, I learned about lesson planning, classroom management, teaching grammar, and how to make lessons interesting and enjoyable for students. The course gave me a better understanding of how to teach English to students with different levels of English ability. I found the experience valuable because it helped me build my confidence and gave me useful skills that I can apply in a real classroom. It also opened up new opportunities for me to work internationally and experience different cultures. Thanks to my TEFL qualification, I am now preparing to take the next step in my journey by teaching English in Vietnam. I would recommend the course to anyone who wants to teach English abroad and explore new opportunities.

Response from provider

Reuben, thank you for your review. We wish you the best of luck with your teaching career in Vietnam!

Thet Myat NoeMyanmar · October 2026

A Valuable and Rewarding Learning Experience

This program was very positive and rewarding. The course was well structured, informative, and easy to follow. It provided me with valuable knowledge, practical skills, and a better understanding of the subject. I particularly appreciated the flexibility of the learning process, which allowed me to study at my own pace. The learning materials were useful and helped me develop greater confidence in my abilities. Overall, this program was a meaningful learning experience that contributed to my personal and professional development.

Response from provider

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you have finished the course feeling more confident in your abilities.

Daniesha AlvarezUnited States · October 2026

Quickest and easiest yet challenging experience

Honestly, I thought this was gonna be something that would be hard to follow and I also thought that it was gonna take a lot longer but as usual that would be getting in my own head. This was an awesome experience and I was able to complete my program within 2 1/2 weeks. I’ll definitely recommend especially because now I get the chance to travel the world.

Response from provider

Thanks for the feedback, and congratulations on completing your course in record speed!

HR GrowGreenVietnam · October 2026

A Great Foundation for Teaching English Abroad

The TEFL Academy course provides an excellent foundation for aspiring English teachers who want to build a rewarding career abroad. Through this course, many of the teachers we have recruited at GrowGreen English Center have developed the essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to begin their teaching journeys in Vietnam. We have been fortunate to recruit many high-quality teachers who completed this course and demonstrated strong teaching potential, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to helping students learn. We particularly value the way the course prepares teachers for the classroom by equipping them with a solid understanding of teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement. These skills are especially important when working with young learners and students with different levels of English proficiency. From our recruitment experience, graduates of The TEFL Academy have provided us with a strong pool of candidates who are well-prepared to adapt to new teaching environments and grow professionally. We appreciate the role the course plays in helping aspiring teachers develop the foundation they need to succeed in international teaching opportunities, particularly in Vietnam.

Response from provider

Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review. We are delighted to hear that you have been able to offer roles to some of our amazing newly qualified teachers.

Evelyn ChronicleUnited Kingdom · October 2026

Outstanding Student Support

I could not have successfully completed this course without the flexibility, understanding and timeliness of the student support team. The course was informative and well structured as well. Loved the bonus courses as well!

Response from provider

Congratulations on completing your course, Evelyn. We love to hear of your positive experience with our support teams.

Derya GeçirgenTurkey · October 2026

A Good Experience

The lessons were easy to follow, and I liked the fact that I could study at my own pace. Some parts were a bit challenging, especially the assignments, but I think they helped me understand lesson planning better. As someone who recently graduated with a degree in English Language Teaching, I found the course useful for reviewing what I had already learned and gaining some practical ideas. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get a TEFL certificate.

Response from provider

Thanks for the recommendation!

Alexander MacleodUnited Kingdom · October 2026

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!

Response from provider

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

Seth HanekomSouth Africa · October 2026

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.

Response from provider

Thanks for the review, Seth. It is great to hear you enjoyed your course.

Natashia De BeerSouth Africa · October 2026

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!

Keara RolfeSouth Africa · October 2026

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.

Patrick NdlangamandlaSouth Africa · October 2026

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!

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.

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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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