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Program: Online Level 3 TEFL Course
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.
I heard of TEFL back in the old 2011. I knew I had to acquire the degree at some point and I was always postponing. Now it was high time. Took it off the bucket list and hope to find more job opportunities.
The price of this course is obviously the thing that made me notice it, but once I was on their LMS I knew I'd lucked out as everything there is so nicely explained and organised. I feel so fortunate that I discovered it. Lessons move from small ideas to big ones to more detailed, they force you to review and practice and then you take the unit test. It's all really well structured so that learn how to teach. Some lessons even have little scenario checks where they take you through a hypothetcal class with you teaching young kids for example. Look, it really is amazing value. I have no idea what support is like tbh as I never needed it. The feedback is given during the practice activities and tests, so that was more than good enough for me. It's excellent.
Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
I am happy with my experience at The TEFL Academy. The course was helpful and informative, and I appreciate the opportunity to develop my teaching skills. I would recommend TTA to anyone who wants to start a career in teaching English.
Thanks for the review and best of luck with your TEFL career.
Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
I had some ESOL experience but this course has given me a brilliant insight into teaching English a second language. I am looking forward to using these new skills in future employment. I would highly recommend this course.
Thanks for the recommendation!
Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
A few shirts weeks afte tefel I begun to teach online abroad all the lessons that I learned to relevant to what we teach online and the assignments for relevant to things that we actually have to do as EFL tutors online all the lessons and TEFL with fun interactive relevant and easy to understand. Furthermore or the TEFL tutors were also easy to converse with and very helpful assignment feedback was thorough detailed and show those exactly where to go if we were wrong or we failed the assignments steps with given how to fix it instead of letting us figured out ourselves so good response time is amazing and all of the devil quizzes and little active activities during the course made it it's so incredible and fun. I will be the first two admit that when I was told to study TEFL I was incredibly afraid because I didn't know if I could do another qualification I just come out of a four-year degree I was overwhelmed and scared but I chose the title Academy and I am so grateful that I chose the different kind of need to do whatever through fast easy convenience and most incredibly helpful I didn't struggle at all with any of the content but I felt supported to throughout the process.
Thanks for the feedback!
Program: Accredited 120-hour TEFL certification course from $34
Couldn't be happier! This course taught me far beyond the basics of teaching (at least that's how I feel) and showed me how great teachers handle classes of different ages. The video definitely makes this even more valuable, which I'd advise to anyone thinking of a more basic course that only has text. Video and all of their practical aspects make this course such great value, but the tutors or staff make it so approachable and have a really nice human feel. I was annoying before and after the course with questions and needs...they met those needs well so I'm meeting their needs with 5 stars!
Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
The course is truly useful and incredibly clear. The tutors and staff at the Tefl academy are also always so helpful and available. I think sometimes this can be overlooked but I must say, they were an integral part of my course
Thanks for the review, Fabio. It is great to hear that you found our support staff so helpful.
Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
I was able to complete the course much within the required time allocated of six months. The resources were clear and I liked that there were examples of classes to demonstrate how to do the work with a class. The lesson template and online resources were really helpful. I was able to complete the quizzes by going through the course material. I felt the course was good value and feedback was prompt and clear. I managed to complete most of the assessments without needing to resubmit and it was helpful to have online videos explaining what I needed to do. I was very much satisfied with the course.
Thanks for the review, and congratulations on completing your course.
Program: Online Level 3 TEFL Course
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.
Thanks for the feedback, and congratulations on completing your course in record speed!
Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
I did the level 5 course and the tutor support was the best ive ever experienced and ive done many courses. The course guides you to then support you in your assignments and yes its tough but you learn so much. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend this to anyone.
Thanks for the recommendation! We love to hear how supported you felt throughout.
Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
My experience with The TEFL Academy has been incredibly rewarding! As someone with a background in education, I wanted to expand my teaching skills while opening doors to new opportunities abroad. The course was informative, flexible, and allowed me to learn at my own pace while balancing my full-time job and personal responsibilities. The assignments were challenging at times, but they helped me grow as an educator and gain a better understanding of teaching English to learners of different ages, backgrounds, and proficiency levels. Although I would have appreciated more assignment examples, the overall experience was fantastic! Completing my certification has given me more confidence in my abilities and made my dream of teaching abroad feel much more achievable. I am genuinely excited about what comes next, and I would absolutely recommend The TEFL Academy to anyone looking to grow professionally, travel, and experience new cultures. This has truly been one of the best decisions I've ever made!
Zeralys, thank you for the fantastic review! We are pleased to hear that you found the course rewarding as an experienced teacher, and we wish you the best in your future career in TEFL.
Program: Teach Confidently with this 10-Hour Practicum Course
The 10 Hour Advanced Certificate in TEFL Classroom Methodologies Course, which I recently joined was such a great experience where I could get to understand the nuances of teaching English to students of different ages and language backgrounds. The course was encompassed every aspects of teachings, and it will surely be a great aid to my career ahead in English teaching. Our instructor for the course Michelle Benson was such a supportive teacher and a fabulous person. She was very much lively throughout the sessions and her energy was being transmitted to us. She is a really experienced teacher and it was evident in the way she guided us through the lessons. She knew exactly when to intervene. I really enjoyed the sessions. Thank you for the course.
Program: Accredited 120-hour TEFL certification course from $34
All has been exceptional and beyond where I think possible for the next price. I have been lucky to find this course and am feeling courteous that I should make a review to share to others. The training is very high level for knowledge and technological.
Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
I really enjoyed the course. The content was extremely in-depth and I would recommend this course to new teachers. It gives great opportunities and the tutors were very responsive to my needs during the course.
Zoe, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the course and felt supported by our tutor support team.
Program: Online Level 3 TEFL Course
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.
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.
Program: Top Rated TEFL Course + Lifetime Job Support in 80 Countries
International TEFL Academy's course roster of TEFL courses includes a full range of TEFL courses that are high quality, effective and practical. The instructors are well qualified, experienced and responsive. Onboarding is both streamlined and personalized. Student Affairs is highly responsive, and personalized lifetime job search guidance is unparalleled with its extensive blogs and resource information when compared to other TEFL course providers. Overall, ITEFL Academy provides a high quality program where you get quite a lot of value for your buck!
Program: Accredited 120-Hour TEFL/TESOL Course $39 with certificate
At the start, I asked so many questions (maybe 10) by email to Study-TEFL before I was willing to pay any money (even with paypal), but they responded, and not with AI made responses (you know when you get AI responses because it's the big long dashes and joyless language). So, the responses encouraged me to take a chance on this company: I'm glad I did. Everything is legit and detailed, but I actually wonder how many thousands of people must get trained here for them to make any real money. They give so much guidance and free stuff at the end of the course. My opinion about this company is glowing. What they offer is fantastic.
Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course
My teaching experience has been rewarding and has helped me develop strong skills in lesson planning, classroom management, curriculum delivery, and learner assessment. As a passionate multilingual educator with a PGCE and TEFL training, I enjoy creating engaging, inclusive, and learner-centred lessons that support learners with different abilities and learning needs. I strive to build positive relationships, encourage active participation, and help learners develop confidence in using English. Teaching has strengthened my communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills while allowing me to contribute to learners' academic growth and personal development.



Talenta, thank you for choosing to take a course with TTA!
Program: 120-hour Premier Online TEFL Course with The TEFL Org
I've had a great time getting a training to teach English with the TEFL program. I recommend its thoroughness and the high quality service provided by its thoughtful customer team and tutors. Thanks to you all!
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Travis Lopez
TEFL Hero
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Joyce Lee Taylor
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Joseph Stonier
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Matthew Joseph Reynolds
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AlumniI was specifically seeking the opportunity to flex my past teaching experiences in a fun, out-of-the-box way. I had lived and worked abroad in the fie...
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Ella Durrigan
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AlumniI decided to pursue an online program because I wanted to get qualified as a TEFL teacher while also doing my degree program. I needed the flexibility...
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Alison Aparo
TEFL Madrid Academy
AlumniI applied to about 10 schools in Massachusetts as a Spanish major. The schools which had abroad programs reached out to me. I received an email regard...
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Ryan Collins
TEFL Madrid Academy
AlumniI think there was always something that drove me to travel. My favorite subject in school was Geography, and I absolutely love looking up new and inte...
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Ethan McMillen
TEFL Madrid Academy
AlumniI started studying Spanish in Elementary school and always learned about Spain and other Latin American countries. For me, they always seemed so inter...
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Georgia Knapp
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Emily Warren
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AlumniI was working a 9-5 corporate job and just not feeling totally fulfilled in my life. I was making great money, had all the nice things I wanted, but f...
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Jessica Murray
The TEFL Academy
AlumniIt 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 boyf...
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Vantage TEFL Certification
AlumniI've always wanted to travel abroad to learn about different cultures and people. Some of the things that inspired me were events that I learned about...
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Rica Lorraine Dalusong
International TEFL Training Institute Philippines
AlumniWhen I became an ESL teacher in the Philippines, this opened my mind to exploring other places. While teaching my students, I was inspired after I lis...
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AlumniI've always wanted to live abroad, and after traveling so much, I realized that becoming a certified English teacher can help me live abroad. I did my...
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