TEFL Courses & Certification in New Zealand

The teaching practicum with Michelle Benson was great. The material was succinct and loaded with various ways to teach English as someone who is not new to teaching, but new to teaching a language. Michelle made the experience fun as well as informative. I also appreciate her encouraging words since I was actually quite nervous at the start.

Excellent, friendly and informative session by the tutor Michelle Benson. From the very start to the end, the class was very fun to be and she made us believe we can do it. Thanks for being an excellent tutor, Michelle.

Great experience completing the 10-hour Virtual TEFL course. The tutor, Michelle Benson, absolutely made the course. She has such positive energy, is incredibly encouraging, and explains everything very clearly. The lessons are well structured and especially helpful for people who have never taught before. One thing worth noting is that the "10-hour" course actually consists of 7 hours of live teaching (2 × 3.5-hour sessions). The remaining 3 hours are allocated to preparing and completing the homework. My advice would be to leave at least a day's gap between the sessions if possible. For people who work full-time, it can be quite difficult to find enough time to prepare properly for the following day's lesson.

It was a fantastic experience. Michelle Benson made teaching methodologies become real life practical experience, making the classroom a relaxed and fun filled experience for both teachers and learners. I am glad I took the chance.

I had a lovely experience with my tutor Michelle Benson! The structure of the course is clear; it's great for anyone who wants a more hands-on TEFL experience. I got to apply some of the methods I've been learning in the 180-hour TEFL course in a real classroom setting. Ms. Benson was an absolute delight: she was very joyful, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I especially liked the tense identification method she taught us. I would advise all TEFL learners to take this course so as to get an opportunity to apply the theories learned in the 120/180/300-hour course!

The 10-hour practical course was awesome! Not a single minute of the entire course was boring. Michelle was patient and meticulous, explaining in detail what it takes to plan and deliver an engaging and interactive lesson. Her feedback was great. She praised every strength and highlighted areas for improvement. Now I am glad I can confidently teach English.

I did the 10 hour course over a weekend with Michelle Benson. She was excellent in her enthusiasm and at providing practical advice on how to prepare for the teacher world. I would definitely recommend the course and it was nice to meet other teaching students online also.

I’ve just completed the 10 hour virtual TEFL course and it was genuinely interactive from start to finish, plus really enjoyable. Michelle created such an easy, relaxed atmosphere and guided us as we worked in pairs to put together our own lesson plan. It was also lovely meeting so many great people over Zoom, and I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone considering a TEFL career. Michelle is a fantastic teacher and you will really have a great time on this course.

I did the 10 hour virtual TEFL course with Michelle Benson. It ran over two days and was really intense and interactive, and I honestly loved it. At first I was unsure how it would work through Skype, but it ended up going way beyond what I expected. I came away with new friends, a better understanding of the English language than I thought I had, plus loads of practical tips and pointers I can bring into my own classroom. I cannot recommend Michelle enough, you will not be bored for even a moment. I would absolutely do it again. Thanks for everything Michelle! :) Lisa

I just finished the 10 hour advanced certificate in TEFL classroom methodologies course with Michelle benson and I honestly loved it. I came away with loads of useful information that I will definitely be putting into practice from now on. Michelle’s way of teaching made everything feel relaxed, and her enthusiasm for TEFL really rubbed off on me. Thanks so much for the course, I would happily recommend it to anyone who is interested.

I have just finished the 180 hour Level 5 course. I found the material really good and it was straightforward enough to work through. The weekly Zoom meetings were really useful whenever I was stuck and needed extra support with a few of the topics. Whether you are coming from a teaching background or have never taught English before, I would definitely recommend doing one of the TEFL Ireland courses. My next step is starting the 30 hour teaching online course so I feel more confident and ready for teaching online.

I completed the TEFL Institute 30-hour Teaching IELTS Preparation course and I would wholeheartedly recommend it. Everything in the online module is straightforward to work through, and it covers far more than the essentials for teaching an IELTS Preparation class, since it also offers plenty of useful links and suggestions for extra reading if you want to build on what you learn. The fact that it is online was a real plus for me, because I could plan my own timetable and move through the material at whatever speed suited me.

I am updating this review now that I have completed the course. It is a really solid program with loads of content and helpful resources. I have not started teaching yet, but everything included in the 180 hour course has left me feeling properly prepared, from the activities and games to guidance on classroom management and different teaching styles and methods, and so on. There are weekly zoom classes you can attend, although there is no in-person component to the course I bought when it comes to the teaching part itself. Everyone at the TEFL Institute was extremely friendly, supportive, and fast to reply. I used the chat on their website and Tracy answered all of my questions. They also offer the option of a phone call with an advisor, and I spoke with Sórcha O' Connell. She was a huge help in working out which course made the most sense for my situation, since I was looking for something that would qualify me to work abroad in Europe.

I completed the 180 hour course and I would absolutely recommend it. Everything was organised in a way that made sense, it was straightforward to work through, and it still went into plenty of detail. Any time I had a question the TEFL team was ready to help out. Emma in particular was fantastic and answered everything I needed. It gives you solid training, useful information, and the skills you need to teach English as a foreign language. With that level of support from the staff, I would happily recommend the TEFL institute to anyone thinking about teaching English abroad.

I have just finished the 30 hour Teaching Online course and it has been a really solid, detailed introduction. There was so much useful information, and plenty to think about afterwards too. I especially liked the podcasts, the reflection tasks, and being pointed towards other resources, it all made the course genuinely enjoyable. Thanks TEFL Institute!

I have completed two TEFL Institute courses, the TEFL Certificate and the IELTS Preparation course, and I found both of them really engaging and put together to a very high standard. As an ESL teacher, I have gotten a lot of practical use out of what I learned, and I would absolutely recommend the Institute to anyone wanting to earn a teaching qualification, since they let you move through the material at your own speed and fit it around whatever timeframe works best for you.

I really enjoyed what the course covered, and I found the layout and all the resources genuinely useful. Being able to take it at my own pace was such a big deal for me, and honestly I still cannot believe how quickly I moved through it. Thank you to everyone who helped put this together, it definitely will not be the last course I purchase.

From the moment I began this demanding course right through to finishing it, I have felt proud to graduate from such a great institution. If you are truly ready to take a leap of faith and travel, then this is the place to be. Just to add, I am now living and working in Thailand, and it is because that strong qualification gave me the chance to open doors. For that, I will always be grateful.

I am having a great time taking my course with the TEFL Institute of Ireland. Everyone on the team has been so supportive, and Kate and Sarah in particular have made studying much easier by keeping me informed about the different opportunities that come with the course. The material is interesting and there are lots of resources available to help you get the best out of it. A big thank you, especially to Sarah, for the help you gave me recently!

I have just completed the 10 hour virtual TEFL course with the TEFL Institute. Michelle Benson was my tutor, and she is an incredible teacher, full of energy and so supportive. She genuinely pushed me even further toward my goal of becoming an English language teacher. With her guidance and encouragement, I managed to turn what had been one of my biggest obstacles into something that is now a real asset in my life as a teacher. Thank you so much Michelle, and I really hope I get the chance to learn from you again in the future.