TEFL Courses & Certification

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.

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!

I had a great experience in the TEFL program. The workload was manageable and the class was very practical. The teacher Russ was very kind and intelligent. It was a great experience overall, no complaints.

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Máximo Nivel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica! I came into this program excited to begin a new chapter in my life, and I’m leaving with so much more than just a TEFL certification. The four-week program is intensive, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. The combination of classroom instruction, lesson planning, observations, and hands-on teaching experience really pushes you to grow and develop your skills. One of the things I appreciated most was how much emphasis the program places on actually applying what you learn. By the end of the course, I felt significantly more confident in my ability to plan and deliver effective English lessons. I especially want to recognize Russ, who is an incredible instructor! His knowledge, experience, and dedication to helping his students succeed really make a difference. He provides constructive, thoughtful feedback that challenges you to improve while also helping you recognize your strengths. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about preparing his students to become successful teachers, and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor to guide me through this experience. What really stands out to me is how much personal and professional growth I’ve experienced in just four weeks. This program challenged me to step outside my comfort zone, develop new skills, and discover a passion for teaching. If you’re considering earning your TEFL certification, I highly recommend Máximo Nivel. Come prepared to work hard, embrace the experience, and challenge yourself. You’ll walk away with practical teaching experience, valuable knowledge, and memories that will last a lifetime. I’m incredibly grateful for this experience and excited to take everything I’ve learned into the next chapter of my teaching career!

I was scared to do this program but Sean is a very cool and nice teacher made me feel comfortable and confident, I loved having Sean as a teacher he made sure I was understanding all the concepts and took time to guide me.

I enjoyed the coursework. I felt it was well worth my time. I did see a lot of editing mistakes in the material, which I think needs to be addressed as this is a course for teaching English. There also wasn’t any real guidance on job seeking. I feel like I have been thrown to the wolves, so to speak.

I took the Level 5 TEFL course in advance of travel plans so that I could get acclimated to teaching English as a 2nd language first. I completed the course in 2 months and found it to be enlightening and well organized. The reference material is generous and I look forward to applying what I learned soon.

The TEFL Academy responded to this reviewOctober 16, 2026

Thank you, Katie. We wish you the best of luck with your travel and teaching plans!

I really enjoyed completing my Level 5 TEFL course. The course was informative, well-structured, and gave me a much better understanding of teaching English as a foreign language. I learned a lot of useful skills and techniques that I can apply in a real classroom, and the course has helped me feel more confident about starting my teaching journey. Although some parts were challenging, I found the experience rewarding and appreciated the opportunity to develop my knowledge and skills. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain a TEFL qualification and begin a career in teaching English.

The TEFL Academy responded to this reviewOctober 16, 2026

Thank you for the recommendation, Ali. We are delighted to hear that you finished the course feeling more confident.

I went in a newb but I figure I could hold my own now. The training is pretty thorough with ALOT of practice tasks (some you need to do, some you can choose to skip) and pages upon pages of pretty engaging text/typed content. The videos they throw in are mixed bag aside from some grammar and concept ones and vids of classroom teachers taking classes. I watched those a couple of times to try and picture myself doing it. I can. I will sometime soon! It’s cheap but I found it very very useful

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!

The TEFL Academy responded to this reviewOctober 15, 2026

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

The classes were well explained and the videos exceptional. The assignments were marked on time allowing me to complete the course very fast. I loved how the instructors used simple English with full of knowledge and vocabulary to explain the tasks. Would easily recommend the course to a person interested in it.

The TEFL Academy responded to this reviewOctober 15, 2026

Thanks for the great review, Benson.

Completing the Level 5 TEFL Diploma with The TEFL Academy was a fantastic experience. The coursework was thorough and engaging, and the practical classroom training provided invaluable hands-on confidence. The instructors were supportive, knowledgeable, and gave great feedback that prepared me thoroughly for teaching. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in TEFL!

The TEFL Academy responded to this reviewOctober 15, 2026

Thanks for the recommendation! Best of luck with your TEFL journey.

Very informative job coaching seminar, especially for anyone just starting out in TEFL. Emos is an excellent communicator who covered a wide range of topics and answered any questions we had. The slideshow also included useful links to follow up on. Highly recommended for anyone newly qualified.

I have not been abroad to teach. The TEFL Level 5 course was well organised. It has opened a new window for me with a different teaching style to what I am now currently doing, which I am eager to explore. I will be open to experience this new teaching method and will embrace the new journey. This will be a new chapter to teach other cultures. This teaching method will present new challenges and help me grow as a diverse teacher.

The TEFL course was interacting fun and engaging. I think it will be great to have someone to shadow while doing this course it will just make the course more tangible. I have never travelled abroad so I can't give feedback on any abroad experiences only on the TEFL level 5 course.

The TEFL Academy responded to this reviewOctober 14, 2026

Thanks, Renier. We are so pleased to hear you had fun completing your course.

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.

The TEFL Academy responded to this reviewOctober 14, 2026

Thanks for the recommendation!

My experience at the Buenos Aires TEFL Institute was amazing! The course is challenging and intensive, and I was initially worried about the workload, but it turned out to be completely manageable and absolutely worth it. The instructors are great, knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely committed to helping you become a confident English teacher. Studying in their beautiful vintage building, where I was told a Netflix series had been filmed, was such a cool surprise! I also visited two other English schools for teaching practice, which gave me valuable real-world experience. I especially loved that the program is in person rather than online because you get hands-on practice and real interaction. Overall, it was a rewarding experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to earn their TEFL qualification and start teaching English in Buenos Aires!

I used to work in Latvia for 15 years teaching English to young learners, companies and delivering personal sessions. Then I moved to Ireland and was offered a job of EFL teacher in one of the Dublin's language schools. It was a completely new experience since I had to teach adult students of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. I found it very interesting and challenging as well. I had to get used to different behaviour, attitude, perception. I was very grateful to my students who taught me a lot of new stuff, shared their culture, traditions, lifestyle. I would say I have a great job being among people, teaching and learning at the same time.

I came to Buenos Aires right after graduating college in the US, and taking the TEFL course at Buenos Aires TEFL Institute was seriously one of the best decisions I could have made. I wanted something hands-on, not another online course where you're just watching videos and taking quizzes. The instructors were super knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely cared about helping us become confident teachers. The teaching practice with real Argentine students was probably my favorite part. You actually get to apply what you're learning instead of just reading about it. I also loved how personal everything felt. Our group really connected, and the whole experience was way more interactive than I expected. The job placement assistance was another huge plus, especially coming straight out of college and figuring out my next move. And honestly, getting to live in Buenos Aires while earning my TEFL certification made the experience even better. If you're a recent college grad looking to travel, gain real teaching experience, and open up opportunities abroad, I'd definitely recommend Buenos Aires TEFL Institute!

The course is complex but well-structured; therefore I was able to manage it, even studying and working at the same time. It requires discipline, but it is worth the effort. From an international school they have just sked for my resume: I feel preparerò amd confident.