Our TEFL Course Locations in the UK

The most internationally recognised online TEFL courses lead to a Level 5 qualification, which is the same level as the CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL. The minimum entry requirement for most well-paid jobs, with the best packages, is a Level 5 TEFL Qualification. The online Level 5 version of our TEFL course leads to a Level 5 TEFL Diploma (168 hours). It's regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government-recognised awarding body. A TEFL Diploma is simply a slightly higher level of qualification than a Certificate. It will help your CV/resume stand out against other applicants for TEFL jobs. Our Diploma is the highest Level 5 Diploma available, so courses advertised as an Advanced Diploma are equal to our qualification. If you are looking for an introduction to TEFL and plan to look for casual work teaching English, such as volunteering, teaching whilst backpacking and some online teaching roles, then we recommend you choose a Level 3 online TEFL course. The Level 3 version of our course leads to a Level 3 TEFL Certificate (120hrs).

Yes, it is possible to fail the online tests and the coursework assignments on our online courses. However, if you fail a test, you can see which answers you got wrong, revise the unit and take it again as many times as you need to pass it. If you do not pass a submitted assignment you will receive very clear feedback on what you need to do to pass, and be given the opportunity to resubmit. You can make up to three submissions for each assignment. If you fail your assignments we will provide you with a full refund. Over 90% of our students pass their course.

An online TEFL course can take as long or as short as you’d like. For The TEFL Academy’s online TEFL courses, you have six months’ access to the course. Some students study full-time and complete the course in a matter of weeks. Others work part-time or full-time while doing the course, in which case it would take a few months. The beauty of an online TEFL course is that you can do it at your own pace. 

The TEFL Academy’s online TEFL course is totally legitimate. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government-recognised awarding body. Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a US Department of Education National Accreditor.

A TEFL course with The TEFL Academy costs between £300 and £750. If you want to ask, are cheap TEFL courses worth it? Then we’re going to have to say no. A cheap-as-chips TEFL certificate is often not worth the paper it’s printed on. Considering a TEFL course is an investment of your time and money, as well as an investment in your future, investing in a TEFL qualification which is worth it is, well, worth it.

Many of our students choose to start applying for jobs before they complete their qualifications. Employers will often accept applicants without a TEFL certificate, as long as they can prove they have enrolled on and started a suitable TEFL course. This is a good way of ensuring you have a job waiting as soon as you qualify, however, any students choosing to apply for jobs before they complete the course should bear in mind that we cannot be held responsible if you do not complete your course in time.  Some students struggle with the course more than others or are unable to commit to full-time study. The marking of assignments takes up to 5 working days (sometimes longer at busy times of the year), in addition, students should allow time to receive their certificate. We advise that students allow at least 4 weeks as contingency time, to allow for any unforeseen circumstances. For example, a student planning to study full time and complete the course within 6 weeks, should allow at least 10 weeks before they are likely to receive their certificate for visa/travel purposes.

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.

Ofqual is a non-ministerial UK government department.

You can verify our qualifications on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications:

Level 3 here,
Level 5 here.

Ofqual recognise Awarding Organisations like Qualifi and regulate qualifications like ours. An Ofqual regulated TEFL qualification will be recognised worldwide and is highly respected by employers.

Qualifi is an Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, a UK government department) regulated awarding body. Qualifi have robust quality assurance systems and procedures in place which all course providers must successfully pass in order to offer their accredited qualifications. You can find out more about Qualifi on their website: https://qualifi.net