Our TEFL Course Locations in South Africa

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).

Online TEFL courses work the same as other online courses. Your course is made up of a number of different units. Throughout the course you will need to complete and pass a number of different tests and assignments. If you have any difficulty during the course, you can reach out to one of our qualified tutors who will be able to provide feedback and answer any questions.

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 U.S. Department of Education National Accreditor.

A TEFL course from The TEFL Academy costs from R4 500 to R12 500. While this might sound like a lot of rands, a TEFL course is an investment in your future. It might seem like a short course but it is further education which gives you access to a whole new field of jobs.

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