


The TEFL Academy
Why choose The TEFL Academy?
The TEFL Academy is one of the major organizations offering teaching English as a foreign language courses online and in classrooms all around the world. We were the world’s first TEFL course provider to have received official recognition from government-regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the UK. The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course lead to accredited qualifications awa...
The TEFL Academy is one of the major organizations offering teaching English as a foreign language courses online and in classrooms all around the world. We were the world’s first TEFL course provider to have received official recognition from government-regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the UK. The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course lead to accredited qualifications awarded by Qualifi (a UK government-recognised awarding body) and are regulated by Ofqual (UK government department). The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course are also DEAC (U.S. Department of Education recognised) approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. AQC is a quality assurance scheme that guarantees our courses have been peer-reviewed and meet str...
The TEFL Academy Reviews
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A very enjoyable program
September 13, 2025by: Asiya Mah - United KingdomProgram: Online Level 5 TEFL CourseA great online TEFL program, very well thought out. I could easily go at my own pace and the assignment feedback was thorough and very useful. I would highly recommend this online course for those who need flexibility whilst managing other responsibilities.
I loved every minute of it!
September 05, 2025by: Bonnie Smith - South AfricaProgram: Combined Level 5 TEFL Course AbroadEverything was amazing and I loved learning and doing something I am passionate about. The only problem was the copy leaks scores as they were inaccurate and I had to ask for manual scan for each assignment.
My TEFL journey
July 28, 2025by: Gladys Garepi - ZimbabweProgram: Online Level 5 TEFL CourseWhen I started the course, I was so nervous to learn on my own at my own pace without a tutor. But the experience was worthwhile and a very smooth and enjoyable journey. I never really appreciated the depth of English as a language but throughout the course I learnt there is a lot to learn about English and quite more. The course has clear instructions and allows student to ask for help which one gets easily. It equips students with knowledge to enter a classroom as a first-time teacher and know and where how to start and plan a lesson where non is provided. The information and templates provided after the course for job searches are excellent tools to use even as a first-time teacher. This course is a must do and tailor made for anyone with a teaching passion. When I turned in my first assignment, I was so nervous, and especially when I was given feedback. I couldn't quite figure out how to view the feedback, so I asked for help and was assisted. I then realized I had not followed some instruction when submitting my assignment and I really needed to read and follow through all the instructions. This helped me in submitting the remaining assignments the correct way.
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Interviews
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Thomas Gibbons
Interviewed in 2019
Thomas Gibbons is a friendly Londoner who lives in Dublin. He has traveled the world once over and would love to do it again. He is the Marketing Dire...
Thomas Gibbons
Interviewed in 2019
What inspired you to travel abroad?
The opportunity to use my skill set to help people teach around the world is very rewarding and a huge reason why I decided to take up a role at The TEFL Academy.
Jessica Murray
Participated in 2018
Jessica Murray is a 26-year-old ESL teacher from Ireland. Before teaching ESL, she worked as a sales administrator and receptionist. Her boyfriend, Ga...
Jessica Murray
Participated in 2018
It 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 boyfriend always wanted to teach ESL. That's how this all began.
Simon O’Toole
Interviewed in 2019
Simon O’Toole is a member of the marketing team at The TEFL Academy. Part of his job is to spread the good word of TEFL far and wide.
Simon O’Toole
Interviewed in 2019
What inspired you to travel abroad?
The world of TEFL is always something that has interested me. I really believe in the power of teaching English in the general sense as well as the benefits that TEFL teachers can gain personally, economically, and professionally. The chance, therefore, to work for a company that provides people with the opportunity to experience this wonderful world of TEFL was something that I grasped with both hands.
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The TEFL Academy is one of the major organizations offering teaching English as a foreign language courses online and in classrooms all around the world. We were the world’s first TEFL course provider to have received official recognition from government-regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the UK. The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course lead to accredited qualifications awarded by Qualifi (a UK government-recognised awarding body) and are regulated by Ofqual (UK government department). The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course are also DEAC (U.S. Department of Education recognised) approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. AQC is a quality assurance scheme that guarantees our courses have been peer-reviewed and meet str...
The TEFL Academy
The TEFL Academy
Ready to Learn More?
The TEFL Academy is one of the major organizations offering teaching English as a foreign language courses online and in classrooms all around the world. We were the world’s first TEFL course provider to have received official recognition from government-regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the UK. The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course lead to accredited qualifications awarded by Qualifi (a UK government-recognised awarding body) and are regulated by Ofqual (UK government department). The Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course are also DEAC (U.S. Department of Education recognised) approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. AQC is a quality assurance scheme that guarantees our courses have been peer-reviewed and meet str...
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