Name: The TEFL Academy
Address: 21-22 Old Steine, Werk Hubs, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON
Rating: 4.90

“This course provides you with everything you need to know to teach English as a foreign language and even once you've completed it the TEFL Academy will continue to assist you with any placements you apply for. The course begins with 20 hours of classroom work over one weekend where you will be taught a knowledgeable instructor, practice your own teaching to the class and receive feedback afterwards. The instructor I had was very knowledgeable, having taught English in several different countries and was able to fully answer any questions any of us students had. Once you have passed this you move onto online work, which you have one year to complete. The online work involves essays, lesson planning and a grammar questionnaire. The lesson planning modules will provide you with much needed practice in creating lesson plans, which is the number one thing you'll need when teaching abroad. The essays will help you realise certain hows/ whys/ whens etc, such as how to manage a classroom, different teaching styles etc. The grammar test was the most daunting as you have no idea what questions will be asked. It is, however, only a 10 question exam, and you are provided with the information to study before doing it, as does each module. Overall, the course is not difficult to pass if you commit to it. Each of the online modules comes with information to read up in order to complete the essay or lesson plan. If you wish to receive Distinction you may need to do some additional on the side study. Overall, the course will put you in good stead for teaching English abroad, the TEFL Academy is fully recognized and accredited and considering how cheap the price of the course is if you're thinking about it you may as well just do it.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I have gone out of my way to recommend this course to many of my friends. I've had such a great experience both with the teaching course and with the online course. It all had a great and meaningful structure. I was nervous before starting, but it was all great and super friendly and professional. Thank you!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I have found this course very informative. Tutors are always there for you to help, answers come in a matter of hours and it is always well researched. It leaves you with a lot of personal freedom: you can either finish the course in two weeks or 10 months. I am now working in an American school in China and if I am in doubt, I come back to my assignments and check for anything I need to know.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I decided to look for TEFL course thinking of changing of employment direction. I lam from Poland where there is a huge demand for English tuition. This course gave me a chance to meet a really great teacher. Who gave tremendous amount of information in such a short period of time? So many different ideas and approaches how to teach someone who doesn’t speak English. The on line course more demanding than I thought but good though. I took a year to complete but I did it. The feedback on the assignments were brilliant, very helpful. The course was fun not expensive I do recommend it.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I am very glad I chose the TEFL Academy 120 hour course, as it fully prepared me to start as an EFL teacher. The taught part of the course was excellent and thoroughly enjoyable and the environment in the classroom was friendly and welcoming. It was great to meet so many people of different ages and with different backgrounds. The online course was presented clearly and the variety of the assignments is great. I particularly enjoyed the last module where I created my own resource, which I have now used for an actual lesson! Any queries I had whilst doing the course were quickly solved and the assignment feedback was always delivered very promptly. The course is great value for money and having 20 hours classroom time as part of the course definitely looks good on your CV. I would definitely recommend the TEFL Academy to anyone looking to make a great start to your teaching career!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I would recommend the Tefl Academy to anyone wanting to gain a qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language because it has great resources, covers a wide range of topics and the modules are relevant and challenging. I have learnt a lot and now feel able to teach anywhere in the world. I now feel able to produce great lesson plans and even created a whole scheme of work that I will be able to use in the future. The practical part of the course is extremely useful and you get the opportunity to practice teaching skills and receive great feedback. The course is fantastic value for money.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I decided to look for TEFL course to aid a change of employment direction. I live in Hong Kong where there is a huge demand for English tuition The TEFL Academy provides an easy and flexible introduction, and the cost is very reasonable as well! So I signed up to take a 100 hr. course in Central London whilst I was in the UK on vacation. . My course started with 2 full days in a classroom tucked away near the British Museum. ( It is a fun place to learn right in Central London) In those two days we were shown how to tech someone who doesn’t speak English, shown classroom technique and given many good ideas and sources of teaching materials to use. The course was stimulating and I really enjoyed the two days, in fact I wished it had been longer it was such fun. The on line course work follows the two days, and although it was said that some students have completed it in a week, I took rather longer to complete my homework! The course materials were clear, easy to read and any enquiry was answered promptly. Feedback on my assignments was delivered quickly and in some detail. It was really helpful. The course was a really fun and inexpensive way to learn some basic TEFL skills. I strongly recommend it.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I feel that the information provided by tefl academy and they types of assignment requested where very much a reflection of the skills required from a teacher in the real world.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Before starting the course i was anxious that I wouldn't have the education and life skills to be able to complete the course, especially as I was the youngest in the class during the practical 20 hours in Brighton. However with the friendly atmosphere during the practical, the clear materials online and the valuable feedback given on the modules you complete, I now feel encouraged to take the step to finding a TEFL job despite my current age (19)! The academy were very understanding when I asked if I could extend my course (as I was completing my A Levels along side) and also when my internet connection was lost during the times grammar test. I really appreciate all of the help and support they have gave me over the year and even now with the help to create a CV to find a TEFL job for my gap yea, or possibly gap life! An academy I would really recommend joining if you are looking to find a group of people who will give you honest knowledge on how to teach English in today's world, thank you to the TEFL Academy! :)”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I found The TEFL Academy course exceeded my expectations, the course is incredibly varied and with each module I learnt something new; I learnt how to develop and facilitate activities and lesson plans, as well as classroom management skills. The course gave me an appreciation of the theories and development of EFL teaching over time, as well as the conscientiousness of cultural dimensions and differences while teaching abroad. The 20 hour practical teaching component was a great two days of fun, the teacher was open, insightful and very knowledgeable, I know that I will use what I learnt there in my future teaching practice. The course materials were packed full of easy to read information; making it a great course for training to be an EFL teacher, but also a great way to improve understanding of your native English language. The course materials also had recommendations of other free and helpful websites for further study. The feedback (which always came back quickly) from completed modules was always positive and encouraging, with useful tips to consider for future modules or lesson plans. I have no regrets choosing the TEFL Academy as my vehicle for certification, and would (and actually have) recommend the course to others wishing to become an EFL teacher.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Having recently finished the TEFL 120 hour course I would just like to say how satisfied that I am with the whole experience. The 20 hour weekend which begins the course was challenging but confirmed to me that TEFL was something that I really wanted to do. The online phase of the course was very good, the written materials provided an overall education of the history of TEFL as well as the tools to complete the assignments. Feedback from the teachers had the right mix of encouragement and helpful correction. This is a course I would definitely recommend to anyone who is thinking about teaching English as a foreign language.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I began the 120 hour course with the TEFL academy to help build on previous teaching experience and to boost my confidence in teaching adult students. After completing the course I feel I have developed as a teacher and have become more creative in my teaching methods. This course is perfect for the traveller in me as I can now teach anywhere in the world and have been looking to begin in South Korea. Thanks to The TEFL Academy I can't wait for my next adventure to begin.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“The TEFL academy are very helpful when it comes to preparing you for teaching abroad. The class tutor was amazing, she was very energetic and really gave us valuable information for teaching English. She gave us lots of examples we could use for activities and really made us feel comfortable. The online material was excellent, it provided alot of useful examples and explanations regarding teaching abroad. Overall the TEFL academy was excellent, the certificate was posted out quickly and they are very helpful when it comes to applying for jobs. I would recommend the TEFL academy to anyone who wants to teach English abroad as they are very helpful.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“The TEFL academy is an excellent way for the future EFL teachers to experience a very well-structured and extremely useful course. TEFL provide 20 hours of an in-class approach with a highly experienced tutor, this prepares EFL teachers brilliantly before they decide to teach english abroad as I have found and many others have found this approach to be the most effective way in learning how to teach english abroad. Also TEFL provide 100-hours of online resources ranging from lesson plans, essays, CV and job websites and I must say I am one of the luckiest EFL teachers to receive this kind of training as it has helped me to secure a job in China and without this I would not been able to do so. I highly recommend that before anybody considers teaching english abroad they must book a place with the TEFL academy as they are the one number company in preparing EFL teachers before they decide to teach.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“The course was very good it held my interest from beginning to end. I found that it was very well thought out and easy to follow. The feedback when received was encouraging and help full. I am glad to have chosen this course - especially doing it online. I found this very convenient and it fitted around my home and work life. I look forward to teaching abroad and with the assistance from the TEFL staff I envisage this will be as smooth running as was the online course”

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Posted 10 years ago

“TEFL Academy is the place to go to for TEFL course. Their trainers are professional and experienced. Their on-line course materials are straight and well structured. Coursework completion is easy because the detailed materials give a clear picture and straightforward.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I'd like to recommend this high-quality TEFL course to anyone who's interested in getting started his career in TEFL teaching. A friend of mine told me about The TEFL Academy in late August this year and I decided to have a look at what they were offering. The weekend course was excellent, very well organized, the tutor was brilliant and the contents extremely useful and helpful for those who hadn't any experience in teaching. The online course was extremely organized, with the lesson materials useful for each assignment clearly written. I must admit that one of the point I liked the most is the high quality of the tutors' job, they are always there to help you answer your questions and to give you all the information you need. They got back to me always so quickly. I'm right now applying for some jobs in SE Asia through their board. I'd recommend The TEFL Academy to anyone looking for the perfect start in EFL teaching. Good luck!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Fantastic course which gives you a great insight into the TEFL working environment. The tutor on the 20 hour weekend course Emma was amazing- professional, engaging, honest and gave a high standard of constructive feedback throughout. Each module has an information PDF which contains a great deal of tips and ideas which will help improve your lessons as a TEFL tutor. 120 hours may seem a lot but they flew by particularly due to the prompt feedback given by the tutors which made the whole course more worthwhile. The way the course is structured enables you to assess your competence and individual teaching style as you go along preparing lessons and incorporating appropriate activities for your students. Well and truly prepares you for what's coming ahead in your TEFL career. Best way to make a positive difference to someone's life while also developing your skills working in such a competitive market and travelling all over the world!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“This course is very enjoyable and informative! During the weekend phase of the course, the teacher managed to keep everyone interested for the entire time, which was extremely difficult given that it was for ten hours each day. The online phase of the course is clearly laid out and every module was extremely useful!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I booked a place on the course several weeks ago. Overall I believe it was a good course. I believe I learned a lot without being overwhelmed with work. The face to face teaching portion of the course was great. The teacher was very fun, informative and provided many ideas that will come in useful when I start my job. It was also excellent how much information was fitted in. When it comes to the online section it really is what you make of it. The TEFL academy will provide some reading and guidance but it is up to yourself to go and research the subject and find other sources that will give you help. My only criticism is feedback and coursework guidelines could be more consistent with some TEFL staff saying some things are ok while other staff mark you down for it.”

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Posted 10 years ago

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