The TEFL Academy Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 518 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight that the online course materials are exceptionally well-structured, easy to follow, engaging, and incredibly informative for anyone starting out. Many people also enthusiastically praise the highly professional student support team and the practical assignments that successfully build real, lasting classroom confidence. However, some customers also noted that certain aspects of the extensive reading materials and assessments could sometimes feel quite challenging or demanding. Reviewers specifically mentioned that working continuously through dense text without additional multimedia aids or managing regional language variations required significant concentration and extra effort.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The TEFL Academy Level 5 Course may seem daunting at first, especially as I'm a 55 year old, but it's well structured and easy to follow - in fact, they seem to practice what they preach about making... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I should have taken this course earlier in my life!... The Level 5 TEFL course was extremely well organised, interesting, and engaging. I really appreciated the helpful materials and the wealth of... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The course was well laid out structurally, explanatory, and attractively presented. Personally I found Unit 4 most helpful. Because I went to so many schools as a kid, I could only read simple sentenc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressed with my experience at TTA! The course content was packed with value—intense and extensive, yet structured in a way that kept it thoroughly enjoyable throughout. I learned so much and... See more

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The TEFL Academy has leading EFL professionals working with us to provide the best TEFL courses available in the world.

There are many TEFL course providers operating internationally. With so much choice, and with such a vast amount of conflicting information available on the internet, it can be hard for prospective TEFL course students to make the correct choice.

Our TEFL course can be studied at two different levels, depending on your situation and plans for teaching. Both the Level 3 and Level 5 versions of our TEFL course aim to provide students with accurate information, skills and training to ensure they leave the academy with a sound understanding of teaching English.

The TEFL Academy specialises in TEFL courses and nothing else. TEFL is not only in our name, but it is also the backbone of our academy.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An absolutely brilliant Level 5 TEFL…

An absolutely brilliant Level 5 TEFL course! The content is in-depth, practical, and highly engaging. I really appreciated how the lesson planning modules pushed me to be creative and adaptable with my materials. The tutors were fantastic—grading was prompt, and their insights were genuinely helpful for my actual classes. It gave me a massive confidence boost as an educator. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get serious about teaching English!"

21 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well structured and easy to follow

This course is set up for all its students to be successful. The coursework and assignments are related to the content in the units so you always know where you stand. It reminded me how fun learning something new can be

20 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Learning at the TEFL Academy was…absolutely amazing

Learning at the TEFL Academy was absolutely amazing. Tutor support was the amazing experience. Whenever I had any questions to ask I always had answers. Most importantly learning how to teach English online was the best thing that ever happened to me. I wish I could have done this earlier. I realised it could have helped me in my daily job of teaching junior secondary school students in my country.

11 September 2026
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Sheila, thank you for the wonderful review.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The course material was straightforward…

The course material was straightforward and easy to understand.
The issue is that the technical interface is very challenging.

Trying to navigate getting the assignments from my Google docs into your system.

20 September 2026
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Thank you for leaving a review, Carl. We are constantly looking to improve our e-learning platform. If you can give more details about what you found challenging, please email hello@theteflacademy.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t give this company your credit card information

Don’t give this company your credit card information. I had a discount code and got an invoice of what I would pay over the 3 months for the installment plan. They charged the correct amount for the first month and charged me the regular rate the other two months even though that is not what the invoice was for. Don’t trust this company.

UPDATE: The TEFL Academy sent me an email that there was a glitch in their system that wouldn’t allow the discount. So now I have to cancel the original installment plan and get invoiced for the remaining payment and choose a refund of the discount on what I have already paid or pay less on the final invoice. Certainly a company that cannot be trusted as it has glitches in its payment system and now I’m getting the run around on how to fix it.

19 September 2026
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Hello Matthew, we are sorry to hear that you believe you have been charged incorrectly. This was certainly not our intention. One of our managers has reached out to you via email to investigate this further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience!

I’m really happy I chose The TEFL Academy for my TEFL qualification. I had been looking into different courses for a while, and I’m glad I went with this one.

The course was easy to follow and well organised, but what I appreciated most was that it didn’t just focus on theory. There was a lot of practical information that actually made me think about how I would approach a real lesson and deal with different situations in the classroom.

I also liked being able to study at my own pace, which made it much easier to fit the course around my other commitments. The material was clear without feeling overly complicated, and I found the assessments useful for checking whether I had actually understood what I was studying.

I finished the course feeling much more confident about starting my teaching journey, and I’m very pleased with the result I achieved in the final exam. I would definitely recommend The TEFL Academy to anyone considering getting a TEFL qualification, especially if you want something flexible but still genuinely useful and practical.

10 August 2026
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We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the course, Roberta. Thank you for choosing to learn with TTA!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!

Highly recommend! I thoroughly enjoyed my learning experience with TEFL Academy. After completing the Level 5 certification, I feel fully equipped to teach English with the experience and knowledge that I've gained. The lessons were interesting, well organised and the assignments synthesised what I'd been learning in each unit. Thank you to the instructors who created a fantastic program!

11 September 2026
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Tiffany, thank you for your wonderful review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Informative and interesting

The TEFL Academy Level 5 Course may seem daunting at first, especially as I'm a 55 year old, but it's well structured and easy to follow - in fact, they seem to practice what they preach about making lessons varied. The Further Reading items, whilst potentially adding an extra 300 hours, are useful. The three assignments are a practical way put into practice what you've been learning. The feedback given is comprehensive and includes suggestions for improvements. In all, it's given me confidence to get started in my EFL teaching career.

11 September 2026
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Thanks for your review. Best of luck with your teaching career.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pretty good experience with The TEFL…


Really good experience with The TEFL Academy. The course was clear, well structured and easy to follow at my own pace. Platform worked smoothly and support was quick and helpful whenever I needed anything

11 September 2026
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Thanks for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The content of the course is super…

The content of the course is super useful, what I particularly appreciated was the quick and helpful support I received when I had doubts!

11 September 2026
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Thanks for your review. It is great to hear that you were supported throughout.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well-structured and easy to follow

The level 5 course was well-structured and easy to follow. I had ample time to finish the course, and the tutors and administrators were available whenever I needed help. Plus the course is recognised by institutions around the world. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to get certified while also juggling a busy schedule and seeking additional qualifications.

11 September 2026
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Thanks, Loveleen. Congratulations on completing your course!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Convenient and flexible

I liked the flexibility of doing my TEFL course with the TEFL Academy. You can log in whenever is most convenient for you and you can also extend your course if you need to. The modules are easy to follow and are always followed by quizzes that you can re-take if you need to.

11 September 2026
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Thanks for your feedback, Julia. We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The systematic flow of the course.

The systematic flow of the course.
The website design and user interface is very friendly.
Very detailed in the course breakdown, outline, materials and progress.

11 September 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Academy

Thanks for your review, Carl.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The course coverage was coherent

The course coverage was coherent. I like how TTA managed to cover everything one needs to know in order to become an English teacher in a few units. The order of the units is also on point.

11 September 2026
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Thank you for the positive review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I should have taken this course earlier…

I should have taken this course earlier in my life!...
The Level 5 TEFL course was extremely well organised, interesting, and engaging. I really appreciated the helpful materials and the wealth of additional sources and resources for further study. I learned so much and genuinely enjoyed the whole experience.
I just received my certificate a few days ago, and I’m absolutely over the moon!!!
Thank you to The TEFL Academy team for all your support and for creating such a valuable learning experience. I’m so glad I decided to take this course!

11 September 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Academy

Eirini, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed taking our Level 5 course. Thank you for choosing to study with TTA!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well-Structured Course and Excellent Support

I had a great experience with The TEFL Academy. The course was well-structured, informative, and helped me develop a better understanding of teaching English as a foreign language. The learning materials were useful and the assignments gave me an opportunity to apply what I learned in a practical way.

I also really appreciated the support provided by the team. They were helpful and responsive whenever I had questions or needed assistance. Overall, I’m very happy with my experience and would definitely recommend The TEFL Academy to anyone looking to start or strengthen their TEFL journey.

11 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with The TEFL…

I had a great experience with The TEFL Academy. The course was well-organized, informative, and helpful for developing my teaching skills. I would recommend The TEFL Academy to anyone interested in becoming an English teacher. Thank you!

11 September 2026
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Thank you for the recommendation. We are glad that you enjoyed the course.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent course for people starting out in the TEFL industry

This course was the perfect length and very well paced. I liked the combination of videos. I absolutely loved the full class videos as an example of the classroom flow. Assessments were marked within a week each time with very constructive feedback. Amazing value for money too.

11 September 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Academy

Thank you for the great review, David!

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