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John (Curry) is very helpful and knowledgeable about the courses. He answered my questions clearly, asked me about my professional and academic background and explained what would suit me the best as... See more
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After looking into TEFL courses online I received a call from John Curry, their course enrolment advisor who couldn’t have been more helpful. He explained everything clearly, helped me choose the righ... See more
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I recently completed a level 5 180 hour TEFL course. I received lots of support and really enjoyed completing this course. Shoutout to Tara who was very supportive and positive, always replying prompt... See more
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- English language school
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The TEFL Institute of Ireland is widely recognised as the leading TEFL course provider in Ireland, distinguished by its extensive accreditations and global reputation for quality. As a multi-award-winning organisation, it offers a comprehensive range of TEFL certification programs that are both flexible and accessible. Unmatched Accreditations and Recognition include: Ofqual-Regulated Qualifications (UK) Highfield Qualifications (UK) DEAC Approved (USA) CPD Accreditation (UK) ODLQC Accreditation (UK) GAISCE President’s Award: Notably, the TEFL Institute of Ireland is the only TEFL company in Ireland approved as a GAISCE Challenge Partner, an endorsement from Ireland’s most respected youth development program, further highlighting its national and international credibility. For more information, visit our website at https://www.tefl.ie.
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13 Adelaide Rd, Saint Kevin's D02 P950, D02 P950, Dublin, Ireland
- 01-5563038
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- tefl.ie
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John was very helpful and informative
John was very helpful and informative, I would highly recommend contacting him if you are interested in teaching English
28 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi Michael, thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that John was helpful and informative during your experience. Providing clear guidance and support is something our team takes great pride in.
We really appreciate your recommendation, and we’re always here if you need any further assistance on your TEFL journey.
10/10 recommend this course to all.
10/10 recommend this course to all.
Opens you up to loads of opportunities.
23 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi Aisling, thank you so much for your amazing review! 😊 We’re absolutely delighted to hear you’d recommend the course and that you’ve found it opens up so many opportunities. Wishing you every success on your TEFL journey, and thank you again for your support! 🌍✨
I recommend this training program
The courses at the Institute of Ireland are really well done. They cover the technical aspects of teaching English, how to teach different types of students, young or old, and they put us directly into professional work situations. I can say that it's not just grammar and spelling instruction like some centers focus on, but rather a deeper approach to teaching. I recommend this training program with courses related to the teaching profession and not irrelevant ones. Well done!
6 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi Jason, thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the courses comprehensive and professionally focused. Thank you for recommending the programme and for your kind words. We wish you every success in your teaching career ahead.
I enjoyed the 30 hour grammar course
I enjoyed the 30 hour grammar course, good examples and explanations
17 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi Aine, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the course and found the examples and explanations clear and helpful. Wishing you continued success on your TEFL journey, and thank you again for choosing us!
A quality course well worth doing
I`ve just finished my online TEFL Institute of Ireland Level 5 Advanced Diploma (300 hrs). The course was well written and organised, and they practice what they preach in terms of learner engagement. Each Module had different interactive activities and quizzes, and information was presented in a variety of ways. There were no technical issues. Everything ran very smoothly. My questions were always answered without delay by an efficient and friendly tutor assigned to me. I`m happy to have taken this step in my education, as there are now so many new and exciting options open to me.
16 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. Congratulations on completing the Advanced Diploma, that’s a fantastic achievement. It’s exciting to hear that new and rewarding opportunities are now open to you, and we wish you every success in the next chapter of your teaching journey 🌍✨
really enjoyed
13 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi Shannon, thank you so much for your review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the course.
Thanks John C.!
I reached out to one of the staff members online, and John C. was very helpful. He helped me decide which course best suits what I’m looking for and my goals, and I’m really happy with the outcome. I haven’t started yet, but I’m looking forward to it. Thanks, John!
6 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Thank you for sharing this, Barbara. We’re really glad to hear that John was able to help you find the course that best suits your goals and that you felt supported in making your decision. We wish you all the best with your course and your TEFL journey ahead!
After looking into TEFL courses online…
After looking into TEFL courses online I received a call from John Curry, their course enrolment advisor who couldn’t have been more helpful. He explained everything clearly, helped me choose the right course and gave me useful advice about my own experience and moving abroad. I came away feeling more confident about what to do next. Thanks John! 😊
5 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Thank you so much for sharing this, Emma. We’re delighted to hear that John was able to guide you through your options and help you feel confident about your next steps. Choosing a TEFL course is a big decision, so it’s great to know the advice and support made the process clearer for you. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words, and we wish you every success with your plans to move abroad 😊
TEFL new user
I was contacted by John, who helped me decide on which course to choose. It was very pleasant speaking with him, as this is my very first contact from TEFL.
5 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Thank you for sharing your experience, Albera. We’re delighted to hear that John was able to guide you through choosing the right course and that your first contact with TEFL was such a positive one. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words, and we wish you all the best as you begin your TEFL journey!
Really enjoying the course
Really enjoying the course. Only at the start of my learning journey but the content is straight forward and the downloadable resources give a lot of content ideas to use for future lessons🤞🏻
4 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Thanks so much for sharing this, Casey! We’re really glad you’re enjoying the course so far. It’s great to hear the content feels clear and that the downloadable resources are already sparking lesson ideas 😊 Best of luck with the rest of your learning journey!
Excellent learning experience
I am almost done with my 180 hour TEFL class with the TEFL Institute of Ireland. While the difficulty level of the modules is high—requiring significant time and focus—it ensures a high standard of learning. I learned a lot so far and I already apply the leaned materials and methods on my class plans and teaching materials and techniques. I particularly want to highlight the availability of assistance. The service team is exceptional especially Laura my tutor, their quick turnaround times and clear explanations turned a challenging academic journey into a manageable one. Thank you for being so accessible throughout the process. I highly recommend the course to future ESL teachers who want to expand their teaching work opportunities. Thanks again TEFL Institute of Ireland for such a great learning experience and keep the great service.
2 February 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and detailed review, Taroob! 😊
We’re delighted to hear how much you’ve gained from the course and that you’re already applying what you’ve learned to your lesson planning and teaching techniques. That’s exactly what we aim for. You’re absolutely right: the course is designed to be challenging so it maintains a high academic standard, and it’s great to hear that this paid off for you.
A special thank you for highlighting Laura and our support team. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and wish you every success as you continue expanding your ESL teaching opportunities. Keep up the fantastic work, and thank you for choosing the TEFL Institute of Ireland! 🌍📚
I was having trouble getting to the…
I was having trouble getting to the modules and Miss Lisa Flynnanswered my email immediately and helped me get to them quickly.
19 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Thank you for sharing your experience, Tomas! 😊 We’re glad to hear Lisa was able to respond quickly and help you access the modules without delay. Thanks for the great feedback!
Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Thank you, Aidan! We’re glad you enjoyed the course and found it worked well for you online. Best of luck with your TEFL journey, and thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
The course was well-structured
The course was well-structured, practical, and easy to follow, with excellent materials and great tutor support. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for high-quality TEFL training.
20 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi Santi, thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found the course well-structured, practical, and easy to follow, and that you had a positive experience with the materials and tutor support. Thank you for the recommendation, and we wish you every success on your TEFL journey!
John was very helpful
John was informed, friendly and professional. He gave excellent advice especially about my planned extended trip to Valencia and getting work there!
I can highly recommend engaging with him !
Tommy . Clontarf . Dublin
20 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi Tommy, thank you so much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that John was able to provide helpful advice, especially in supporting your plans to work in Valencia. We’ll be sure to pass on your feedback to him. Wishing you all the very best with your extended trip and teaching plans!
Thank you John
I've signed up for the 180H Diploma TEFL course a while ago, unfortunately needed an extension. John was very helpful and got me back on track in a very short time.
5 December 2025
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Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi Magdalena, thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that John was able to support you and help get you back on track with your 180 hour course. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Wishing you every success as you continue with your studies!
John was very informative and very…
John was very helpful. He steered me in the right direction to the course that would suit my needs best. He was most informative about teaching in Spain too, which I appreciated. Thanks John 😊
13 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi there, thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that John was able to guide you towards the course that best suited your needs and provide helpful insights about teaching in Spain. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Wishing you every success on your TEFL journey, and thanks again for choosing us 😊
Specialist TEFL Course Review
I found this course was detailed and gives a clear insight into teaching English to Business students both in general and specific contexts. The quiz tests at the end of each modules are challenging and assist in the learning and general process of understanding what has or has not been learnt.
16 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi Patricia, thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the course detailed and insightful. It’s great to know that the end-of-module quizzes supported your learning and helped reinforce your understanding. We wish you every success as you apply these skills in your teaching career.
Spoke to John re South Korea program…
Spoke to John re South Korea program was very helpful and realistic with myself
9 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Thanks so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that John was helpful and gave you a realistic insight into the South Korea programme. If you have any more questions or need support moving forward, we’re always here to help 😊
Best TEFL course
I completed the 180-hour course and am now completing the extra mini courses which you get for free when purchasing the longer level 5.
In regards to the 180-hour Level 5 Diploma course, it is an extremely accessible and engaging course. For an online course, it manages to keep you motivated and engaged throughout with a bunch of interactive activities and well structured layouts. The tutor support is excellent and efficient.
When it comes to the mini courses, these could be slightly more engaging but given that they are not mandatory for a qualification, they are good to have.
9 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from The TEFL Institute of Ireland
Hi Leonhard, thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review, we really appreciate it.
We’re delighted to hear that you found the 180 Level 5 Diploma accessible, engaging, and motivating, especially as an online course.
Thank you as well for your feedback on the additional mini courses. We’re glad you found them a useful extra, and we always welcome insights like this as we continue to review and enhance our specialist content.
Wishing you every success as you continue your TEFL journey, and thank you again for choosing The TEFL Institute of Ireland.
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