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About The TEFL Institute
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The TEFL Institute is an online course provider offering internationally accredited TEFL courses. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and the TEFL industry is growing every single day.
Having a TEFL qualification could be your ticket to travel the world or start something new—like teaching from the comfort of your own home.
Our team is made up of like-minded people who love teaching English, travelling, exploring new places, meeting new people, and discovering new cultures. That’s why we’re passionate about TEFL and committed to helping aspiring teachers succeed.
With over 20 years of combined experience in the TEFL industry, we have a well-seasoned team ready to help you launch your teaching career.
We support our customers every step of the way. Even before you purchase a course or internship, we work with you one-on-one to ensure we find the perfect fit for your goals and lifestyle.
Once you’ve chosen the course or internship that best suits your needs, we’ll guide you throughout your entire TEFL journey—from the moment you begin, during your course, and well beyond.
We’re here for you—every step of the way.
Transform Your Career with Accredited TEFL Certification
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- Global Teaching Opportunities Start with the TEFL Institute
- At the TEFL institute, we provide world-class TEFL programs designed to empower aspiring educators. Our accredited courses equip you with the skills needed to teach English worldwide, whether in classrooms or online. With flexible, self-paced learning, you can begin your journey at any time, anywhere. Join thousands of successful graduates and take the first step towards an exciting teaching career abroad or online. Explore our programs today and turn your passion for teaching into a rewarding profession!
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Clear and Complete Course
Easy to follow, super clear, plenty of reflective tasks and examples that help you absorb the information. It also underlines the importance of taking students into consideration, their different levels, their native language, their learning skills. I feel like I have way more tools now to become a good teacher!
1 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Thank you so much, Maria Francesca, for such a thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the course. It’s great to know the focus on learner needs and different levels has helped you feel more confident and better equipped as a teacher. Wishing you every success as you put these tools into practice, we’re cheering you on! 🌟
Perfect course
Perfect course! Well structured materials and super examples
24 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Thank you so much, Yuliia! We’re delighted to hear you found the course perfect and enjoyed the clear structure and practical examples. Best of luck with your TEFL journey, and thanks again for the lovely feedback!
A Very Practical and Relevant Course
I have just finished my 30-hour Online Teaching course, and I would like to say that it was very practical and can be applied right away. It teaches you how to navigate platforms, as well as the proper use of the various technologies (including how to fix issues and problems), so that you will not be clueless if and when you dip your toes into Online Teaching. Since I actually have post-grad master units in my home country on the same course, which was purely theoretical, this one by the TEFL Institute is more engaging, relevant, and up to date (trends, career paths, income opportunities, etc.).
24 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Thank you so much, Lennie, for such a detailed and insightful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the 30 hour course. It’s especially great to hear your comparison with postgraduate study and that you found our course more engaging and up to date with current platforms and trends. Wishing you every success as you step into online teaching, and we’re always here if you need support along the way!
Great material
It was very interesting taking this course. I learned a lot and I'm excited to take what I have learned and put it into practice.
21 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear you found the course interesting and learned a lot. It’s great to know you’re excited to put what you’ve learned into practice, that’s exactly what we love to see. Best of luck on your teaching journey, and we’re here if you ever need support along the way!
Teaching Business English
Hello,
I just completed the 30-Hour Teaching Business English Course. The course was extremely illuminating in terms of understanding ESP (English for Specific Purposes) needs. It provided clear guidance on how to assess learners’ specific requirements, design tailored lessons, and select appropriate materials. I especially appreciated the practical examples, YouTube videos, and strategies for teaching business communication skills such as presentations, meetings, and negotiations.
Overall, it was highly informative and has significantly improved my confidence in teaching Business English effectively. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to specialize in ESP.
20 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Thank you so much, Marcus, for such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that the Business English course helped build your confidence and deepen your understanding of ESP and learner needs. We’re thrilled the course has supported you in developing effective, tailored Business English lessons, and thank you for the recommendation! Wishing you every success as you continue specialising in ESP.
This is such an amazing platform
This is such an amazing platform, extremely user-friendly. If there is an issue it is always rectified within 24 hours and I love the job postings as well. Thank you so much!
19 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi Arisha, thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you find the platform user-friendly and that our team has been able to support you quickly when needed. It’s also great to know you’re enjoying the job postings. Thank you for being part of our TEFL community, and we wish you every success on your teaching journey!
I recently completed the 30-hour…
I recently completed the 30-hour Business English course, and overall, it was a very positive experience. The course structure was excellent. It was divided into clear modules, starting with grammar basics and moving to complex methodology like lesson planning. I would recommend this course to anyone who needs to study around a full-time job.
8 December 2025
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with the 30 hour Business English course and found the structure clear and well-paced, especially while balancing a full-time job. Thank you for the recommendation, and we wish you every success as you apply what you’ve learned in your teaching.
If you are based in the United States, they do not communicate with you.
I arranged a call yesterday to speak with a representative about various course options, before buying a package. No one called me at the arranged time (which was 13:15 GMT). This morning (at 7:30am CST) I called the direct line on the website and the recording said no one was available since it was outside business hours (though it was 13:30 GMT), prime business hours in London. I also reached out to their chat-bot this morning and it told me it was outside normal business hours, though again the time was midday in London. It seems this company is only available for Brits and Europeans and they do not sell their courses to people based in the United States. If you're an American, look elsewhere because you will not be able to talk with anyone at The TEFL Institute.
15 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi Rodrigo, thank you for your feedback and we’re very sorry for the frustration caused. We’ve looked into this and unfortunately we can’t seem to locate the call booking in our system, which suggests there may have been a technical issue at the time.
We absolutely do work with students based in the United States and would really like the opportunity to sort this out for you. Please email our customer care team at hello@teflinstitute.com, and they’ll be happy to investigate further and arrange support at a time that suits your time zone.
Apologies again for the inconvenience, and thank you for bringing this to our attention.
John Curry´s review
John was very helpful with information and guidance as to what course I should take. Showed my strenghts and why I should take certain courses. Also was exremely help in where I should orient myself to apply for teaching jobs based on my experience. Gave me confidence in myself . I appreciated that.
14 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi Tomas, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that John was able to guide you towards the right course and help you recognise your strengths and next steps in teaching. Building confidence and giving clear direction is exactly what we aim for, so it’s great to know you felt supported throughout. We wish you every success on your TEFL journey!
good and useful
14 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Thank you for your feedback, Phat! We’re glad you found the course useful. Wishing you all the best as you continue your TEFL journey.
Outstanding Support from a Knowledgeable Advisor
I had a fantastic experience with the TEFL Institute London thanks to John Curry, one of their advisors. He was incredibly knowledgeable, clearly drawing on real teaching experience, and understood my background and concerns right away. His guidance was thorough and reassuring — he explained the course options clearly and helped me choose what best suited my goals.
John was also impressively responsive. He followed up quickly with detailed information by email, answering all my questions and making the decision process easy. It’s rare to get this level of personal, expert support — highly appreciated!
Brilliant service overall. Thank you, John and the TEFL Institute!
13 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Rima! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with John. His real-world teaching experience and personalised approach are something we really value, so it’s great to see this reflected in your feedback. We’re glad he was able to guide you clearly and support you throughout the decision-making process. Wishing you every success on your TEFL journey, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything further.
A great course that includes useful…
A great course that includes useful materials and an amazing online lesson pack.
8 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the course and found the materials and online lesson pack so useful. We wish you every success as you continue with your TEFL training.
Well organized and covers a lot of…
Well organized and covers a lot of material! I've been pleased so far.
7 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi Emily, thank you for your review. We’re really pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the course so far and that you’ve found it well organised and comprehensive. We wish you continued success as you progress through your TEFL training.
Reply from The TEFL Institute
Thank you for your review, Amy! We’re delighted to hear that you found the course easy to follow and appreciated the flexibility to study at your own pace. Wishing you every success on your TEFL journey.
Absolutely fantastic!
I am very impressed with the quality of the course, but the instructors and academic support are what makes these courses 5 star in my opinion! I have never done a course like this before, and to be honest I was a little nervous about how I would fare. The staff were so incredibly helpful and answered my questions quickly and put my mind at ease! I would highly recommend TEFL Institute to anyone looking to further their education or to acquire the certifications they need to teach English as a foreign language!
6 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi Josh, thank you so much for such a fantastic review. We’re delighted to hear that you were impressed not only with the course quality but also with the instructors and academic support. Our team will be thrilled to hear this. It’s completely natural to feel a little nervous starting something new, so we’re really pleased we could help put your mind at ease and support you along the way. Thank you as well for your recommendation, and we wish you every success as you continue your journey teaching English as a foreign language.
Great experience
Took the 180 hours course. It is a well-structured course with clear examples and explanations.
6 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi Mirela, thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with the 180 hour course. Wishing you every success as you continue your TEFL journey.
Informal yet informative
I loved the informal, yet equally informative style of this course. It definitely teaches you things you thought you knew but didn't - something all trainee TEFL teachers can identify with when it comes to grammar!
5 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi Dan, thank you for such thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you liked the style of the course. You’re absolutely right, grammar has a way of surprising even the most confident trainees, so it’s great to know the course helped clarify those tricky areas. Wishing you every success in your TEFL journey.
Busy with the 180 hours course
Busy with the 180 hours course. Super helpful in explanations and easy to understand!
5 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi Tiane, thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the 180 hour course and finding the explanations helpful and easy to understand. Best of luck as you continue your studies, you’re making great progress.
Concise material with plenty of…
Concise material with plenty of downloads and examples to use in class.
3 January 2026
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Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi Meli, thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found the material concise and the downloads and examples useful for the classroom. We wish you every success as you put them into practice.
Clear Course structure
Really clear course on structure and content. There are some great references to use for future deep dives into the subject. The videos are very instructive.
3 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from The TEFL Institute
Hi Anna, thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found the course structure and content clear, and that the references and videos were useful for deeper learning. We wish you every success as you continue developing your teaching skills.
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