Combined Level 5 TEFL Course in South Africa

Name: Combined Level 5 TEFL Course in South Africa
Brand: The TEFL Academy
SKU: 247353
Rating: 4.86 (277 reviews)

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Location

South Africa
- Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth
- Pretoria
- Johannesburg
- Durban

Length

168 hours

Training Type

Classroom

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

Yes

Job Placement

Certifications

TEFL

Weekly Classroom Hours

Age Min.

Pricing

Starting Price

490

Price Details

The prices differ depending on what country you are doing your TEFL course in, so please check on the website for accurate information depending on your location.

What's Not Included

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Last Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Last Reviewed: Jun 06, 2025

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About Program

Our Combined Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours) is regulated by Ofqual (UK) and approved by the DEAC (US), so has official recognition from 2 government-recognised bodies! This makes all the difference when applying for jobs.

Our course is designed with potential employers in mind. Within the industry, some employers prefer “hands-on” study rather than purely online. This is why our combined course provides 10 hours in the classroom with an additional 158 hours of online study. This course will give you the confidence you need for the classroom and allow you to have a competitive edge in the job marketplace.

The 10-hour weekend classroom course is designed to break down the fundamentals of TEFL. Within those 10 hours you will have teaching opportunities while also gaining knowledge from other students in the classroom.

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Program Highlights

Level 5 qualification (same level as CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL)
Internationally recognised
Qualifies you to apply for paid & volunteer internships
6-months access to online campus
3 Free Top-Up Courses

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Instruction 4.9
Support 4.9
Value 4.8
Academic Rigor 4.35
Job Assistance 4.45

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Well my overall experience at the TEFL Academy was amazing yet challenging at some point. At first you might think the course is easy but no, it gets challenging as you progress through it but once you get the grasp of it, I dont think anything would stop you from passing the course. About the first live lesson, the experience was amazing and i met great people and the TEFL teacher had a great sense of humour and made the lessons enjoyable. With that being said, I really enjoyed my experience and the student support team were always patient with me and assisted me in almost anything that I didnt understand.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The most nerve-wrecking thing I did there was to present our lesson. Well I was shy at first and there was just a lot of unfamiliar faces which made it more nerve-wrecking, but then i overcame it by just trying to not think about the faces and i took a few deep breaths and just went for it. What made it pleasent was the people who were around me because they just made the enviroment welcoming which made it a bit easier.

Pros

Easy to access website/dashboard
Reliable student support team
Video lessons

Cons

Long reading

When starting something new, one always feels unsure and hesitant. When looking back at the start of my TEFL Academy journey, I have to say that I never felt that way. With all the clear instructions and frequently asked questions I was able to have all the questions I had answered before I started studying.

I would recommend this course to anyone at any age. You have the chance to learn and practice at the same time!

Thank you TEFL Academy for the support and assistance, you are appreciated!.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

The one thing I would do differently is my time management. I would do the assignments in the order they came in the program and not wait till the very end to start doing my 3 assignments.

Pros

Easily accessible
Informative
Excellent quality

Cons

To complete the course was my gift to myself to refresh my learning abilities. I found the course to be informative and interesting, rekindling things that I had long forgotten. The online course was easy enough for me to navigate without too much stress as this was the first online course that I have done. Taking notes while working through the course material helped me when it came to answering some of the questions. Thought provoking and motivating I would recommend the course to anyone wanting to teach English to others.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

If I had to do this over again, I would make sure I completed the course in a shorter time period.

Pros

Refreshed my use of the English language.
Clear instructions and step by step guides
Interesting, keep me engaged.

I have not received any position overseas yet, but my hope is to use the skills taught effectively. The coursework gave new, innovative methods to use in not just my English classroom but with all lessons I prepare. The course also provided a lot of course material that I can use for my classroom work. I also learned that English is not as easy as you thought. When having to teach it to others, there are many factors you need to consider when preparing for your lessons. Teachers also have to use a lot more interactive teaching styles that suit the learners.

What would you improve about this program?

Just that the instructions on portfolio needs to be more clearer, after you have failed 1st attempt.

Pros

Leaned new teaching methods
Relieved re resource material
How to adapt work you provide for my leaners

Cons

Alot of reading materials
Not enough time to complete assignments

The online lessons were easy to follow and managed on the online platform. The study material was of a high quality yet easy to understand, and the assignment gave me a good understanding of what to expect when teaching.The face-to-face practical 10-hour class was very helpful and good

The staff was always very helpful and friendly. When I did need assistance, they were eager to help and clarified all questions I had in record time. Every query was attended to and sorted quickly. Tutors were amazing, giving very valuable comments on my assignments and marking the assignments in record time. Overall a good experience.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

Submitting assignments and waiting for the results

Pros

Easy to navigate and understand
Lots of relevant examples
Staff was great and quick to respond

Cons

Not much help in finding jobs
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I am so happy i finished my course i am in the process of teaching online english on a few platforms to learners overseas and to help them to achieve their goals. If you love helping people achieve their goals and also want to travel the world this course is for you. They are amazing and would recommend them to anyone the course is also very interesting and helpful. If you love to travel the world and meet new people then this course is for you. They help you with everything to help you find a job after your course with CV and cover letter help.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

It was the history of English did not know the history and it was really surprising to learn about it and to know form where english started.

Pros

Easy material
Can go through material in a busy schedule
Can help you gain knowledge

Cons

Assignments are bit difficult
Some Units are a bit to long to go through
The tenses are a bit bit difficult must collaborate more there

The structure of the course is incredibly well written and thought out. The layout of the course is incredibly helpful and prepares you so well for the all the assignments that they test us with, I felt more than relieved to know that they prepare you as much as possible before tackling the assignments they give you. In addition, the course feels like it is constantly updated to include new teaching resources, materials, the use of AI and available job listings. Truthfully, they have eased any and all anxieties I had about what this course would entail and what my future look like.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

Before I went to the 10h in person class, I let my nerves and anxieties get the better of me and thought that our teacher Martin, was going to tell me that I could never become a teacher, let alone one that teaches English. However, after meeting new friends and realizing that we all seemed to feel the same. A lot of my nerves disappeared and I felt like I could enjoy the class for what it is and build my confidence in the classroom too.

Pros

Simple
Understandable
Helpful

Cons

It can feel long

This learning to teach English as a foreign language experience has been a very relaxed one. I did not have to leave home, South Africa, to engage with the content. The staff support was amazing, agile, and friendly. The content was a gradual build-up of stuff I knew and a lot of material that developed my English grammar and increased my confidence in teaching the language. Through this learning experience, I am making inroads to travel overseas as I am currently applying to teach English abroad. I am feeling positive as one with a new lease of life🙂

What would you improve about this program?

I am happy there is a complementary program (course) that involves 6 hours of practical teaching. I would be even happier had here was an option that incorporates the practical course with the main (content) course.

Pros

Studying at home
Self-pacing
Deeper knowledge of English grammar

Cons

Lengthy content

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

The TEFL Academy was recommended to me by a friend who is doing great things with her qualification. Their professionalism ensured that I worked to the best of my ability and their service was excellent. The TEFL Academy has helped many other students, including myself, in achieving their goals and dreams.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The TEFL Academy provided me with everything needed to start my career as a TEFL teacher. Their resources were excellent as well as their services. They provided me with sufficient feedback, material and help when I needed it. All that was left for me to do was to apply myself to the best of my ability to pass the course.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

The one piece of advice I would give is to plan ahead and to do your best. Worrying and stressing won't help you. The resources, as well as the markers, are there to assist and help you achieve your best. Planning ahead is beneficial as you do not want to get stuck with a pile of work and then have to ask for an extension. Just do your absolute best and you will reap the rewards.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

The TEFL course spanned over a period of 6 months which gave me ample time to complete my course accordingly. Some units take more time than others to complete, but if you plan and stick to that plan, you will not have a problem. The TEFL site also makes it easy and exciting to learn so that you do not get bored or frustrated during your study session.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I have no been abroad yet for TEFL teaching, but I am surely looking into it. I would love to travel to Asia, as I have been to India once and I absolutely loved it. I would like to visit Japan, South Korea, and China as a TEFL teacher and hopefully start my career there. I look forward to new experiences and challenges.

Any other tips for any prospective traveler?

India is a fantastic country, not quite like what I initially perceived it to be. The people are genuine and the country itself is a true wonder. My advice to anyone traveling there is to absorb as much as he/she/they can. India is rich with culture and history, full of diversity. Visiting places such as the Taj Mahal brings a totally different feeling, the atmosphere is spectacular. India is a beautiful country and so are its people.

About The TEFL Academy

The TEFL Academy specialises in TEFL courses and nothing else. All of our trainers are experienced EFL professionals. They have all qualified as TEFL teachers themselves, gained years of actual teaching experience and are now passing on their working knowledge to our TEFL course students. We were the world’s first TEFL course provider to have...