The TEFL Institute of Ireland Reviews 352

The quality of the course and the expertise, professionalism and empathy of the TEFL staff is second to none.

TEFL Ireland has demonstrated a genuine passion at all stages to inspire and produce high-quality teachers.

No question too small or insignificant!

My profound gratitude! Gavin

My experience went really well,everything went smooth and was easy to understand/use.i have to mention Elaine as she was especially helpful and went out of her way to give me advice!

So far the course has exceeded my expectations in terms of the quality of the online course and the support from tutors and coaches.
We each get a personal tutor and tons of support from other folks on TEFL Ireland team on everything from the international English teaching job market and free online lessons every other Tuesday.
My personal tutor Laura has been fantastic-she is super responsive and patient with my many many questions. And Emos, the gentlemen who led our job search session was very knowledgeable and thorough. He got to everyone's questions and knew the ins and outs of the job markets in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
I highly recommend TEFL Institute of Ireland: it's a great value in terms of high quality self-paced lessons and tons of support as needed. 5 STARS

I am so glad that I signed up for the 120hour course. it has given me so much information and guidelines on how to prepare and start my teaching career.

I am happy that I chose the 10-Hour Virtual TEFL Course. It was a short, but extremely intense and valuable investment of time.
​The course was perfectly structured and organised, which allowed me to absorb the material very effectively. I particularly enjoyed the presentation of the material and the large number of practical exercises that truly helped improve my skills.
​I want to specifically recognize the teacher -  Michelle Kaufmann. Her openness and willingness to help at all stages of the training and even after its completion is what makes this course exceptional. Thanks to her, the atmosphere was very supportive.
​The most useful aspects for me are the practical skills gained during the sessions, as well as the valuable study materials and resources for future job searching that were provided to us.
​I sincerely recommend this course to everyone!

The TEFL course is a great way to spend free time actively learning, The App is very straight forward and easy to use allowing you to access any course work at any time even if already completed and submitted.

I was nervous as I not done anything similar. Teacher Mickelle was excellent, most encouraging and had our small group focused, but relaxed at the same time. I'm enjoying the experience as a result.

So, I signed up for the 300hr TEFL advanced diploma which normally takes 12-14 weeks to complete but I needed to do it in 6 weeks, so I was like a deranged headless chicken starting off!
I think I may have emailed my tutor Laura a lot in the first few days (sorry Laura). It was really wonderful having her there especially in the beginning and at other stages during the course. Laura is so kind, patient, and has the most important attributes for a good tutor; she is very approachable and really knows her stuff. Thank you Laura. It was such a bonus for me having you help and cheerlead me all the way as it can be daunting studying online alone.
I have to say the first 3 modules were the most difficult for me so maybe bear that in mind. The assessments are hard but you will get into your stride and what a great feeling when you have achieved your first one! Then you know what to expect for the next ones.
I had signed up for express marking as time was against me. Jenny was pretty amazing and often had them back to me within a few hours or definitely within the next working day. I really needed and appreciated that.
Jessica and Lisa in recruitment were both so informative as I needed some career advice on which way forward. At the moment I am doing my cv and introduction video and about to start applying for jobs. It feels like I am reinventing myself :-)
Could not recommend TEFL Institute highly enough with all of the support I have received. Amazing.

I had such a positive experience signing up for my TEFL course. The process was smooth and straightforward, and whenever I had a question, Elaine was quick to respond, professional, and genuinely helpful. She made me feel supported from the very beginning, which gave me extra confidence in choosing this program. Highly recommend!

The TEFL course is exceptionally comprehensive, making it an invaluable resource for both new and experienced educators. Its thoughtfully structured curriculum ensures that everyone, regardless of their background, can gain significant value.

For those new to the field of teaching, the course serves as an excellent foundation. It provides a clear, step-by-step guide to essential topics such as effective lesson planning, foundational teaching methodologies, and practical classroom management techniques. The content is presented in a way that is easy to understand and immediately applicable, helping new teachers build confidence and feel prepared to step into the classroom.

What truly sets this course apart is its relevance for experienced teachers. Instead of simply rehashing basic concepts, it delves into more advanced and nuanced topics. Experienced educators will find value in exploring new teaching strategies, innovative techniques for addressing diverse learning needs, and in-depth discussions on specialized areas like teaching advanced grammar or conversational fluency. The course offers a refreshing perspective on familiar challenges and provides new tools to enhance existing skills.

Overall, this TEFL course successfully bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and advanced pedagogical theory. It is a highly recommended program for anyone looking to start their teaching career or to further refine their expertise.

The TEFL istitute of ireland is an amazing resource. The modules are easy to follow and keeps learners engaged with short videos and quizzes. highly recommend!!

Great news! I just signed up and can't wait to get started!

A quick but heartfelt thank you to Elaine. Our call was brilliant, she was so knowledgeable and her enthusiasm was contagious. She made everything crystal clear and got me genuinely excited to begin this journey.

Kudos to you all for having such a great member on your team!

Cheers,
Jerome

Excellent and thorough course designed to help you succeed as an EFL teacher. Whether you've been teaching for awhile and just need the certificate or you're new to the field, I can't recommend the TEFL Institute of Ireland enough. Thank you!

I recently completed a course with The TEFL Institute of Ireland, and I was really impressed. The course content was clear, well-structured, and easy to follow, even for someone completely new to TEFL. The platform was user-friendly, and I appreciated being able to learn at my own pace.

What really stood out to me was the support from the tutors — they were quick to respond, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I also found the extra resources and job placement guidance very helpful in planning my next steps.

Overall, I would definitely recommend The TEFL Institute of Ireland to anyone considering teaching English abroad or online. It feels like a solid investment in my future career.

My Experience with TEFL Ireland – Advanced Diploma (300 Hours)

I completed the 300-hour Advanced Diploma, which includes the 180-hour TEFL plus two specialist modules. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this program based on my experience.

Certificate Access & Hidden Fees: Unlike the 120-hour course, which provides a certificate directly, the Advanced Diploma only issues one combined digital certificate upon completion of all modules. Individual certificates (e.g., the 180-hour TEFL) are withheld unless you pay an extra fee; something never disclosed at sign-up. Even a hard copy of the final diploma incurs an additional cost.

Course Delivery: The program is structured, but not in a way that reflects the cost or “advanced” title. Most lessons are essentially text-heavy documents displayed in an interactive screen, with little to no engaging media. Some “videos” were just slides of words, and others were external YouTube links (a few of which no longer worked). Compared to platforms like Coursera or Udemy, this felt outdated and underwhelming.

Assessments: Every lesson in every module required essay-style answers, making the workload unnecessarily heavy. Meanwhile, the short quizzes at the end of lessons (which could have tested understanding more effectively) were ungraded. This design left the course feeling overwhelming and impractical.

Practical Value: Despite hundreds of hours of theory, I don’t feel the diploma builds real classroom competence. There is an optional 10-hour “practical” course, but it costs extra and is virtual, so not exactly hands-on. Even access to lesson plans required a separate review-and-submission process (hence this review), which felt like more hoops to jump through and another shortfall on the package sold.

Support & Delivery: The platform has a 24/7 AI chat but little real human support. To reach staff, you need to email during Irish business hours (roughly Mon–Fri, 9–5), which isn’t practical for students outside that timezone. Weekly Zoom sessions exist, but when I joined, my question was ignored, which discouraged me from attending again.

Overall Value: For the price, all you receive is a single digital PDF, with additional costs at every step. The lack of transparency and the low-quality course delivery make the program feel out of touch with what learners actually need.

In hindsight, I wish I had chosen another provider.

Young Learners 30hr course is very in-depth

Following my queries online with Elaine, she suggested a call. We had a great conversation and she gave me far more information than I could have expected- all so relevant and motivating.
I am signing up today to start!
Thanks Elaine!

Easy to use course and the website and app learning is great for those looking to learn remotely. Would highly recommend this course.

it stop marking DONE after i finish and submita lesson in mod 2 kessom 1-5