TEFL UK × ESLstarterOfqual-regulated
168hours
Level 5 Certificate in TEFL
- Continuous feedback from expert tutors
- 100+ ready-to-use lesson plans
- Free Lesson Planning e-book
- £50 off a 20-hour practicum
- Free job placement support
168 Hour Level 5 TEFL Course
Get your Level 5 Certificate for £239, with extras you only get here.
A 168-hour, Ofqual-regulated qualification awarded by TQUK. Book through ESLstarter for a lower price, a free Lesson Planning e-book, £50 off a teaching practicum and free job placement support.
Awarded by TQUK, regulated by Ofqual
Rated 4.68/5 from 850+ reviews
Why choose a regulated qualification?
Most TEFL certificates are accredited by private bodies. This one is regulated by Ofqual, the UK's independent qualifications regulator, and sits at Level 5 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. That's the same level of difficulty as a foundation degree or HND.
- Stand out to employersA regulated qualification gives schools and recruiters a clear, checkable standard.
- Real feedback from tutorsYour assignments are marked by expert tutors, who give you personal feedback as you go.
- Study when it suits youFully online and self-paced, with lifetime access to the materials.
The 11 units you'll study
168 guided learning hours covering everything you need to plan and teach confident, effective lessons.
- 01Principles of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- 02Understanding English Grammar
- 03Teaching English Grammar
- 04Teaching English Vocabulary
- 05Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing
- 06Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading
- 07Materials and Aids for Teaching English
- 08Teaching Pronunciation of English
- 09Lesson Planning for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- 10Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners
- 11Using Resources Effectively when Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Your free bonus: 100+ lesson plans
Print-ready plans for every CEFR level, from young learners to adults. Each one includes objectives, activities, step-by-step procedures and teacher notes, so your first weeks of planning are done before you arrive.
Then put your qualification to work
Free placement support is included. Programmes you can apply for include:
Questions about the Level 5 Certificate
What is a Level 5 TEFL qualification?
It's a TEFL qualification at Level 5 on the UK's Regulated Qualifications Framework, the same level of difficulty as a foundation degree or HND. This one is awarded by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual, and involves 168 guided learning hours.
Why choose an Ofqual-regulated qualification?
Ofqual is the UK government's independent regulator of qualifications. A regulated qualification meets a published standard that employers can check, which can help your application stand out.
Will this course help me find a job?
Yes. Everyone who books through ESLstarter gets free placement support. You can apply for our teaching programmes abroad and online, with help on your application, interviews and visa documents.
How long do I have to complete the course?
There's no deadline. You have lifetime access and can study at your own pace.
How does the practicum discount work?
When you book the Level 5 course through ESLstarter, you get £50 off a 20-hour practicum, so you can add hands-on teaching experience to your qualification. Contact us to arrange it.
Looking for a lower-cost option? See the 120-hour course for £63 or compare all courses.
Get your Level 5 Certificate for £239
Plus a free e-book, £50 off a practicum and free job placement support.
