Looking to gain practical TEFL skills along with your core TEFL diploma? The 190 Hour Level 5 Hybrid TEFL Course is for you! We’ve paired the 180 Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma with 10 hours of live virtual classroom training to prepare you to teach English abroad or online.
Combine this sought-after Level 5 status with practical teaching experience, and you’ll be in the best possible position to land the top TEFL jobs. Not to mention the potential to earn more. With 24/7 online access to our learning platform, fit this advanced TEFL course around your lifestyle and complete it at your own pace. Our live classroom training is also online, so you can get practical experience from the comfort of your own home.
You’ll gain two globally recognised qualifications developed by industry leaders. All that’s left to do is enrol on the course, and your path to an exciting TEFL adventure begins.


This course combines the 180 Hour Level 5 Diploma, which you can complete fully online via our student system. It’s self-paced and it’s totally up to you how many hours in a day/week or month you’re going to dedicate to complete your diploma training. You’ll also get the following: 10 Hour Virtual TEFL Course incl. teaching practice which you need to dedicate and decide what days would suit you to attend this class via Zoom.
You can choose from regular dates to attend the online training, which takes place over two Zoom sessions (3.5-hour lessons), with three hours of private study. As it’s all online, you can complete your 10 Hour Virtual Classroom Course and 180 Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma from home – or wherever you study best!
With 6 months of study time, you will have plenty of time to complete both elements and get certified to start teaching English as a foreign language.
A Highfield Qualifications Level 5 TEFL diploma is regulated by the UK government department, Ofqual. It’s assessed to be of the same level of difficulty as the CELTA and TrinityCertTESOL qualifications. As an advanced TEFL course, Level 5 provides more in-depth training – ideal if you don’t have any teaching experience.

HIGHFIELD QUALIFICATIONS AWARDING BODY IN THE UK
Approved Center Number: 21335
Highfield Qualifications are a global leader in compliance and work-based learning and apprenticeship qualifications and one of the UK’s most recognisable awarding organisations. The TEFL Institute is an approved training center by Highfield Qualifications, an independent Ofqual approved Awarding Organization. This means the TEFL Institute has met Highfield’s expectations for developing and delivering high quality courses in the TEFL industry. Every year, Highfield maintains evaluation visits to ensure we are consistently meeting the high standards with our training.
OFQUAL (THE OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION)
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is the regulator for vocational qualifications in England and Northern Ireland. Ofqual gives formal recognition to Awarding Organizations and monitors their activities. Ofqual has given approval for Highfield, the Awarding Organization (AO), to provide a wide range of regulated qualifications in varying sectors, including Education and Training.
You will gain 38 Credit Points at Level 5 (RQF) on successful completion of the 180 hour Ofqual regulated TEFL Diploma course (launched October 2021), which is more than most Level 5 TEFL qualifications. Qualification Number 610/1571/4 on the Ofqual Register.
View the TEFL Institute’s qualification status on the Ofqual Register

ODLQC – OPEN & DISTANCE LEARNING QUALITY COUNCIL
ODLQC was founded in 1969 as the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges, becoming the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council in 1995.Accreditation follows a rigorous assessment of a provider’s administrative and tutorial methods, educational materials and publicity, to ensure that all Standards are met. Our courses undergo strict external monitoring and control checks an on ongoing basis to ensure you receive the highest quality teacher training experience.
View the TEFL Institute’s verification on ODLQC website.

ACDL ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
ACDL – Accreditation number: 2854-2540
The TEFL Institute of Ireland is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Distance Learning (ACDL), an accreditation body which specialises in distance learning courses. Our accreditation by ACDL reflects the high-quality distance learning offered by The TEFL Institute.
To learn more, visit their website: ACDL
The TEFL Institute of Ireland is the only Irish based course provider that offers the Level 5 TEFL diploma online. Our quality learning experiences and globally recognised TEFL courses have earned us a solid reputation in the industry. Together our team has over 20 years’ experience in TEFL to help you launch your teaching career
‘OUR BRAND NEW LEVEL 5 TEFL DIPLOMA COURSE IS CUTTING EDGE IN THE WORLD OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING.
With interactive, up-to-date materials, we have created the most comprehensive and user friendly course on the market based on our many years of experience in delivering top-quality TEFL training.
Get your TEFL Diploma to give yourself the best chance possible to securing yourself one of the thousands of TEFL jobs worldwide.’
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
Jacob Thomas
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Module 1: The Principles of Teaching English Grammar
In order to teach grammar, a TEFL teacher needs to be comfortable and understand it themselves! This is why we provide a comprehensive overview of grammar in the English language. If you’re not an expert on grammar before the course, you will be when you finish Module 1!
- Qualification number: 600/0000/A
- Unit level: Level 5 Diploma
- Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
- Credit value: 6
- Guided learning hours: 30
Module 2: The Principles of Teaching English Vocabulary
Teaching English isn’t all about grammar, teaching vocabulary is important too. In this module, you’ll learn about the different groups of vocabulary that we teach, how students learn new words best and the most effective techniques that we use as teachers to teach new vocabulary in the classroom.
- Qualification number: 600/0000/A
- Unit level: Level 5 Diploma
- Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
- Credit value: 3
- Guided learning hours: 15
Module 3: The Principles of Learners’ Needs and Teaching Methodologies for Online and Face-to-Face learning
In the world of TEFL, there are different lesson structures and methodologies we use. It is likely that employers will expect you to be able to employ some of these methodologies when you teach your lessons. In this Module, you will learn about the most common TEFL teaching methodologies; how they work and how to implement them!
- Qualification number: 600/0000/A
- Unit level: Level 5
- Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
- Credit value: 3
- Guided learning hours: 15
Module 4: The Principles of Teaching Receptive Skills
Another side of TEFL teaching is teaching students the necessary skills they need to be able to use the language. In this module, you will lTearn about techniques and activities to use to maximize students’ use of receptive skills (listening and reading!)
- Qualification number: 600/0000/A
- Unit level: Level 5
- Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
- Credit value: 3
- Guided learning hours: 18
Module 5: The Principles of Teaching Productive Skills
Once you’ve mastered teaching reading and listening, we move onto how to teach the productive skills: speaking and writing! These are essential skills for students. In this module, you will learn how to help your students master these skills and become more fluent in English.
- Qualification number: 600/0000/A
- Unit level: Level 5
- Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
- Credit value: 3
- Guided learning hours: 18
Module 6: The Principles of Teaching Pronunciation and Phonology
Pronunciation is key in language learning. If students can’t pronounce things coherently, they can’t be understood which defeats the whole purpose of speaking another language. In this module, you will learn how to teach pronunciation, why it’s important and what techniques and methods you can use to be able to do this with success in the classroom.
- Qualification number: 600/0000/A
- Unit level: Level 5
- Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
- Credit value: 2
- Guided learning hours: 14
Module 7: The Principles of Online Teaching Using Teaching Aids and Materials
Pronunciation is key in language learning. If students can’t pronounce things coherently, they can’t be understood which defeats the whole purpose of speaking another language. In this module, you will learn how to teach pronunciation, why it’s important and what techniques and methods you can use to be able to do this with success in the classroom.
- Qualification number: 600/0000/A
- Unit level: Level 5
- Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
- Credit value: 2
- Guided learning hours: 17
Module 8: The Principles of Lesson Planning and Online Classroom Management Techniques
Teaching TEFL is about much more than simply teaching grammar or skills. It’s important that the teacher can manage their classroom and create an effective learning environment for their students. In Module 8, you will learn what you can do to make your lessons more efficient and how students can get the most out of their time with you, maximizing their learning experience.
- Qualification number: 600/0000/A
- Unit level: Level 5
- Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
- Credit value: 2
- Guided learning hours: 15
Module 9: The Principles of Teaching Adults English as a Foreign Language
Teaching TEFL is about much more than simply teaching grammar or skills. It’s important that the teacher can manage their classroom and create an effective learning environment for their students. In Module 8, you will learn what you can do to make your lessons more efficient and how students can get the most out of their time with you, maximizing their learning experience.
- Qualification number: 600/0000/A
- Unit level: Level 5
- Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
- Credit value: 3
- Guided learning hours: 3
Module 10: The Principles of Teaching Young Learners English as a Foreign Language for Online and Face-to-Face learning
Being able to teach Young Learners (normally children between 6-13 years old) is a speciality in TEFL, which will unlock more jobs for you worldwide. In this module, you will learn about considerations for teaching children, how to manage your classes and motivate them.
You will also carry on your lesson planning skills and plan some lessons for this age group!
- Qualification number: 600/0000/A
- Unit level: Level 5
- Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
- Credit value: 3
- Guided learning hours: 19
Module 1: Ice-breakers and teaching grammar structures Module 2: Student profiles, initial assessment and needs analysis
Module 3: Classroom management
Module 4: Effective verbal communication
Module 5: How to explain meaning in the presentation stage of the lesson
Module 6: Pair work activities for the practice stage of the lesson
Module 7: Group activities for the production stage of the lesson
Module 8: A foreign language lesson
Module 9: Grammar awareness
Module 10: Teaching the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing
Module 11: How to teach pronunciation
Module 12: Teaching practice
Module 13: International English exams
Module 14: Getting work in TEFL
Module 15: Teaching English online


Your Guide to 190 Hour TEFL Course
Learn more about this course, what it includes, and what a Level 5 TEFL Course mean. Inside this guide is a description of each module, student feedback & comparison with other courses.
download now!The “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” (TEFL) certificate, is the most commonly accepted certificate worldwide. This certificate allows you to teach English to non-native speakers across the globe. The main qualifications to get a TEFL is to have the ability to speak English at a native-level and then complete a course. You can complete a TEFL course either online or in a classroom. The different courses vary based on the number of hours it takes to complete.
A Level 5 TEFL course is one that is regulated by Ofqual according to their qualifications framework. Another Level 5 teaching qualification is the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Once qualified with a Level 5 TEFL qualification, you’ll have access to the most competitive jobs worldwide.
A regulated qualification means that it is officially recognised by the government and sits on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.
Lots of people ask about the difference between our courses. For example, the 120-hour Premier TEFL course is what we would call one of our fast track courses. This is the minimum recognised worldwide.
• You have 10 modules to complete usually taking 4 – 6 weeks
• Each module has a multiple-choice test at the end and you need 80% to pass
• You’ll get your digital cert t from us upon completion, and you can purchase your hardcopy certificate for only €25.
Looking at the 180-hour level 5 Ofqual-regulated TEFL diploma by comparison. It’s a CELTA equivalent level of training.
• Learners spend typically 8-10 weeks to complete the 10 modules
• Since it’s a UK government regulated Level 5 diploma course the pass mark is 100% and assessments are multiple-choice plus open-ended answers. Don’t worry, you can re-attempt quizzes in order to get 100%. Our academic team will review your answers at the end of your 10 modules and may ask for some questions to be reattempted (absolutely normal). Some questions may require to provide Academic references.
• After module 10, and following successful assessment from our academic team, we’ll be able to claim the licence for your Ofqual (government) certificate from our accreditation body Highfield Qualifications. You’ll get your digital & hard copy Level 5 Diploma certificate from us at no extra charge.
The Ofqual-regulated course range is certainly for those people who want to gain a higher-level more recognised qualification.
Read our blog to learn more about the Level 5 TEFL course here.
Confused about which TEFL course to enrol in? Don’t worry, as long as you can speak English at a fluent or near-fluent level, then you are eligible to take one of the TEFL Institute of Ireland’s regulated TEFL courses.
Non-native speakers do sometimes find the Ofqual Regulated Level 5 TEFL course quite challenging and we understand it is essential for you to be sure that you are comfortable with your English language abilities before choosing which course to take. As a guide, we recommend that that non-native speakers have a minimum IELTS 6.5 score. If you are unsure you should take our FREE online level test below
Complete The TEFL Institute of Ireland’s FREE English Level Test which has been designed to assist you with making this important decision. If you have any doubts, request a call, and we can discuss which course would suit your needs.
This Level 5 course can be completed on a desktop/ laptop PC or on a mobile device via our app (available on the Apple and Google Play stores). In general, we recommend a good internet connection with a minimum of 10mbps download speed and 2mbps upload speed. In order to complete the course, you will need to be connected to the internet at all times.