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310 Hour Level 5 Advanced Diploma TEFL Course

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  • 310 hour Ofqual Regulated Advanced Diploma
  • incl. 2 x 60 hour Level 5 Specialist Courses
  • incl. 10 Hour of Teaching Practicum via Zoom
  • Internationally recognised certificate
  • Lifelong certification & reference letter
  • Digital Certificate
  • Certify to teach online & abroad
  • Jobs coaching seminars
  • 29 hours live tutor classes (Zoom optional)
  • Lifetime jobs board membership
  • Personal tutor support
  • Study using the TEFL app
  • 6 months course access
  • Highfield & Ofqual Regulated Course
  • Ireland’s only Ofqual-regulated teacher trainer course
Total of Study Hours Including Free Courses & Zoom Sessions: 339 Hours
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Ofqual Regulated | Hybrid Advanced Diploma TEFL Course

Get off to the best start in TEFL with a course that has it all. We’ve paired our most prestigious 300 Hour Advanced Diploma TEFL Course with a hands-on 10 Hour Virtual TEFL Course, including practicum, to offer you the ultimate TEFL training experience.

Not only will you obtain your core 180 Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma, but you’ll also complete the following additional courses to enhance your CV:

  • 60 Hour Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Business English
  • 60 Hour Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Online & One-to-One
  • 10 Hour Virtual TEFL Course with practicum

Worried about time? With a 6-month study period, 24/7 online access, and personal tutor support, you’ll have everything you need to succeed. Complete these courses at your own pace using any device. Plus, choose when to attend your online TEFL course with practicum for ultimate study flexibility. Enrol today and maximise your TEFL potential.

You will earn two globally recognised qualifications developed by industry leaders, setting you on the path to an exciting TEFL adventure. This Hybrid Advanced Diploma is the perfect starting point for beginners who may feel a bit overwhelmed by entering their own classroom, whether online or in-person.

The 310-hour Level 5 Advanced Diploma includes all the core areas of TEFL, the main 180-hour diploma, two Level 5 specialist courses, PLUS 10 hours of online teaching practice sessions with a real tutor and other students. If you want to boost your salary, this course is for you.

Course Outline

Our Course Style

The 310 Hour Advanced TEFL Diploma is the most comprehensive package we offer. It will prepare you in the most common TEFL areas, from teaching young learners and adults to more specific subjects like teaching business English to professionals. Combining these courses is a cost-effective and savvy way to get the most in-depth TEFL training. Starting with the 180 Hour Diploma, you will progress and additionally receive the following:

  • 60 Hour Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Business English
  • 60 Hour Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Online & One-to-One
  • Last but not least, the course includes a 10 Hour Virtual TEFL Course, incorporating teaching practice. You can choose the days that suit you best to attend this class via Zoom. 

You will have 6 months to complete your courses, but don’t worry—you can complete them sooner. The average completion time is between 10 and 14 weeks. 

More about 10 Hour Teaching Practice

Our 10 Hour Virtual TEFL course is entirely online via Zoom. You will have the chance to practice different TEFL methodologies with other teachers. Get that practical experience before you enter your first TEFL classroom.

There are several days available to choose from. Please note you’ll need to be online for 3.5 hours each day, and you can choose to attend the virtual teaching practice course on either Wednesday and Thursday or Saturday and Sunday. If you select a flexible booking date, please note you will need to complete the 10-hour training within six months from the enrolment date.

We recommend starting with the 180-hour TEFL Diploma and then completing the 60-hour TEFL courses. Upon completion of all three, you’ll receive your Advanced Diploma certificate. After this, you can sign up for your 10-hour training. You will have 6 months to complete your courses, but don’t worry—you can complete them sooner. The average completion time is between 10 and 14 weeks. 

Top 5 Benefits of this Diploma Course

✔️ Employers will be highly impressed that you have undertaken and passed the Advanced TEFL Diploma, due to its prestigious reputation and detailed TEFL training content.

✔️ The broad range of content covered in the TEFL Diploma course will provide you with a sound knowledge of the profession and give you the confidence to teach English anywhere you want to.

✔️ The course includes free digital and hard copy certificates (terms and conditions apply) which means you don’t have to pay any extra fees for this, which is the case with other TEFL courses.

✔️ The interactive and engaging style of our course will leave you excited to log on and study your next lesson!

✔️ Our course also covers online teaching which is a key feature of today’s TEFL market. This means you will have an up-to-date knowledge of teaching TEFL today, another thing to impress your potential employers!

Our Accreditations

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

DEAC AQC CURRICULUM APPROVED CENTRE

DEAC is a prestigious accrediting agency based in the United States. Its Approval Quality Curriculum (AQC) status signifies that a program or course has met its rigorous quality standards. For our Level 5 TEFL Courses, DEAC approval means that our curriculum, assessments, and overall standards align with those set by US educational authorities. AQC stands for Approved Quality Curriculum. It is a status granted by DEAC to signify that a particular curriculum or course offered by an educational institution meets the rigorous quality standards set by DEAC. Essentially, AQC indicates that the curriculum has been thoroughly reviewed and approved by DEAC for its quality and adherence to educational standards.

At The TEFL Institute, we proudly announce that our Level 5 TEFL Courses have received approval from DEAC, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. DEAC’s AQC designation signifies that our courses meet stringent quality standards, ensuring that our students receive the highest quality education in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). This approval underscores our commitment to providing exceptional TEFL training that meets global standards of excellence.

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.

Ireland's Leading TEFL Provider

The TEFL Institute of Ireland is trusted and recognised by employers worldwide. At the heart of everything we do is our mission to provide you with the best TEFL experience. From study support to lifetime job assistance, our team of experienced TEFL teachers and trainers have the expertise to help you achieve your TEFL goals.

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Top 4 Benefits of Choosing Our TEFL Courses

World-class TEFL courses and training

Both USA and UK accreditation centers have approved our training courses

lifetime access to the TEFL Institute Jobs Board

Once you become part of our alumni, you will receive lifetime access to job opportunities worldwide and online

Best tutor support compared to any other TEFL provider

This includes a dedicated personal tutor, a Discord board for students, a Facebook alumni group, and live Zoom sessions

24/7 access to your course on any device

We are the first TEFL provider to launch an app, allowing you to study on the go

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Course Content

180 Hour Course: Module 1: The Principles of Teaching English Grammar

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

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

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 Diploma
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

Module 4: The Principles of Teaching Receptive Skills for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

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 learn about techniques and activities to use to maximise the student’s use of receptive skills (listening and reading!).

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: 18

Module 5: The Principles of Teaching Productive Skills

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 Diploma
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

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 Diploma
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

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 Diploma
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

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 Diploma
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 for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

Module 9: The Principles of Teaching Adults English as a Foreign Language 

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles and motivations that drive the teaching of adult learners, both online and in-person. You will explore various strategies and ideas for effective online lesson planning tailored to adults, and learn how to critically evaluate these plans to ensure they meet learners’ needs. By the end of the module, you will be equipped with the skills to create engaging and effective online lesson plans specifically designed for adult English language learners.

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: 19

Module 10: The Principles of Teaching Young Learners English as a Foreign Language for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

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 Diploma
Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 19

60 Hour Level 5 Teaching Online & 1-to-1

Module 1: Principles of Teaching English Online
Module 2: The Principles of Teaching English One-to-One
Module 3: The principles of Learners’ Needs and Creating a Syllabus for Teaching English One-to-One and Online
Module 4: Tools, Materials and Practical Considerations for Teaching English Online and Onto-to-One
Module 5: The Principles of Teacher Talking Time (TTT), Error Correction and Lesson Planning for Online and One-to-One Lessons

60 Hour Level 5 Teaching Business English

Module 1: The Principles of Teaching Business English
Module 2: The Principles of Needs Analyses, Course Design, and Materials for Teaching Business English
Module 3: The Principles of Teaching Business English Skills
Module 4: The Principles of Teaching Business English Grammar, Vocabulary and English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
Module 5: The Principles of Business English Lesson Planning

10 Hour Course | Day 1

Session 1: Introduction to Teaching Methods
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

10 Hour Course | Day 2

Session 2: Putting Theory into Practice
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

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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.

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The best training, fast assessment, and lots of support make this course stand out.

Thanks to this Level 5 TEFL Diploma Course, you can teach online and travel the world.

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Our Zoom classes with tutors give that personal touch and a chance to get to know other students.

The opportunities this diploma opens are unparalleled.

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I live in Spain and get freelance work teaching online, all thanks to my TEFL diploma.

The support and resources provided in this course are second to none.

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The Zoom classes with a tutor are fantastic for personal interaction and learning.

The material in this course is really in-depth, preparing you to teach in any scenario you might encounter.

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Just finished the 10 hour virtual course with Michelle Benson and I have to say it was amazing. From the start Michelle made us... all feel relax and comfortable, She explained exactly what the course would entail and made sure we had fun doing it. Michelle creates a great sense of teamwork with her students,and it shows in how we all interacted with each other.There was no such thing as a silly question and if you didn't understand anything Michelle would find a way to help you. I really enjoyed the whole experience I would recommend the 10 hour virtual course with Michelle to anyone thinking of doing TEFL. Thank you so much for the learning experience and the fun Michelle.read more
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