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Uk Regulated Level 5 TEFL Diploma Course | TESOL & TEFL Academy Uzbekistan
The TEFL Institute of Ireland together with TESOL and TEFL Academy Uzbekistan are introducing: a brand-new Level 5 TEFL Diploma that is bringing you the ultimate TEFL experience! If you want to get into TEFL teaching, or simply upgrade your skills on your teaching CV, this course is the one for you! Our Diploma is jam-packed of all the essential content you need to become a high flying TEFL teacher, and more!
You will study 10 modules which cover everything you need to get started in TEFL. Our extensive content covers everything from common teaching methodologies, how to teach grammar, to writing effective lesson plans for adult and young learners. The course is fully comprehensive as we understand that you want to be armed with all the essential knowledge before you head into the classroom.
With many TEFL jobs out there waiting for you, it’s important that you obtain the best TEFL qualification out there to get you noticed. Our Level 5 TEFL Diploma will help you do just that. The prestigious nature of the course and the hard work you will put into it will show TEFL employers that you have undertaken the best training on the market.
With the Level 5 TEFL Diploma, your certificates are included for free (terms and conditions apply). This means that you will be awarded both a digital and hard copy after you pass the course, all in the price of your course!
The Level 5 Diploma in TEFL is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), which means the UK government has approved the qualification. There are a lot of things that this certificate offers. It’s like getting a diploma in higher education or a foundation degree, two years at university, and the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL certifications.
The Ofqual Regulated Level 5 Diploma in TEFL is officially recognised by the government and sits on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications Framework. Once you get your Ofqual Regulated Level 5 Certificate in TEFL, you can get the best jobs in the world.
Applying for TEFL jobs with a Level 5 teaching qualification will show that you’re committed to the field of education and will also allow you to achieve a higher salary.
Study Prospectus
180 Hour Course Guide
Our Course Style
In total, the course is made up of 10 Engaging learning modules. You will learn to teach the four key areas of language acquisition: reading, speaking, writing, listening as well as covering grammar/pronunciation and classroom management. Master how to plan and deliver effective lessons that meet student and class learning objectives. You will focus on planning and delivering fun and engaging lessons to both young learners and adults.
Most importantly, you will grow in confidence as a new teacher to be able to enter your first class either online or abroad. This course will give you the maximum chance of employment – opening doors and giving you access to the top-paying jobs globally
Top 5 Benefits of this Diploma Course
- Employers will be highly impressed that you have undertaken and passed the 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!
Academic Council & Collaboration
We worked with top industry experts, Learnovate and Trinity College in Dublin, to develop a cutting edge Level 5 Diploma course. Our Delta qualified Academic Team developed a course based on both student & employer feedback.
Our Level 5 TEFL Diploma course has been created by our top developers and course writers, all of which are highly qualified in the field of TEFL. They have used their knowledge and years of TEFL experience to develop a course that will benefit you as a trainee teacher, teaching you what you really need to know. We’ve also listened to feedback from previous courses and used this to create a course that learners from all over the world can take and benefit from.
The Diploma is a Level 5 award meaning it is on the same level as an undergraduate degree or a CELTA qualification, which means employers will see the hard work you have put into your qualifications. Our course is accredited by Highfield and Ofqual, ensuring that the course is of the highest standard for our learners.
Ireland’s Leading TEFL Provider
A TEFL qualification from The TEFL Institute of Ireland guarantees you a lifetime certificate that’s recognised and trusted by employers worldwide. Our courses are developed and delivered by our team of experienced EFL teachers and trainers. That means you can be sure to receive the highest standard of training on the market.
Our Accrediations
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.
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Course Modules
Completion Time: 8-12 weeks • approx. 5-6 hrs/week time commitment
6 MonthsStudy Time
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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