190-Hour Level 5 Hybrid TEFL Diploma | Ofqual Regulated with Teaching Practice

This course combines the 180-Hour Level 5 Diploma, which you can complete fully online via our student system. It’s self-paced, allowing you to decide how many hours per day, week, or month you will dedicate to completing your diploma training.

Additionally, you will receive the following: 10-Hour Virtual TEFL Course, including teaching practice. You can choose the days that suit you best to attend this class via Zoom. There are several days available. Please note you’ll need to be online for 3.5 hours each day with an additional three hours of private study, 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.

Where to Start?

We recommend starting with the 180 Hour Diploma first. However, some people prefer to begin with the 10-hour training to gain motivation for self-studying the 180-hour course afterward. That’s perfectly okay, as the 10-hour training is ideal for beginners who are new to TEFL.

With six 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. You can complete this course in 9-12 weeks. You will have 24/7 access to our online study platform. Additionally, we have a TEFL on-the-go app, making it easy to study material from your phone.

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.

OTCAC - Online Teaching Course Accreditation Committee

The Online Teaching Course Accreditation Committee (OTCAC) is an independent accrediting body focused on maintaining high standards in online and learning education. It works with course providers worldwide to ensure quality, consistency, and credibility in digital learning.

The Committee’s mission is to evaluate and enhance the quality of online teaching programmes while safeguarding learners’ interests and promoting best practices in course delivery.

OTCAC sets clear accreditation standards for online education. Providers that meet these standards can apply for accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to quality, effective instruction, and student support.