Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Level 5 Advanced Diploma (RQF)

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Level 5 Advanced Diploma (RQF)

This Course at a Glance:

• Get TEFL Qualified with the UK's largest Online Course Provider
• Foundation Degree Equivalent
• Qualify to Teach English Online or Overseas
• 24 Months Study Time
• Guaranteed Job Interview
• Salary Boosting Modules to Increase Your Earning Potential

If you want to qualify for the highest paying TEFL roles, really impress potential employers, and ensure that you’re a successful, all-round TEFL teacher, then the Level 5 Advanced Diploma is right for you.

It’s a step up from the Level 5 Diploma, as it includes additional specialist modules in Teaching Other Subjects in English and Coaching Exam Preparation (IELTS – International English Language Testing System).

As with the Level 5 Diploma, no previous teaching experience or qualifications are required to take the course and you’ll also be getting an internationally recognised qualification, that has been fully regulated by Ofqual. The Level 5 Advanced Diploma also has the additional benefit of being preferred by TEFL employers around the world.

About your Advanced Diploma

In addition to learning about the essentials of TEFL, such as classroom management and grammar, you will also get training in the following TEFL specialisms:

• Teaching Young Learners
• Teaching Online and One-to-One
• Teaching Business English
• Teaching Other Subjects in English (Maths, Science, and Geography)
• Coaching Exam Preparation (IELTS)

Specialising in this many areas of TEFL is a brilliant way to boost your CV, access those higher salaries, and to ensure you impress potential employers when applying for TEFL roles. Coaching IELTS is also a particularly lucrative specialism, so you could be earning up to £45 an hour if you have a Level 5 Advanced Diploma qualification.

To make sure you get the most out of your qualification, we have also included the following:

• 24 months of study time
• 50 free TEFL lesson plans
• Our TEFL job interview guarantee*
• 3-day marking turnaround

Additional information

The Level 5 Advanced Diploma is all online learning, which means you don’t have to wait for a new term to start, as you would do with an in-person class, and you can fit your learning around your existing schedule. All you have to do is enrol and you can start studying whenever you’re ready, at a pace that suits you, via our online student portal.

As one of our students, you will also have a dedicated tutor to support you throughout the course. They will be able to answer any questions you might have about the modules or tasks and will be marking all your assignments.

In addition, as the UK’s leading online learning provider, we want to make sure our courses are as affordable and accessible as possible. So, we have created flexible payment options to suit every budget, to ensure you can start your TEFL journey straight away.

We have also included more information about our Live and On-Demand service in the table below:

Modules

The units are broken down for you here so that you can see what your qualification will include.

Unit 1: Introduction to TEFL

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand why you should teach TEFL
• Understand the history of ESL Methods and Approaches Timeline
• Understand teaching methodologies

Unit 2: Initial Lesson Planning

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to plan lessons
• Understand how to differentiate with who you are teaching
• Understand different learning styles

Unit 3: Structuring your Lesson

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to structure a lesson
• Understand warmers and coolers
• Understand the PPP method

Unit 4: Making it Work in the Classroom

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to create a good teaching environment
• Understand classroom management
• Understand how to help students learn

Unit 5: Teaching Pronunciation

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to teach pronunciation of single words
• Understand how to teach pronunciation of word stress/families/patterns
• Understand how to teach pronunciation of sentences
• Understand how to teach pronunciation of the phonemic chart

Unit 6: Teaching Vocabulary

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to teach the meaning of words
• Understanding how to present vocabulary
• Understand how to check student’s understanding
• Understand how to produce vocabulary

Unit 7: Teaching Grammar

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to teach different types of verbs
• Understand how to teach what determiners are
• Understand how to teach building phrases
• Understand how to teach tenses
• Understand how to teach further grammar

Unit 8: Teaching Young Learners

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to adapt classroom plans
• Understand classroom dynamics

Unit 9: Teaching the Four Skills

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to teach students to speak, read, listen, and write English
• Understand how to structure lessons
• Understand how to choose material
• Understand different approaches to teaching

Unit 10: External Resources and Next Steps

On completion of this unit, you will have access to downloadable resources to keep and refer to, including:

• Coursebooks
• Ideas for activities
• Adapting materials
• The next steps help sheets

Specialist TEFL Courses

Inclusive of this Level 5 Diploma, you will have access to four specialist TEFL courses. These four courses units are:

• Teaching Online and One-to-One
• Teaching Business English
• Teaching Other Subjects in English
• Coaching Exam Preparation IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Entry Requirements

Learners must have a native or near-native level of English to enrol.

Minimum Age restriction

16+ but to work in TEFL you generally need to be 18+

Average completion timeframe

12-20 weeks

Assessment requirements

You will be assessed on 7 assignments submitted online - generally lesson plans with supporting evidence.

Is Membership Required?

No Membership

Additional requirements

Learners will need a desktop PC or a laptop to complete the course. iPads and/or mobile phones are not suitable.

Certification Timeframe

Learners can expect to receive their eCertificate within 4 weeks of passing their course. Printed certificates are ordered separately (fees apply) and are delivered within 2 months of being ordered.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered. Fees for printed certificates: £29.95 in UK £39.95 for Europe incl Ireland £59.95 for International Delivery

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

This TEFL course consists of quizzes, real-world examples, and videos. Once you have completed the modules, you will need to complete a final assessment to receive your qualification.

Gatehouse Awards

After successfully completing this course, you will gain the prestigious Gatehouse Awards Level 5 Advanced TEFL Diploma  (RQF) (Ofqual qualification code = 603/3955/X).

Gatehouse Awards Ltd is a leading awarding body recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, England (Ofqual). They also have a significant international presence providing language testing services.

This Level 5 Advanced Diploma provides you with everything you need to teach English as a foreign language and begin travelling the world while earning a wage. Once you’re qualified the world really is your oyster!

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