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

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

This Course briefly:

• TEFL Qualification with the UK's largest Online Course Provider
• 4-hour Live Online Teaching Practice (via Zoom)
• Live Discussions with Experienced TEFL Tutors
• Foundation Degree Equivalent
• Qualify to Teach English Online or Overseas
• 24 Months Study Time
• Salary Boosting Modules to Increase Your Earning Potential 
• Guaranteed Job Interview
• Reference for Future Employers

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 with Online Teaching Practice is the course for you!

Our course is specially designed for those who would like to practice their online teaching skills before stepping into an online TEFL classroom.

This virtual teaching practice session takes place with one of our highly qualified online tutors. It will provide you with all the essential skills and confidence you need to kick off your online TEFL career.

• Practice TEFL before you start to teach
• Get to see what an online English lesson looks
• Boost your confidence in online teaching

Not only does it include specialist modules in Teaching Other Subjects in English and Coaching Exam Preparation (IELTS – International English Language Testing System) but you also get practical experience and a reference for future employers! The Level 5 Advance Diploma itself is an internationally recognised qualification, that has been fully regulated by Ofqual.

No previous teaching experience or qualifications are required.

More About your Advanced Diploma

You will learn all the essentials of TEFL, such as classroom management and grammar but also get training in these 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 these areas of TEFL boosts your CV so you can stand out from the crowd and access higher salaries. They are modules that will impress potential employers.

IELTS coaching is also a particularly lucrative specialism, so you could be earning up to £45 an hour when you have a Level 5 Advanced Diploma qualification.

More About Your Online Teaching Practice

You will receive a complete introduction to the practicalities of online teaching and:

• Essential online TEFL teaching skills and methodologies
• Online TEFL resources
• Online lesson plans
• Preparation and reflection tasks
• Knowledge of how to teach learners with varying levels of English

Giving You Even More

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

• 12 Months of Study Time
• 50 Free TEFL Lesson Plans
• Our TEFL Job Interview Guarantee*
• 7-Day Marking Turnaround
• A Reference for Future Employers

Additional information

The Level 5 Advanced Diploma with Online Teaching Practice is all online learning, so you don’t have to wait for a new term to start. This means you can fit your learning around your current lifestyle and schedule.

You’ll just need to allocate one Saturday morning or afternoon for your 4-hour teaching practice.

Simply enrol today 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. Your tutors will answer any questions you may have about the modules or tasks and will be marking all your assignments. 

In addition, you’ll be able to get instant feedback in your online teaching practice class.

Don’t forget, as the UK’s leading online learning provider, we make sure our courses are as affordable and accessible as possible. That’s why you can access flexible payment options to suit your budget. 

We have also included more information about our Live and On-Demand services 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)

Online Teaching Practice - Teaching Skills Preparation Task

You’ll be asked before the live session to complete a short preparation task. This includes giving feedback on a short video clip that you’ll be provided with of an online lesson, reviewing some teaching resources and planning a short lesson on a choice of topics. In your live online class, you will discuss your task with your tutor and your fellow tutees.

Online Teaching Practice - Webinar with an Experienced Tutor

In your online class, you’ll have a highly qualified TEFL tutor to soak up knowledge from. With up to ten tutees attending in total, you'll discuss everyone’s preparation task and then take turns practising your online teaching skills. There will also be an invaluable and informal Q&A session with your tutor – so you can ask any questions you may have.

Online Teaching Practice -  Live Online Teaching Practice

During the session, you and your fellow tutees will get that all-important teaching practice. Using the lesson plan, that you’ll have created as part of your preparation task, you'll deliver a short lesson and receive actionable and instant feedback from your tutor. This is a perfect way to build your confidence and get you ready to deliver your first real lesson!

Online Teaching Practice Post-Webinar Reflection Task

After the session, you will have a reflection task provided to you so you can review your feedback and set yourself some achievable goals to improve your teaching.

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, plus 4 hour session

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. Learners will also need to have Zoom installed for the Online Teaching Practice Session.

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.

*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. 

In your Online Teaching Practice, task preparation and class participation to practice, skills are required, including delivering a lesson. 

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).

Reference for employers

On successful completion of our Online Teaching Practice Session, we'll provide you with a reference. This is perfect for you to share with potential employers. It can also help you kick-start your online TEFL job hunt and will help support you in your job application! It will prove that you've taken part in practical online teaching practice to give your employers confidence in your teaching skills. It is something tangible to boost your employment potential!

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.