Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Level 5 Advanced Diploma
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:
Live and On-Demand TEFL classes – where you will attend online classes held by an experienced TEFL tutor, so you can ask all your questions in real-time and meet your fellow students
24 months of study time
50 free TEFL lesson plans
Our TEFL job interview guarantee*
Guaranteed 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 7 working days of passing their course. Printed certificates are ordered separately (fees apply) and are delivered within 1 month of being ordered.
Extension Rules
£40 for 6 months extension is OK, can extend multiple times
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.
Assessment
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.
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!
Qualifications
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.