4-Week Intensive Online TEFL Course Reviews

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Founded in 2010, International TEFL Academy (ITA) is a world leader in TEFL certification for teaching English abroad and teaching English online. ITA offers accredited TEFL certification classes online and in 20+ locations worldwide and has received multiple awards and widespread recognition as one of the best TEFL schools in the world. ITA provides all students and graduates with lifetime job search guidance and has certified more than 45,000 English teachers. Our graduates are currently teaching in 80 countries worldwide.

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“As the title suggests, I regret doing the 4-week course, and I honestly feel they shouldn’t even offer it. Even though the teachers are helpful and informative and do what they can to make you feel at ease, there’s just way too much information to study. You spend several hours in class going over whatever you had to read the night before and then have to spend every single day, weekends included, reading more stuff, completing the homework, and playing catch up because there’s just no way any working adult has that much time. It’s really a shame, because the course was otherwise so well-constructed that if I had done the 11-week version I probably wouldn’t have been so overwhelmed and would’ve had nothing but praise for it. The teachers genuinely want to see you succeed. You’ll never be afraid to reach out and ask them for help or advice. One of them had a bad habit of lecturing on and on, so no one could get a word in, but one of her lessons is still the most memorable to me to this day well over a year later. Which actually brings me to the next thing. I took away two stars for the speed and feeling overwhelmed, but also a third star for the lack of information retained. I remember virtually nothing from this course. Part of it might be because I didn’t go on to teach English afterwards, but even right after I finished the course, I had no idea what to do because everything was a blur. I probably could’ve figured it out from the bits and pieces I did remember, but I just don’t think anyone ever wants to be in that position, struggling to figure things out because you just don’t remember anything. If I wanted to teach English now, I might have to do the whole course (obviously the longer version this time) over again, because I just don’t feel qualified to teach anymore. That’s $2k down the drain, for a piece of paper that says I scored very high at something I can’t actually do. I don’t know how many of my fellow students will leave this honest a review, but when we spoke to each other back then, we all felt more or less the same way, that everything was too fast and that we often resorted to skimming the textbook instead of actually reading it. If ITA sees this review, I hope they’ll seriously reconsider offering this course. For anyone considering taking it, please take this advice from someone who ultimately still got an A in the course: the 4-week version is ultimately not worth it. Absolutely go for the longer one if you can.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our 4-week online TEFL course, we truly value your input. We're pleased to hear that you found our instructors supportive and informative. We're sorry to hear that this course format didn't align with your learning preferences. We acknowledge that for some individuals, the 11-week course may be a more suitable option, allowing for a more manageable learning experience. ITA's variety of TEFL certification courses are designed to cater to a wide range of student needs. Please check your email for a personal message from our Student Affairs Manager for details on how we can help you get the most out of your TEFL certification with ITA. We're committed to our promise and wish you success in all your future endeavors!

Posted 1 year ago

“This is an amazing course! I genuinely felt like I was taking a college-level class. The professor was amazing, and I was able to make so many lasting connections with my classmates and alumni!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hi Kara, We hope all is well in Japan and thanks for taking the time to write a review. We really appreciate it! Make sure to get in touch any time you need job search guidance. Our team is here to help! Cheers - The ITA Team

Posted 1 year ago