168-Hour OFQUAL Level 5 TEFL Course
Course Description
- The 168-hour OFQUAL Level 5 TEFL course training sessions take place via Zoom over a period of 12 weeks, twice a week, with an experienced and Cambridge qualified trainer.
- This course includes live methodology sessions, lesson planning guidance, and observed teaching practice followed by constructive feedback. You will also be required to complete and submit written assignments on a variety of TEFL topics.
- In partnership with Westminster College London, we are licensed to offer Focus Awards Level 5 TEFL course – a flexible alternative to CELTA or Trinity College London Cert TESOL courses. This course is regulated by the UK Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OFQUAL).
Who is it for?
- The 168-Hour Level 5 TEFL Course is the ideal package if you want the most comprehensive training, paired with teaching practice, and a Level 5 TEFL certificate equivalent to CELTA..
- This course is perfect for anyone who is starting their TEFL teaching journey and wants to learn new skills.
- Completing this course will qualify you for most TEFL jobs around the world, in person or online.
Course Includes:
- TEFL methodology sessions
- Lesson planning guidance
- Observation of teaching practice & feedback
- Written assignments
- Teaching Practice Handbook, with materials from the course
Course Requirements:
- Computer (desktop or laptop)
- Zoom (free version)
- Stable internet connection

CERTIFICATE
ACCREDITED

DURATION
168 HOURS
Price: R1234
Course Content
The 168-hour Focus Awards Level 5 TEFL Course will develop your knowledge and skills to teach English as a foreign language to adults and young learners, both online and face-to-face. It is equivalent to CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL equivalent qualification
Unit 1: Principles of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Unit 2: Understanding English Grammar
Unit 3: Teaching English Grammar
Unit 4: Teaching English Vocabulary
Unit 5: Teaching Productive Skills
Unit 6: Teaching Receptive Skills
Unit 7: Materials and Aids for Teaching English
Unit 8: Teaching Pronunciation of English
Unit 9: Lesson Planning for Teaching English
Unit 10: Teaching English to Young Learners
Unit 11: Using Resources Effectively
During the course, you will be required to create a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit, namely lesson planning, teaching practice and assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 168-hour OFQUAL Level 5 TEFL course takes place via Zoom over a period of 12 weeks. Contact sessions are scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 15:30 to 19:00 GMT / 17:30 to 20:30 SAST.
A computer (desktop or laptop), a stable internet connection, and Zoom (the free version). For the best in-class experience, you should use a computer, not a mobile phone.
To ensure you receive the best training possible, we keep classroom sizes to a maximum of 14 students per course.
No, it is not. This is an interactive course, delivered live via Zoom by an experienced, and Cambridge qualified trainer.
Not at all. This course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn how to teach English to speakers of other languages. All you need is fluency in English.
Yes! You will receive an internationally accredited, UK government regulated OFQUAL Level 5 certificate at the end of the course, which you can use to apply for TEFL jobs worldwide, both in person and online.