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Name: International TEFL Academy
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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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International TEFL Academy 5 star review on 16th September 2024

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“I signed up for the TEFL certification class with the International Tefl Academy with a plan to get a semi-retirement teaching position in Guatemala after twenty-five years in another field. I was the oldest person in my class and a little nervous about how not only the class but getting a job in Guatemala would go. After four years here I have taught in two nonprofit schools and one private school in three different cities. I have always felt well prepared and have always been well received as a TEFL-certified teacher. The preparation I received from ITA and the positive experience it allowed me to start with, have helped me continue to learn and I am now opening a school of my own. I could not be happier with my experience with ITA. I would also like to make myself available to anyone interested in coming to teach in Guatemala. Despite what you read in the news, Guatemala is a wonderful country filled with happy, friendly people. There is a huge demand for English teachers supported by a growing middle class. We, I, could use your help! Thank you ITA. Clayton Stark”

International TEFL Academy 5 star review on 21st September 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

Hi Clayton, Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review and to share your experiences teaching English in Guatemala. It's an inspiring story and we're glad you've had such a meaningful TEFL experience teaching English in such a beautiful country. Also, thanks for sharing the wonderful photo - we love it! Cheers - The ITA Team

Posted 2 years ago

“It had been a big goal of mine to graduate from International TEFL Academy. I'm grateful to say I finally did it and everything about it and more was better than I had imagined. If this is your dream, do not waste time by feeling overwhelmed! The entire process, from signing up to becoming alumni, was smooth. There is help with every step and if you are ever confused, there will be someone or something to answer your questions. Before you know it, you'll be seeing the world and ITA will STILL be around to help!”

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Posted 11 months ago

Hi Mariko, Thank you for taking the time to write a review and sharing your thoughts - we really appreciate it! Please remember to get in touch as needed for job search guidance. Our team is here to help! Cheers & Happy New Year - The ITA Team

Posted 11 months ago

“As an experienced adult education teacher, I learned so much to take my international teaching career to the next level. Everyone at The Academy is very helpful and responsive to questions or concerns. The part-time online program was exactly what I needed during the pandemic. I looked forward to the videos, discussions, and content provided. I feel totally prepared to begin my job search abroad!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Hi everyone! I received my TEFL certificate in the fall of 2014, I know it was some time ago! I thought the online course was great. The instructors and other participants were helpful. It was work, but it went smoothly. I went to Seoul in 2015 for a year and a half, then went to Madrid for a year. I loved teaching abroad. I was a teacher in the states, and decided that wasn't for me, so that's why I signed up for this program. Now fast forward to January 2023. My husband and I want to relocate to Costa Rica, and what better way to do that than to teach abroad again! this is where my experience with International TEFL Academy goes south. I contacted them via email regarding how to obtain a copy of my certificate and to speak to someone about help with a placement in Costa Rica. They responded quickly, but needed further info. I provided them with that info and they wrote back saying they couldn't find what I was needing. Since then, 1 month has passed. No one has EVER contacted me although I have left at least one voicemail a week and have called several times a week with no answer from the Student Affairs department. I was able to reach a young gal at the front desk I'm assuming, who is very nice each time I speak with her. She says she will send my info/request to the SA and even to a supervisor. I find this unacceptable! I went with this company because of the guarantee of lifetime help/placement. I have already ben accepted with another TEFL academy for a placement in CR. This interaction from first conversation, to interview, to being hired was less than a week. I'm almost ok with paying them $1,300 for the placement, but I should not have to.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“So far so good.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hi Jeremy, Thanks for taking the time to write a review - we appreciate it! Also, feel free to get in touch with questions or if you need assistance with your course or your job search. Our team is here to help! Cheers - The ITA Team

Posted 1 year ago

“The team at International TEFL Academy is amazing! They helped set me up in so many ways to get ready to leave and teach in Taiwan. They were able to give me all the information I needed to get certified and for classes, as well as give me some information about Taiwan itself and what I could expect out of it. I was able to meet up with people while in Taiwan that were also Alumni from International TEFL Academy. I would suggest them to anyone looking to travel abroad and teach!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hi Kristina, Thanks for taking the time to write a review for ITA - we really appreciate it! Cheers - The ITA Team

Posted 1 year ago

“So glad I made the investment in ITA. Such amazing value, really high-quality course, and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hi Jessica, Thanks for taking your TEFL course with ITA and taking the time to write a review - we really appreciate it! Cheers - The ITA Team

Posted 1 year ago

“International TEFL Academy gave me the means to live and work abroad in Brazil for three years. Their expertise and the credential I received were very valuable.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I had a great experience at ITA! The teachers were very knowledgeable and helpful. The job search guidance was helpful, especially the recruiters that came in and talked to me and my classmates. The practicum teaching was also invaluable. The students and observers were all great. Highly recommended!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“My TEFL certification from ITA helped me land a great part-time teaching English job in my home city in the U.S. As I go through the required professional development classes to be state certified, many of the topics were already covered in my ITA course. When I retire I plan to take this experience and ITA credentials to move abroad.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I had decided to teach English in Japan and was browsing the internet looking for a TEFL school, so as to gain some experience and qualifications. I happened to click on International TEFL Academy's website, and it was one of the best clicks I could have made. From the moment I browsed the site and requested more information to the moment that I graduated, International TEFL Academy was amazing all the way through. My advisor was extremely helpful in setting everything up, and my teacher of the course was awesome. Overall, I had an awesome time and learned a ton in the comfort of my own home with the online program. Being able to take the course from home was extremely valuable to me as I work full-time as a manufacturing engineer. Everything worked out. After graduation, I was assigned Glenn from the Student Affairs Department, who helped me greatly all throughout my job search. I ended up accepting a position as an ALT working in Toshima city, Tokyo, and move there this December 2022! It was my dream to come to Tokyo, and I feel that I wouldn't have been able to do it this way without International TEFL Academy.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I took the 4-week intensive. Both my theory instructor, Nicole Vail, and practicum instructor, Juliana Dukov, were excellent. It's a good amount of work but the assignments are interesting and teach you a lot. I'm so happy I chose ITA and would recommend it to anyone looking to get TEFL-certified.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hi Khara, Thanks for writing a review and sharing your experience taking ITA's 4-week intensive online TEFL Course - we really appreciate it. Please stay in touch and reach out to access job search guidance and resources at any time. Our team is here to help! Cheers - The ITA Team

Posted 2 years ago

“Informative and straight-forward course with just the right amount of work per week.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hi Jack, Thanks for taking the time to write a review for International TEFL Academy - we appreciate it! Please get in touch at any time with questions or if you want job guidance - our team is here to help! Cheers - The ITA Team

Posted 2 years ago

“The TEFL course I took with ITA was well-paced and well-organized. My instructor was responsive and helpful in her feedback on my written assignments. I learned a lot about designing lessons, developing students' confidence and skill, and managing the classroom. Overall, the course set a good foundation for my career teaching English overseas.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to review your TEFL Course with ITA and sharing your experience - we appreciate it! Cheers - The ITA Team

Posted 2 years ago

“Everyone has been very professional and eager to help. My teacher was great, and my advisor and all others involved in responding to queries and questions did not disappoint. I have not moved into the next phase of searching out a job, so here's to hoping the next step will be as good as the first.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hi Tyler - Thanks for taking the time to share your experience taking your TEFL course with International TEFL Academy - we appreciate it. As you begin your job search process, please do not hesitate to reach out for guidance and assistance, and we recommend getting into alumni facebook groups for countries where you're interested in going as those can be a great resource as well. Our team is here to help, so don't hesitate to get in touch. Cheers! - The ITA Team

Posted 2 years ago

“I felt very prepared to teach English abroad as a foreign language thanks to International TEFL Academy. I appreciated the chapters on cultural differences between specific cultures. The information I learned about Hofstede's Five Dimensions of a Culture still informs how I interact with my foreign students today. I am also very grateful for the experience I gained from the required observation and teaching practice. It was a relief to have gotten the experience of getting up in front of a class of students for the first time over with before my big move. I am now teaching English as a foreign language in my home country, after returning from 18 months abroad. Part of why I chose ITA was their commitment to supporting me as an ESL teacher for life. I'm grateful to know that ITA will be there to support me should I ever decide to teach abroad again.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I was delighted and challenged by the ITA course that I enrolled in. I finished the material and the practicum. The sense of fulfillment I received upon receiving my diploma was motivating. At this time, I am enjoying teaching online because of the personal relationship I enjoyed with my ITA teacher, the material, and the experience the course offered.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The teachers and staff at the TEFL Academy are superb! They are knowledgeable, professional, friendly and supportive. They are very helpful throughout the entire process, from enrolling, training, education, and job searching.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The course was very well thought out, and the instructor gave excellent feedback on every assignment. It was intimidating, at first, but I quickly learned that I was not the only student experiencing those feelings. Both the instructor and my classmates were extremely supportive throughout the course. I am not new to online learning, and I felt this was one of the better classes I've experienced. All the materials provided were excellent. I almost feel like it should be a longer course, given the quality of the content. You will get out of it what you put into it.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I am a Canadian citizen, semi-retired, living and working in Hong Kong. I took the TEFL program to add a different skill set to undertake some pro bono teaching support to NGOs in the Asian region. I found the program excellent in design and delivery. The support through the process was outstanding, both administratively as well as from the academic support leader assigned to my program. The program was well regarded and accepted in the HK parochial school system I completed my practicum requirement here in Hong Kong. It was just too much fun with the kids and it also had the effect of helping me with my Cantonese. Super program, fantastic people, highly recommended !”

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Posted 2 years ago

“International TEFL Academy provided an excellent course for me to receive my certification. The course enrollment process was efficient and easy, and the course itself provided useful, thorough information that I still use while I teach today. I am grateful to all the staff and instructors who made this experience so memorable and worthwhile.”

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Posted 2 years ago

International TEFL Academy is rated 4.8 based on 104 reviews