Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (The TEFL Academy)

Specifications

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (The TEFL Academy)

1. Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification

2. Level: 5

3. Accreditation status: Accredited

4. TQT: 400

5. Guided learning hours: 168

6. Credit Equivalency: 40

7. Qualification number (RQF) : 603/3835/0

8. Availability: UK and International

9. Course Length: 1 month to 3 months

10. Study Mode: Online, Blended, On Campus.

Progression routes:  A pathway to study for a higher level of qualification in teaching and/or linguistics

Progression FAQ’s: https://qualifi.net/progression-faqs/

Course Overview

The Qualification has been created to contribute to the professionalism of the global TEFL industry. The programme is designed to develop the academic and professional skills and qualities needed to begin a career as an EFL teacher.

The Level 5 programme will require learners to gain a sufficient understanding of language systems and commonly used teaching approaches to embark on a career in TEFL. The qualification will enable learners to become independent, novice teachers with the tools to plan appropriate lessons and courses for their students without support if necessary. The optional (unaccredited) short follow on courses allow our learners to select a teaching specialisation if they wish to.

Units

• An Introduction to Lesson Planning
• Teaching English Vocabulary
• Teaching Pronunciation
• Understanding English Grammar
• Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading
• Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing
• Teaching English Grammar
• History of the English Language and English Language Teaching
• Teaching Materials and Aids and Classroom Management Strategies
• The Effective use of Resources for TEFL

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the rules of English language and how to convey these in a foreign language classroom.
2. Understand the nature of foreign language skills and how to develop them.
3. Understand and apply basic standard teaching procedures appropriately.
4. Select, design, and review their own teaching materials and lesson plans appropriate to specific teaching situations.
5. Demonstrate their ability to work independently.
6. Improve their own employability through developing their awareness of the relationship between learner needs and the practical application of teaching methodology in the language classroom.

Entry Requirements

• This qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. There are no entrance requirements.
• In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is recommended.

List of Universities with Progression Paths

Some of the universities, where previous Qualifi graduates gained entry or have formal progression arrangements include:

1. Anglia Ruskin University
2. University of Central Lancashire
3. University of East London
4. University of Gloucestershire
5. De Montfort University
6. University of Bolton
7. University of Lincoln
8. University of West of Scotland
9. University of Wolverhampton
10. Birmingham City University
11. University of Derby
12. Arden University
13. University of Law
14. Bath Spa University
15. Bangor University
16. Leeds Beckett University
17. University of Bedfordshire
18. BPP University
19. Buckinghamshire New University
20. University of Chichester
21. Cardiff Metropolitan University
22. University of Cumbria
23. Glasgow Caledonian University
24. Northumbria University
25. University of Huddersfield
26. Liverpool John Moores University
27. London South Bank University
28. The Open University
29. Staffordshire University
30. University of New England – Australia
31. Wrexham Glyndwr University
32. University of Suffolk