By: GM

GM — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:31:28 +0000

I had high expectations for the International TEFL Academy (ITA) based on their marketing, but my experience with both their online TEFL course and job placement program was deeply disappointing. ITA consistently overpromised and underdelivered, to the point that I would consider it misrepresentation.
First, their job placement support was nearly useless. The country data they provided was already two years out of date, which made it difficult to plan realistically for job opportunities. Given how quickly visa regulations and hiring trends change, I expected current information—something they claim to provide but clearly do not.
The online TEFL course itself was equally disappointing. My instructor barely participated in the class, offering only a single, generic post each week. Her comments on student posts were brief, generic, and lacked any real engagement or useful feedback. It was obvious she was just phoning it in, which made me question the value of the course as a whole.
For the price ITA charges, I expected a much higher level of quality, engagement, and support. Unfortunately, what I got was an impersonal experience and outdated resources. If you’re serious about getting TEFL certified and finding a job, I’d strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:42:26 +0000

Yes, International TEFL Academy is a legit trainer. But, its courses are far more costly than courses offered by some trainers that offer exactly the same certification and exactly the same services.
For this reason, I wouldn’t recommend International TEFL Academy.
I’m sure they have great courses and great trainers, but it isn’t worth the cost.
Adam.

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