180-Hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma
Ofqual Regulated Online Certification

Module 1: The Principles of Teaching English Grammar

In the course’s first module, you will receive a full education on one key part of being a TEFL teacher: understanding grammar and teaching it to students. Once the module is done, you will learn about different types of grammar, what words require which specific type of grammar, and be taught about some of the different features of the English language. 

Qualification number: 600/0000/A

Unit level: Level 5

Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit value: 6

Guided learning hours: 30

Module 2: The Principles of Teaching English Vocabulary

Once you have mastered grammar, then the lessons can start regarding another fundamental part of teaching English; it is time for you to get to grips with vocabulary. You will get lessons on how different parts of vocabulary are taught, how you can master each part, and how you can help your learners grow, develop and polish their skills. Once the module has been completed, you will be able to show your learners how to effectively use grammar in their daily lives. 

Qualification number: 600/0000/A

Unit level: Level 5

Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit value: 3

Guided learning hours: 15

Module 3: The Principles of Learners’ Needs and Teaching Methodologies for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

In this third module, we will explore different teaching styles and methods that can be applied in both an online and face-to-face setting. You will also learn about the history of the English language classroom and how it has evolved in both settings. We teach you about the different needs of your students – after all, not all students have the exact same challenges and learning styles. It is your job as the teacher to cater to these needs – we prepare you for that.

You will complete the module and have a new understanding of how we teach English to students. You will learn about the way we intend to teach students in the future, so if you’re looking for tools to keep learners engaged and happy, this is the module for you. You’ll become an expert on how to help learners grow after they make mistakes and be able to use the latest correction techniques to ensure a trajectory of growth moving forward.

Qualification number: 600/0000/A

Unit level: Level 5

Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit value: 3

Guided learning hours: 15

Module 4: The Principles of Teaching Receptive Skills for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

This module gets down to business by teaching you a handful of key skills you’ll be required to teach your learners – the receptive skills of listening and reading. These skills are key for developing learner confidence, and you’ll need to master them if you want your learners to feel happy taking instruction from you. We give you the tools and skills you need to deliver a first-class learning experience, working with a wealth of media, from podcasts to books. Furthermore, you’re welcome to use the internet to search for new resources to deploy in your quest to provide an amazing education.

Once you’ve finished the module, you’ll feel confident in teaching classes both online and in-person, making this the ideal choice for anyone who wants to learn, improve, grow and help their learners do the same. 

Qualification number: 600/0000/A

Unit level: Level 5

Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit value: 3

Guided learning hours: 18

Module 5: The Principles of Teaching Productive Skills for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

Within the fifth module, we look at what we would call ‘productive skills’, which tend to be harder for learners to grasp during their initial lessons. However, you don’t have to worry because we’ll do everything in our power to ensure you’ve got all the tools you need to teach these skills and ensure your students are confident in using them. By the way, productive skills are what we’d call speaking and writing!

We dive into different activities you can do with a classroom to help them learn and grow, and we also look at how these skills can be successfully implemented into an online classroom setting – not an easy task! You will get a full education on how you can create activities for your students, which they can use in the classroom to develop skills that they can use for life. Successful completion of the module gives you everything you could need to use different tools and ideas for the sake of growth in your learners. They’ll come away feeling confident and happy about speaking a new language. 

Qualification number: 600/0000/A

Unit level: Level 5

Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit value: 3

Guided learning hours: 18

Module 6: The Principles of Teaching Pronunciation and Phonology

Pronunciation and phonology are considered difficult tasks for you and your students to grasp – our lessons will help you understand the topic and inform the lessons you give to learners. We work to teach you how to teach English in the right way and ensure that your learners grow, develop and thrive – all core parts of the learning journey. You’ll be confident in teaching pronunciation and phonology when we’re done with this module, so don’t worry if it seems daunting to start with. 

Qualification number: 600/0000/A

Unit level: Level 5

Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit value: 2

Guided learning hours: 14

Module 7: The Principles of Online Teaching Using Teaching Aids and Materials

The classroom is an important space, whether you’re working online in Canada or face-to-face in a school abroad. No matter where you choose to go, you’ll need the right teaching tools and aids. We’re here to make sure you get them.

We equip you with all the skills you’ll need to learn and grow as a teacher. What kind of teaching aid is best for you? How can you grow and develop? We aim to help you learn these things – and we showcase how to take your materials and develop them for an online environment. It is vital to remember that the world of TEFL – and teaching at large – is always evolving and growing. Therefore, you should always aim to learn and grow with it! 

Qualification number: 600/0000/A

Unit level: Level 5

Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit value: 2

Guided learning hours: 17

Module 8: The Principles of Lesson Planning and Online Classroom Management Techniques

In module eight of the course, we tackle the exciting bits of being a teacher – planning lessons, managing a classroom and developing your teaching style throughout. Do you know how to build a lesson to follow a given syllabus? If you don’t, you’ll need to know, or you won’t thrive in your job. We aim to teach you everything you need to know and make the experience easy to understand. You’ll get a crash course on how to plan a lesson and how to keep control of a classroom full of young and excitable minds. After all, you can’t lose control of your classroom, and with our techniques, you won’t need to worry.

Qualification number: 600/0000/A

Unit level: Level 5

Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit value: 2

Guided learning hours: 15

Module 9: The Principles of Teaching Adults English as a Foreign Language for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

The ninth module in the course gives you tools and skills for teaching adults. As you can probably imagine, the process is vastly different from teaching children, and you need a different set of tools, skills, and aids to ensure that lessons are age-appropriate but still encouraging. There’s no need to panic, however. We’re here to help you figure out how to take command during a lesson and help adults from all walks of life grow.

In the module, you learn all about why adult learners take English courses and the different needs and considerations that go into planning a course and developing a syllabus. We aim to deliver an experience that you can use to be confident when teaching English to adults both face-to-face and online – wherever your career takes you, you’ll be ready for it.

Qualification number: 600/0000/A

Unit level: Level 5

Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit value: 3

Guided learning hours: 3

Module 10: The Principles of Teaching Young Learners English as a Foreign Language for Online and Face-to-Face Learning

It should be obvious to anyone who is looking to teach English as a foreign language that it is a big market right now. There are a lot of opportunities on offer if you’re willing to put time and effort into searching. The market is only expanding with time, and if you want to build a career, you can. With that being said, you have to be willing to compromise and grow when it comes to new methods, tools and teaching strategies to ensure that your learners stay happy, engaged and confident in their lessons. 

We help with this by wrapping up the course with the skills and tools necessary to get out there and teach. You’ll learn so much about how to teach people in the right way and how you can work with them to make sure that the learning experience you get is a good one. After all, we want to see you succeed, which is why we help you get to grips with what an ever-changing market is and give you all the necessary smarts to go out and build your new career. 

Qualification number: 600/0000/A

Unit level: Level 5

Owner acronym: Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited t/a Highfield Qualification

Credit value: 3

Guided learning hours: 19