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Ofqual is responsible for regulating education standards, certifications and exams in England and Wales. According to Ofqual’s qualification framework, a regulated level 5 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL |)qualification means that it has been assessed as a level 5 course. This qualification is of equal achievement and difficulty to the same level, including CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. Highfield Qualifications is an Ofqual regulated awarding body that has approved The TEFL Institute as a training centre. You can view the TEFL Institutes current status on the Ofqual register here.
Highfield
Regulated by Highfield
DEAC/AQC
Curriculum Approved Centre
ODLQC
(Open & Distance Learning Quality Council)
Why take a TEFL/TESOL course in Azerbaijan?
Taking a TESOL/TEFL course in Azerbaijan is a great opportunity as English demand grows. Certification equips you with essential teaching skills while immersing you in the country’s rich culture. With Azerbaijan’s expanding education sector, certified teachers have increasing job opportunities. Whether local or foreign, earning a TESOL/TEFL certificate here can open doors to teaching careers locally and beyond.
What is covered in this course?
The 180-hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma is a government-regulated, Highfield-accredited course designed for those aspiring to teach English online or abroad. Covering ten comprehensive modules—including grammar, vocabulary, lesson planning, teaching methodologies, pronunciation, and age-specific instruction—this diploma equips learners with practical skills and in-depth knowledge for real-world classrooms. With flexible online access, tutor support, weekly Zoom sessions, and a globally recognised certification, this course is ideal for anyone seeking a professional TEFL qualification and a pathway to high-paying teaching roles worldwide.
What can take a TEFL Course?
You don’t need any prior teaching experience to take this course — the key requirements are:
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Fluent English: You should be a fluent English speaker (native or very strong proficiency).
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Minimum age: You need to be at least 18 years old.
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Ready to learn: No previous teaching qualifications or classroom experience are required — our ourses are designed for complete beginners.
How long does it take?
The 180-hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma is designed for flexible, self-paced study. While students have up to 6 months to complete the course, many finish within 8 to 12 weeks, depending on their schedule and commitment.
The course is delivered entirely online, allowing learners to study at their own pace with 24/7 access to materials. This flexibility makes it ideal for individuals balancing other commitments or preferring to progress through the content at a comfortable speed.
Course Modules
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1-3 Modules One-Three:
Module 1: The Principles of Teaching English Grammar
In this module, you will delve into a key component of English language teaching: English grammar. When teaching English, it’s important to have a basis of understanding of grammar and this module will provide you with the knowledge to understand it better. By the end of the module, you will have studied different types of grammatical words, different structures and 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 the grammar module, in this module, we move on to another key teaching point: teaching vocabulary! You will learn about different aspects of vocabulary and be equipped with the tools to know how to teach it, including different techniques and games we can use! Once you’ve finished this module, you will have the power to turn your students into vocabulary masters!
- 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 Module three, we dive into the fascinating world of different teaching methodologies, the history of the English language classroom, and how these have developed in the online classroom. You will learn about how students have different learning needs and how to cater for them. You will finish the module full of knowledge about how English has been and continues to be taught, along with the tools to make your learners happy by using the right techniques for them and their needs! Unsure about what to do if your learners make mistakes? You won’t be after this module! We will arm you with a wide range of correction techniques and explain how to use them in the classroom and online so your learners progress and receive good feedback from their teacher.
- 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
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4-6 Modules Four-Six:
Module 4: The Principles of Teaching Receptive Skills for Online and Face-to-Face learning
This module will look at two important skills for learners: reading and listening! You won’t find yourself stuck for ideas after learning all about different reading and listening activities and materials you can use in the classroom and online. In your classroom, you will use lots of materials: articles, books, emails, and songs- so why not learn how to use them well in this module? The internet gives us wider access to these materials, and the possibilities are endless! By the end of the module, you will pick up lots of inspiration for both your classes and your online classes, as well as know how to teach your learners how to improve both skills, whether they are learning traditionally or from the comfort of their own homes.
- 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
Here we move on to the other skills: writing and speaking! What we call ‘productive skills’ tend to be more difficult for some learners, but they won’t be for you by the time you’ve finished this module! We will look at some interesting communication activities that will leave your learners confident and fluent in the language as well as particular speaking skills you can work on in your classroom. You will also learn how these activities can be set up online so that your online students don’t miss out on improving their speaking skills too! You will also study the writing process and how we can correct their work, including using online interactive tools. By the end of this module, you will feel confident to tackle any of the four key skills with your learners!
- 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
One of the trickier aspects of the English language is pronunciation and phonology! As you’ll learn, pronunciation is one of the most important aspects for learners as it means they can communicate! Your students will look to you as a pronunciation model and want you to help them improve their own. We will equip you with the knowledge and ideas to be able to give more confidence and clear pronunciation. They will certainly be most grateful to you for helping them sound as fluent as possible!
- 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
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7-10 Modules Seven-Ten:
Module 7: The Principles of Online Teaching Using Teaching Aids and Materials
There are endless possibilities for teaching aids and materials in the English language classroom- so how do you know which to use and what to do with them? By completing module seven! You will explore a range of different teaching aids such as flashcards, realia and even the power of story time! Can you still use flashcards if you’re teaching online? How do you use the board online? You’ll find out how in this module as you discover how these aids can also be used in the online classroom. Remember TEFL is always changing and updating so we will also look at online resources including social media, and how you can use these tools with your learners to keep up with the times as a teacher in the 21st century leaving your students highly impressed!
- 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 this module we will look at how we can put into practice all the techniques we have seen so far. You have learned about vocabulary or reading but how do we actually plan a lesson to teach these? We will guide you through lesson planning and give you some example plans for you to see exactly how you can plan your lessons when teaching online. We’ll also look at practical considerations for the classroom such as technical considerations, talk time and learner feedback. You will finish this module with confidence to plan a great lesson and will have the techniques you need to handle your class! Teaching online doesn’t have to be chaotic, you can learn ways to manage your class virtually too!
- 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
Do you want to teach adult learners but don’t know how to plan your lessons for them or what considerations you should take into account to do this? Do you feel lost when thinking about how to teach adults online? Then module 9 is the one for you! Here we will look at why adult learners take English courses, what special needs they might have and what sort of ideas you can use to teach them with our detailed online lesson plans. You will also design your own lesson plans by testing out some ideas! There are lots of opportunities for teaching adult learners online and this module will help you take advantage of that! Remember, just because you are teaching adults doesn’t have to mean that the lesson can’t be fun!
- 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
Teaching young learners online is a huge market right now, with many global companies advertising jobs daily. It requires special consideration in terms of motivation, activities and understanding of their development. This module will give you the confidence to create engaging and productive lesson plans for younger learners, which will get them enjoying your classes and excited to learn! You will learn how to deal with the challenges of teaching young learners online and how to keep them motivated. With these lesson planning skills for adult and young learners, you will be ready to dive into TEFL and have many opportunities!
- 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
Accreditation
The TEFL Institute’s Level 5 accrediting body is the (Highfield Qualifications). This qualification is aimed at those with little or no experience teaching English or those with previous experience seeking a recognised qualification to validate their knowledge. This qualification provides learners with a worldwide certificate and can be used to secure teaching positions, visas, and other employment related to English language teaching. We recommend the Highfield Level 5 Certificate in Teaching as a Foreign Language (TEFL) for a more general overview of the units. To learn more about Ofqual or verify Highfield’s status, visit their website: Ofqual.
The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council was founded in 1969 as the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges, and it was renamed the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council in 1995.
The Council’s mission is to identify and improve the quality of education and training and protect learners’ interests.
The Standards define quality according to the Council. Open and distance learning providers who meet those standards can apply to the Council for accreditation.
The Vital Consular:
What is this verification seal, and why is it different from accreditation? The TEFL Institute is a verified UK TEFL provider, meaning that you can study any of our courses with the knowledge that they will be fit for your purpose when you need to use them overseas for your new teaching role. The Vital Consular verification scheme ensures the UK government recognises all the members. All certificates they issue can be used for an overseas work permit; not all TEFL providers meet these requirements!
This is extremely important if you’re travelling to China, Vietnam, Taiwan and other destinations where your documents will need to be legalised for your visa. If your certificate doesn’t get past the first stage of legalisation by the UK Government, you’ll likely have to start a new course, costing you extra time and money before you can even get things moving.
As a globally recognised TEFL provider, our academic team is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive range of accredited and government-regulated courses with extensive course material. The TEFL Institute has a reputation within the TEFL industry for its high calibre of training and for producing TEFL teachers of the highest standard. It is ranked as the number one training provider by employers worldwide.
We are Internationally accredited and market-leading TEFL Course provider
Because we care about your TEFL journey from the moment you decide you want to teach English as a foreign language. We want you to be well prepared, to have the right qualifications and all the skills necessary to realize all of your ambitions. The TEFL Institute assists you every step of the way and offer guidance to ensure you take the right course or TEFL job that best suits your needs. From the moment you get in touch, we are here for you and you become a member of the TEFL Institute family.
Our Core Principles
Passion – Our team is passionate about travel, teaching and building lasting relationships with our clients. We are constantly generating new leads, creating new programs and internships, and generating new content to help meet our clients’ needs.
Genuine & Committed – We genuinely care about our clients and interns and are committed to providing them with personal one-on-one help from our dedicated and experienced team to ensure that his or her TEFL dreams are met.
Partnership & Collaboration – We work with a variety of other companies across the globe to create lasting relationships and partnerships to help service our clientele by providing them with opportunities to live and work abroad. We are continuously striving to create new and lasting partnerships to best serve our clients.
Integrity – We believe in doing everything with integrity and honesty. To uphold the highest moral standards in all we do to best serve our customers as a trustworthy and reliable source.
About Our Partners
As the only Azerbaijani company to have been accredited by the British Council, our partners have been operating in the education sector since 2014. During the operating period, more than 20,000 students graduated and worked with 30+ corporate companies. After a long process and evaluation, our partners has already earned the reputation of being the official TOEFL International Examination Center. They have expanded their activities and education centers by setting out with a quality education target. As a learning center, they value the success of their students as their own success. Their education centre is in partnership with Cambridge Assessment English, Duolingo and the British Council.
Easy Employer Verification
To protect the authenticity of The TEFL Institute certificates, each certificate is given a unique ID which can be used to verify their qualification details. Any of the courses we deliver are of consistently high quality and recognised internationally, this is central to our ethos and values.
All of our top qualifications are Ofqual regulated. This means you can be guaranteed our courses undergo strict external monitoring and control, ensuring you can be safe in the knowledge that your teacher has had the best training available. The Ofqual seal of approval gives you, the employer, the confidence that your students will be taught by a highly qualified teacher.
(The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is the governmental department in England responsible for maintaining and regulating educational standards, exams, and certifications).
Verification results display the name of the TEFL Institute graduate, the qualification awarded, and the number of teacher training hours completed. If you need further assistance verifying a certificate, email hello@teflinstitute.com
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Course Overview
The 180-hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma is an online course designed for aspiring English teachers seeking a globally recognised qualification equivalent to CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL. Regulated by Ofqual and accredited by Highfield (UK), the course is typically completed in 8–12 weeks, with up to 6 months of access. It includes 10 core modules covering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching young learners, blending video content, interactive quizzes, and progress checks. Trainees complete three tutor-assessed assignments with personalised feedback.
To complement the online learning experience, we are partnered with a prestigious learning centre in Azerbaijan that offers an on-site teaching practicum, providing valuable classroom experience in a real-world setting. The diploma is internationally respected, opening doors to better-paid TEFL jobs, including opportunities that require government-recognised credentials. Graduates also gain access to a lifelong TEFL job board and career coaching.
Meet The Academic Team
At The TEFL Institute, our academic tutors stand at the forefront of excellence in English-language education. With deep roots in linguistics, applied pedagogy, and international teaching experience, each tutor brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the classroom. Their dynamic, student-focused approach ensures that trainees not only grasp the theory behind effective language instruction but also gain practical skills through real-world teaching simulations. Whether it’s refining lesson plans, mastering communicative methodology, or navigating multicultural classrooms, our tutors are dedicated mentors who guide future teachers with patience, expertise, and genuine encouragement. Committed to your professional growth, they’ll challenge you to become a confident, adaptable, and culturally aware educator—ready to inspire learners anywhere in the world.
