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Focus Awards Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF)

£1,500 £399
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    • Credits – 12
    • TQT – 120
    • GLH – 60
  • Recommended Course Duration – Up to 12 Months
  • Option to fast-track in 2 Weeks is available.

Focus Awards

Awarding Body: Focus Awards

Qualification Number: 603/4150/6

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.

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Unit Structure

  • Unit 1: Principles of Teaching English as a Foreign language
  • Unit 2: Understanding English grammar
  • Unit 3: Teaching English grammar
  • Unit 4: Teaching English vocabulary
  • Unit 5: Teaching productive skills: speaking and writing
  • Unit 6: Teaching receptive skills: listening and reading
  • Unit 7: Materials and aids for teaching English
  • Unit 8: Teaching pronunciation of English
  • Unit 9: Lesson planning for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • Unit 10: Teaching English as a Foreign Language to young learners
  • Unit 11: Using resources effectively when Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Overview

The Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF), mainly recognised as TEFL, is a UK Ofqual-regulated 100% online qualification designed for learners who wish to teach English to those who speak other languages. The qualification aims to develop knowledge and skills in a specialist area of teaching, allowing learners to teach English as a foreign language. This TEFL course will assist you regardless of your subject expertise. You are not required to have any prior qualification or experience to start this course, just an appetite for learning.

Scope of this Qualification

The Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF) is aimed at those learners wishing to teach English as a foreign language but having limited or no experience in teaching.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 5 Certificate in TEFL is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. It can take as little as 2 weeks or up to 12 months depending on your previous experience and dedication to the course. You have a great opportunity for fast-track completion earlier at the pace and time of your choice. This Ofqual-regulated Level 5 qualification is delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE).

Assessment and Verification

All units within this course are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments and a practical element of observations. You will receive tutor support once enrolled on our online VLE to assist you in reaching your goals.

Progression

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Entry Requirements

Learners should meet the following requirements:

  • be over 16 years of age
  • have a satisfactory level of Literacy and Numeracy skills
Practical Requirement

Practical Requirements

You will be required to deliver 3 teaching sessions of one hour each to complete the practical requirements of the course

how I will be assessed

How will I be assessed?

This course is theory based and will be assessed through essay-style written accounts.

Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

You will be able to:

  • Teach the four key areas of language acquisition: reading, speaking, writing and listening.
  • Plan and deliver effective lessons that meet student and class learning objectives.
  • Understand the nuances of teaching English to non-native speakers.
  • Grasp English grammar terminology and know how to teach it to students of all levels.
  • Manage classroom and student behaviour effectively in school and business settings.
  • Find and create effective learning materials, text-based and digital to target language use.
  • Plan and deliver fun and engaging lessons to young learners.
  • Grow in confidence as a new teacher to be able to enter your first class either online or abroad.
  • Search and find the best jobs, online and abroad with the top pick of the jobs.

Full Payment

Standard


£399(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £90

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.



Fast Track


£440(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£480(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    30 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £30

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate & VAT. The final certification you get is the same,
regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline
is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.

Standard


£459(incl. VAT)

  • £45.89 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    10

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £90

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2 working

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£505(incl. VAT)

  • £50.47 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    10

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£551(incl. VAT)

  • £45.89 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    12

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    30 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £30

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Frequently Asked Questions

This qualification has been made available to all without artificial barriers that deny access and progression.

There is no time frame to complete the course. Learners can complete it within 2 weeks (fast track) or up to 12 months.

Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.

No, you will be assessed by the coursework alone.

Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!

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