Course overview
About this course Become a Globally Recognised English Teacher Kick-start your career with our Ofqual-regulated Level 5 TEFL Certificate. Enrol today and qualify to teach English anywhere in the world!
This course is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) this means that the UK government has approved the qualification, considering it equivalent to the following: a diploma of higher education (DipHE), a foundation degree, 2 years at university and the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL qualifications.
Overview The Regulated Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from Westminster College London is a comprehensive, UK-government accredited qualification designed for aspiring and current educators.
Over 120 hours of guided learning—including 20 hours of real classroom teaching practice—you’ll master both theory and hands-on skills to plan, deliver, assess, and reflect on English language lessons across a variety of contexts.
What You’ll Learn Plan & deliver engaging lessons for adults and young learners Apply modern methodologies (e.g. communicative language teaching) Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback Design and adapt teaching materials for real-world relevance Conduct and evaluate observed teaching sessions Reflect on your practice to drive continuous improvement Qualification This Course leads to an OFQUAL Regulated Focus Awards Level 5 Certificate in TEFL for successful learners.
Qualification Number 603/4150/6 on the OFQUAL Register For more information click here Module Breakdown Principles of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Examine foundational theories and approaches (e.g. CLT, task-based learning) and learn to select the right methodology for different learner contexts.
Understanding English Grammar Deep dive into the structure of English—from parts of speech to complex sentence patterns—to ensure you can explain and analyze forms accurately. Teaching English Grammar Discover learner-centred techniques and activities for making grammar instruction engaging, contextualized, and communicative.
Teaching English Vocabulary Learn strategies for presenting, recycling, and assessing lexis effectively, including high-frequency words, collocations, and subject-specific terminology. Teaching Productive Skills Master lesson frameworks and tasks that develop speaking and writing fluency, accuracy, and confidence across proficiency levels.
Teaching Receptive Skills Explore approaches to teaching listening and reading, focusing on sub-skills (e.g. gist, inference) and authentic materials adaptation. Materials and Aids for Teaching English Evaluate, select, and create high-impact resources—from textbooks to digital tools—that support diverse learning styles.
Teaching Pronunciation of English Build learners’ phonological awareness through targeted drills, minimal-pairs work, stress and intonation practice, and corrective feedback. Lesson Planning for Teaching English Craft detailed, outcome-driven lesson plans using the PPP and ESA frameworks, with clear aims, stages, and differentiation strategies.
Teaching English to Young Learners Adapt content, activities, and classroom management techniques to engage children (ages 5–12) and foster a fun, safe learning environment. Using Resources Effectively When Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Integrate authentic texts, multimedia, and real-world tasks seamlessly into your lessons to boost motivation and contextual learning.
What You’ll Learn Plan & deliver engaging lessons for adults and young learners Apply modern methodologies (e.g. communicative language teaching) Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback Design and adapt teaching materials for real-world relevance Conduct and evaluate observed teaching sessions Reflect on your practice to drive continuous improvement Accreditation & Recognition Ofqual-regulated, Level 5 Cert
Learning objectives
Course objectives will be confirmed by the academic team.