Choose your Level 5: the full 168-hour Level 5 Online TEFL you study at your own pace (€600), or the Level 5 Advanced — 10 hours of live 1-to-1 training plus 10 hours of real class observation — built on the 120-hour TEFL you already hold (€450).
Live 1-to-1 · real class observation in Madrid
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A Level 5 TEFL course takes you beyond the 120-hour certificate into advanced, recognised pedagogy. The 168-hour Level 5 Online TEFL is the complete Level 5 programme for anyone who wants the qualification at their own pace. The Level 5 Advanced — 20 hours live 1-to-1 with real class observation — is made for teachers who already hold a 120-hour TEFL and want more.
You've earned your 120-hour TEFL and want to go deeper — advanced methodology, lesson design and assessment, not another beginner course.
An advanced Level 5 certification gives you the pedagogical credibility schools look for, even without a university degree in education.
You want to move toward academic coordination, senior teaching or leadership positions — and the higher pay that comes with them.
Adults, teenagers, young learners, Business or Academic English — your syllabus is built around exactly who you teach.
Want to specialise in exam prep (TOEFL®, IELTS®, Cambridge, Duolingo™) rather than an advanced credential? See our TEFL Specialization Course instead — the two are complementary.
Unlike a fixed online course, your Level 5 TEFL course is personalised: you and your trainer shape the focus, the lesson frameworks and the feedback around your real teaching context.
Real-time online sessions with an expert trainer, fully tailored to your goals.
Watch real lessons at our Madrid academy and analyse advanced teaching methods.
A syllabus mapped to your teaching context, not a one-size-fits-all module.
Build and refine lesson plans and a final project to a professional standard.
Actionable critique on every lesson plan, mock class and your final project.
References, partner-academy recommendations and your official Level 5 Advanced certificate.
Here's exactly how it runs, from your first call to your certificate. It's 100% online on a flexible CET schedule, with observation of real classes at our Madrid academy, and you can complete it in up to 2 months — or faster if you prefer.
We map your teaching context, target learners and objectives, then shape your personalised syllabus around them.
Real-time online sessions with your expert trainer on advanced methodology, lesson design and assessment.
Observe real lessons at our Madrid academy — online or in person — and analyse advanced teaching methods.
Lesson plans, a recorded mock class and a final project — with actionable expert feedback at every step.
Receive your official TEFL Madrid Level 5 Advanced certificate, issued under our own awarding-body accreditation.
Recommendations to trusted partner academies, international reference letters on request, and guaranteed job placement.
Choose the format that fits you — each is a single payment covering the full programme, job support and your certificate.
Everything included · no hidden modules
No prior teaching experience required · native and non-native speakers welcome.
This course does not qualify for student visa applications.
A Level 5 TEFL course signals advanced pedagogical knowledge — the kind of credential that opens doors to senior roles and better pay, in Spain or anywhere in the world.
We recommend your profile to our trusted partner-academy network in Spain, issue international reference letters on request, and help you sharpen your CV, portfolio and applications with career orientation. Guaranteed job placement is included.
"The 1-to-1 sessions were on another level versus the self-paced course I'd done before. Six months later I'm coordinating the young-learners programme at my school."
"I didn't have an education degree, so the Level 5 was exactly the credibility I needed. The reference letter helped me land a better-paid online contract."
"Having my syllabus built around Business English made all the difference. The class observation in Madrid is something no online-only course gave me."
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It's an advanced, internationally recognised certification focused on advanced methodology, lesson design, assessment and pedagogy — ideal for teachers who want to elevate their skills or who don't hold a formal education degree. At TEFL Madrid you can earn it in two formats: the 168-hour Level 5 Online TEFL, fully self-paced, or the 20-hour live 1-to-1 Level 5 Advanced with real class observation, for teachers who already hold a 120-hour TEFL.
If you want the full self-paced programme, choose the 168-hour Level 5 Online TEFL (€600). If you already hold a 120-hour TEFL and want live mentoring, choose the Level 5 Advanced 1-to-1 (€450).
Your certificate is issued by TEFL Madrid Academy itself. We're an independent awarding body: we issue our own internationally recognised certifications and we accredit other academies and teachers. It's recognised by schools and employers worldwide.
Yes — as long as it's a full 120-hour TEFL and verifiable. The Level 5 Advanced is designed to build on any accredited 120-hour certificate.
It's 100% online on a flexible schedule (CET), with observation of real classes at our Madrid academy. Most teachers complete it within 2 months, or faster if your schedule and your trainer's availability allow.
The promotional price is €450 (standard €510), as a single payment, VAT not included. It covers your 10h of 1-to-1 training, 10h of class observation, personalised syllabus, feedback, Job Support and certificate. The 168-hour Level 5 Online TEFL is €600 as a single payment.
Beyond the 10 hours of live sessions, expect several hours of independent work for your lesson plans, mock class and final project. The exact amount depends on your pace and goals.
Yes. The course is personalised to your target audience — adults, teenagers, young learners, Business or Academic English — so the syllabus matches exactly who you teach.
Yes. TEFL Madrid guarantees job placement, and both Level 5 formats include Job Support and access to our lifetime Job Centre: recommendations to our trusted partner-academy network in Spain, international reference letters on request, and help with your CV, portfolio and applications.
Take your teaching to the next level with live 1-to-1 mentoring, real class observation and a syllabus built around you. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll help you get started. No obligation.
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