TEFL Institute of Ireland
The TEFL Institute
TEFL Institute of Ireland is a local business in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, listed under Education on LocallyIrish.ie. It was established in 2017. Its details were verified by LocallyIrish in August 2026.
About
The TEFL Institute of Ireland trains people to teach English as a foreign language, in Ireland and abroad. Founded in 2017 and based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, it is Irish-owned, Guaranteed Irish accredited, and offers Ofqual-regulated Level 5 TEFL qualifications online.
Courses run from the 120-hour Advanced International TEFL Course, which most students finish in three to five weeks, up to the 180-hour Ofqual-regulated Level 5 Diploma and the 300-hour Level 5 Advanced Diploma. Specialist modules cover teaching English online, young learners, advanced grammar, neurodiversity in the classroom and using AI as a teacher. Everything is studied online at your own pace with personal tutor support, and the certificate is yours for life.
The Institute also works directly with Irish secondary schools. Its Transition Year TEFL programme runs as a school elective in 53 schools across 19 counties, giving students an accredited qualification before they leave school. It holds Gaisce partnership status.
Accreditations include Ofqual regulation, Highfield Qualifications (approved centre 21335), OTCAC, AQC via DEAC and the CPD Register, with courses aligned to the European Qualifications Framework. Graduates teach across Europe and Asia, online from home, and on paid placements in Vietnam and Thailand.
Services & Products
120-Hour Advanced International TEFL Course
Our core qualification. Online and self-paced, three to five weeks on average, six months' access with personal tutor support.
From €175
180-Hour Ofqual Regulated Level 5 TEFL Diploma
Ofqual-regulated Level 5, pitched as equivalent to CELTA. Eight to twelve weeks typical, six months' access, tutor support and TEFL job service.
From €265
300-Hour Level 5 Advanced Diploma
The most advanced route for teachers targeting higher-paid roles, international schools and university programmes.
From €365
Transition Year TEFL Programme
An accredited TEFL module for TY students, run as a school elective. 120 hours over ten assessed modules, nine months' access. Currently in 48 schools across 19 counties.
POA / per student
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Common questions about TEFL Institute of Ireland
What are TEFL Institute of Ireland's opening hours?
TEFL Institute of Ireland is open Monday 09:00–17:00; Tuesday 09:00–17:00; Wednesday 09:00–17:00; Thursday 09:00–17:00; Friday 09:00–17:00. Hours can change on bank holidays — check this page for any special hours.
What services does TEFL Institute of Ireland offer?
Services include 120-Hour Advanced International TEFL Course, 180-Hour Ofqual Regulated Level 5 TEFL Diploma, 300-Hour Level 5 Advanced Diploma, and Transition Year TEFL Programme.
What areas does TEFL Institute of Ireland serve?
TEFL Institute of Ireland serves Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Down, and Dublin.
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Questions & Answers
Q: Can a secondary school run TEFL as a Transition Year module?
A: Yes. The Transition Year programme runs as a school elective, 120 hours across ten assessed modules with nine months of access per student, and the school does no teaching or marking. It runs in 48 schools across 19 counties. Coordinators can contact [email protected].
Q: Who accredits the qualifications, and are they recognised internationally?
A: The Level 5 route is Ofqual regulated, delivered through Highfield Qualifications approved centre 21335, with course accreditation from OTCAC and AQC via DEAC, CPD Register membership and alignment to the European Qualifications Framework. Recognition is still decided employer by employer, so treat it as a strong starting point.
Q: What is the difference between the 120-hour course and the Level 5 Diploma?
A: The 120-hour course is the standard entry qualification and is accepted for many online and language-school roles. The 180-hour Ofqual-regulated Level 5 Diploma is the stronger credential, pitched as equivalent to CELTA, and is what employers tend to ask for in competitive markets and better-paid posts.
Q: Are the TEFL courses fully online, and how long do they take?
A: Yes, everything is online and self-paced with personal tutor support. Most students finish the 120-hour Advanced International TEFL Course in three to five weeks, with up to six months of access. The 180-hour Ofqual-regulated Level 5 Diploma typically takes eight to twelve weeks.
Q: What should a customer bring or prepare for a first appointment?
A: From Dungarvan to classrooms worldwide: The TEFL Institute of Ireland delivers Ofqual-regulated, accredited English teaching qualifications online and is trusted as a Transition Year module by 48 Irish secondary schools across 19 counties.
Q: What does TEFL Institute of Ireland do?
A: TEFL Institute of Ireland is an education provider.
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- Category
- Education
- Location
- Dungarvan, Waterford
- Status
- Closed Now
- Verified
- Yes
- Owner managed
- ✓ Yes
- Details confirmed
- ✓ Aug 2026
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