These qualifications have been developed to enhance the professionalism of the global TEFL and TESOL industry. They are designed to build the academic and professional skills, as well as the personal qualities, required to start a career as an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher.

The Level 5 qualifications will ensure learners acquire a thorough understanding of language systems and commonly used teaching methodologies, preparing them for a career in TEFL while also highlighting the distinctions when teaching TESOL. Upon completion, learners will become independent, entry-level teachers with the ability to plan suitable lessons and courses for their students, even without additional support.

Through reflective activities and research tasks embedded in the assessment process, learners will gain the tools to continually expand their knowledge of language and critically evaluate their teaching practice throughout their professional careers.

1. Understand the rules of the English language and how to communicate them effectively in a foreign language classroom.
2. Recognise the nature of foreign language skills and explore methods to develop them.
3. Comprehend and appropriately apply fundamental standard teaching techniques.
4. Select, design, and evaluate their own teaching materials and lesson plans, ensuring they suit specific teaching contexts.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
6. Enhance their employability by building awareness of the connection between learner needs and the practical use of teaching methodologies in the language classroom.
7. Distinguish between TEFL and TESOL within a teaching environment.