TEFL Course Disclaimer
Please read this disclaimer very carefully before signing up for the TEFL course .
By joining the course, I confirm that I have read, understood, and accepted the conditions below.
I confirm that I am physically, emotionally, and mentally able to take part in the TEFL course. I also confirm that I am living in a stable environment and that my personal, professional, or travel circumstances will not prevent me from attending the course, completing the required work, or participating fully.
For face-to-face courses, I understand that travelling to and from Britishey Training Centre is my responsibility. For online courses, I understand that having stable internet access, a suitable device, and a quiet learning environment is my responsibility.
I understand that the TEFL course is a teacher training course, not an English language course. I will be expected to develop my teaching knowledge, lesson planning skills, classroom management techniques, language awareness, and ability to reflect on teaching and learning.
I understand that the course may include input sessions, independent study, written assignments, lesson planning, observation, teaching practice, feedback, and reflection.
I understand that the TEFL course requires serious commitment. I may need to complete assignments, prepare lessons, observe teaching, teach lessons, respond to tutor feedback, and complete independent study outside the scheduled course hours.
I accept that failure to complete the required work may affect my ability to complete the course or receive certification.
I understand that regular attendance is essential. I am expected to attend all scheduled sessions, whether the course is delivered online or face-to-face.
I understand that absence, lateness, or failure to participate may affect my progress and may prevent me from meeting the requirements for course completion or certification.
I understand that Britishey Training Centre offers different TEFL certification routes, and that each route has its own requirements.
For candidates who choose the TEFL certificate accredited by the following bodies:
American Accreditation Association
World Certification Institute
ITEFLAC
Oxford TESOL Accreditation Centre
I understand that I will be required to complete:
Four assignments
Six hours of lesson observation
Six hours of teaching practice
I understand that successful completion of these requirements is necessary in order to be eligible for the relevant accredited certificate.
For candidates who choose the Ofqual-regulated certificate route, I understand that the course requirements are different.
I understand that, in order to receive the Ofqual-regulated certificate through Focus Awards, I will complete the required work with London Teacher Training College.
For this route, I understand that I will be required to complete:
Eleven assignments
Six hours of lesson observation
Six hours of teaching practice
I understand that successful completion of these requirements is necessary in order to be eligible for the Ofqual-regulated certificate through Focus Awards.
I understand that accredited certificates are subject to separate certification fees.
I understand that all certification fees for accredited certificates must be paid in USD and must be submitted before the start of the course.
I understand that certification fees are separate from the course training fees. The course training fees cover the delivery of the TEFL training course only and do not include external certification fees unless Britishey Training Centre confirms otherwise in writing.
For the internationally accredited TEFL certificate route accredited by the American Accreditation Association, World Certification Institute, ITEFLAC, and Oxford TESOL Accreditation Centre, I understand that the certification fee is 200 USD.
For the Ofqual-regulated certificate route through London Teacher Training College and Focus Awards, I understand that the certification fee is 300 USD.
Failure to submit the relevant certification fee before the course start date may delay or prevent my registration for the selected certification route and may delay or prevent the issuance of the accredited certificate.
I understand that course training fees and certification fees must be paid according to the payment deadlines set by Britishey Training Centre.
I understand that once I am enrolled, fees are non-refundable, even if I withdraw from the course for personal, professional, health-related, financial, or technical reasons.
I understand that failure to pay the required fees by the stated deadlines may result in loss of place, delay in certification registration, or inability to receive the selected certificate.
I understand that all submitted work must be my own. I must not copy from websites, books, other candidates, previous candidates, AI tools, or any other source without proper acknowledgement.
I understand that plagiarism, copying, falsification of work, or any form of academic dishonesty may result in withdrawal from the course and loss of eligibility for certification.
I understand that generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or similar tools, may only be used responsibly and transparently.
Acceptable AI use may include:
Generating initial ideas
Researching teaching concepts
Exploring possible lesson activities
Creating reading lists or reference suggestions
However, I understand that AI-generated work must not be submitted as my own work.
Any use of AI in assignments, lesson plans, teaching materials, or reflective work must be clearly acknowledged. Hidden, unreferenced, or dishonest use of AI will be treated as academic malpractice.
I understand that Britishey Training Centre has the right to reject work, request resubmission, investigate suspected malpractice, or withdraw a candidate from the course if academic dishonesty is suspected or confirmed.
I understand that written assignments must meet the required standard for the certification route I have selected.
I understand that I may be asked to revise or resubmit assignments if they do not initially meet the required standard. I also understand that repeated failure to meet assignment requirements may affect my ability to complete the course or receive certification.
I understand that lesson observation and teaching practice are compulsory components of the course.
I understand that I must attend and complete the required number of observation and teaching practice hours for my selected certification route.
I also understand that teaching practice may require lesson planning, delivery, reflection, and response to tutor feedback.
I understand that I will receive feedback from tutors and may also receive feedback from peers. I agree to respond to feedback professionally, respectfully, and reflectively.
I understand that I am expected to maintain professional conduct throughout the course, including during online sessions, face-to-face sessions, teaching practice, group work, written communication, and feedback discussions.
Disrespectful, aggressive, dishonest, or unprofessional behaviour may result in removal from the course.
For online courses, I confirm that I have the digital skills required to attend live sessions, access course materials, submit assignments, communicate with tutors, and participate in online learning activities.
For face-to-face courses, I understand that some parts of the course may still require online access, digital submission, or use of a learning platform.
I understand that technical problems with my device, internet connection, email, or learning platform access are my responsibility unless the issue is caused directly by Britishey Training Centre.
I understand that my progress will be monitored throughout the course. This may include attendance, participation, assignment quality, teaching practice, lesson planning, professionalism, and response to feedback.
I understand that completing the course does not automatically guarantee certification unless I have met all the requirements of my selected certification route.
I understand that certificates are issued only after all required course components, assignments, observation hours, teaching practice hours, payments, and administrative requirements have been completed.
I understand that certificate issuance may take time and may depend on the procedures and timelines of the relevant accrediting, awarding, or certification body.
I understand that Britishey Training Centre is not responsible for delays caused by incomplete candidate work, late payments, incorrect candidate details, external processing timelines, or failure to meet certification requirements.
I am responsible for my own health, safety, and well-being during the course.
For face-to-face courses, I agree to follow the health and safety rules of Britishey Training Centre. For online courses, I am responsible for ensuring that my learning environment is safe and suitable.
Britishey Training Centre will not be held liable for absences, delays, or interruptions caused by illness, infection, personal emergencies, travel issues, or technical problems.
A deferral may be considered only in exceptional circumstances, such as serious illness or major personal emergency.
I understand that deferral approval is not automatic and is subject to Britishey Training Centre’s discretion. I also understand that additional fees may apply if a deferral is approved.
I understand that if I defer, I may be required to join a later course, follow a different timetable, or complete additional requirements depending on the course structure and certification route.
I confirm that I have read and understood this disclaimer.
I understand the requirements of the TEFL course and the certification route I have selected.
I understand that accredited certificates must be paid for in USD and that certification fees must be submitted before the start of the course.
I understand that certification fees are separate from the course training fees.
I understand that the internationally accredited TEFL certificate route has a certification fee of 200 USD.
I understand that the Ofqual-regulated certificate route has a certification fee of 300 USD.
I understand the assignment, observation, and teaching practice requirements for my selected certification route.
I agree to comply with Britishey Training Centre’s academic, professional, administrative, payment, and certification policies.