TEFL certification exam: what it is & tips to pass

The final hurdle of your TEFL course may seem daunting. But with TEFL Iberia as your guide, you don’t need to let the stress of exam prep get to you. We’ve got your back! 

In this helpful guide, we’ll explore the best tips and strategies you can implement to help you prepare for your TEFL exam and ensure you pass with flying colours!

How difficult is the TEFL exam?

It’s not something that you can wing. Passing a TEFL exam takes a lot of effort and dedication during your TEFL course. But if you’ve chosen a good TEFL school with tuition from experienced teachers, you’ll be more than pass the exam in style! 

What’s the pass rate for TEFL?

At TEFL Iberia, we’ve had a 98% total pass rate of all TEFL students since 2012. This one of the highest passing rates of any TEFL school worldwide.

How do you pass the TEFL exam?

Here are some valuable tips for passing your TEFL exam:

Understand the TEFL exam format 

Before you start preparing for your TEFL certification exam, it’s essential to first familiarise yourself with the structure. This helps you create your TELF study plan that gives you the best chance of passing with flying colours!

Familiarize yourself with the kinds of questions you will be facing during the exam, as well as the scoring criteria. Also, it’s a good idea to get to grips with key features of the exam such as the save function, which enables you to pause your exam without affecting your progress.

Prepare!

As the cheesy old saying goes, “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” Cheesy, but so true.

As with anything, put the work in before you start your exam and the battle is half won. Make sure you set a study schedule in the weeks leading up to the exam. That way you can effectively revise the content that you’ll be going over in your exam. 

Review the course material

Go over the topics you’ve covered during the course and highlight your strengths and weaknesses. Pay extra attention to those areas that you’re not quite confident about and make sure you clear up any potential problem areas. A good idea is to create flashcards for those topics that you find difficult.

Organise study groups

The great thing about the best TEFL courses is that they create the right environment for you to flourish as a group. We give you the best platform to make connections with your classmates, which makes forming study groups a valuable strategy when it comes to everyone acing their TEFL exams!  

Ask your teacher for expert insights

Your teachers are passionate about helping you become an amazing teacher yourself! Make use of their dedication and experience by gleaning as much wisdom from them as you can. Don’t forget, they’ve been there, done that and got the t-shirt. If you have any lingering doubts or big questions about how to pass the exam, you should definitely confide in them.