Become an internationally qualified English teacher
Professional English teacher training
Bring your teaching career up to international standard
3 000+ students · 4.6 / 5 graduate rating · Since 2021
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Regulated by Ofqual — UK Government body
- 3 000+
- students
- 4.6 / 5
- graduate rating
- 2021
- founded
- Level 5
- TEFL qualification
You have a degree but professional growth doesn't stop there
A university degree provides an important foundation for teaching. Professional teacher training helps you deepen your skills in modern methodology, lesson planning and classroom management.
You don't just earn a qualification. You develop professional teaching skills.
Teaching Methodology
Learn modern English teaching methods and apply them in practice.
Practical Training
Develop your skills through lesson planning, classroom management and teaching practice.
International Qualification
Complete the program requirements and earn a Level 5 TEFL qualification.
This is not an ordinary certificate course. This is professional teacher training.
More than 3 000 teachers have completed this program since 2021.
Programmes
Two Ofqual-regulated routes: core diplomas that cover the full teaching qualification, and 60-hour Awards that specialise you in one area.
Core Courses
Diplomas covering everything an English language teacher needs.
- Diploma180 guided learning hours180-Hour Level 5 TEFL DiplomaOur core programme. Ten modules, from grammar and vocabulary through to lesson planning and classroom management.
- Advanced TEFL Diploma300 guided learning hours300-Hour Level 5 Advanced TEFL DiplomaThe highest level of TEFL certification. For experienced teachers, or anyone building a long-term teaching career.
Level 5 Awards
Short 60-hour qualifications that specialise you in a single area.
- Award60 guided learning hoursTeaching English for examsA specialist qualification for teachers preparing learners for IELTS, TOEIC, FCE and similar exams.
- Award60 guided learning hoursTeaching Business EnglishA specialist qualification for corporate clients and workplace communication.
- Award60 guided learning hoursTeaching English online and one-to-oneA specialist qualification in teaching remotely and working with a single learner.
- Award60 guided learning hoursTeaching other subjects in English (CLIL)A specialist qualification in delivering subject content through English — the CLIL approach.
What you should know about your qualification
The Level 5 TEFL qualification confirms successful completion of a professional teacher training program.
- Who issues it
- Highfield Qualifications — one of the UK's largest awarding organisations, regulated by Ofqual (England), Qualifications Wales, Qualifications Scotland Accreditation, CCEA (Northern Ireland) and the Security Industry Authority. This diploma sits on the Ofqual register under QAN 610/5386/7 and can be verified independently at any time.
- Document name
- Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Qualification number
- 610/5386/7
- Guided learning hours
- 180 hours
Meet the expert behind your training
The Academy was founded in 2021 by Feruzjon Sharipov, who still delivers the core methodology sessions himself.
Feruzjon Sharipov
PhD in Philological Sciences. Adjunct Faculty member at Webster University in Tashkent, where he teaches English for Academic Purposes. Also Senior Lecturer at the Department of English Language Teaching Methodology, Uzbekistan State World Languages University.
- Experience
- 10 years of teaching experience in English language teaching methodology. Since 2021, more than 3 000 teachers have completed training at the Academy.
- What he teaches
- The core methodology modules of the Highfield Level 5 TEFL Diploma — teaching approaches and methods, lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment.
Qualifications
- PhD (Philological Sciences)
- MA in TESL, Webster University (2019)
- CELTA, Cambridge Level 5
- Cambridge Train the Trainer
- Highfield Level 5 TEFL Diploma (Ofqual)
- TEFL: Business English and Young Learners
About Us
We are Uzbekistan's provider of Ofqual-regulated teaching qualifications, delivered as an official partner of The TEFL Institute of Ireland.
Since 2021 we have trained over 3,000 English teachers across the country. Our programmes are awarded by Highfield Qualifications and entered on the Ofqual register — meaning the diploma you earn in Tashkent carries the same regulatory status as one earned in the United Kingdom.
What we deliver
Six Ofqual-regulated qualifications: the Level 5 TEFL Diploma, the Level 5 Advanced TEFL Diploma, and four 60-hour Level 5 Awards in Business English, Teaching English Online and One-to-One, English for Exams, and CLIL.
Who teaches
Our programmes are delivered by teacher trainers, not classroom teachers. Each holds postgraduate qualifications from universities in the United States and the United Kingdom, and each currently lectures at Webster University Tashkent or Westminster International University in Tashkent. This distinction matters. Teaching English and training English teachers are different professions, requiring different qualifications. Our team brings over 20 years of teacher training experience — not classroom experience relabelled as expertise.
Our partner
The TEFL Institute of Ireland (Highfield Centre 21335) — one of Europe's established TEFL providers. Our partnership gives learners in Uzbekistan direct access to their full range of regulated qualifications, with co-branded certification.
Is it possible to study alongside full-time work?
Yes. The programme runs in a hybrid format: theory is delivered live via Zoom outside working hours, and practical sessions take place in class in Tashkent at weekends. The syllabus and assessment requirements are identical.
In class — Tashkent
- Three times a week
- Two hours per session
Hybrid — anywhere
- Theory — live via Zoom. Real-time sessions with a qualified teacher trainer.
- Practical sessions — in class. Teaching and learning session on weekends whole day.
3 000+ students have trained with us. Meet their stories.
Our graduates describe the changes the course brought in their own words.
- 4.6 / 5
- graduate rating
- 4.7 / 5
- would recommend us to a friend
- 3 000+
- students have trained with us
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Why teachers choose us
Regulated by Ofqual
Highfield Qualifications is a UK awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual, a UK government body.
Flexible payment
Three options: pay in full for a 2,000,000 UZS discount, pay half upfront for 1,000,000 UZS off, or spread the cost over instalments.
This is training, not a paper mill
Two months of structured tuition: lessons, independent assignments and regular assessment.
Transparent assessment
Marking criteria are published in advance. The final result is determined by the international awarding organisation.
Hybrid — from any region
Theory is delivered live via Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the country. Practical sessions take place in class in Tashkent. The program and assessment requirements are identical.
The founder teaches the core sessions
Feruzjon Sharipov, the founder of the academy, delivers the core methodology sessions personally.
Frequently asked questions
Could not find your answer? Our specialists will advise you free of charge.
I already have a university degree. What does TEFL add?
A degree gives you the foundation; TEFL training deepens your practical teaching skills — modern methodology, lesson planning, classroom management and assessment. You finish with an international qualification in hand.
Isn't 16 million UZS expensive?
The price covers tuition, learning materials, assessment, the final examination and issuing the qualification — there are no additional charges. Paying in full earns a 2,000,000 UZS discount, bringing it to 14,000,000 UZS. Payment plans are also available.
Is the qualification genuine?
Yes. It is issued by Highfield Qualifications in the United Kingdom, which is regulated by Ofqual, a UK government body. Qualification number: 610/5386/7. Any certificate can be checked by number on the Highfield website.
Can I study from another region?
Yes. The programme is hybrid: theory is delivered live via Zoom, so you can join from any region, and practical sessions take place in class in Tashkent. The syllabus and assessment requirements are identical.
What English level do I need?
To join the course you need a certificate at B2 level or above.
How long does the course run?
Two months. Lessons run three times a week, in the evening from 19:00 to 21:00 — six hours a week in total. Independent assignments are completed between sessions.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. There are three options. 100% upfront — 14,000,000 UZS (a 2,000,000 UZS discount). 50% upfront — 15,000,000 UZS: 8,000,000 to start and the remaining 7,000,000 within 2 months. Instalments — 16,000,000 UZS: 4,000,000 to start and the remaining 12,000,000 over 4 months at 3,000,000 each. Discounts apply only when you pay upfront.
When is the qualification issued?
Within 14 working days of completing all your examinations. The original is handed over once the contract has been paid in full.
What is included in the price?
Tuition, learning materials, assessment, the final examination and issuing the qualification. There are no additional charges.
Does it help with appraisal and category upgrades?
Yes. If your mandatory appraisal falls within three years of receiving the certificate, you are exempt — you do not sit the test. The 50% supplement applies over the same period.
What if I pay and see no result?
The contract sets this out clearly. The academy is responsible for the tuition and for preparing you for the examination. The qualification is issued by Highfield Qualifications, and only to candidates who pass the in-course and final examinations. Once the course has begun and your account on the learning platform has been opened, payments are non-refundable.
What happens if I fail the examination?
Your assessment may be returned for rewriting. The procedure follows the requirements of the international awarding organisation, which determines the final result; the academy cannot alter it.
Choose the payment option that works for you
50% upfront
15 000 000UZS
- 1,000,000 UZS discount
- 8,000,000 UZS to start
- The remaining 7,000,000 UZS within 2 months
Instalments
16 000 000UZS
- No discount, full price
- 4,000,000 UZS to start
- The remaining 12,000,000 UZS over 4 months, 3,000,000 UZS each
Discounts apply only when you pay upfront.
The price is stated in full. Learning materials, assessment, the final examination and issuing the qualification are all included. There are no additional charges.
When could your TEFL investment pay off?
Enter your current salary and we will show you an estimate.
This is an estimate. Actual income and results depend on individual circumstances. The calculation assumes a 50% supplement and the full undiscounted price (16,000,000 UZS); the supplement applies for three years from the date the certificate is issued.
From application to qualification — 7 steps
You apply
You leave your name and telephone number
We contact you
We answer all of your questions
We check your certificate
A certificate at B2 level or above is required
We sign the contract
You select the payment arrangement
You study for 2 months
Lessons, independent assignments and assessment
You sit the examination
Marking criteria are known in advance
You receive the qualification
Within 14 working days of the examinations
Address and contact
- Address
- Tashkent, Chilanzar district, Muqimiy street
- A 10-minute walk from Novza metro station
- Open in maps and get directions
- Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 18:00
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