Since our founding in 2019, thousands of students have completed TEFL Online Pro courses and gone on to teach English both online and abroad.
Our certificates are fully accredited and recognized internationally.
Every graduate who has sought employment after completing a TEFL Online Pro course has successfully secured teaching positions both online and abroad.
We are proud of our graduates’ success and remain committed to providing ongoing support throughout their teaching careers.
For the past few years, our school has been targeted by coordinated misinformation campaigns designed to damage our reputation.
These attacks are false, misleading, and harmful to students seeking accurate information.
We are publishing this page to provide clarity, transparency, and evidence so prospective students can make informed decisions.
Who Is Behind These Attacks
Ian Leahy – ESLinsider
- Founder of ESLinsider, a website that publishes aggressive negative reviews of TEFL providers. Ian uses this website to acquire new students for his online TEFL course.
- Has a documented history of spreading misinformation online, and has been banned from Facebook (since 2017) for spreading disinformation and misinformation.
Fact: TEFL Online Pro is fully accredited, and our certificates are recognized worldwide. Unlike certain competitors who rely on smear campaigns and fake reviews, we have never engaged in such dishonest tactics. We are listed on Trusted TEFL Reviews and fully accredited by ACTEFLC — they list us independently because of our reputation and accreditation.
The TEFL Academy (New Ownership, 2021–Present)
- Uses affiliates to promote courses; some affiliates have published negative reviews of competitors.
- Strong evidence suggests their aggressive marketing tactics are connected to recent attacks against TEFL Online Pro.
When you search online for “The TEFL Academy Reviews,” you will consistently come across material published by this affiliate. Working on behalf of The TEFL Academy, she launched a smear campaign against us — first attacking our company on Reddit, then publishing a misleading blog post. To push her agenda further, she added fake comments and reviews designed to manipulate Google Search visibility. This is not fair competition; it is a deliberate attempt to mislead potential students.
Fact: Her claims were factually incorrect; TEFL Online Pro certificates are valid and widely accepted.
Megan Broccoli – Former Student
- Completed our 120-Hour Professional TEFL/TESOL course and received her certificate within one hour.
- Claimed her certificate had already been rejected by a school — impossible in that timeframe.
- Subsequently published posts on Reddit (r/TEFL) and two blogposts attacking TEFL Online Pro with false information.
Fact: This mirrors previous smear campaigns and has no basis in reality. Our programs meet all accreditation standards and produce successful graduates consistently. We have never had a graduate who wasn’t able to find work with one of our certificates.
We discovered early on that Megan was working as an affiliate for The TEFL Academy when she enrolled in our course.
We also wish to address concerns regarding the subreddit r/TEFL. Based on our observations, the platform does not provide impartial guidance. Its moderators appear to promote certain programs while indiscriminately disparaging others, raising serious concerns about conflicts of interest.
The False Claims About TEFL Online Pro
The primary accusation currently circulating is that TEFL Online Pro certificates are not recognized by schools or employers.
This is false.
Over the years, there have been various false accusations leveled against us by our business competitors.
The Facts About TEFL Online Pro
- Accreditation: ACTEFLC | https://www.acteflc.com/
- Graduate Success: Thousands of alumni have secured teaching positions worldwide, both online and abroad.
- Certificate Guarantee: Digital certificates are issued within 72 hours of course completion, with hard copies available upon request. If an employer were ever to question a certificate, our support team would work directly with the school to resolve the matter. Since 2019, no employer has questioned any of our certificates.
How to Protect Yourself as a TEFL Student
Verify accreditation directly with official accrediting bodies. In the case of ACTEFLC, their homepage confirms that TEFL Online Pro is fully accredited by ACTEFLC and that we won the Teachers’ Choice Award in 2025.
Check testimonials from verified graduates on our website, our Facebook page, Trusted TEFL Reviews, and our YouTube channel.
Be cautious of anonymous reviews or blogs that recycle the same unfounded accusations.
Why We Are Speaking Out
The TEFL industry is extremely competitive. Some organizations use smear campaigns instead of relying on course quality. TEFL Online Pro will always put transparency, integrity, and student success first.
We believe students deserve facts, evidence, and honest guidance — not false claims or fear-mongering.
Our Commitment
- Continue delivering high-quality, fully accredited TEFL/TESOL training.
- Support graduates in securing teaching positions online and worldwide.
- Expose unethical practices in the industry.
If you encounter misleading claims online, contact us directly — we will provide clear, factual answers.
TEFL Online Pro in Southeast Asia
We are proud to announce that TEFL Online Pro has been recognized as the best value-for-money online TEFL/TESOL certification course by Cambodia Bucket List.
After one of their staff members anonymously enrolled in and completed our 120-Hour Professional course, the website gave us a glowing review and now prominently features TEFL Online Pro as their top online TEFL recommendation: https://cambodiabucketlist.com/tefl-online-pro-reviews/
Our certificates are recognized and accepted worldwide for English teaching jobs, both online and abroad.
Conclusion
At TEFL Online Pro, our mission has always been to provide high-quality, fully accredited TEFL/TESOL courses that help our graduates succeed worldwide.
Recognition from platforms like TrustedTeflReviews.com and CambodiaBucketList.com, combined with our accreditation from ACTEFLC and thousands of successful alumni, demonstrates that our commitment to excellence is real and proven.
If you’re considering a TEFL/TESOL course, make an informed choice: choose a provider with verified accreditation, transparent reviews, and a track record of graduate success.
Enroll with confidence in TEFL Online Pro today and take the first step toward your teaching adventure: https://teflonlinepro.com/enroll
The TEFL Online Pro Team
