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Why choose EslTeacherAsia?

We offer an intensive 4-week in-country TESOL, TEFL course. Get certified to teach English as a second language.
Guidance throughout your entire process of moving to a new country. Piece of mind while adjusting to a foreign place, new lifestyle and a large network of like-minded people.
Accommodation during the course and a job guarantee.

Who are we? We are currently employed teachers on a mission, to help others make the leap. To accommodate your dream of becoming a teacher of English as a second language.
We found that when we were at the stage you are now, it was hard to find the right information to make these life-changing decisions. We're glad we did but would have loved to have had more securities.

Founded
2017
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Jacob
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Take a 150 hour TESOL course in Vietnam or Cambodia (Job Guarantee)

Great way to make friends, become a teacher, and discover Asia!

Jul 31, 2018

This was my first time abroad so I was nervous however the course introduces you to a crew of other like-minded teachers ready to explore and learn. The coursework itself is not too challenging but the biggest benefit is that you are able to practice teaching with real life students to perfect your craft. I also appreciated the enormous amount of support from the friends you make and from the course instructor. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain practical teaching skills who are also looking to build a strong community.

Anna
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Take a 150 hour TESOL course in Vietnam or Cambodia (Job Guarantee)

Overall review of course

Jun 27, 2018

I originally looked into doing a course online. I am so glad I took an in class course! I believe that you need that practice with students and this course gave me over 16 teaching practice hours. Overall it prepared me to jump into a job without feeling lost. I landed a full time contract position within 8 days of finishing the course and have been able to develop my skills as a teacher but also fund my travel. I will be heading to my fourth country this year! I recommend this course to anyone looking for a change, wanting to travel, have new experiences and of course meet friends. The course provided lodging for four weeks and I met some of my best friends who I know live with! It can be scary arriving somewhere where you don’t know anyone. The course helped ease me into friends, life abroad, and teaching!

What would you improve about this program?
More teaching hours
Thom
Male
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Take a 150 hour TESOL course in Vietnam or Cambodia (Job Guarantee)

I am a teacher in Vietnam now

Jun 27, 2018

I was somewhat worried about going to Vietnam to teach initially, but these guys convinced me to just go for it. I’m happy I did. Course was good, learned a lot. I didn’t have any teaching experience so the job guarantee was what got me over the line. And I am teaching in Vietnam now. Accommodation was ok, just a clean room with bathroom. Best thing was living in a house with 8 of the other students, it was a great opportunity to make friends from the get go.

What would you improve about this program?
It took 4 weeks before I received my certificate, I did get a letter of completion to use for job applications.

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Michael Krugers

Program
Take a 150 hour TESOL course in Vietnam or Cambodia (Job Guarantee)
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Representative
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Michael is born in the Netherlands and is currently teaching part-time in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He has lived in Australia, New Zealand, and briefly in the U.S. before moving to Vietnam in pursuit of a teaching career. He works for EslTeacherAsia on the side and helps in providing support to students and alumni.

What is your favorite travel memory?

Too many to choose from! Diving with whale-sharks near Exmouth, Australia is definitely up there. It's an amazing feeling to swim next to a friendly giant the size of a small bus in open water. Also, the memories I made when surfing giant waves in the freezing waters in the Catlins, New Zealand in the middle of winter will stay with me forever as well.

However, I know that the best memories I have are from the people I've met along the way. It's the people that make the place.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Travelling and teaching are both passions of mine, and being able to help others do the same gives me a sense of fulfillment every day.

Working for EslTeacherAsia has allowed me to keep travelling and experience new cultures, and I feel like my worldview changes a little bit for the better.

However, the one thing that frustrates me the most is the pollution I keep seeing even in the farthest corners of the world. It's one of the most important things I try to educate students about whenever I get the chance.

I get to meet most people who sign up for the program in person, and I love hearing all the stories. We get people with different motivations from all over the world and with a similar goal. I really feel my understanding of different cultures changed for the better since I've started working for EslTeacherAsia.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I hear many excellent stories. From alumni starting professional teaching careers to finding what really matters to them in life and pursuing something else entirely after teaching for a year.

My favorite story is that of Jacob, who after finishing the course and getting the job he wanted, asked for help in finding an apartment. We got along so well while he was still doing the TESOL course that we moved in together with some other friends in a shared house. He met the love of his life, and they traveled the world together before deciding to go back and build a family in their home country. They're still teaching there.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

We offer the same program in three locations: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Phnom Penh (Cambodia).

I am personally in love with the culture in Vietnam and have built quite a life for myself, so I don't see myself leaving anytime soon. I do take trips to Cambodia all the time as it's just around the corner. I think that teaching English as a second language in Cambodia is up and coming, and now is the perfect time to get in for someone looking to start an ESL career.

In the end, the location of the course doesn't matter because we're happy to guarantee job placement in Cambodia even if you did the course in Vietnam and vice versa.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

I believe it's our motivation and expertise that really make the difference. Some of us are still teaching currently so we're completely up to date as far as qualifications and teaching in Asia. Because we're on location, we can maintain an excellent relationship with many schools and know exactly what they're looking for in aspiring teachers.

Mostly, it's the reason we're doing this. We've been there and done that, and we want to share this amazing experience.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I believe it's the core values that make the difference. Why are we doing this? Who are we trying to help? How can we make a difference? These are questions every company should answer before making any decision. If you do the right thing, the word will spread.