Program Reviews

At Vantage TEFL, an enormous amount of preparation went into the class content. Each lesson has been prepared with supplemental material and excellent teaching slides. They do not re-state the content of the course book

This is particularly true of the grammar lessons. I was previously taught English grammar as a lot of rules that had to be memorized. But at Vantage, grammar was presented in a systematic and realistic way.

I also sing high praises for Vantage’s approach to lesson planning. Previously, I had the impression that lesson plans were just an administrative burden. However, after learning how to formulate professional lesson plans, I now see them as an indispensable tool. Classroom sessions don’t intimidate me as before because I now know I can deliver my class in a systematic way. The lesson plan raises the level of quality of the class I teach and increases my confidence going into the classroom.

Vantage also excelled on the employment front. Their Jobs Coach taught me how to create my own Power Resume and cover letters. This has been enormously helpful to me. Instead of a laundry list of past jobs and education, the Power Resume shifts the focus to what I can do, and the teaching skills I have to offer the employer.

Shortly after completing the course, I already have two interviews scheduled and several requests for more information indicating some interest from those schools or agencies.
Everyone at Vantage is very supportive and are ready to help every step of the way.

I experienced some practical difficulties during the class that were health-related and the Vantage team was very supportive in helping me get through those problems.

The most important question to be answered in any review is “Was the Vantage TEFL course worth the time, money, and effort required?”. For me, this is an emphatic “Yes!”.

I feel well-prepared to assume teaching duties and, just as important, I feel well-prepared as a job seeker. If you are considering a career in teaching English overseas, I give Vantage TEFL my highest recommendation.

Vantage is an outstanding TEFL academy.
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The learning atmosphere is world class and my time at Vantage has been simply wonderful!
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It turned out that I am their oldest student at 70. The help and assistance towards me have been excellent.

Even though I’m a native English speaker from Liverpool, I had to relearn a lot of the grammar I missed out in my school days. Now, after a month with Vantage, I’m much more confident about English grammar and my understanding of the language in general.

Indeed, this was my initial fear in joining Vantage: the idea I would be abysmal in my studies. However, with the support and patience of Vantage’s trainers, I can honestly say I’m now ready to teach in any classroom anywhere.

The Vantage teams are trainers of the first order. If I got one thing right, it was my choice of Vantage to do my TEFL certification.

I had an incredible experience with Vantage. I had been working in the UK, tired of dead-end jobs and facing an injury requiring surgery, I decided to pursue TEFL for new job opportunities in faraway lands after my recovery.

Vantage’s TEFL program was comprehensive. I learned valuable teaching skills as well as a cultural grounding that opened my eyes to key cultural differences I would face in a Thai school. Their TEFL program was a no-nonsense approach provided by highly experienced instructors that guaranteed high-quality instruction.

What impressed me the most was their practical teaching experience. I had the opportunity to apply what I learned in real classrooms with non-English speaking students. It was here I gained confidence and practical expertise.

Throughout my TEFL journey, the Vantage team—despite my spinal injury—accommodated my needs and provided personalized guidance. They were responsive and supportive, making the enrollment process hassle-free.

I also got professional job services such as resume creation and coaching that was second to none. My actual job search will be postponed due to my upcoming surgery. Vantage is already prepared to start my search for a professional teaching position when I am ready.

The bottom line is that Vantage TEFL has transformed my life by preparing me for a rewarding career in TEFL. Their commitment to excellence, practical approach, and understanding of individual circumstances make them stand out in the industry. I highly recommend using this provider to anyone seeking top-notch TEFL training program.

This is probably the first in a very long time. But I’m writing this one because Vantage did such an outstanding job in taking me through the TEFL teacher training process to graduation.

Where Vantage really shined was in its ability to create a program that met my individual requirements. I needed to be out of Thailand for a visa run at the same time I wanted to start my course.

Vantage offer a “Combined” course that allowed me to do the course book online, which you then couple with the “practicum” part of the course which involved observed teaching practice in front of non-English speaking students.

This was perfect in my situation.

I was on a visa run outside Thailand, so I worked my way through the online work in about 2 weeks. Then, when I returned to Bangkok, Vantage allowed me to sit in with their current In-Class, which served as a great review. If you are comfortable with independent study, this online/in-person hybrid is ideal,

A real highlight for me was the actual teaching sessions. I wanted to be sure to have that experience, and that’s why I opted against “online only” TEFL courses. I just couldn’t see why anyone would hire me if I hadn’t taught real students in a live classroom being a native English speaker.

We prepared lessons and taught in front of grade school kids (3-4th grade) and nursing college students. With the feedback I got from Vantage, I came out confident to begin teaching students in any classroom.

Vantage also have a Jobs Coach and he works will you on developing your own resumes and support documentation. I’ve had decades of work experience and have landed many jobs with my current resume strategy, but Vantage’s approach to creating resumes and applying for jobs really helped me do a total re-think of how I will do things going forward, both for TEFL jobs and for other jobs.

The Vantage trainers have been teaching for decades and are smart, knowledgeable, and witty. The quality of TEFL instruction I got here was absolutely world-class..

As I stated in the beginning, I don’t write reviews. But in the case of Kevin, Chris, Ryan, and the Vantage team, I am making a very rare exception. I can’t recommend Vantage enough.

What I expected to get out of my TEFL—and what I got—were miles apart. The quality of Vantage’s TEFL program went far past the goalposts I originally set for myself.

As far as the teaching training went, their lead trainer Chris has rich experience in English teaching over his three-plus decades of training in Thailand. He was friendly, and always engaging even when he covered the ‘drier’ aspects like English grammar. He shared his experiences in Thai classrooms while teaching us how to teach. His many personal anecdotes were invaluable and this is something you can’t get online.

I also worked a lot with their Jobs Coach. Together we crafted my own Power Resume, Cover Letters and other job support documentation. I was coached in interviewing techniques such as how to present my skills and how to handle objections.

Ryan does Vantage’s foreign language component that gives new teachers a student’s perspective on the other side of the desk. He’s Thai and he also covers key cultural issues relevant to would-be teachers in his “Do’s and Don’ts in a Thai classroom.”

Our observed teaching practices were unforgettable and the most valuable part of the course. I learned something from each class I taught as I got great feedback from Vantage trainers. It was here that I really learned to teach.

If you are like me and looking at teaching as a potential new career, Vantage are the people you should be talking to.

Vantage TEFL’s course was, as advertised, a pretty intense course. But it was always engaging and the time just flew by.

For me, the best part was the six observed teaching practices we had to do. It was here that I got to practice the methods and techniques that Vantage taught us.

I got more and more comfortable in the classroom each time I taught. Importantly, my students had a really good class as well as I learn how to engage them and make learning English fun.

Vantage’s TEFL program is ideal for those, like me, who are looking at making a career change into the education field. I feel I now have the foundational skills to begin my new like as a professional teacher.

When deciding on the best TEFL program, I first did a ton of online research for a program that would meet my needs.

As I am a non-native speaker, I required a highly professional class course that would make me successful in the classroom. In my case, l wasn’t just looking for a job. I was also searching for a program that could help me build a new career in the education field.

Vantage turned out to be my ticket. Throughout the entire course, they helped me clear my doubts and insecurities until the end of the course

We did six observed teaching practices (OTPs) during the course. The teaching sessions gave me the confidence to start believing in myself and my capability as a teacher.

Without the Vantage team's—Kevin, Chris, and Ryan—continuous support, it would have been impossible for me to get through all those OTPs. My money was very well spent going to Vantage TEFL. They like to say new teachers are born in the classroom. That certainly was true in my case.

I really enjoyed my time on the course and learned a lot. Thank you Vantage TEFL!

I did a lot of research—and had many questions—in choosing the right TEFL provider. Vantage easily and promptly answered all my queries and guided me through every step of the process of getting my visa and getting set up in Thailand.

The TEFL course was always challenging—there was a lot of material that was covered—but Vantage’s Lead Trainer was always engaging and he made every unit of the course thought-provoking. He made my TEFL dreams a reality.

The courses took me through all the different aspects of TEFL teaching efficiently so I now have a clear understanding of English grammar, pronunciation, and teaching—and importantly how to manage a classroom.

Vantage also presented a foreign cultural orientation and their “do’s and don’ts’” in a Thai classroom was a vital part a gave me insight into the Thai culture It was put into practice during my six observed teaching practices to Thai-speaking students.

I am very gratified to have worked with the professionals at Vantage TEFL.

It’s the Vantage Team that makes their TEFL experience invaluable.

Lead Trainer Chris, has a perfect grasp of the material and the wit to make it all accessible. He is funny, astute and always engaging which motivated everyone in my class

The most valuable part of the course for me was the observed teaching practices. I acquired practical, hands-on experience across a variety of different classroom situations. The feedback I got from Vantage provided a realistic assessment of my strengths—and areas I still needed to work on—by an experienced practitioner.

Ryan’s foreign language sessions showed me what’s its like to be on the other side of the desk as a struggling student. I also learned the basics of Thai culture and Thai language. This should be very useful as I adjust to a very different country.

The Jobs strategy sessions surprised me. I thought I had heard all there was on this subject, but Kevin provided compelling content I had not considered before. And bottom line, Vantage found me a job with a good employer before graduation.

That alone merits my strongest recommendation.

If you are coming to Thailand to teach English, these are the guys you need to talk to.

At the beginning of my TEFL journey, I researched many TEFL programs from many countries throughout South East Asia.

Vantage was the only program to professionally answer all my questions. Their professionalism was then extended throughout the course and I can say without hesitation that I made the right choice.

Chris, their Lead Trainer, was always clear with his presentations and he always tried to get more out of his students. This made it easy for me to participate in the class discussions and motivated me to really learn the material. He has a way of making the course content even more interesting and engaging with jokes and references.

I could not have asked for a better teacher to help me become a teacher.

I will definitely use all the methods and techniques I’ve learned at Vantage at my new school where I will be teaching.

But it didn’t stop with the TEFL training. Vantage helped tremendously in landing me a great teaching position—I signed my contract with an exclusive school in Bangkok before even graduating from the course!

I’m not sure where else you get opportunities like this!

If you are embarking on a new education career like I am, these are the people than can turn your dreams into reality.