Destination TEFL

Destination TEFL Reviews

Evan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Don't look anywhere else

If you have stumbled upon Destination TEFL, look no further. This is not just an online course but an interactive virtual classroom. You can interact with peers and teachers as if you were in a real classroom. I never thought learning could be so fun but i was very wrong. In the comfort of my own home I made new friends, learned a lot and most of all had fun!

Destination TEFL condones mistakes which makes this even better because we are all there to learn so by making a mistake you are corrected in a proper technique and you won't make those mistakes again. Full interactive explanations on how to do everything!

What would you improve about this program?
Absolutely nothing! It is spot on. I thoroughly enjoyed doing my online virtual course and everything went very smoothly. Unfortunately some people had connectivity issues on their side but there is nothing we can do about it..
Jason
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My time doing the course

I had an absolutely amazing time! The people running the course and hotel are the nicest people and were always there to help us and assist when we needed. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that wants to get out and explore the world and would recommend to anyone that feels like expanding on there knowledge of teaching. From doing this course I’ve learnt so many new skills that I was able to add onto some of my previous knowledge.
Siem reap is also a great City for the course to take place because I feel it’s a pretty small city and it slowly acclimates you to the Cambodian culture.

Carmen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My TEFL experience

This was an experience of a lifetime. From experiencing the rich culture of Cambodia in its purest form, and so many new and wonderful people, I am very grateful. All of the people that I met on my course have crept into my heart and I will cherish each one of them forever. The course was so valuable to me, and I am so grateful and happy that I took park. It was the most enriching experience, and I will never forget it. There are countless memories that I will cherish in my heart forever, and I would recommend this experience to anyone.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Enjoy every moment, and travel with a completely open mind. You will cherish the experience so much, so it is definitely worth it.
Shaun
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Destination TEFL Feb 2020

The course was a fantastic experience for me. The trainers are knowledgeable and engaging who craft a huge amount of information into interesting, relatable activities.
All the lessons prepared me well for our teacher practicals giving us real time teacher experience while still on course allowing for helpful feedback. This experience has given me the confidence to step into a classroom and deliver an engaging lesson to a group of learners!
The Feb 2020 course was complemented with an incredible group of students making the journey into TEFL an absolute blast.

Banshee
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Destination TEFL Siem Reap

I am absolutely stunned by the Destination TEFL, Siem Reap program and team! The in-depth course has given me the knowledge, skills and confidence to be an amazing TEFL/TESOL teacher! I enjoyed the teacher practicals as well as community outreach aspect of the course with CDP! I am also thrilled to have at least 3 job interviews for possible job placements lined up, even before graduation! I would highly recommend this program! Special shout out to Tina Hennessy (our head trainer) - she is such a warm, kind and passionate trainer!

Grant Richard
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An electrian whose brighting up students life rather than of brighting room with lights.

Literally everything I expected and so much more. The value or ferfillment you get when teaching someone something as simple as 'turtle' and the whole class or even just one struggling student starts being able to recognize and repeat a word is ultimately the best feeling you get. This is really something that pushed me to jump on the plane, travel across the world and complete the TEFL course. I came honestly admit I don't regret it at all. Well there is something I do regret and this is that I didn't do it sooner.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Vegan food. I'm the typical white South African beers, booze and braais. I have a 100% meat diet and literally a tea spoon of salad. I can approve that it totally worth it.
Rachel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I highly recommend Samui TEFL

Signing up for the 4 -week course at Samui TEFL was one of the best decisions I ever made. The island is beautiful and the accommodation is amazing. The teachers are brilliant, helpful, patient, understanding and go above and beyond to help you find a job.
I received a job offer whilst I was on week 3 of the course and I started work the week after finishing. it was that simple.
I am now a teacher at Hua Hin and everything is going well. I am teaching English to 11 -14 year olds which suits me because they are learning advanced English which I am more interested in.
I highly recommend Samui TEFL.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Teaching for my first teaching practical was nerve-racking but as long as you have a lesson plan you will be fine.
Brendan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Learn, Teach, Explore, Enjoy

Taking the initial step out of our comfort zones, my wife and I decided that we wanted to do the TEFL course in Thailand and learn about it's people and culture at the same time. Once we have landed, our accomodation was already confirmed before we took off in South Africa, and the owner of D-valley resort where we stayed for the entire course, transported us from Koh Samui Airport. The TEFL course was intense but so much fun and the presentation by the trainers was awesome and effective. Chiara and Jane (the trainers) are very good at their jobs. The course was packed with information and all relevant. An island tour was included in the package which gave our group a break from training. The assistance with setting up interviews with employers at the end of the course was great and by the time we landed in Cambodia, our entire group were set up with interviews.

Response from Destination TEFL

Dear Brendan
Thanks so much for your lovely review. So pleased you are both still teaching. We look forward to hearing an update from you some time!

Emaly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL

No need to think twice, best decision I have ever made . I also met the most amazing people while doing the course, made life long friends, and had so much fun. Trust me the tutors know what they are talking about and the support is spot on.I went to Koh Samui not knowing what to expect I was nervous, wondering if I am doing the right thing, and then you do your first Teacher Practice, seeing the kids how they smiled how they looked at me with this awe in their eyes, some of them not so much, but at that moment every bad feeling I had just vanished and I felt a sense of purpose. TEFL wil give you every tool to succeed and become the best teacher you can be. Trust them because I do. I am currently working at a school in Cambodia thanks to TEFL.

Response from Destination TEFL

Hi Emaly
Thanks so much for your review. So pleased to see photos of your teaching posted by your school. Do stay in touch.

Joel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Just do it!

After a year of going back and forth deciding rather or not I should do a TEFL course I finally took the first step and found Samui TEFL. This program not only gave me the right tools to teach but the confidence as well. Teaching in a foreign country I didn’t know what to expect, but with a detailed plan and positive feedback, I found myself really enjoying this newly learned skill. The trainers Chiara, Jane and the rest of the team at Samui TEFL did an amazing job at creating a safe and fun learning environment. Making sure everyone understood the different topics and getting the whole class involved in fun activities. You learn a lot without knowing that you did. Once you step in a classroom all that information comes out and you see how it all fits together. I highly recommend taking this course if you want to teach overseas!
One of the biggest things I learned that I consider an eye-opening experience was that teaching doesn’t have to be by the books, you can have fun, creative and interactive lessons with your students that can help them learn so much more. This 4-week course is intense but if you work hard and have fun it goes by so fast. Being on the island of Koh Samui is something I will never forget. Thanks, team for helping me become a fun passionate teacher!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be and engage yourself in the NOW. Realize where you are and what you are doing, it will help you see the bigger picture and receive all this new information better. Don't stress out you are on an island! Work as a team and HAVE FUN!!
Response from Destination TEFL

Thank you so much for your lovely review Joel. Lovely to see your school posting photos of you in the classroom!
Do stay in touch.
Kind regards
Rose-Anne