Bali - 4-week 140-hour intensive TEFL / TESOL course

I am so happy that of all the courses I could have chosen I picked this one.

The course isn't easy. You'll spend many of your sunny afternoons making lesson plans instead of on the beach. You'll spend many evenings studying or practicing instead of being at that local dive bar you love. The course isn't really made to be a "blow off" course to just obtain a piece of paper. It's designed to educate you on how to be a great teacher in another country. The course covers way more than I ever could have imagined and really prepared me to be on my own.

You'll have several teaching practices where you and a partner totally plan and execute a lesson at a local school. Thai kids will immediately adore you and it's quite rewarding. These give you real, hands-on experience that is invaluable to learning how to improve your teaching skills.

Kathryn and Rosanne are absolutely wonderful. You'll be blessed to have Kathryn as your instructor! She has so much experience and really knows what she's talking about. She helps you with anything you may need help with during the course. She'll challenge you and you'll be grateful for it! Rosanne is equally as wonderful and helpful. She, too, has many years of experience and gives very helpful feedback. She is a huge help and goes out of her way to help you connect to schools and people to find a job.

I'd suggest spending some free time, even if it's just a lunch break, with your classmates. You'll find you're surrounded by some amazing like-minded people. It really makes the whole experience that much better.

The course is amazing and I would recommend it 100% to anyone thinking of taking a TEFL course. It will well prepare you for a TEFL career as it has me!

This course is life changing. When I first got to Koh Samui I was so nervous and excited about my new journey. After meeting everyone you bond and pretty much become a family.The first week is intense and trust me when I say this is the best. You start teaching pracs the next week and it is so much better knowing everything than just bits. Teaching pracs are so much fun and you fall in love wth the school and the students. Having Kathryn as your lecturer you know your work and she is there whenever you need her. It's not all work and no play , you have some down time and this is spent on the beach and with friends. I would recommend this course to anyone. having previously done a TEFL I feel 100 times more ready to take on teaching and changing lives after this course. The hands on method really does make such a difference. If you aren't sure where to do your Tefl I recommend this course , you won't regret it.

This course, is intense, but amazing. You will learn more that you could ever expect in 1 month. This is not a holiday, there's no time for beaching on a daily basis and going out to party, you'll just regret it the next day and be sorry that you didn't plan that lesson well enough! At times it will feel like your brain is literally going to pop! In the end, it is all worth it, putting your knowledge that these lovely people have passed down to you, to create a fun and safe learning environment for your very own group of students.
You will learn everything you need to know about teaching learners in Thailand, and if you're going somewhere else, they'll help you with that too (even giving you direction and contacts to find a job inside and outside of Thailand).
In this course, you will actually get to spend time with children giving you and them the opportunity to put into practice what you have been taught.
You will make friends from all different walks of life, doing the same course, for different reasons. They are your rock for the month that you will be on this course, so keep in contact once it is over, they will be able to give you advise and information on their travels and experiences, and also a place where you can share yours.
Keep an open mind at all times and always expect the unexpected!

I highly recommend this course, it will get you places, not just in Thailand, but all over the world!

In January 2016 I came to Koh Samui, Thailand to do a TEFL course- something I imagined would be fun, easy and not too time consuming. It certainly is fun but this course really is "intensive", it is not just a morning of class and the rest of the day day lazing on the beach. It is challenging, but also very rewarding.
From week one you will be spending time in the classroom, getting great practical teaching experience along side the theory that the (very) capable instructor gives over the duration of the course.
Because of all the time I spent in front of a class I feel like I graduated more ready to take on a class of my own with confidence, and the experience of teaching such enthusiastic students that were so eager to learn really made me keen to keep on teaching English as a second language- which I will be doing, as through Samui TEFL I have had a job offer. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to become an ESL teacher and work in Thailand.

After a few months of research, my boyfriend and I decided to enroll in the Samui TEFL 4-week 120-hour intensive course. The decision quickly became a no brainer - prime location, comparatively low cost, quick and detailed responses to any emails we sent in the months preceding our arrival (and there were a lot - thanks Rosanne!), and assistance with anything from transport to housing on arrival.

The course is not difficult, but it's definitely not easy. You can get as much or as little out of it as you wish, but know that the amount of time, effort, and energy put in (both in and out of the classroom) is reflected not only in your grades/feedback, but in your job placement as you complete the course.

The teacher practices are probably the most useful part of the course, as they are the most hands on and an excellent opportunity to gain the confidence and experience needed to step into the world of teaching English as a second language.

Kathryn is lovely - absolutely wonderful. She teaches you what you need to know and provides you with the techniques and experiences that let you sore from TEFL student to confident ESL teacher, ready to take on any teaching position, if you so choose. Thanks to Kathryn's encouragement and eagerness to help her students, my boyfriend and I were set up with (amazing) teaching positions before the course was even over.

Moral of the story, Samui TEFL is the way to go!

Had a great time on this course and learned a lot! Kathryn and Rosanne are fantastic- they help you get on your feet in Thailand. They both provide great support, and Kathryn taught us way more than we thought we could learn in a 4 week period.

The hands on experience with the schools really prepare you for the real thing, and the support doesn't end once you graduate. Kathryn keeps In touch, checks how we're doing and always offers guidance and any additional support we may need.
I'd highly recommend the course. It's more than just a classroom!

There was so much to learn during my four weeks at Samui TEFL but I believe that the intense training prepares you well for teaching in a Thai school. Sometimes I was planning for two or three lessons as well as revising for tests and job hunting near the end. Organisational skills are very important and the sooner a task is finished the sooner you can move on to the next one.

I taught 8 hour lessons with a partner in a nursery, primary, and adults in an international school. The way a nursery or primary lesson is taught is very different to how adults are taught and this knowledge is very useful in helping you decide which age you would like to teach.

The time during the course went very quickly and before I knew it it was the end of the course. Kathryn is an excellent and very helpful teacher, she will explain things in different ways and many times if needed to ensure that the students understand the concept or topic.

It would have been great to have more teaching experience at a secondary school and at a resort too, however understandably 4 weeks is not a very long time to cover all age groups.

There are laptops and printers on site, however it would be very useful to bring your own, as if you need to do lesson plans in the evening the centre will not be open.

Kathryn and Rosanne also have very good relationships with schools all over Thailand so the chances of you finding a job is very high if you are willing to put in the effort and do well in the practicals and theory side of the course.

Koh Samui is an excellent place to do your course as you are just minutes away from the amazing beaches and there are lots to see and do! It also gives you the opportunity to meet amazing people from all over the world!

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to become an English teacher in Southeast Asia. From the moment I got in touch with Rosanne, her response was almost immediate. She answered all my questions and provided me with all the information I needed. The school will put everything in place for you before you even arrive on the island to make your transition as smooth as possible.

The course itself is brilliantly run and it will give you all the skills you need to be a successful teacher. Katherine’s experience really shows and her methods of teaching are excellent. You will be provided with all the tools you need to create fun and exciting lessons for all age groups. The practical experience you will gain from doing this course will benefit you hugely in the long run.

I would recommend to anyone doing the course to bring a laptop as it will make life so much easier when it comes to lesson planning, and you will more than likely need one when you start working.

I met some fantastic people on the course who I am now working with in Bangkok and this is all thanks to Samui TEFL! I would like to say a big thank you to Katherine and Rosanne for making the whole experience so enjoyable and worthwhile