Location
Multiple Locations +2
  • Cambodia
    • Siem Reap
  • Indonesia
    • Bali
Length
40 hours
Training Type
Classroom

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Certifications
TEFL TESOL
Weekly Classroom Hours
6
Housing
Hotel
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
825
Price Details
Program Fee: $825 USD (excluding accommodation)
Accommodation: From $150 for 3 weeks (private room with Wi-Fi and A/C)
Includes: 3-week in-person practicum, 6+ hours of observed teaching, daily workshops, certificate of completion, lifetime job placement support, CV/interview guidance, visa assistance (Cambodia), and access to our alumni network.
Job placement support offered in Cambodia (no degree required) and Indonesia (degree required).
50% deposit required to secure your place; final payment due at least 30 days before arrival.
What's Included
Some Activities Airport Transfers Transportation Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Cultural tour and social dinner

What's Not Included
Accommodation Airfare Domestic Airfare Meals SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
Jun 26, 2025
Jul 31, 2019
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About Program

Already TEFL certified but lacking real classroom experience? Destination TEFL’s 3-week Recruitment Program in Cambodia bridges the gap between theory and practice, giving you the in-person training and job support you need to confidently teach abroad. Based in Siem Reap, you’ll complete 6+ hours of observed teaching practice, attend daily workshops, and receive expert coaching.

After the program, we assist you with job placement in Cambodia or Indonesia—both vibrant destinations where English teachers are in high demand. Cambodia is ideal for non-degree holders, while Indonesia offers great packages for those with a degree. With lifetime job support, visa guidance, and affordable accommodation options, this program is perfect for TEFL grads ready to take the next step. Join us to gain real skills, explore Southeast Asia, and make a meaningful difference.

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Program Highlights

  • Teacher pracs in a real classroom environment
  • Located in Siem Reap, the tourist city with Angkor Wat in our backyard
  • Highly qualified trainers
  • Enjoy a cultural tour and other activities
  • Great accommodation choices nearby across all budgets

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Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 117 reviews
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  • Benefits 4.95
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.45
  • Facilities 4.85
  • Safety 5
  • Instruction 5
  • Support 4.95
  • Value 4.85
  • Academic Rigor 4.2
  • Job Assistance 4.85
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Kate in Colombia in February 2017
Kate
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

In-Person TEFL Certification vs Online Version

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94 people found this review helpful.
Response from Destination TEFL

Dear Kate

Thank you so much for the lovely review, and to you and the class for the great video! So pleased you are enjoying teaching.
All the best
Rosanne, Kathryn and Ashleigh

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Tatiana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

THE best TEFL course out there . Book your place today !

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What would you improve about this program?
I honestly could not think of anything that I would improve . Everything was just perfect !
91 people found this review helpful.
Response from Destination TEFL

Dear Tatiana

Thank you so much for the lovely review. We hope to see you back in Thailand soon!
All the best of luck with your future.
Rosanne and Kathryn

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Brooks
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

10/10 would recommend

I wasn't sure what to expect when starting the course at Samui TEFL but it exceeded any expectations I could have had. By the end of the course I felt as though I was thoroughly prepared to start teaching!Kathryn is an amazing teacher and ensured that we all were comfortable and well versed with the various skills that were needed for classroom management, lesson planning, resourcing and more. Ashleigh made sure we stayed on top of things and helped us in any way she could. The course is definitely a lot of work but the atmosphere that Kathryn, Ashleigh and your class creates makes it a very enjoyable experience and most of the time it doesn't even fill like work! Also, it doesn't hurt that it is located on an island that has some amazing beaches!

93 people found this review helpful.
Response from Destination TEFL

Dear Brooks
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time on the course and Samui.
Best of luck with your future plans.
Rosanne, Kathryn and Ashleigh

Jack
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Good Vibes

A spectacular experience in terms of both personal and professional development. After finishing university, and being engulfed by the usual graduate malaise of wondering what to do with my life, I decided to take the plunge and enrol in the Samui TEFL Course. I have not looked back since. It was truly one of the greatest experiences of my life and has not only provided me with great memories and friendships but has also provided me with the skills and confidence to go out and make new ones too. You receive the greatest levels of support in all aspects of your personal and educational journey. I urge you to embark on this course and embrace all the good vibes this course has to offer.

94 people found this review helpful.
Response from Destination TEFL

Dear Jack
Thank you so much for your lovely words.
Wishing you all the best for your future career and travels.
Rosanne, Kathryn and Ashleigh

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Bobbie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Do it, do it now!

Pretty much just reinforcing what everybody else seems to have said about this course. It is superbly run, a great deal of fun was had by all, the levels of support given are second to none and everything these ladies (Kathryn and Ashleigh) do is designed to help you succeed as a teacher of English as a foreign language. Having said that though, it is still up to you as an individual to put in the effort to ensure your own success. At times it may seem overwhelming and slightly confusing but that is normal and by the end of the course it will become clear as to why things are done the way they are. Once you get up in front of all those kids in the classroom and see the smiles on their faces and just how keen they are to learn and have fun, you'll realise then that you have made the right choice. This has been an extremely rewarding, not to mention a life changing experience, and by far the best decision I have made in my life up to this point. So what are you waiting for? Save your pennies, book your flights and your spot on the course and get your bum over here. You will not regret it!!

96 people found this review helpful.
Response from Destination TEFL

Thank you for your lovely words Bobbie. Best of luck with your new career.
Kind regards
Rosanne, Kathryn and Ashleigh

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Katherine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An amazing experience.

Samui Tefl. What an experience. I honestly couldn't recommend it enough. If you interested in teaching English as a foreign language, Samui Tefl is the best decision that you could make. The course is intense, and by no means four weeks of fun - you work hard, but it's totally worth it as it prepares you so well for when you get a job. Kathryn is a wonderful teacher and has a lot of experience behind her, so she has lots of tips and advice which she will happily pass on to you. As amazing as the course itself was, the best part was making lifelong friends and memories that will be treasured for a lifetime. Having a support system around you really adds to the experience of living in Thailand - and it gave us all the opportunity to travel to different locations to visit friends, that we perhaps wouldn't have been aware of otherwise. All of us found jobs no problem, and seemed to all find different types of jobs/locations which suited us as individuals. If you are considering the course, take the risk - you won't regret it!

What would you improve about this program?
I think that it would be helpful to provide new students with a little more information, with tips and advice about what to bring/places to visit and things to do whilst doing the course.
89 people found this review helpful.
Response from Destination TEFL

Dear Katherine
Thank you for your lovely review.
We wish you the best for your career and travels.
All the best,
Rosanne and Kathryn

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Hannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent course, excellent value!

Samui TEFL is an incredible experience for anyone involved! The course is a very good introduction to teaching and is definitely worth the price. Kathryn is a excellent resource and has loads of experience to guide you into a new career. At times the course is intense and requires hard work, but it pays off! After completing Samui TEFL I find my current teaching job to be a breeze. The lesson planning, resourcing, and teaching pracs will seem intimidating to start, however, they do more than prepare you for your first week at a real job. In addition to feeling extremely prepared to go into the world of teaching I gained an incredible group of friends. Get to know your peers during the course! I feel truly fortunate for the people I met and the relationships I created whilst on Samui for a month. After the course was over, I had friends all around Thailand and was able to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya, Hua Hin, Ayutthaya, etc and stay for free :) Samui TEFL is an experience that you will reminisce about for a life time.

What would you improve about this program?
My particular course did not focus heavily on classroom management. I believe a short unit about how to manage a classroom of kids (without an assistant teacher) would be helpful.
93 people found this review helpful.
Amy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

April 2016 TEFL course

Moving to another country can be exciting and daunting at the same time. I did a lot of research on the many TEFL courses in Thailand and while there are many great ones all throughout the country I am very happy I chose Samui TEFL. The support Roseanne and Kathryn gave before the course put my mind at ease prior to embarking on this new adventure and the support given during and even after the course was so helpful I cannot thank them enough. I met so many incredible people from all around the world that have become some of my closest friends. With Roseanne and Kathyrn's help I received an interview at a really lovely school on the island and was offered a position. I continually look back on the time of the TEFL course as the best month I have had in the year I have been living in this beautiful country. Thank you for the very fond memories and for helping me reach my goal of doing the TEFL- to feel comfortable in and in front of a classroom!

93 people found this review helpful.
Response from Destination TEFL

Dear Amy
Thank you so much for your lovely words. We are so happy you are enjoying your teaching position on the island.
Best of luck for the future, and stay in touch!
Kind regards
Rosanne and Kathryn

Questions & Answers

We have had many 'mature' trainees on the course. In fact if you read through our reviews, you'll see one of the latest ones is from Richard, who is in the age bracket you mentioned. You can also watch this video testimonial from a mature trainee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzT6MO2Qzyo&t=11s As long as you are young at heart and keen to learn, we are happy to have you on the course!