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TEFL / TESOL Course | Siem Reap, Cambodia

TEFL / TESOL Course | Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Destination TEFL
4.66 · 38 reviews
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Destination TEFL

 4.66 · 38 reviews
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Location
  • Cambodia
    • Siem Reap
Length
140 hours
Training Type
Classroom

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Certifications
TEFL TESOL
Weekly Classroom Hours
35
Age Min.
18

Pricing

$1,395
Price Details
The starting price of $1,395 USD covers the full 4-week, 140-hour in-person TEFL certification, including all training materials and a minimum of 6+ hours of observed teaching practice with real students. Small group mentoring and detailed feedback are included throughout the programme. Alternative pathways, including Hybrid and Fast Track options, are available at different rates. Accommodation, flights, visa fees, and living expenses are not included.
What's Included
Some Activities Transportation Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Cultural tour, social activities and Khmer lessons during your course.

What's Not Included
Accommodation Airfare Domestic Airfare Meals SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
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About Program

Destination TEFL offers a 4-week, 140-hour in-person TEFL certification in Siem Reap, Cambodia, designed for those who want practical classroom experience before teaching abroad. Throughout the programme, trainees deliver structured lessons to real local students and receive detailed feedback from experienced trainers. The focus is on building genuine confidence in lesson planning, classroom management, and effective teaching techniques. Small group training ensures personalised support and a collaborative learning environment. Cambodia remains one of the few countries in Southeast Asia where both degree and non-degree holders can legally teach, making it an accessible starting point for many aspiring educators. Graduates leave not only with certification, but with clear guidance on visas, local living, and transitioning into paid teaching roles.

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Program Highlights

  • 4-week, 140-hour in-person TEFL certification
  • Minimum 6+ hours of observed teaching practice with real students
  • Hybrid pathway available: online theory + in-country practicum
  • Fast Track option for online TEFL holders needing real classroom experience
  • Small training groups with personalised mentoring and feedback

Video and Photos

TEFL trainees holding certificates during graduation ceremony in training classroom.
Teacher trainer providing individual mentoring and feedback to trainee at classroom desk.
Students participating in interactive English learning activity inside classroom.
Students standing in line practicing English speaking activity with teacher guidance.
Teacher leading energetic classroom activity with students standing and participating.
English teacher engaging students in movement-based learning activity.
Group of TEFL trainees smiling together outdoors after completing course.
TEFL trainees working together on lesson plans in small group setting.
Teacher trainer reviewing lesson materials with trainees during coaching session.
Trainees designing classroom materials and posters using colored markers.
Teacher trainer reviewing written lesson plans and providing structured feedback.
Trainer observing and supporting trainee during live classroom teaching practice.
Teacher observing students during live English teaching practicum in classroom.
Trainees sorting vocabulary flashcards during hands-on TEFL methodology practice.
TEFL trainees planning lessons using laptops and printed materials in classroom.
TEFL trainees standing in classroom

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Program Reviews

4.66 Rating
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  • 1 rating 2.63%
  • Instruction 4.55
  • Support 4.75
  • Value 4.35
  • Academic Rigor 4.3
  • Job Assistance 4.5
Good for Solo Travelers, Adventure travelers
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Jeffrey
51
Male
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Destination TEFL Thailand

Dec 22, 2021

I personally completed the Thailand program. I felt lead, supported, and prepared to teach my first class to ESL students. Destination TEFL Thailand is well worth the money for the culture, care, and education. Mitch is the leader who will build your confidence. He is authentic and wants to see his students succeed. I am grateful I found this program and made a few life long friends along the way. Thailand is a beautiful country to reside if you want to teach overseas. The food is spectacular. The people are wonderful.

What was your funniest moment?
Playing educational games with the students. They laughed, we laughed, it was great to watch them enjoy education.
163 people found this review helpful.
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Terry
43
Male
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Cambodian classroom TEFL

Nov 24, 2021

The course is full on but very valuable for preparing potential teachers to be competent and confident in the classroom.
I joined half way through as I already had an online TEFL but I'd have rather done the whole month here.
It's so different learning online or in a classroom experience.
I highly recommend Destination TEFL.
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If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I'd complete the whole month long course, not the introductory course.
137 people found this review helpful.
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Terry
41
Male
South Africa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very good!

Nov 7, 2021

Good...

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Nothing
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Martina
28
Female
Slovakia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience

Jun 9, 2021

It's amazing experience. You will learn a lot and you will have so much FUN. Our course is over today and I'm sad to leave this place and these awesome people. You will really feel like at home here. Everyone from Destination TEFL is so nice and helpful. Trainees are doing great job and they really want us to be successful. In the free time they also care and come up with many innteresting ideas and trips. Last weekend they organized Angkor Wat trip for us with amazing toour guide Chy and we enjoyed it a lot.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
frog but i didnt eat it actually but everyone else from my group tried
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Response from Destination TEFL

Thank you so much Martina for your lovely review! So pleased to hear that you enjoyed the course. Please do stay in touch and enjoy your time in Cambodia.

By Destination TEFL on July 29, 2021
Steven
34
Male
South Africa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Travelling to Cambodia

Jun 8, 2021

This was my first time travelling to an Asian country and the TEFL course has given me the opportunity to do this while also providing me with the support structure of becoming an English teacher, the TEFL Cambodia team has been very helpful and informative with the whole process of getting here and with all the topics covered throughout the course. I would like to give a huge thank you to Tina, Dylan, Chy and Willie for all their support and warm hospitality and I have been able to learn from all of them.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
A frog...never did I think that I would eat a frog in my life, but I believe you should always travel with an open mind and experience the culture.
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Response from Destination TEFL

Hi Steven
Thank you for your lovely review of the course. I'm so pleased to hear that you found the process smooth and the team helpful.
Do stay in touch, and all the best with your TEFL journey.
Regards
Rose-Anne

By Destination TEFL on July 29, 2021
Fionn
27
Male
Ireland
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best time of my life!

Jun 8, 2021

I wasn't sure what to expect when I arrived but almost immediately I felt completely comfortable. The information we were given in class will help so much for the rest of my teaching days! The practicals were a daunting experience at first but we all quickly grew more comfortable towards the end and then even began to enjoy it! Outside of the class, the culture tour and trip to angkor wat and other temples was unforgettable! Our guide, chy, has a vast knowledge about the history and culture of Cambodia and made it an even more enjoyable experience!

What was your funniest moment?
Embarrassing myself on the first day of the practicals!
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Response from Destination TEFL

Thank you Fionn for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed both the course, as well as the out of class activities and cultural experiences.
Best of luck with your new TEFL career and stay in touch.

By Destination TEFL on July 29, 2021
David
35
Male
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

In covid times, choosing to complete the course was one of the best decisions I could have made! Follow suit!

Apr 2, 2021

I was originally recommended to look into Destination TEFL in order to gain practical training following completion of another TEFL course online. I saw that the 140-onsite course offered in Cambodia had very strong reviews and was excited to find out more about the course. After reaching out to Willie (Operations Director in Cambodia) via a video call in Jan 2021, it became obvious that this was the right choice for me. I am so glad that I chose Destination TEFL and highly recommend the course and company to anyone looking for a comprehensive and challenging, yet fun experience.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Not me, but one of my coursemates - chicken penis soup in the quarantine hotel in Phnom penh.
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Response from Destination TEFL

Hi David
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the course and your time in Cambodia. Wishing you all the best with your onward travels.
Kind regards
Rose-Anne

By Destination TEFL on July 29, 2021
Serafima
Female
Belarus
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience

Feb 2, 2021

The course was great! I learned a lot about efficient techniques to teach. Specially the procedure of planning the lessons became easy and clear. Now it’s much more easy to create effective activities and games for kids and make the classes more fun , engaging and effective! Our teacher Tina was great! I learned a lot of new activities during games. Also I learned about discipline! She gave all information in easy way and made the classes always engaging!!!
Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity!)

What was your funniest moment?
That was a Hindi class!) we were just the same as our students ))
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Response from Destination TEFL

Hi Serafima
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm so pleased that you learnt a lot and can put it into practice. Best of luck with your teaching and do stay in touch.

By Destination TEFL on July 29, 2021

Questions & Answers

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Rose-Anne Turner

Program
TEFL / TESOL Course | Siem Reap, Cambodia
Job Title
Co-owner / Admissions Director
Rose-Anne opened Samui TEFL in 2011 after moving to Thailand. She has grown the company to now include a new training centre in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and with that, a name change to incorporate both locations: Destination TEFL.
Rose-Anne Turner

What is your favorite travel memory?

In 2014, I walked the Camino de Santiago - 750km across northern Spain. I met the most amazing people from all over the world and from different walks of life. I'm still friends with them today.

The experience taught me that it's the people that make a journey worthwhile and the things you remember most about a trip. It also taught me to push myself both physically and mentally, and that we need far less in life than we think, as for a month you carry everything you need on your back.

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

I've learned to be a lot more patient! This is not something that comes naturally to me, but I've learned that dealing with people from all over the world, not everyone will do things as you'd like them done, and time in Asia is not the same as time in the West - and you just have to accept this and adapt.

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

Two students met on a course and are subsequently married! Aside from this TEFL love story, we have seen friendships form and blossom - the type of friends that are there for life. Spending an intense month together creates bonds and friendships that are deep. These are often the most unlikely of friendships, and students meet people that they normally would never in their day-to-day lives, so they broaden their friendship and networking base beyond their comfort zone.

Years later we still hear of graduates meeting up and sharing memories at reunion events.

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

Well, that is a difficult one! I'd say try one of our 'See two countries' programs, whereby you do the course in either Koh Samui, and then move on to teach in Cambodia or Vietnam, or do the course in Siem Reap, and move on to teach in Thailand or Vietnam. This will give you more places to tick off your bucket list, and you'll get a taste of different locations.

The course does cover Asian culture in general, so we equip you to teach students in all locations.

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

Our students are not just numbers. We take pride in the fact that we remember each and every student who has passed through our training centre. Most of them have chosen to stay in touch, and we do encourage this, not only with us but also their classmates so that they keep a strong network in the industry.

Our trainers are passionate about teaching and the English language. Our motto - Creating Passionate Teachers - was born because they really do expect their trainees to be passionate about their new careers too. You cannot teach something you are not passionate about, and you need to want your students to learn and succeed too.

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

All the directors are hands-on and involved in the company. We have a great team at the training centres who are highly qualified to train our TEFL students. All of us have lived in Asia and have been teachers ourselves at some point.

When someone applies to do the course, we understand that for them, it's a big decision and that it may be their first time abroad or living away from home. As we have all been there ourselves before, we don't take this lightly and offer support along the way, right from the decision-making process to support after the course.

We believe in providing a quality course and not just churning out teachers. We often get feedback from schools on how great the new TEFL teachers are and the techniques which they implement in class.
We also don't believe in stagnating. We are constantly developing the course and the programs on offer.

About Destination TEFL

Destination TEFL, Koh Samui opened in 2011 as Samui TEFL, on the beautiful tropical island of Koh Samui, Thailand. The company has since expanded to other bucket list destinations. Choose from: Siem Reap, Cambodia – a land where ancient and modern worlds collide to create a unique destination, just a short distance to the UNESCO World Heritage Site...

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