An experience of a lifetime

Samui TEFL review

Deciding to do the Samui TEFL course was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Around two months before the course was due to start I was unsure of my plans for the year, knowing only that I wanted to travel and teach. As I was going through all of my options I decided to email Rosanne and ask her about some of the concerns that I had over living in Thailand, the teaching atmosphere there, the possibility of getting a job, and how easy or difficult it would be to get a visa and then later, a work permit. She responded immediately and with an overwhelming wealth of information. She answered all of my questions and on top of that sent me pictures and links all about Koh Samui in particular and Thailand in general. I was sold. From then on out she remained a constant source of comfort, reassuring me at every turn and helping me with any small question or concern.

When I arrived in Bangkok there was somebody waiting for me at my gate (arranged by Rosanne). He took me to my connecting flight to Koh Samui, and when I arrived on the island I was met by a taxi driver who took me straight to my hotel, T Phak Phink (my accommodation had also been arranged by Rosanne in advance of my arrival). And so my wonderful adventure began. From before I even arrived in Thailand I felt that I would be well looked after, and Rosanne went above and beyond expectations. After my first day of class I was blown away by Katherine’s unrelenting energy and enthusiasm, and the genuine care that she showed each and every one of us. She continued to amaze throughout the course- she literally thinks of everything and gives of her time so willingly. She cares about every one of her students and will go out of her way to help you out or to reassure you.

I have been teaching in a school in Thailand now for a month (a job that Rosanne helped me to find and secure) and I am thankful every day for the Samui TEFL course. I feel more than prepared for every single classroom situation and I do not find it in the least bit daunting walking into a classroom and finding myself faced by 50 expectant and eager faces every day. I know that this entirely due to Katherine and Rosanne’s expert guidance and assistance.

My advice to anyone thinking about doing their TEFL course on Koh Samui- do it. If you are willing to put in some hard work, collaborate with partners, and enter a classroom with energy and joy then you will be well served doing Katherine and Rosanne’s course. This is by no means a relaxed holiday on the beach, you will put in many many hours, but what you get out of the experience will be priceless. In my month on Koh Samui I met friends who I will treasure and love for life, I learned about myself, I learned about Thailand, I learned about respect, and I learned a value for education that I am passionate about passing on to my students. So, work hard, study for your tests, stay in T Phak Phink and chat to Joy every day, grab a cocktail at Rakk and Meena’s, eat fruit on the beach, make wonderful friends, rent a scooter for the day and get lost- trust me, you’ll find that you’re exactly where you need to be.