Paid TEFL Internship in Cambodia

Paid TEFL Internship in Cambodia

This Internship at a glance:

• Online TEFL Course (120 hours) including lesson planning
• Teach and travel in Cambodia
• 12-month teaching internship
• Assistance finding accommodation
• Airport pickup and welcome meal
• 5-day in-country cultural orientation
• Support throughout
• Group size of up to 50 interns
• US$700 - $1800 (£580 - £1500) monthly salary

About your Internship:

If you like delicious street food, stunning temples, incredible islands, and earning while you explore new places – our Paid Cambodia TEFL Internship is perfect for you! On this 12-month internship, you’ll be able to put your newfound TEFL knowledge into practice, teaching some of the friendliest students in the world, and get to explore amazing locations, like Angkor Wat, Koh Rong, and the Cardamom Mountains, on your days off.

During your internship, you’ll earn a monthly salary, which is yours to spend as you wish!

We’ll take the hassle out of finding somewhere to live by providing you with assistance in obtaining long-term accommodation. We’ll also sort out your teaching placement, assist you with visa processes, provide ongoing in-country support, and give you a 5-day in-country cultural orientation, so you can get to know Cambodia. Basically, you’ll have everything sorted for you, leaving you free to focus on the fun bits!

Before you hop onto that plane, we’ll also make sure you’re fully prepared for your teaching experience. We’ll do this by providing you with a UK-Government regulated and US-Government approved TEFL course, plus an Internship Preparation Course, designed specifically for your internship.

You’ll also benefit from full support before and during your internship through our dedicated Customer Support Team and our trusty in-country partners, who will be there for you every step of the way. From visa guidance and flight assistance to training and full job support. If you need anything, they’ll be there to help you!

Our support doesn’t end when the internship’s over. Although it’s not something you want to think about now, you may want to come back home! We’ll be there post-internship to offer further guidance or other travel opportunities.

What’s my role?

Although you’ll be teaching the classes independently, it’s likely you’ll have a teaching assistant to give you a helping hand when needed! This way, you’ll get some brilliant first-hand teaching experience, plus support from our in-country partner.

Your role as a TEFL Teacher consists of:

• Teaching the school children engaging English lessons
• Creating lesson plans, resources and marking
• Conversing with the schoolchildren in English
• 22-30 teaching hours per week (40 working hours per week total)
• Becoming everyone’s favourite new teacher!

Let’s talk money!

You’ll be earning a salary of between US$700 to $1800 per month (£580 - £1500), and the cost of living in Cambodia is very low, so you’ll be able to buy all the delicious street food you want!

Where will I be placed?

The majority of placements will be in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, but there are also other locations available. Our dedicated and experienced in-country partners will match you with the most suitable school and accommodation. With many years of experience in sending TEFLers abroad, you can rest assured that the accommodation and schools we select have been given our expert seal of approval.

Course Breakdown

• Online TEFL Course (120 hours) including lesson planning
• Internship Preparation Course
• In-country orientation

To ensure that you are fully prepared to embark on your TEFL Internship, we've included additional training in the form of an Internship Preparation course. Keep reading to find out what this includes.

Internship Prep Course

• Classroom Behaviour Course - learn how to effectively manage pupil behaviour in your TEFL classroom with our Classroom Behaviour Course. From making a strong first impression and creating a positive learning environment to working with children with Special Education Needs and managing conflict - you'll be a behaviour expert by the end of this course.
• Confidence Building Course - we know how daunting it can be taking your first steps into the TEFL classroom as a newly qualified teacher, that's why we've included this specialist course to give your confidence the boost it needs.
• Writing Travel Blogs Course - whether you want to make some extra money, start a new hobby, or make your Instagram followers green with envy, this course will teach you how to write high-quality blogs and is a great skill to have as an English teacher.

Inclusions

• 120 Hour TEFL Course
• Internship Prep Course
• 12-month teaching internship - run by our trusted partners
• Advice & pre-departure preparation
• Visa support
• Airport pick-up & transfers
• Welcome meal on arrival
• 5-day in-country cultural orientation
• Assistance finding accommodation
• £580 - £1500 monthly salary during teaching
• Ongoing in-country support
• Local activities co-ordinator
• Academic support and advice on future employment

What's not included?

• Flights
• Visa costs and document legalisation
  • Legalisation costs with Vital Consular are £130
• Police check
• Budget approximately US$375 (£315) for accommodation, food, bills, and transport for your first month, before your first salary gets paid
• Travel insurance: this is essential – sort yours before you go!

Our TEFL course incorporates quizzes, real TEFL examples, and videos to help you learn.

After you have completed all the requirements, you will have to undertake a final assessment to receive your qualification.

Gatehouse Awards

Once you’ve passed this course, you will gain the Gatehouse Awards Level 3 TEFL Diploma (RQF) (Ofqual qualification code = 603/0150/8).

Gatehouse Awards Ltd is a leading awarding body recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, England (Ofqual). They also have a significant international presence providing language testing services.

You will need…

• To be a fluent English speaker
• To have a passport from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand
• To be aged between 21-40
• Clean police check
• To be in good health and pass a medical check
• Full payment will be required before you travel

You do not need…

• Prior teaching experience
• To know a second language

Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Enrolment dates

• January 6th 2025
• March 10th 2025
• May 5th 2025
• July 28th 2025
• September 29th 2025
• October 27th 2025
• November 24th 2025
• December 29th 2025

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