TEFL Programs Pattaya, Thailand - Stay/Work/Travel Option

Salisa Language School helped me launch a new career and a new life in Thailand! The course was incredibly informative and prepared me well for the realities of being a successful ESL teacher. Although I had previously completed an online TEFL course, the opportunity to practice teaching with real students is what made this experience truly invaluable. The entire team is helpful, friendly, and professional. Look no further if you are ready to embark on your journey as an educator abroad!

After the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the world, I took time to reflect on the next direction in my life. As global travel gradually resumed, I decided to pursue a TEFL certification as a meaningful way to combine education, cultural exchange, and international work. After researching several programs, I chose SLS Pattaya in Thailand due to its strong reputation and practical teaching focus. Before enrolling, I had the opportunity to speak directly with the director, Paul Lambert, whose guidance was invaluable. He took the time to understand my individual background and provided thoughtful advice prior to my arrival. I arrived in Pattaya shortly before the course began and quickly found myself part of a supportive and collaborative group of classmates from Ireland, France, and India. Our instructor was highly experienced and created a professional yet encouraging learning environment that helped us quickly meet the program’s standards. One of the most valuable aspects of the course was its emphasis on practical teaching. By the third week, we were already teaching students in a reputable school setting, working with learners ranging from young children to teenagers. This real classroom experience greatly strengthened our confidence and teaching ability. Completing the certification was both rewarding and bittersweet. I remain deeply grateful to SLS Pattaya and proud to be associated with such a dedicated and supportive institution.

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My TEFL course experience was unforgettable. Even though it was a short period of time, I was able to meet wonderful classmates, met perfect instructor, and was able to widen my views in teaching. I was the youngest in the class at the time, but classmates interacted with me as a grown-up trainee, not a child. Also i was able to exchange various culture within the course since my classmates were diverse. Within the practical teaching, I was able to experience the real teaching environment, which made me love teaching even more. Overall, I absolutely recommend this course to anyone whose willing to teach abroad, with full of diverse environment, fantastic trainers and perfect environment for practicing teaching.

This was a great learning experience. Friendly staff assisting through every step, excellent classroom instruction, and challenging opportunity to practice teaching at a premier private school in the Pattaya area. Received several interviews and opportunities within weeks of TEFL Certification. Happily teaching in Thailand today.

Very Friendly staff who really do want to help you on your way to becoming a certified Tefl teacher. Books and folder for printouts and worksheet provided as are board markers, post it notes etc. The tutors walk you through the teaching framework and how (and why) you use it. Grammer is walked through and explained as are a variety of teaching techniques which you are encouraged to use for different age groups. Practical teaching is carried out at a local school and help is provided for lesson content, structure and review. This is absolutely worth its weight in gold as you learn quickly how to fit your teaching content into the framework and teach a class of students a topic in 60 minutes. If you study and work hard it is an extremely rewarding course, Thai language is also covered in some very well laid up lessons that provide some basic phrases you really need to know. Recommended

I am an American living in Thailand. Twenty-years ago I was working in a Cambodian community Stateside. Every door was closed to study ESL. I completed TEFL last Friday! It has changed the trajectory of my future. I did not have confidence in my own English, nevermind teaching it in a classroom, but the dream and desire were deeper than that. The method of teaching TEFL taught at Salisa knocked that thinking right out of my mind. Within two weeks I was teaching English in six classrooms. My heart is full of renewed passion and confidence and I am upgrading my own grammar on the way. This school is a professional, yet grassroots community, so down to earth and approachable. Every person on staff at Salisa has been certified in TEFL and started this school. I loved walking through the door every morning. The first day at studying TEFL at Salisa is a new beginning.

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The course was a great experience. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The instructor had a wealth of experience. It was very enjoyable to go to class everyday. I feel like I learned a lot, and the class helped me with my public speaking skills. Thank you Salisa!

I wholeheartedly recommend Salisa Training Centre to anyone considering a TEFL course. The combination of knowledgeable instructors, comprehensive content, and a supportive learning environment makes it a top choice for those seeking to embark on a rewarding journey in English language teaching.

TEFL Course Dates: Nov-Dec 2023 The Course It's been years since I took up "education" and "teaching" course subjects, so a lot of this knowledge—I’ve forgotten—but somehow the course reactivated what I knew. I greatly appreciate the mix of theory and practice, which made the course interestingly informative as well as appropriately challenging. The “practice teaching” part was the most challenging part—but at the same time, the most important. I’ve learned how to prepare better, and to be more welcoming of surprises—learning to expect the unexpected, I suppose, is part of the teaching process. Having taught for eleven years in a different context, it is easy to misapply what’s proper in that scenario to the “totally” different situation here in Thailand. The course has taught me to acclimate to the current situation as it were. The Instructor Very direct and straightforward for the most part, Cillian himself is a rich resource, and I think most importantly so because he has experiences that he can share—which are practically applicable to different learning-teaching scenarios. His constructive criticisms have been very helpful. And of course, I’m very grateful to all in the SLS team. They’ve all been very kind and helpful. God bless.

The environment of the classroom is very nice and supportive. A lot of the work there is very practical. The teacher, teaches us very patiently. It was easy for me to understand. Teacher gives us very helpful and useful criticism on our presentation, and it really had me improve and excel in the way I practiced teaching to the students.

The Salisa School provided me with a lot of knowledge and experience for someone who had never taught before. I had no previous experience of teaching, let alone in a second language. The course and it's staff were open-minded, inclusive and supportive where I needed it. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to teach in Thailand.

While this was my first teaching experience, the course was very clear in instruction, requirements, overall teaching content. The staff are exceptionally accommodating as well. I would study here again in the future.

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I recently graduated from the 120-hour TEFL course offered by Salisa Language School. The course was well-organized and comprehensive, covering all the essential topics that I need to know to be a successful English teacher. The materials were clear and easy to understand, and our instructor, Sir Cillian was knowledgeable and experienced. I would highly recommend this TEFL course offered by SLS to anyone who is interested in becoming an English teacher. It is a valuable investment in your future career.I immediately landed a job at an international school after graduating from the course. I believe that the skills and knowledge I gained from the course were essential in helping me secure this job. I am so grateful to SLS Language School for providing me with this valuable opportunity.

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I completed the 120-hour TEFL Course with Salisa Language School. Before graduation, I received a teaching job offer from an established Thai school. Thanks to Paul's mentoring. The course is well designed by our trainer Cilian, who delivered it professionally; be prepared for the intensive lessons, full schedule and expectation. Cilian's constructive criticism drove us to next level. The course ascertained our English pronunciation; two of us were non-native English speakers. I am now confident to speak out/ present in public and at my school. We did well in TOEIC test; supported by preparation of Mardeth. With friendly trainers, resources and strong support staff (Mam and Nongluk); I highly recommended this course for those seeking a teaching job in Thailand.

I completed the 1 month TEFL course at Salisa and it was a great experience! Teachers were of high quality and very helpful. My teaching has improved from doing the course and I highly recommend anyone to join if you want to teach to a high standard. The course is in depth and there are many opportunities to teach to real classes and schools which makes this course worthwhile. My favourite part of the course was teaching at Srisuvit school, as it gave me a real insight into how to manage a Thai classroom. Thanks to Cillian, Paul and Mam for providing a great experience.

I have recently completed the TEFL course at SLS and it was a fantastic and rewarding experience! I had the opportunity to participate in many teaching practice sessions that helped me improve my teaching techniques. Cillian is an extremely qualified teacher / trainer and he provided constructive feedback, highlighting my strengths and offering suggestions for improvement throughout the course. I highly recommend the TEFL course at SLS as it is a thorough, structured program that provides future English teachers with the abilities and information required for a successful career.

I completed the course in March-April 2023. I would like to note a very pleasant and friendly atmosphere on the course and at the school as a whole. It can be seen that a lot of effort has been invested in creating the course. The materials are very useful, I have learned a lot of new knowledge, which I now use in my work. It should also be noted that presentations and practice at school give an opportunity to practice before starting work. Teacher Cillian always gives constructive feedback. I highly recommend this course.

Me and my boyfriend came to Pattaya and did the TEFL Course with Salisa Language School and it was great! We learnt so much and got so prepared for working in Thailand! I was a teacher since before, but not my boyfriend, and it made his teaching confidence go straight up due to the impeccable teaching practice that they provide for you! Highly recommend to anyone seeking a different, exciting life in education!

I have lived in Pattaya nearly 3 years and highly recommend the Salisa Language School to anyone considering taking a TEFL course. The 4 week course was intense and very challenging at times but Cillian (Hayes), my instructor, is a very experienced teacher and trainer and was always on hand to provide encouragement and any assistance necessary. He was also very flexible with regard to the day to day running of the course. On the administrative side, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful at all times and Paul (Lambert) is already actively seeking out teaching opportunities for me, only days after completing the course.

No words describe how highly I recommend this school and this course. The staff is amiable and always ready to help. Paul has a strong relationship with schools and recruiters, and assissts in finding a job right after graduation. Mam provides help whenever you need Thai speaking person (she is also great emotional support). Cillian is an expert in TEFL and a highly qualified professional. TEFL course is short, practical and well-organised. In the course, I learned a number of new teaching strategies that I immediately began using for online tutoring. The main advantage of this course is that it includes the practice of teaching in a Thai school. It was an excellent experience for me. Thanks to Salisa Language School, I had a great time learning new things!