Teaching Jobs in Multiple Countries

Completing the IELTS Certification with Premier TEFL was a rewarding addition to my professional development. The course provided me with a strong understanding of the IELTS examination and, importantly, practical approaches for helping learners develop the skills needed across Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. What I valued most was being able to take the knowledge beyond the course itself. Since completing the certification, I have been able to work with students from different parts of the world, each with their own learning styles, goals, strengths, and challenges. This experience has allowed me to apply what I learned in a meaningful and practical way while continuing to grow as an educator. The course was flexible and allowed me to learn at my own pace, while the content gave me useful techniques and insights that I could incorporate into my tutoring. It has broadened the services I can offer and given me greater confidence when supporting students preparing for an internationally recognised examination. I am grateful for the opportunity and would recommend the Premier TEFL IELTS Certification to teachers and tutors who want to expand their professional skills and work with learners on a global level.

It was very easy to go through the application process, complete all the steps, and be ready to volunteer in Costa Rica. All the support we received throughout the process made sure that we felt safe, prepared, and were making an impact on the local community. I would highly recommend IVHQ, and hope to do future volunteer missions with them.

I had an amazing experience with International Volunteer HQ in Ecuador. Everything was well organized from the beginning, and I felt supported throughout the entire program. The local team was welcoming, helpful, and always available when needed. I especially appreciated the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture, meet wonderful people, and contribute through volunteering. It was an unforgettable experience, and I would definitely recommend IVHQ to anyone looking for a meaningful experience abroad.

My experience in Hua Hin teaching children was truly amazing. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and supported by a wonderful team. Special thanks to Hannah Yule, Tukkie Khudseesai, and Noah, the coordinator of my teaching team, who made the experience even more enjoyable and well organized. Teaching the children was incredibly rewarding, and the environment was positive, friendly, and motivating every day. The accommodation provided was very comfortable, and the food was also excellent throughout my stay. Overall, this was a memorable and enriching experience that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in volunteering and teaching in Hua Hin.

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I enjoyed my time and would recommend the program to anyone who wants to seriously teach abroad. Please don't join the program if you haven't realistically considered the difficulties it comes with teaching in a foreign country.

International TEFL Academy responded to this reviewNovember 11, 2025

Hi Suzie, thanks for taking the time to write a review - the ITA team really appreciates it! Please get in touch if you need any assistance or support - our team is here to help!

I spent three weeks volunteering at Salariin Kampuchea Learning Center in Siem Reap, where I helped teach English to younger students and supported the development of their social media presence. It was one of the most enriching experiences I’ve ever had. Some days were more challenging than others—adapting to a new environment and finding ways to communicate across cultures. But what I’ll carry with me, more than anything, is the deep sense of connection I felt with the people. I can confidently say I’ve grown and learned so much, and that’s something I’ll always be grateful for. Living and working within the local community gave me a complete perspective shift. I was struck by their warmth and generosity, and the quiet strength with which they face life. From the very beginning, I felt welcomed. The children, the staff, and my host family made me feel included from the start, making it easy to feel at home throughout my time there

The programme insured that whilst getting my teaching experience, I learnt loads about the history of the children in this area. It has been the most eye opening experience and I am so grateful to have been part of it, I will be back!! The team were super supportive and ensured we were safe at all times. This was my first time solo travelling and I felt confident to flourish and be adventurous in the beautiful South Africa!

TIE is a great resource for procuring an international teaching job. Their website and dashboard makes the process easy and simple to navigate and best of all it produces results! You are able to choose from all the international school teaching jobs in your subject or the geographic region you’re interested in. They have re-vamped your online resume so it reflects the standards that international schools use when hiring. You're able to get interviews through the platform and navigate the whole job search process through your dashboard. The enhanced tools assist in all aspects of your search which is why TIE is highly recommend for landing a job at an international school.

I volunteered along with my girlfriend to teach English at Emerging Voices in Cartagena, Colombia from Nov-Dec of 2019. The experience overall was amazing. We got to work with lots of different groups of people, from young children living in a poor neighborhood to teenagers learning skills related to the hospitality industry, to adults whose English was very good, but they just lacked the confidence to use it. I also enjoyed the ability to visit other projects at Emerging Voices such as the project to feed and spend time with the homeless and the sports development project that worked with kids living in a Drug Rehabilitation Centre. One of the highlights was definitely meeting all of the other volunteers. Programs like these bring out great people and we had a ton of fun hanging out with people coming from all over North America. My other highlight was definitely the food! Sophie was our local Colombian chef and she made the most amazing meals every day. I was always excited for mealtime! She also kept the house impeccably clean and even made our beds every day; what an amazing lady! I also enjoyed working with Monica who is the program owner. She is a very inspiring woman and a kind soul. We happened to be there during a transitional time for Emerging Voice so that meant we had lots of different volunteers, but also lots of different coordinators. We had three different teaching coordinators during our 4-week stay. One consistent throughout though was Lao. He worked with the childcare program, but he was the only constant in the volunteer house for the entire time that we were there and he made our experience that much better with his kindness and light-hearted nature. The last thing that I really enjoyed was the location of the volunteer house. It was located in the safe neighborhood of Crespo; it was only a 5-minute walk to the beach and only a 10-minute cab to downtown so it was truly perfect! All in it was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to give back and also push themselves a little out of their comfort zone!

I'm a traveler by nature, and teaching English abroad was always on my radar. I was skeptical about signing up for a TEFL course in general, but my fears were quickly dispelled as soon as I spoke with Matt, my course advisor. ITA had everything I needed (including what I didn't know I needed) to succeed. I look forward to starting the job hunting process and I cannot thank this company enough!

Overall, I feel that ITA was a great choice in obtaining my TEFL certificate. The content was great and very beneficial towards my teaching career. There are many things I have learned throughout the duration of this course that I know I will be using during my time teaching abroad. Not only do they teach you about classroom strategies, but they also incorporate what to expect out of living abroad as well.

As an international teacher, I felt it is important to continue to learn. I have five classes of 100 percent ELL students. ITA helped me to become more confident in helping my students learn both English and science. I know that I will be able to use what I have learned in my classes already and then I can also use my experience for new teaching opportunities in the future. The course was easily manageable as a full-time teacher and taking additional online courses in graduate school.

I took this course because I wanted to try something different and possibly teach abroad someday. I still have my practicum to complete and then the decision of where I want to go will come next. I'm excited for the possibilities that this course will help me find! I look forward to using the knowledge I have gained to teach others while I travel the world. Thank you to TEFL for helping me get started on my journey!

Overall the course was a great way to jumpstart my planning on teaching abroad. Having no prior teaching experience it was critical I take this course and learn everything within it. It helped me gain the confidence and knowledge to move forward in teaching abroad. I would definitely recommend ITA to anyone who decides they want to teach abroad.

Some scores I left as N/A because I didn't elect to do those yet but I'm sure they are fantastic. As someone without any teaching experience, this course made me realize how much I didn't know about teaching in an actual classroom as opposed to my tutoring experience. The course itself was very clear about its objectives and the work was directly relevant with the content. The instructor was super helpful, understanding, and seemed experienced. I'm looking forward to the job search guidance as I complete my course.

I volunteered in the Teaching Program with IVHQ in Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa for 2 weeks with my girlfriend. For the accommodation, I was placed with 4 other boys in the room where I had my own bed and closet space. A girls room was next to us and each of the boys and girls had separate bathrooms. Also a kitchen and common living room were available. On the weekdays, we were given 3 meals per day from breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food was carbohydrate heavy and sufficient for the stay as enough food was available for everyone with specific diet requirements cooked accordingly upon request. The housekeeper was very polite as well. For a volunteering program, it was really more than you need and a great place to stay. For the volunteering program, we were placed in Steenberg Primary School assisting a teacher with 30 Grade R kids. The kids were very cute and super fun as they are hyper all the time. We would help them with the class assignment, play with them in the playground, and assess them basic color matching and mathematics numbering exercises. The classroom had the basic amenities needed for the school year. We even left our mark with a painting on the classroom wall! It was an amazing experience and one that we will definitely go through again. A driver from the program picked us up and dropped us off back to the accommodation every school day. He was usually always on time. For the city, there are abundant activities to choose from. We were lucky to have done shark cage diving, a safari, and skydiving as main attractions. Other activities were hiking Table Mountain through the Skeleton Gorge trail, visiting the beautiful city of Cape Town and exploring it, surfing, visiting Boulders Beach where penguins are found and the most South Western point of the African continent in Cape of Good Hope as well as many other activities. This experience is truly one that will be missed and I hope to have a similar one next time!

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ] responded to this reviewMay 09, 2019

Hi Ralph, it is great to hear from you and that you really enjoyed your time in South Africa. It is always pleasing to hear that you got along with the children so well and took part on some awesome tourist activities! Thanks for volunteering with IVHQ! Acacia - IVHQ Program Manager.

I've had an amazing time volunteering with IVHQ (and the green lion) for two weeks in the Philippines. The location is remote (2h from Puerto Princess City), but that adds to the experience of disconnecting completely and helping the local community of Tigman Village. There are a few different programs, and therefore quite some other volunteers - nice to meet people for sure. I've taught English, Maths and Science at the local school in Tigman Village, at grades between 2 - 6. The kids are great; they love your attention and are eager to learn.

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ] responded to this reviewNovember 21, 2018

Hey Colin, thanks for taking the time to provide your review of the Philippines program. It's awesome to hear you embraced the remoteness of the program and enjoyed disconnecting from the world. I hope you can volunteer with IVHQ again in the future. Sean - IVHQ Program Manager.

ITEFL was very helpful when it came to finding a job. They are very experienced in this line of work so they know the best routes of how to teach abroad! I had instructor Yuri and she was very polite and definitely knows her stuff. The lesson plans can be a little dry sometimes but they just want everyone to know what to expect when teaching abroad. I would really recommend the course and utilize all of their benefits. Definitely contact your adviser and use them to find a position abroad.

The course met my expectations, it covered all the important topics regarding teaching and it stimulated my interest in becoming a TEFL teacher even further. I can't wait to apply into practice all that I have learnt. Thank you!