TEFL Courses & Certification in Pattaya, Thailand

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.

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.

Not just a review of what I already knew. A lot of stuff that I didn't know. Hands on experience was invaluable. Awesome. Also, they do a lot to help you find a job. And a side benefit is it's one of the better places in Pattaya to learn Thai as well

During the TEFL course, I learned many valuable and practical teaching strategies that have greatly supported my teaching career. The TEFL program at SLS not only helped me become a better teacher but also broadened my horizons. I had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people during the course, and I made a lot of friends whom I am still in touch with today. The owners of SLS are also very supportive and continue to stay in contact with us even after the course, which makes the experience even more meaningful.

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.

Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre responded to this reviewMarch 08, 2026

Thank you Paul for you review and your contribution to our school

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

Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre responded to this reviewAugust 01, 2025

Paul, thank you very much for your kind words and spreading your views with regards the SLS TEFL Course and our team. We'd be please to offer you a reward for any personally handled sign-ups to our future TEFL courses.

I took a TEFL course at SLS in August of 2024 and had a great experience. I had already earned my TEFL certification back in 2019 but hadn’t actually taught so I figured that I would take a refresher course at SLS and I am happy that I did because I learned a lot. The staff has been beyond helpful from start to finish, the course contained very useful information that will help me in my career and the portion of the course where we teach at a local school provided me with invaluable experience. I couldn’t be happier with attending SLS and highly recommend this school to everyone!

Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre responded to this reviewAugust 01, 2025

Hello Matthew, We appreciated your presence on the TEFL course and so pleased that you chose SLS for your refresher. We'd be pleased to offer you a reward for any personally handled sign-ups to our future TEFL courses.

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.

Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre responded to this reviewAugust 01, 2025

Beautiful words here Claire. Thank you. Wishing you lots of success as a teacher. Please revert to us if you assist a sign up of a TEFL trainee. Thank you again.

I had a great time under the guidance of a qualified teacher having years of experience in both UK & Thailand. The course material was good & the hands on experience at a local school was both enjoyable & invaluable. I was sad to leave the course!

Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre responded to this reviewAugust 01, 2025

Hi Simon, thank you for joining and experiencing our TEFL course. Yes, Cillian is a wonderful trainer with vast experience. Please revert to us if you actually aid the sign up of another trainee. Thank you again.

A very enjoyable overall experience. I was sad when it had finished. Having the experience to teach in a school was particularly good & very rewarding. My only criticism was I wish there was more. Books & stationary was provided with excellent teaching from qualified staff.

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!

Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre responded to this reviewAugust 01, 2025

Hi Justin, thank you very much for your kind words and spreading your views with regards the SLS TEFL Course and our team. Please revert to us if you support any sign-ups to our future TEFL courses. Wishing you a successful career.

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.

Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre responded to this reviewAugust 01, 2025

Erfan, Thank you for being an ongoing supporter of SLS. Let us know if you aid any further sign-ups. All the very best with your teaching career.

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.

Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre responded to this reviewAugust 01, 2025

Andre, a really nice analysis of your experience, Wishing you the very best in future. Let us know if you aid in future sign-ups of trainees. Thank you.

Although I haven't yet done the course I have met the team in SLS Pattaya. I was kindly allowed to participate in a course for the afternoon. This was a very helpful experience for me to get a feeling of what would be expected of me when I am ready to do the course in 2024. As I thought that I was ready to do the course in 2023, Paul Lambert who runs the employment research part of the school was really generous with his time. Paul is passionate about finding the right teaching job to suit a teacher's particular skills. As I have degrees in fine art Paul recommended me to serval school for several very schools who had art teaching vacancies. I have no doubt that, when I am ready to live and work in Thailand, I will sign up to the SLS teacher training programe in Pattaya.

Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre responded to this reviewAugust 01, 2025

Hi Nick, thank you for this early review. It was in advance of your TEFL course. We are pleased that you finally completed your course in mid 2025 and are now teaching in Thailand. Please revert to us if you support another trainee sign up. Thank you again.

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.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at SLS. It has opened up many pathways for the future. I firmly believe I made the right choice in choosing to study TEFL at SLS. I left everything behind in the United Kingdom to come and study this course and I am so grateful that I made the decision.

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.

I did the TEFL course in September 2023. It was quite intense, a lot of useful information. The trainer Cillian is the best person for this role who could not only follow the syllabus but also add lots of constructive criticism and shared his rich experience. Especially when we talked about bad behavior of the students he could show a lot of examples from his practice and it was priceless. I was slightly confused why we had school practice very soon after the course started, but later I understood that it was good not only to learn everything and then practice, but also reflect on our practice later, when we had something specific to illustrate and to discuss during the following lessons. I wish I had done this course before I actually had my first school job (7 years ago), it would have helped me a lot. What surprised me most was that tests were open questioned. I was expecting multiple choice but I had to write all that I have in my head. I think it’s quite fair and need to stay like this to keep the level of the teachers high. Thank you all the team for your welcoming and warm attitude to every student and readiness to help at any part of the day!