TEFL Courses & Certification in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

have taken English teaching courses in the past, which gives me a good point of comparison. No other course I’ve done is as good as this one! The materials are very thorough, covering all kinds of topics (all of which I deemed to be necessary). It covers everything from what motivates adults to learn, to how children thrive, to cultural clashes and international exams. They also provide you with lots of resources to use in your future lessons (websites, warm ups, concept check activities). And the fact that they advise you on one particular type of lesson planning makes it all the easier for you, so you don’t waste days planning a single lesson. While in Vietnam, the support was incredible. I can’t believe how much I’ve learned in such a short time. The classes I’ve observed proved kids love to learn English with this model in mind. And teaching with such good guidance became a memory I’ll never forget. I’m truly grateful and would highly recommend this course.

As a family of four—my husband, our two children aged 21 and 15, and myself—we left South Africa to build a new future in Cambodia as teachers. Determined to qualify, we enrolled in AVSE’s intensive one-month TESOL course in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, normally completed in six months. Our trainer, Michael Walsh, made the experience both rewarding and enjoyable. His thorough, engaging, and supportive teaching style kept us motivated through the demanding workload. We also benefited greatly from the expert advice of Peter Goudge, AVSE’s Managing Director. His guidance and encouragement were instrumental from enrollment to post-course planning, helping us navigate this life-changing move with confidence. Miss Mary and Miss Jing provided invaluable help with visas for both Vietnam and Cambodia, removing the stress of complex paperwork so we could focus on our studies. The journey has had its challenges, but it has been life-changing. With our TESOL certifications complete, we are now teaching in Cambodia—growing as educators, building a new life, and becoming a stronger, more united family in the process.