TEFL Courses & Certification in Vietnam

Completing the TESOL course with AVSE was one of the best decisions I’ve made. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly supportive — not just in delivering a well-structured and practical curriculum, but also in making sure we felt equipped, confident, and cared for throughout the process. The trainers were knowledgeable, patient, and deeply passionate about teaching. They created a space where I could grow, ask questions, make mistakes, and try again. Beyond the classroom theory, the course gave me hands-on teaching experience and real-world tools that I know I’ll carry with me throughout my teaching career. As someone taking a bold step into a new chapter of life and work in Southeast Asia, AVSE didn’t just prepare me to teach English — they laid a strong, holistic foundation for my professional journey. Their guidance, encouragement, and belief in their students have been invaluable, and I leave this experience not only with a qualification but with a sense of clarity, purpose, and direction. I’m truly grateful to the AVSE team for their unwavering support and for helping me begin this exciting journey.

The Gotoco Thailand 6 week programme was an amazing experience! Alongside completing a TEFL course, you have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience teaching at a school and also have free time to travel around the country! It was such a unique experience which allows you to see a new country through a different lens than a typical tourist, providing the opportunity for personal and professional growth. It was also a great chance to meet other like-minded people in your cohort as well as meet new friends from a different country. I was personally placed at a school near the Cambodian border so had the opportunity to visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia during one of the weekends - a once in a lifetime opportunity! During the 6 weeks of teaching, I loved having the opportunity to visit local and national landmarks. At my placement school, the teacher who was the main point of contact, Kru Lek, ensured that we were able to see local landmarks and immerse ourselves in the culture, not just of Thailand but of the local region, Sisaket. Overall, I felt that, through the programme, I got to have new experiences and learn about a new culture as well as about myself in a way that I haven't been able to do before. I also think the programme helped me to grow in confidence and become more comfortable as a leader, be it as a teacher or just in a group setting in general. I think that the programme helped me to improve my communication skills and ability to work and travel independently. I also appreciate that Gotoco facilitates wider participation, allowing people from a range of backgrounds to have an experience that would not otherwise be available to them. I would highly recommend it!