Vietnam: The Perfect Destination for TEFL Teachers
Find out how Vietnam is the perfect destination for TEFL teachers, from its welcoming locals to its stunning landscapes and unique cuisine.
Your guide to teaching in Cambodia in 2022
The first TEFL course in Cambodia for 2022 starts on February 19th, and is kicked off with a complimentary welcome party in Phnom Penh at 7pm. This is a great opportunity to meet with your fellow trainees and enjoy the hospitality Cambodia has to offer. The day after, a tour of the city has been organised from 10am to 3pm so you can become familiar with your new surroundings and see the sights. There are no restrictions now entering Cambodia, borders are open. There’s no quarantine period, all you need to do is submit your vaccination proof before flying in. Cambodia is a fantastic country to begin your TEFL journey, it offers teachers the chance to earn good money whilst spending your time travelling, exploring ancient ruins, beach weekends and amazing scenery. There are an abundance of historical sites, modern cities, tropical beaches and ancient wonders to discover. Our favourites include Coral Beach, Koh Rong Samloem, Koh Pos, or Koh Tonsay. The temples of Angkor Wat and Preah Vihear are a must-see. It’s more affordable to live in Cambodia than other countries in south east Asia, since it’s still a lesser known destination. It’s cheaper to live in Cambodia than it’s neighbours, since it’s still a lesser known destination. This is also advantageous, since a lot of the attractions and landscape are unspoilt. In the capital, there is a tempting array of foods, traditional Khmer street food, or just around the corner haute cuisine. Even at the best of restaurants the bill may bring a smile to your face, eating out is so inexpensive. Schools are back in session, and hiring is essential to the delivery of education. there are a plethora of jobs in private language centres, primary/secondary school environment, business English adult classes and more. You’ll have full support in securing the role that suits you best. Most TEFL teachers have classes for 20-25 hours per week, and preparation time in between. The larger cities have lots more opportunities and better pay but there are jobs in more rural location too with benefits such as teachers accommodation. Get in touch for more information, and when you’re ready to apply head to teflconnect.com/apply and fill out the short form. Places are filling up fast, so don’t delay.
BREXIT and TEFL – What You Need to Know
For all the UK passport holders out there who are planning to teach English in Europe, here’s what you’ll need to know before and after Brexit. COVID-19 has disrupted so many travel plans through 2020, and we know a lot of people are now planning to travel again in January 2021 and beyond. Joining a program before 31st December 2020 Britain has left the EU (Brexit) and the transition period is coming to an end. If you’ve planned well and you can bring your TEFL journey date into 2020, then absolutely do! You’ll still be eligible to join the EU TEFL programs at the usual price, with no visa restrictions. As long as you’re in the country and you register as a resident as soon as you arrive, you’ll be protected under the EU Withdrawal Agreement. The Withdrawal Agreement sets out the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and provides for a deal on citizens’ rights. It sets out a transition period which lasts until 31 December 2020. During this time you can continue to live, work and study in the EU broadly as you did before 31 January 2020. If you are resident in Spain, Italy or France at the end of the transition period, you will be covered by the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, and your rights will be protected for as long as you remain a resident. From 1st January 2021 You’ll still be able to join our TEFL programs, all this means is that you’ll be applying for the non EU TEFL + visa programs, the same as our candidates from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other worldwide residents. You can apply for the long stay visa before you travel, from your nearest Embassy in the UK. We’ll issue your visa invitation document, help you prepare other items you’ll need for your appointment and guide you through the process. It can take 8-10 weeks in total to gather documents and submit your application to the Embassy for your visa, so you’ll need to bear this in mind when you’re booking your TEFL program dates. With these non EU visa programs, you’ll also be registered for an extra course of study, such as language lessons, cultural studies, so you’ll be learning a new language throughout your time abroad! As a final note, if you’re from Northern Ireland and have any connections with Ireland, or you’re British and have family members in another EU member state, definitely look into the possibility of applying for a dual citizenship and a second passport! This has proved beneficial in the past for a lot of our trainees. Get in touch with us any time to discuss your options and what will be the best course of action for you – we’re here to help, anytime!
TEFL in Spain – COVID-19 Update
Our TEFL teaching programs in Spain continue to run monthly. COVID-19 has brought in some “new normals” to our programs, so they can still run whilst always adhering to government regulations and guidelines. We’ve published these on our Instagram account – be sure to check them out! During the lockdown phase in Spain, monthly courses were conducted through Zoom with our usual trainers. Sessions remained interactive, with full live tutoring. Graduates all received their TEFL certification in preparation to begin working abroad when the lockdown lifted! In August, we welcomed trainees back into the TEFL centres, for face to face classes. Academies and TEFL schools have slowly reopened for face to face English classes, but with smaller groups of students each time. This, along with a lot of expats returning home, means there’s still a good demand for TEFL teachers in Spain! Most teachers have classes for 20-25 hours per week, which brings in a decent salary each month. If you’re from the EU, freedom of movement still applies to travel and there are no border restrictions. So you can apply for and join the start date of your choice! If you’re from outside of the European Union, you can still travel to Europe with a long-stay student visa (which is incorporated into our programs for you). Apply for your TEFL course in Madrid or Barcelona! If you’re applying for a long stay visa, you’ll need to be mindful that there may be a slightly longer wait time for a visa appointment. This means you’ll need to plan for a date possibly further in the future than usual. To avoid any disappointment, we recommend that you apply for all European programs as soon as you’re ready to! Future dates are filling faster than usual, and spaces remain limited! Check out the Madrid and Barcelona TEFL programs online, and apply here when you’re ready! You can get in touch with us at any time for more information. Be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels also for updates.
Vietnam & Cambodia – COVID-19 Update
Vietnam and Cambodia continue to be extremely sought-after countries for people moving abroad! Boasting great salaries and a low cost of living, many expats are drawn each year to south east Asia. With part time teaching hours you’ll have lots of spare time (and cash!) to explore the country and dive right in to the wonders that Vietnam and Cambodia have to offer! Until recent times, obtaining a visa and travelling to Asia was a very straightforward process. Since COVID-19 struck, the borders to both countries closed and are still currently shut to all foreign visitors. This situation is likely to remain in place until early 2021. For this reason, we can only accept applications to both locations during 2020 if you’re already on the ground in Asia! If you’re currently in Vietnam or Cambodia and you’re wanting to begin your teaching career, please do get in touch and we can get you started! The demand for TEFL teachers has not changed, if anything, it has increased with the lack of foreign teachers in-country. Class sizes have reduced to accommodate safety measures, which has in turn increased class timetables. Apply for your TEFL course in Vietnam or Cambodia! For all potential applicants, we recommend that you apply for 2021 programs as soon as you’re ready to! Since borders closed, we’ve begun the task of deferring trainees to 2021 start dates if their travel plans were affected this year. Meaning courses are already filling fast for January onwards! Which at this time of year is quite unprecedented. Usually programs close 1-2 months before the start date, however this will be a lot sooner! Check out the Vietnam and Cambodia TEFL programs online, and apply ASAP to avoid disappointment! You can get in touch with us at any time for more information. Be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels also for updates.
