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Internship Experience
Teach in Cambodia
Teach English In Cambodia
Ideal for first-time English teachers looking to gain valuable teaching experience in a safe and secure environment, whether you have a degree or not.
Cambodia is a top TEFL destination. With some of the highest salaries and a taste of tropical paradise, it’s easy to see why! So, why not start your Cambodia adventure with our paid TEFL internship? Teach English in Cambodia and be spoilt for a choice of things to see and do.
(12 months teaching placement)
Overview
Prepare yourself for 12 memorable months of teaching English in Phnom Penh, the legendary capital of Cambodia, where there is always lots of activity. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the country and its people. It is a nation known for its majestic temples, historical underground cities, and delectable cuisine. One of Southeast Asia’s most alluring traditions is the Khmer culture of Cambodia. Explore this tradition at the Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will also have the chance to celebrate the Buddhist New Year in April.
You can attend workshops and lectures on Cambodia’s educational system and how to prepare for 12 of the most gratifying months of your life. Learn Cambodian cuisine through cooking lessons and enjoy the scenery by cycling through mesmerizing Phnom Penh. The majority of the teaching placements are in Phnom Penh’s English-speaking institutions.
Essential information about your trip to Cambodia
What's included?
- Monthly salary of $800 - $1500 (degree holders can earn a higher salary)
- Lesson planning guide
- 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course
- Airport pick-up and transfers
- 30 Hour Teaching Young Learners Course
- 7-day welcome orientation and excursions in Phnom Penh
- Teaching English To Children Through Yoga & Mindfulness Course
- Welcome dinner
- Teacher development workshops
- Accommodation assistance provided
- Visa support and guidance
- SIM card set-up
- Ongoing in-country support
What's required before applying?
- Have a passport from USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand
- Both degree holders and non-degree holders are welcome to apply
- 120-hour TEFL certificate (included)
- Age Between 21-40 years old
- Criminal Background Check
- Please enquire if you any visible tattoos or piercings that cannot be covered
- Must have a clean bill of mental and physical health (please enquire first if you are on medication or receiving ongoing medical treatment)
- If you are from a non-native English speaking country, your English needs to be fluent with a clear accent. Please get in touch with our team to fill in an eligibility form before applying
What do I need to organise?
- International flights
- Travel vaccines: please consult your GP or local travel clinic
- Minimum $1100 for bank account set up fees and for the first 6 weeks of living; including transport and food etc.
- Placement accommodation and housing deposit - our partners will provide assistance in finding accommodation
- Comprehensive cover for travel and medical insurance
- Visa costs of $37-42
- At least 700 USD in cash as proof of funds to present to immigration
Internship Eligibility Form
Your trip Itinerary
When you arrive, our in-country team will greet you and the other interns (unless you must complete a quarantine). After the one-week orientation, you’ll travel to your placement area.
When you arrive, you’ll get a full week of cultural orientation.
Our in-depth culture and language orientation takes place in Phnom Penh and is a one-week, comprehensive, active learning, culture, history and language programme.
Workshops and activities include:
· Khmer language lessons
· Cambodian history, culture, geography and society
· Overcoming culture shock
· Cambodian cooking class
· Visit the Killing Fields and museum to learn about Cambodia’s past
· Market trips
· Visit a Buddhist temple to learn about religion in Cambodia
You will have the opportunity to teach in Cambodian language schools as well as private schools.
These two options may have different teaching hours. Language schools, for example, are busiest on Saturday and Sunday. Teachers teach on weekends and then take time off during the week. Private schools typically operate Monday through Friday, so teachers work during the week and are off on weekends. In both schools, you will primarily teach young students, but there are some high school positions available.
Congratulations, you did it! Be sure to congratulate yourself on your accomplishment. It’s time to choose whether you want to see more of Cambodia, travel, or teach (or both).
Alyssa
Hello! Alyssa is my name; I’m 22 years old and half German and half French. Hence, not a native English speaker. I began working in sales after completing my education in business. I did, however, recognize that there was still a lot to learn about this universe. Thus, I decided to apply for a TEFL internship in Cambodia, and here I am!
Locations
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Cultural Excursions
Wondering what you’re going to do with your precious free time? We know there are certain adventures that cannot be missed out on! So make sure to take a look above at these recommendations from past TEFL interns in Cambodia, and create your own Cambodia bucket list!
Outside the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
You may enjoy the plethora of activities around you in Phnom Penh on the weekends. Or, you and your other TEFL instructors might go on an adventure to explore all of Cambodia.
Teach & Travel
Teach & Travel
With pupils of various ages, from kindergarten to working adults, your teaching methodology will centre on conversational English. Our TEFL course will give you the abilities and information needed to teach these classes to students ranging from absolute beginners to highly proficient English speakers.
Work Schedule
Work Schedule
Your weekly work schedule will consist of 30 hours split between designing lessons, teaching in the classroom, and grading.
