The
Kingdom of Wonder
Cambodia is a captivating country in Southeast Asia, rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its stunning temples, including the world-renowned Angkor Wat, Cambodia offers visitors a unique blend of ancient traditions and vibrant modern life. The country's cities, like the fast-growing Siem Reap and the dynamic capital Phnom Penh, are filled with friendly locals, delicious cuisine, and bustling markets. Cambodia is also a haven for affordable travel, with low-cost living, easy transportation, and beautiful, lesser-known islands waiting to be explored. For those interested in teaching, Cambodia stands out as the only country in the region where you can legally teach without a bachelor's degree, offering a welcoming environment for educators and travelers alike.
Quick Stats
Salary
Earn $900 – $2,200 USD per month for degree holders *
Earn $700 – $1600 USD per month for non-degree holders *
* May fluctuate due to exchange rate volatility.
Placement Types
Placements are mainly at private schools teaching kindergarten, primary (elementary and middle) and high school students.
Contract Lengths
1 year contracts are preferred and can be renewed if you choose to do so.
Program Options
Option 1: In-Class TEFL & Placement in Cambodia
If you do not have an internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL certification, we highly recommend our in-class TEFL course in Siem Reap. It's complete with a one-week, comprehensive Cambodia language and culture course before your job placement.
Option 2: Placement Only
If you already hold an accredited 120 Hour TEFL/TESOL certification, then our Placement Only option guarantees you a teaching job with all our in-country support benefits.
Full Program Highlights
Pre- departure support
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Getting the necessary documentation prepared prior to departure.
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Assistance with planning, packing, visas, costs, budgets and booking flights.
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Answering your questions to help ease any anxieties you may have regarding your trip.
On Arrival
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Airport pickup and transfer to accommodation
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Assistance with obtaining a sim card upon your arrival.
Internationally Accredited TEFL certification
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Gain the knowledge needed to successfully teach English.
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In- class training to perfect your skills and gain confidence
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Guaranteed job placement at carefully vetted schools
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Cultural orientation and meet and greets to help ease navigating Cambodian society
In country support
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Receive expert guidance from teachers who have gone through the process and walked the same path as you are about to embark on. We will advise you on the required documents, and answer as many question as you need to ask to prepare yourself.
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Weekly social events to build community
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Local, on-the-ground teachers will provide you with personal assistance throughout the duration of your teaching experience.
Boost your employability
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Learning independence.
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Grow confident when speaking publicly
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Learning how to overcome obstacles developing a solution oriented mindset
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Get to know yourself on a deeper level through self discovery
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Step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself to experience new things
FEES
Teaching Placements
Most people in Cambodia send their children to be privately educated as the quality of public-school education is very low. For this reason, English Teachers in Cambodia mostly teach in private schools. There may also be limited language school classes.
Placement Overview
Teaching Hours
Teaching hours per week range from 22 to 30 or 4.5 to 6 hours of teaching per day but differs between Language Schools and Private Schools. Language schools are busiest Saturday and Sunday so teachers work many classes on the weekends and then have time off during the week. Teaching days vary from 5 to 6 days of teaching per week. If teaching 6 days per week, the teacher is given multiple paid vacation days to offset. However, Private and International schools usually run Monday to Friday and so teachers work during the week and have the weekends off.
Most positions are teaching young learners but there are also some high school positions.
It is important to note that teachers in Cambodia will be expected to teach other subjects through English, such as math, science, health, gym, art, etc. If asked to teach other subjects, these subjects would all be taught in English. If the school requires the teacher to teach another subject, this will be made known to the teacher when the interview opportunity is presented.
Schools provide an English teaching curriculum for teachers to follow.
Class sizes range from 15 to 25 students.
