Take your TEFL Course on an exotic paradise island
S.E.A Backpacker Magazine have teamed up with Island TEFL based on the sun-drenched island of Koh Samui to offer you the best and most exotic locations to take your TEFL course. Courses take place all year round in any one of the following locations.
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“Being cooped up in a cold classroom for a month in the UK wasn’t my idea of fun, so when I discovered I could do the course in Koh Samui I was thrilled! It meant I could start my Thailand adventure straight away and get authentic experience teaching in local schools.” (Adam Morris, UK)
Koh Samui – Thailand:
Welcome to Thailand, the Land of Smiles! Koh Samui, with it’s palm fringed white sandy beaches, colourful markets and buzzing night-life is a great place to get integrated into the unique Thai way of life. It’s no wonder that Samui is the most popular location for our TEFL Courses. As the 2nd largest island in Thailand, Koh Samui caters for every taste. There are plenty of adventure sports and activities available from elephant trekking, watersports, bunjee jumping, yoga, diving, snorkeling, Thai cookery, Muay Thai boxing, ATV adventures and lots more! Koh Samui is also a fantastic island to relax and indulge in spa treatments, Thai massage and alternative holistic therapy. Our main Island TEFL School is based in the charming village of Mae Nam – with a swimming pool on the school grounds and a beautiful beach just a 10 minute walk from the school. Adjusting to island life is a breeze!
Phuket - Thailand:
Also known as the ‘Pearl of the Andaman Sea’, Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and has long been celebrated as one of the best tourist destinations in the world. With beaches to die for, wicked night-life and beautiful scenery, it’s no wonder Phuket is popular amongst people of all ages. Visit Patong with it’s buzzing Walking Street, international restaurants and glitzy shopping malls. Hire a motorbike to explore the island’s jungle-clad landscape, go snorkeling or diving in the island’s clear turquoise waters or sit at one of Phuket’s manybeachside restaurants and eat some of the best seafood of your life. With Buddhist temples, buzzing night markets, Muay Thai schools, yoga, Thai massage, Thai cookery schools, bunjee jumping, elephant trekking, ATV adventures, sailing trips, kayaking and even surfing - there is so much to do in Phuket!
Koh Phangan – Thailand:
Famous as the home of the Full Moon Party, arguably the world’s best beach party, there is actually a lot more to Koh Phangan than buckets and multi-coloured glo paint. With over 90% of the island untouched tropical rainforest, unspoilt beaches accessible only by longtail boat and some great local restaurants, Koh Phangan is a very special and magical island. Chilled out beach life, sunbathing by day, barbecues and funky parties by night – Koh Phangan’s charm attracts a cool crowd. Snorkeling, diving, jungle trekking, kayaking and fishing are popular activities. There are also some fantastic yoga schools on the island, Thai massage, meditation, chakra-healing and alternative therapy centres for those wanting to explore their spiritual side in Thailand. Plus the incredible national park, Ang Thong Marine Park is just a short boat ride away. Koh Phangan is quite small and you can drive around the island in less than a day. The TEFL School is located in Thongsala, the island’s largest town – with a fantastic night market selling delicious food for less than a $1 and some great local cafes. Read more about Koh Phangan here
Bangkok – Thailand:
Bangkok, “The City of Angels.” Welcome to one of the most cosmopolitan and intriguing capital cities of the world. Bangkok is a place where East meats West, with hedonistic night-life, glitzy shopping malls, sumptuous cuisine, ancient temples, magnificent palaces and an excellent array of museums in whatever order suits you best! Bangkok is a city with many faces, and you can lose yourself in its myriad hues and aromas. It is one place where you can make a great vacation out of a primarily educational experience. From great cuisine to magical shrines, from great opulence with state of the art modern facilities and architectures to tradition – Bangkok is a city like no other. It is also a major tourist and business centre. Gaining your TESOL/TEFL certification in Bangkok may change your life for ever – not only will it be your ticket to a high profile placement in this enchanting cosmopolitan city, which has a steady demand of EFL/ ESL teachers, but it will also offer you unparalleled lif experience. It is therefore no surprise that pursuing the TEFL Certificate course in Bangkok has a constant stream of participants. Read more about Bangkok here
Chiang Mai – Thailand:
Chiang Mai has long been known as the “Rose of the North’; a captivating city that has the right mix of cultural attractions, laidback lifestyle, history and modern living. Chiang Mai sets itself apart from other places in Thailand, and around the world, in its friendliness and 1000 year old rich history that can be can be experienced all over the city. The centre of the history and culture of Northern Thailand with over 300 temples, Chiang Mai is easy to get lost in and spend hours and hours exploring new, seldom visited areas of the city. Read more about Chiang Mai here
Bali – Indonesia:
World-class surf, great nightlife, sandy beaches, awesome volcanoes and picturesque rice terrace scenery – it’s no wonder Bali is considered an island paradise by many. Take your TEFL course here and experience the unique Balinese culture – (Bali is the only Hindu island in the whole of Indonesia) attend colourful festivals, visit temples and glimpse a fascinating village way of life out of the main tourist areas. Yoga in Ubud, partying and surfing in Kuta, dolphin watching in Lovina or diving in Amed – there is something for everyone in Bali.
*Please Note: Many students choose to do their 4-week TESOL/TEFL training course (Package A) in one destination nd then do a 1 month volunteer teaching assignment at another TEFL location. (Package B). You too will have this option if you select Package B. See Course Options here
