Teaching Jobs Abroad Program
A fast, structured pathway for TESOL/TEFL/CELTA-qualified teachers seeking paid ESL work in Cambodia or Vietnam.
Already certified? We’ll help you move quickly into a paid ESL teaching role in Cambodia or Vietnam.
You’ll receive accommodation during the program, real classroom teaching experience, direct referral to vetted partner schools, visa guidance, and practical in-country support.
Program fee: US$884
Selected top-tier partner schools
Outline
The Teaching Jobs Abroad Program (TJAP) at AVSE is a structured, purpose-designed pathway for TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA-qualified ESL teachers who want to begin teaching English in Cambodia or Vietnam with clarity and support. It is a distinct, non-AQF program, not another formal TESOL qualification — as the assumption is that you already hold one.
Delivered in Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City, the program is suited to applicants seeking a practical, time-efficient alternative to navigating relocation, local systems, and job connections on their own.
Participants complete a short, supported pathway that includes accommodation during the 9-day program, real classroom teaching experience, cultural and social activities, and direct referral to vetted partner schools.
TJAP is designed to reduce uncertainty, build confidence in an unfamiliar environment, and support a smooth transition into paid ESL teaching — without hype or unnecessary complexity.
TJAP in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
AVSE’s TJAP training centre in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is located within a working school environment (Westline School) that offers study programs for more than 800 students from kindergarten to Year 12. This setting gives TJAP participants practical, first-hand experience of everyday classroom routines and expectations within a Cambodian school community from the outset.
ESL teaching roles in Cambodia are largely concentrated in and around Phnom Penh. Most positions are based in private international schools catering primarily for young learners aged 4 to 17. These schools represent the main employment pathway for foreign ESL teachers in Cambodia, with many employing graduates directly from AVSE’s TJAP. The ESL market is relatively compact and collegial, allowing teachers to establish themselves quickly within a close-knit professional community.
TJAP in Cambodia is particularly well suited to open-minded, adaptable foreign ESL teachers who are comfortable working and living in a developing-country environment shaped by strong family and cultural values. The program offers a safe and structured way to reduce the risk and uncertainty connected with moving to Cambodia and commencing employment as a foreign ESL teacher.
TJAP in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is where AVSE began in 2009. TJAP in Ho Chi Minh City is delivered in the original AVSE building, a real English language school providing study programs for more than 300 young learners, seven days a week. Completing their training in a real school in Ho Chi Minh City gives TJAP participants continuous exposure to ESL classrooms, students, and teaching expectations throughout the 9-day program.
While Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are the main entry points, Vietnam’s ESL market offers a range of teaching roles across diverse locations. These include kindergarten, general English, and international exam preparation, with opportunities available in major cities, regional centres, rural areas, and coastal locations.
TJAP in Ho Chi Minh City is especially suited to foreign ESL teachers seeking access to an established, vibrant teaching market, where multiple school types and teaching formats operate at scale. Being professionally minded, adaptable, and culturally aware are core requirements for success in TJAP in Ho Chi Minh City, and for teaching English in Vietnam more broadly.
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What’s Included
TJAP at AVSE in Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City brings together the key elements foreign ESL teachers need when moving to a new teaching destination. Accommodation on arrival, visa and documentation guidance, classroom experience in a local context, a realistic job strategy, and in-country support are combined into a single, structured program.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements for the Teaching Jobs Abroad Program at AVSE vary between Cambodia and Vietnam due to differences in government regulations and work permit requirements. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria specific to their chosen destination.
Eligibility for the TJAP in Cambodia
Applicants choosing Cambodia must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a government-regulated TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA qualification.
- Provide a criminal background check from their home country, issued within the past six months.
- Be a competent English speaker with the ability to teach effectively in an ESL classroom environment.
- Be eligible to travel internationally and meet entry requirements for Cambodia.
Note: A university degree is not a mandatory requirement for legal employment as an ESL teacher in Cambodia. Teaching documents are not required to be notarised or legalised for use in Cambodia; however, applicants must be able to present their original documents.
Eligibility for the TJAP in Vietnam
Applicants choosing Vietnam must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a government-regulated TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA qualification.
- Hold a recognised university degree (mandatory for legal employment as an ESL teacher in Vietnam).
- Provide a criminal background check from their home country, issued within the past six months.
- Be a competent English speaker with the ability to teach effectively in an ESL classroom environment.
- Non-native English speakers must provide evidence of English language proficiency, typically IELTS 7.0 or higher (or equivalent certification).
- Be eligible to travel internationally and meet entry requirements for Vietnam.
Note: For Vietnam, key teaching-related documents — including TESOL, TEFL or CELTA certification, a university degree, a criminal background check, and an English proficiency test result (where applicable) — must be notarised and legalised (two distinct steps) in the country where the relevant document was issued.
How the Teaching Jobs Abroad Program Works
Having reviewed the eligibility requirements, the four steps below outline how the Teaching Jobs Abroad Program unfolds from enrolment through to job transition.
Enrol & Prepare
Zoom call, Q & As, gather documentation
Arrival & Orientation
Hotel check-in, welcome party, information workshops
In-Country Program Vietnam or Cambodia
Classroom observation, teaching practice & lesson planning workshops
Job Referrals & Transition
Interviews, contract support, and pastoral care
Program Fee & Enrolment
The program fee for the Teaching Jobs Abroad Program (TJAP) is US $884. This fee covers the core TJAP components in Cambodia or Vietnam — including supported arrival and orientation, accommodation during the program, a practical teaching component (with real students), and hands-on job support with vetted partner schools.
Before You Apply: What Past Participants Say
“AVSE-TESOL is a great first stepping stone to become an ESL teacher abroad. Not only did they serve me well in gaining the confidence and practical experience to step foot in the classroom, but they also provided me with a great lesson plan structure and tons of inspiration for class activities which have wowed employers and delighted students of all ages.”
“Our trainer was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the course, and the owner personally checked in during both the enrollment process and after course completion, adding a thoughtful, personal touch. The staff are also excellent resources, always ready to assist with coursework and day-to-day needs.”
“From the admin team, to my teacher trainer in Phnom Penh, everyone was incredibly open, honest, welcoming and flexible. The course provides not only theory and practical knowledge, but supports your weaknesses and encourages mistakes for you to be the best version of yourself.”
Completing and submitting the enrolment form below initiates the first step of the TJAP process (Enrol & Prepare). AVSE will then confirm your eligibility within three business days and provide written advice.
Enrolment
Please complete this enrolment form to apply for the Teaching Jobs Abroad Program (TJAP) in Cambodia or Vietnam. It takes around 3 minutes. AVSE will review your details and email you within three working days with guidance and next steps. No payment is required at this stage.
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