Siem Reap, Cambodia · In-Person
The Classroom Apprenticeship.
A 4-week TEFL certification built around real teaching reps — not theory and a checklist. You teach. We observe. You debrief. You do it again.
The Method
This is an apprenticeship, not a course.
Most TEFL programmes give you two or three classroom sessions and call it practical experience. The Classroom Apprenticeship is structured around more than 25 counted teaching moments — each one observed, each one debriefed. You build real classroom confidence through repetition and feedback, not through hours of sitting and listening.
Low stakes, high frequency. Teach your cohort. Get comfortable standing in front of people, managing time, and recovering from mistakes before the real thing.
Peers take on student roles. You plan lessons properly, manage a class dynamic, and receive structured feedback after every session.
The moments that actually matter. You teach real children in a real school. A trainer observes and debriefs every session.
What’s Included
What the four weeks cover.
Training
- Lesson planning and curriculum design
- Classroom management techniques
- Teaching grammar in context
- Teaching vocabulary and pronunciation
- Error correction strategies
- Teaching listening and speaking skills
- Teaching reading and writing skills
- Working with young learners
- 25+ observed teaching reps with feedback
Placement Support
- CV and cover letter preparation
- Interview coaching and preparation
- School matching based on your profile
- Contract review and negotiation guidance
- Support continues until you are placed
- Cambodia placement — no degree required
Costs
What you’ll need to budget.
The programme fee covers training, certification, and placement support. Everything else is your own cost.
| Programme fee | $1,395 |
| Accommodation (4 weeks, est.) | $200 – $400 |
| Food (4 weeks, est.) | $200 – $350 |
| Visa on arrival (30 days, extendable) | $30 – $35 |
| Flights (varies by origin) | Arrange independently |
| Programme fee total | $1,395 |
Living costs are estimates. Siem Reap is affordable — most trainees budget $500–$800 total for personal costs over four weeks.
Eligibility
Who this programme is for.
You qualify if you are:
- A native English speaker
- From UK, US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, or South Africa
- Aged 19–55 (18 or 56–64 requires a call with us first; under 18 or 65+ isn’t eligible)
- No prior TEFL experience needed
- No degree required for Cambodia placement
What to expect in Cambodia:
- Average teacher salary: $900 – $2,500/month
- Cost of living: low — $600–$900/month comfortably
- Visa: 30-day tourist on arrival, one extension available, then convert to a longer-term E-class visa
- Teaching hours: typically 20–25 hours/week
- Work starts within weeks of certification
Ready to apply?
Send us a message. We’ll ask a few straightforward questions and let you know if you’re a good fit.
Email Admissions admissions@destinationtefl.com