Teaching Jobs Abroad Program
A fast, structured pathway for TESOL/TEFL/CELTA-qualified teachers seeking paid ESL work in Cambodia.
Already certified? We’ll help you move quickly into a paid ESL teaching role in Cambodia.
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
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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 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, 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.
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What’s Included
TJAP at AVSE in Phnom Penh 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
To participate in the Teaching Jobs Abroad Program, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for teaching English in Cambodia. The requirements below reflect current Cambodian work permit and visa requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Hold a Government-regulated TESOL, TEFL or CELTA qualification.
Provide a criminal background check from their home country, issued within the previous 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 Cambodia’s entry requirements.
Good to know
A university or college degree is not a legal requirement for teaching-related work permits and visas in Cambodia. Teaching documents generally do not need to be notarised or legalised, although applicants must be able to present the original documents.
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 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. 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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