Reviews of AVSE-TESOL

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AVSE-TESOL offers an internationally recognised TESOL/TEFL training programme in 3 of the world’s must visit cities: Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Our core business is all about providing the certification, knowledge and skills that are needed to pursue a brilliant career teaching English as a second language.

The TESOL/TEFL course at AVSE involves 150 hours of in-class study over 4 weeks with practical teaching experience being a hefty component of the study programme. What we offer comes with complimentary accommodation, a Welcome Party, a Welcome Pack, a free City Tour, all materials & equipment, a guaranteed teaching job once the course has finished and a lot more – real value for money.

AVSE-TESOL is a family owned school with a real Australian connection and an international reputation for quality. We are passionate about our work, teaching people how to teach. Check out our long list of positive & independent reviews on this website.

Courses

Course Types

On-site TEFL Courses
Online TEFL Courses

Course Lengths

Long Courses (150+ hours)

Certifications

TEFL / TESL / TESOL

Locations

Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Vietnam

Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City

AVSE-TESOL has received 145 student reviews and has an overall rating of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on the following criteria.

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145 reviews of AVSE-TESOL

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Review 145 of 145 AVSE-TESOL

Written by Michelle Marais on May 15, 2026 10:25 pm
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I recently completed the TESOL course with AVSE in Phnom Penh and had a very positive experience throughout the entire programme. The course was well organised, informative, and practical, and it gave me the confidence and skills I needed to begin my ESL teaching career.

The support from the AVSE team was excellent from start to finish. David was an amazing teacher who was always patient, encouraging, and willing to help whenever I had questions or needed guidance. Ms Jing was also incredibly supportive and helpful throughout the process. The staff genuinely care about their students and want them to succeed.

I would highly recommend AVSE TESOL to anyone looking to complete a TESOL course in Cambodia. The training was professional, engaging, and very worthwhile, and I’m grateful for the experience and support I received from the entire team.

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Review 144 of 145 AVSE-TESOL

Written by Ruby Rose on April 7, 2026 1:16 am
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I recently completed the TESOL course at AVSE in Phnom Penh, and I’m genuinely grateful for the experience. Beyond the solid teaching methodology and classroom practice, what stood out most was the level of support AVSE provided in helping me adjust to life in Cambodia. From practical advice on accommodation and transport to cultural insights and local networking, the team went far beyond what I expected from a typical TEFL course. That support made a huge difference, especially during the first few weeks in a new country.

The course itself was well-structured, with knowledgeable trainers who gave constructive feedback and prepared me for real classroom situations. I left feeling confident and ready to teach, but also settled and comfortable living in Phnom Penh. For anyone considering TESOL certification in Southeast Asia, especially if you’re new to the region, AVSE offers a rare combination of professional training and genuine pastoral care.

Overall, I highly recommend AVSE, not just as a TESOL course, but as a launchpad for living and working successfully in Cambodia.

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Review 143 of 145 AVSE-TESOL

Written by Koichi Karl Kamimura on March 30, 2026 10:57 am
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I started off not knowing much about what to do or where to go especially for the requirements and everything but AVSE-TESOL helped out so much. They made sure to give me guidance on areas pre-course that I was a bit hazy on even before I actually paid for anything. Peter was already helpful along with his wonderful staff.

When I got there, they made sure that everything was prepared exactly on the scheduled day. There were no delays at all and all of my classmates had an easy time during the orientation. Mick introduced us all to each other and made sure we all got acquainted with each other and the upcoming program.

During the course, Mick (our instructor) made sure everyone was on the same page every single hour and every single day. He answered every question and made sure no one was left behind. He made it very enjoyable for all of us. Learning is the easiest part and the only hard part was nerves before teaching practicum which turned out to be easy because of how well Mick prepared all of us.

All in all, I would recommend this course to my friends and to anyone who wants to come to Vietnam and get their TESOL certificate. AVSE will take care of you and make it fun for you at the same time. I made great friends along the way and learned a whole lot!

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Review 142 of 145 AVSE-TESOL

Written by Le Thi Thanh Huong on March 28, 2026 1:22 pm
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I have been hesitant to choose where to learn TESOL in a long time, and luckily I found AVSE. It is really out of my expectation. The course is a perfect combination between theory and practice beyond a normal lesson by observing and teaching real on-site students in all levels at this centre. The online document of AVSE is not only deeply academic but also clear, easy to follow and linked to many reliable resources. My trainer, teacher Mick with many years teaching experience, was dedicated to scaffolding us the lessons. He also provided us a huge resource of warmup games and shared things happen in real classes and how to handle these. There has not been a single minute wasted for three weeks. We all started from nothing and ended up with enabling to do lesson plans and teach English in any classes just like phrase “zero to hero”. Besides, AVSE team supported us carefully and enthusiastically. They helped us things in both inside and outside class. It was useful for my international classmates such as restaurants, clothes shops, shoe shops, interesting things to do, places to visit and jobs in Hochiminh city. And there were Vietnamese culture and language lessons as well. Finally, apart from the certificate, the knowledge, and the experience in teaching practicum, I had a wonderful time with my classmate who came from different countries. More than that, we still maintain a good friendship after the course until now.

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Review 141 of 145 AVSE-TESOL

Written by Maria Phan on March 2, 2026 3:46 am
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I had wanted a career and lifestyle change for quite some time and finally decided to take the leap. Teaching has always been in the back of my mind but I was unsure as I had no desire to return to fulltime education to obtain a degree in education.

I did extensive research into multiple companies that offered courses similar to AVSE-TESOL, I already held a degree in a different field and completed an online TEFL course with a different provider so i must admit i was quite arrogant into thinking i could simply fast track my way into teaching English abroad.

After my initial introductory video call, i knew it had to be this company (very cliché), but in total honesty, gut feeling is everything. The Director suggested I pick a course that was based on what i wanted for my future, anyone can “teach English”, but this company really focuses in on making a difference. It’s not a company that is simply looking to tick boxes and then throw you to the wolves, 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 this course isn’t just for the certificate (which honestly is what i thought it would be). This course made me a Teacher.

I cannot thank everyone involved enough and I cannot recommend AVSE-TESOL enough.

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