Description
Bangkok-based Vantage was established in 2007 and is Thailand’s highest rated TEFL program. We offer a 120-hour, In-Class TEFL course, with 6 hours of observed teaching practices.
Our teacher training certification course covers five key areas of training: language awareness, teaching techniques, foreign language experience, a materials project and the development of a student profile.
Vantage has two university accreditations…internationally recognized…with Masters bearing credits. Each course is externally moderated.
Our American accreditation is from Fairmont State University. Vantage graduates earn 3 Masters level credits. We are also accredited by the European Global School—Paris. You can waive 25% of the requirements for a Master of Arts in Education by completing Vantage’s TEFL program.
We provide expert job support. We’ll craft your own Power Resume—resumes that make an impact in the six seconds many hiring authorities spend reading them. We’ll coach you on interviewing techniques, how to handle objections, giving demo lessons and job searching strategies.
Vantage is unique in that it has two footprints in Asia. We’re Thai-based and we have a large network of Thai schools, universities and corporate clients. In our TEFL Silk Road program, we also have a guaranteed job in China though our partner institute that has 70+ schools in 14 cities. You can earn a US$750 rebate on your TEFL tuition.
We also offer a 120-hour Combined Course, which blends online curriculum study with the observed practices of live classroom teaching of non-English speaking students.
Vantage graduates are successfully teaching English across Thailand and throughout the world.
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The consistent excellent reviews don’t lie! I have worked in the US public education system as a teacher/administrator for over 20 years. I was always interested in branching out my career to teaching English abroad and knew I needed TEFL certification to do this. Bangkok offers several choices of TEFL programs. I read all the reviews and contacted the schools. Kevin, Vantage’s program director, responded immediately with information on my questions regarding accommodation options, travel and their program. I felt at ease and confident I was making the right decision to choose Vantage for my certification.
As a veteran teacher, I have been exposed to many different models of teaching methods. The ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) approach which Vantage implements is incredibly teacher and student friendly. Lessons were easy to create and adapted to the specific needs of the class of students. I feel this would hold true for teachers with little or no teaching experience – very straightforward.
Chris, the lead trainer is incredibly knowledgeable of all aspects of teaching English. Any questions or concerns I had regarding my lessons or material presented in class were answered very thoroughly yet easy to understand. Because the course is only four weeks, it is very intense. (At times I did feel overwhelmed) . Chris kept the lessons engaging, meaningful and fun. I certainly was never bored! He really helped me change the way I thought about teaching in a positive way.
Another fantastic aspect of Vantage is I was able to implement my lessons with real students at a nursing college. I saw first hand how effective the ESA method works. Students were very excited (and so fun to work with). They spoke English throughout the lessons, though they were at an A1/A2 level of English – very basic. The experience was incredibly rewarding.
Finally, I have been using my same resume (with periodic updates) for many years. Kevin helped me to create a “power resume” including a video and cover letter. My new resume highlights my strengths and is so much stronger and effective. Kevin also went over interviewing and tips to consider, which I never thought of before. I feel very confident to apply and interview for teaching jobs abroad now!
A side note, which I’m surprised I didn’t see mentioned in other reviews is the school and recommended apartment where I stayed are located in a prime area – surrounded by wonderful cafes, food markets, shopping centers, a movie theater etc., all within a 10-15 minute walking distance. The area is incredibly safe, inexpensive and fun. I could have happily stayed there another month or longer if I had planned to interview after the course.
The Vantage experience helped renew my excitement about education and the endless possible opportunities of teaching English abroad. The course absolutely receives my highest recommendation for TEFL certification.