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Vantage was established in 2007 and is Thailand’s highest rated TEFL program. They offer a 120-hour, In-Class TEFL course, with 6 hours of observed teaching practice.
Vantage TEFL certification carries American validation from Fairmont State University (FSU) from West Virginia. Their graduates can receive 3 credits in FSU’s online Masters of Education Degree in Professional Studies, an option for those who want to increase their career prospects.
They provide expert job support. They’ll craft your own Power Resume that make an impact in the six seconds hiring authorities typically spend reading them. They’ll coach you on interviewing techniques, handling objections, and job search strategies.
Vantage is unique in having two major footprints in Asia. They’re Bangkok-based and they have agreements with the largest Thai recruitment agencies that place hundreds of teachers in Thai schools every year.
In their TEFL Silk Road program, they offer a guaranteed job in China though their partner institute that has 90+ academies in 17 cities. You’ll start with a US$500 discount on your Vantage TEFL tuition—their most generous special offer. And, once in China, you’ll earn over US$2,550 monthly. You’ll also get a signing bonus of US$860.
Vantage run small class sizes so they can give personalized attention both to individual teacher development and the subsequent job search. You can read a review of their program in the definitive book, “Teaching in Thailand—A Practical System.”
They 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, in China and throughout the world.
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As a non-native English speaker. I was more than concerned about my prospects about getting a job as an English teacher. From the first class days, Vantage more than put me at ease.
The entire Vantage training team is highly qualified. Their professionalism was the key that turned my initial reluctance about teaching English into a blooming self-confidence. There’s a lot of material to cover in four weeks, but each class was so engaging, that they workload is enjoyable and manageable.
Where I really developed my teaching skills was through practice sessions followed by expert feedback. I had 7 hours of observed teaching to non-English speaking students. The feedback I got after each teaching session made a huge difference in knowing what to do and what to avoid. This real-time classroom experience was a huge ingredient in learning how to teach.
Vantage also have their own dedicated jobs coach. Not only do they show you how to build your own Power Resume and coach you on interview strategies and techniques, they link you into their network. I secure an interview the week before graduation through Vantage at a school very near my home.
I can definitely say that my experience at Vantage gave me all the necessary skills I needed to be a great teacher. If you looking to build a teaching career, these are your guys!