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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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After researching for the best TEFL course, Vantage made it to the top of my list. And apparently, it wasn’t just me, as I later learned that Vantage had won the 2018 Community Choice Award as the best overall TEFL program in the world. I was soon to learn why.
I had been teaching for four years, but nevertheless, I felt that there was something missing in my professional training.
At Vantage, I was taught in the ‘communicative approach’ to language teaching. During our practice teaching sessions, I first learned how to engage the students so they believed they were half directing the class. By using the layout of this approach to plan my lessons, I found they were more structured, more organized and far more effective in the classroom than what I did before.
The lead trainer Chris, was also highly articulate about the different concepts of the English language. He teaches in a workshop style rather than lecturer format so there are lots of discussions.
Vantage has its own Jobs Coach Kevin, who will sit with you and create a Power Resume. He also coached us on how to be effective interview techniques. I already had scheduled my first interview before I even graduated.
I highly recommend Vantage. I was guided, encouraged and sharpened each step of the way during this month-long course. Their quality of training far exceeded my expectations and I definitely got my money’s worth. You won’t be left unattended with these guys (Kevin, Chris and Ryan) —they go the extra mile to ensure you succeed.