AVSE-TESOL

A great introduction to teaching in Vietnam. Terry and Evie created a hospitable environment and were very conscientious of everyone's needs and concerns on the course. The course covered both educational theory and practice along with guidance in finding suitable positions after the conclusion of the course. If you are thinking of starting a career in ESL and it is your first time living in Vietnam, this is a great way to acclimatise to your surroundings and find your footing. The experiences I had on this course have been invaluable to me and it is a great way of gaining credibility in the local job market when you are just starting out teaching.

This TESOL course was extremely useful and I absolutely loved the classroom setting paired with in- person teaching experience. The staff is helpful with all aspects of the experience- housing, culture, the course and more. I loved it and would highly recommend to anyone who loves traveling and teaching children!

The Hanoi AVSE-TESEL program is a great resource for anyone looking to get involved with teaching ESL around the world. Terry is an amazing instructor with years of experience to guide everyone through the ins and outs of what goes into the role. By the end of the program even people with no prior teaching experience can go out and feel prepared to go out into the world and bring their best to the job.

Nothing could have prepared me better for the world of ESL teaching.nIn the 4 weeks with AVSE I was able to build up my confidence and 100% improve my skills. The practical sessions cover all age groups which allows you to get a very good feel for the real world. The trainers have years of experience in the field and they are very helpful and supportive. Completing your TESOL through AVSE means you will always be part of their community and this helps so much with networking in Vietnam.nThe fact that I made friends for life is just an added extra.nI highly recommend AVSE, especially for someone coming to Vietnam alone.

The AVSE-TESOL course in Hanoi, Vietnam was one of the more expensive courses that I looked at. For someone like me, moving to Vietnam from my home country, the course structure gave me an opportunity to settle into a new city with the support of classmates and AVSE staff. The housing was less than one block from the class site, and exceeded expectations for temporary living.nnThe course starts with the very basics. The first week sets up the framework for how lessons should be structured, what to expect from your practice lessons, and how to get the most of the course. After week one, the course picks up speed with writing assignments, lesson planning, and practice teaching. The coursework was challenging, but I believe it made me a much better teacher.nnThe two staff on-site (Terry and Evie) were absolutely great in every aspect. They made us feel comfortable even when we struggled. They were happy to help at all hours of the day. They were quick with suggestions for getting settled, navigating cultural differences, and any issues that popped up. I had an issue with documents being sent from the US to Vietnam, which got held up in customs. Evie was a life-saver and helped me sort out the situation and translate every step of the way. Terry gave great feedback, and never held back. He cares about making you a solid, professional teacher. The course would not have been the same without Terry and Evie.nnMy only issue with the course was through the job search. We were asked to write down our job preferences. It was clear that I wanted to work in a school. I received many emails from centers and evening programs that had received my CV. I had to reach out to AVSE to ask them to stop sending my CV to programs that didn't meet my criteria. I eventually found a job with a great school, and I believe my TESOL course prepared me well for the interview and job requirements.