How I Got Started Teaching In Cambodia - Full Story

AVSE TESOL : www.avse.edu.vn
CODE : Tom Trips Out
Watch me tell the tale of how I got my start coming to Cambodia to Teach English. I owe everything to AVSE who set me up for success and lined me up with a new career in paradise.
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[@beedallan4046]

Excellent! 🤩 the description of your journey is very assuring for someone wanting to follow in your footsteps ❤

[@Antark01]

It’s me philip, here to let you know everyone from the class miss you teacher!

[@TomTripsOut]

Thats nice to hear! Great fun fact 😎

[@Antark01]

@@TomTripsOut It sure do xD

[@funky6226]

I wanted to watch but it was just an ad for avse or whatever

[@TomTripsOut]

Check my playlists i have like 2 years worth of cool videos where i explore diff cities in Cambodia. Nothing to do with teaching. The Battambang one is cool, i go to a crocodile farm and some famous caves.

[@CodyWright-pq3eq]

Locals might not like it if you go into dead ends. Had everyone staring daggers after accidentally going into one in Vietnam. Woman screamed at me with her eyes while making a gesture and an old man in a wheelchair told me "Di di!" Cambodians will just be quiet or quietly let a dog out on you.

[@savvyfreelancer4553]

Tom, have you made a video on the immigration process? If so, could you please send me a link to it?

[@TomTripsOut]

I made one explaining all the Visa types but its old an Outdated. I should make a new one on that. Things have changed since 2 years ago.

[@davidlawrence2805]

Are you still in Cambodia.? I'm from America, Mississippi. I have been teaching in Vietnam for 5 years but due to some visa issues. I will be coming to Cambodia.

[@TomTripsOut]

Yea I live in Phnom Penh. If you want help being lined up with job placements, AVSE TESOL - has a program for people who are already certified teachers, just to help line up a job. Teaching jobs abroad program. You can find it here www.avse.edu.vn - if you go for it mention Tom Trips Out

[@davidlawrence2805]

@@TomTripsOut yeah. I watched that video and googled them. I've never heard of AVSE. Appreciate that advice.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

Does phnom penh have tesco lotus, big C and 711 like Thailand does?

[@TomTripsOut]

Theres Big C and 711. And they have other chains here. Kiwi Mart and Smile. I did a video on 711 here you can find on my channel

[@AuthorJamesFlynn]

I’m going to visit PP soon. Do you know any teaching agencies I could go to in person while I’m there?

[@TomTripsOut]

There’s a school called “Beltei” they told me they only take applicants in person. I think they have several campuses, just google one and check it out

[@PeterC245]

I did a TEFL in Bangkok 10 years ago , I then got a job in Phnom Penh, at a international school , Unfortunately I got dumped teaching grade 5 Science and math Not English, so I was not trained for that, Also I found the dress code and climate, together hard to take , So I didn’t last long I’m now retired in Thailand Peter

[@TomTripsOut]

Yea that sounds not so good. At my school we had air conditioning in all rooms and we can wear short sleeves. Ive never had to teach other subjects but that can happen. - but they give you a text book anyway so you’re just facilitating the activities and marking their work with an answer key so I don’t see it as much different. My school would provide us with power point presentations we could use for our lessons as well.

[@savvyfreelancer4553]

Tom, I am kind of confused by this AVSE thing. If one wants to sign up for AVSE, does one go directly to the school to sign up or does one go through International TEFL Academy to sign up?

[@Theonyy]

They should only go through avse and use his code. It's the only way to get a job and succeed out here. Trust me

[@TomTripsOut]

You should go Directly to the AVSE website. If you go through ITA then THEY will get paid a referral for directing you there and its possible it could cost more. Better to cut out the middle man. It also helps support my channel and the work I do if you mention Tom Trips Out. 😎

[@TomTripsOut]

Im always sincere and honest. If you have a problem with my content there’s always the option not to watch. I appreciate your comments tho - you’re single handedly helping push up my engagement. Thanks for your repeated support.

[@SaltyMilla]

I did go to the avse website and sent the form twice, no response. I'm flying in there in a few days so will make my way regardless. I do have experience teaching esl in the 90s and lived in Asia so it's not unfamiliar. But wondering why I didn't even get an email response.

[@justinanotherplace]

Hey Tom, does AVSE include job placement with the standard TESOL course, or is it an additional thing you have to buy as an add on? I'll be sure to use your referral code too if I sign up, I assume it gives you commission or does it also help the person signing up as well? Thank you for the info!

[@TomTripsOut]

It’s standard with all the programs they offer. It’s also job assistance for life. The code does not help the person signing up, but if you use it I can take you out for food or get you a bit of cash once you get here.

[@justinanotherplace]

@TomTripsOut that's more than generous of you! I'm not the type to take other people's money but definitely wouldn't deny an offer to go out for food. While taking the course, instead of staying in a hostel id prefer to rent an apartment from the get go to get situated in. Would you happen to know a good area to look for apartments that would be good while taking the AVSE, but also still in a good region to land jobs after getting the certification? Im not sure if thats realistic with my little knowledge of the size of Phnom Penh and the amount of schools, maybe ill have no choice but to make more temporary lodging plans because of relocation inevitability, but id like to hear it from you since you have the knowledge! Thanks again

[@TomTripsOut]

@@justinanotherplace there are A LOT of schools in Phnom Penh. So it’s unpredictable what school and what area of the city you’ll be working in. You may get interviews with several different ones. - the area where the course takes place is called Daun Penh. It’s close to riverside and the royal palace. - also a lot of people like living in an area like 3-4km south called Russian Market. It’s a cool neighborhood, but sort of far from AVSE. The entire city is about 12km across.

[@TomTripsOut]

@@justinanotherplace also when you get an apartment you don’t have to get an Entire year lease. Many offer 6 or 12 month, and some will allow even less. You get a better deal if you commit to a year, but you could try to ask for 3 month lease in your first apartment, and then move closer to work after that

[@justinanotherplace]

@@TomTripsOut awesome, thanks for the info. If we happen to cross paths in the future food will be on me !!

[@NearShoreLiving]

Hey, any good expat groups in the city that I can join?

[@TomTripsOut]

There are so many especially for apartments. Just search for them on FB. Phnom penh expats. Theres buy and sell groups too and many others

[@Theonyy]

Avse Love the story avse Avse Avse Don't love the constant plug for avse Avse

[@TomTripsOut]

www.avse.edu.vn 😁

[@Theonyy]

@@TomTripsOut 🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼

[@davehardan8323]

Greetings. How do you pay your bills, wait in line, online?

[@TomTripsOut]

My landlord gives me an invoice including utilities and they give me their account info so I can just transfer the money every month from my Cambodian bank account using the banking app in my phone. Everything is thru apps

[@user-vt8fo4dm7b]

Hi Tom how recognized is Teacher Record TEFL certification

[@TomTripsOut]

I’ve never heard of it. Many are unrecognized or unaccredited. I chose AVSE because I wanted the right skills to teach well, not just a printout TEFL off the internet. It’s worth looking at the website at least www.avse.edu.vn

[@user-vt8fo4dm7b]

@@TomTripsOut I've reached out to AVSE but they told me their offers does not include visa assistance or job placement

[@TomTripsOut]

@@user-vt8fo4dm7b They don"t sponsor people, but they help advise you on which Visa is the right one to apply for. - Also they could not guarantee you a job placement because, based on past experience, people with an African passport have challenges with getting hired. AVSE likes to be upfront about these unfortunate obstacles when dealing with people from Africa, so that you are aware of the potential risk. That being said, I have a handful of friends from Africa who teach here. It is not impossible, it just might take longer to find a job.

[@user-vt8fo4dm7b]

@@TomTripsOut ok thanks for the feedbacks. I've booked a flight ticket to come to Cambodia by March 2024, if hiring of English teachers happens at that time

[@TomTripsOut]

@@user-vt8fo4dm7b they are hiring anytime. Teachers come and go often. I’d suggest searching Fb groups for ones named teaching jobs in Phnom Penh, or related names. The more you keep searching and joining those groups - the more Fb will show you ads related to teaching jobs

[@keep_it_real26]

If teaching English inCamboia is so "FANTASTIC" Then why are YOU TOM no longer teaching? I know its a stupid question, cause the answer is the $$$ sucks

[@TomTripsOut]

Im just more passionate about being a creator and a musician and I was at a crucial point where 6 months off could help me focus on this. Im currently in talks with a language centre to work mornings (part time) so we'll see how that goes. I was able to save like $400 USD a month while I was working full time. The money is great. unless you are fancy and go out drinking a lot.

[@keep_it_real26]

@@TomTripsOut ..Great explanation of your mindset and all the best with your musical endeavours..I suppose the teaching gig gave you an open door to cambodia and you thru creating music and video content have, taken your life to the next level Congregations and more power to you Tom...Keep going strong..