Teaching English in Cambodia - Everything you need to know!

[@ForRiel]

Thanks for visiting! Here are some things I forgot to mention: 1. You don't need a degree to teach English in Cambodia whereas you do in Thailand and Vietnam. 2. A 120-hour TEFL qualification is adequate to be employed as an English teacher in Cambodia. 3. Teaching Cambodian students was lots of fun - my students were wonderful, engaged, and happy. 4. I left teaching because of the 6 day week and the big breaks between classes, but the students were awesome. 5. The better the school, the better the resources - reliable photocopiers & printers, in-classroom tech, etc. Please add your own tips, suggestions, and experiences in the comments.

[@jurgschupbach3059]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2SWZZqbdsiSepY 8 sec to 20 sec Listen you multilingual "POLYGLOTS"

[@brentbaumgartner1198]

Great video; solid information. May I ask, can a person with a teaching certificate and experience as a teacher avoid the TEFL qualification and teach in a language school in Cambodia/Thailand/VN? Thanks.

[@ForRiel]

@@brentbaumgartner1198 I'm not sure about that. Perhaps it depends what you are qualified to teach. You also have the option of teaching in an accredited international school if you are qualified to teach in your home country. I would email a few schools and see what they say. Thanks so much for watching.

[@kristaodegaard3226]

Hello from Canada! Would you be willing to do a paid coaching session with me about moving to Cambodia? I have some questions I'd like to ask a seasoned traveler-teacher. I'd be happy to pay you for 45-60 minutes. I'm on Instagram, you can use my KZbin name to find me and DM me there or if there's another way to connect let me know. My questions are piling up and I want to feel super prepared. I'm happy to pay you before a chat, and if you're too busy I totally understand!

[@damienlee54]

I taught w/out a degree nor tefl in Vietnam for 5 years prior to the covid outbreak. I have a handful of friends who remained in Vietnam and endured the shutdowns and have finally been able to return to their classes(Aussies, S. African, UK and US). Since the lock downs ended in Vietnam there is still some options available for the no tefl/no cert-foreigner with the biggest issue as of late over there the mandatory 1 month border runs to Moc Bai(Bavet) In the smaller towns in Cambodia is there any possibility for foreigners to teach English w/out any certs? Do foreign English teachers get paid in local riel? This video was really informative and great. Thank you very much

[@schow2020]

One of the people I love and respect is the English teacher. This young Cambodian generation is so lucky. They have native English speakers teach them in their home country. When I was young in Cambodia I did not have this opportunity. I came to America when I was 16 with two years of English studying in a refugee camp. In America I was put in 10th-grade high school and it was so hard for me. I couldn't understand the teacher and textbook due to the language barrier. I studied so hard, finished high school, finished college, became an American citizen, and get a high-paying job. Thinking back, I wish I could learn English at an early age. If I were the parents in Cambodia, I would put my kids in English school just for one reason, English is very important if they want to be successful in their professional careers. A lot of people don't realize that computer science, coding, medicine, filmmaking, business, and engineering use English words. You have to know English.

[@jurgschupbach3059]

Chinese Japanese Korean and Russian

[@jurgschupbach3059]

and some Bielerdütsch

[@ForRiel]

Yours is an incredible story of determination and succeeding against the odds - thank you so much for sharing. I agree that English is an essential skill and I am hopeful that more Cambodian children can grow up with both languages. All of those fields that use English as their language, but we often don't even consider the role that English plays in them. Great reminder, thank you!

[@johnlannh7295]

I am sure no coding is in English at Chinese space station

[@Charlie-phlezk]

I'm rewatching this! Your video is one of the only ones that doesn't shill a TEFL course! Haha.

[@ForRiel]

Awesome. There are plenty of courses out there. My advice would be to do the best one you can afford.

[@keepinon5674]

This has been one of the most informative videos I've seen. Thank you for the thoughtful effort you put into this. You've got a new suscriber here!

[@ForRiel]

That's wonderful! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing :)

[@fasteddy60]

Very informative video for those who wish to teach English in Cambodia. Thanks Claire for sharing your knowledge with us all.

[@ForRiel]

Thanks so much, Edward! Your support is much appreciated.

[@moonlightmistandmemories9623]

Hi Jeremy and Claire , hope all is well , wishing everyone who is thinking of teaching English in Cambodia the best of luck , this was a very informative video , big thumbs up !

[@ForRiel]

Thanks so much Brian! Appreciate you watching even though you're not in the market for a teaching position in Cambodia! :)

[@BattleRoyaleAction]

I taught at 4 different schools in 3 different parts of Cambodia. PP (accredited international school) has the most options at higher pay, also slightly higher cost of living (not to mention living in the big city is not my fav). Siem Reap (non accredited international school) has a fair amount of schools and lovely setting (the overly long road construction was a huge negative). Kampot (non accredited international school and English only school) only has a handful of schools and the lowest pay, but was my favorite place to live.

[@ForRiel]

Hi Joy, that's really interesting, thank you for sharing. Cost of living is definitely higher in Phnom Penh, and having to commute in the heavy traffic there wouldn't be much fun. Siem Reap has a good range of schools - agree with you about the road construction. We left SR for Kampot after about 12 months living in the construction zone. It became unbearable for us. We very much enjoyed the beauty of Kampot and the surrounding area after being in SR for so long. Great that you could find work in Kampot as like you say, there are few options there. Thanks for watching!

[@seedoftheson2404]

Hi could you please advise on some schools that I could apply to. I tried going on the net to find some but couldn't find a school that didn't need a degree.

[@mollyket2024]

Hi there I was living in Kep and had mango farm there I love it there but then I got really sick and had to return to the USA 😢 I was going to open a school there and do farming too but I can’t do it anymore I hope one day I’ll return

[@KhmerMinnesnowta]

There are always pros & cons no matter where we live. Work smart and party hard. Great knowledge to share this as always from For Riel. I've joined the swim instructor team after my early retirement and to teach people how to swim with water safety as Minnesota has over 10,000 lakes. Swimming is my hobby since a little boy. Sharing is caring. Cheers!

[@ForRiel]

I didn't realise you were a swimming instructor! That's fantastic - being Australian, swimming and water safety are close to our hearts. Most Australians learn to swim at such a young age that they can't remember being unable to swim. Minnesota must be beautiful with all those lakes; we've never been to the US. Thanks for watching.

[@kathrynsaleem9393]

Thank you very much for making this video. It is highly informative and helpful. I appreciate it.

[@ForRiel]

Thanks so much, Kathryn! I'm glad it was useful. 😁🎉🇰🇭🍍🎯

[@CamboTriton]

I never considered teaching. But, if I did I think the countryside would be my calling. I would love to help the poor. I will pray I can do that soon.

[@ForRiel]

Yes that would be a great thing to do. Those schools are very poorly resourced and sometimes the classrooms are really just a roof and not much else. Thank you for watching!

[@mollyket2024]

I would love to teach to the poor too because I was one of them when I lived there but I be able to teach because of my health

[@janineroberts8744]

Amazing breakdown of all of those acronyms! Thank you For Riel!

[@ForRiel]

Hi Neen! I didn't expect to see your lovely self here! 🥰

[@pepelepar515]

So Im in the U.S. Never taught before. No degree. Will a TEFL cert be enough to land a teaching job? Do they do interviews remotely or in person only?

[@ForRiel]

You should be ok. I think most interviews would be in person as there is often a trial lesson component.

[@pepelepar515]

@@ForRiel Thank you very much for the reply. Any particular area that is better for newbies that you can recommend?

[@theangsechhourdriver]

Wow awesome teacher For Riels You Tuber and English teaching for TEFL TESOL TESL as for Riels Test for all students need your teaching.

[@ForRiel]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate your comments :)

[@theangsechhourdriver]

@@ForRiel okay 👌 sincerely!

[@andrewgibbs7279]

Hi Claire, really enjoyed this video, I was wondering how old is too old to get a job TEFL in Cambodia? 45, 50, 55, 60. Or maybe a better question is what's the likelihood of getting a TEFL job in Cambodia if you're those ages? Appreciate it's probably not a simple one to answer.

[@ForRiel]

Hi Andrew, thanks for watching! It really depends where you want to live because the job market for teachers is tough in Siem Reap. If you are happy to live in Phnom Penh or even a smaller place like Battambang, you will find it easier. The more teachers applying for jobs, the more picky they can be. So yes, not an easy answer!

[@andrewgibbs7279]

@@ForRiel thanks Claire 👍

[@WillJohns-tr1zt]

Gday . Great video as I’m looking at heading to Cambodia as my fiancé wants me to teach art . So do i have to do English first then art ?

[@ForRiel]

Sorry unsure if Art is a subject that is easily available. So most likely English until you get some contacts 😍

[@anthonymcandrew529]

Great job, Claire, navigating the ins & outs of all those acronyms! I'm sure that teaching is a great way to meet the people & experience another country in a way that tourists never do.

[@ForRiel]

Thanks so much Anthony! I met some lovely people - students and other teachers - while I was teaching in Siem Reap. There's a lot of good about it, it just wasn't for me in the end.

[@sovney]

Hello. Do you have any recommendations for getting the TEFL certificate? I don't have any teaching experiences but would like to start teaching English in Cambodia.

[@ForRiel]

Some are fully online and others are in person. I would choose an in person one so that you get some experience in front of a class before looking for a job. Destination TEFL is great!

[@Wander-asia-vlogs]

Thanks for the info

[@ForRiel]

Thanks for watching!

[@ewengillies9826]

Are you required to have a checkable University Degree to teach as we were in Thailand. Also requirements to turn up to the school in holiday times to sign in on the shorter holiday times. Sounds a lot better now than in previous times. Thanks for the info. Bushyboy Oz.

[@ForRiel]

No, Cambodia is pretty much the only country in Southeast Asia that doesn't require a degree. You don't need to stay at the school after hours unless there are meetings, and definitely not during the holidays! Hope that helps! :)

[@toddhildebrand]

Hey Clair, great video! Question, I have no degree and no TEFL. I am a native English speaker from the U.S. How difficult will it be for me to get a job teaching English in Cambodia? Thanx, Todd

[@ForRiel]

Hi Todd, you'll need to get yourself a TEFL either before you arrive or once you get here. The more qualifications you have, the better the school and the higher the pay. You will probably be able to find work (once you get a TEFL), but it might not pay very well as the more desirable jobs will go to people with higher qualifications. There seems to be more competition in Siem Reap, so you might need to consider other locations.

[@donbrashsux]

Great guide lines for teaching .. I couldn’t do teaching with those hours and odd breaks .. I’d go home and have a lax out and fall asleep for sure then be late for next class .. definitely not for me as my spelling sux also 😆

[@ForRiel]

Thank you! Yes, the long breaks between classes were particularly crippling - it's a shame because the actual teaching was really good.

[@mateuszbiskup8166]

Thank you for your interesting videos. I am an English teacher working in Bangkok and thinking about relocating to Cambodia. Could you describe the visa process? How did you convert your tourist visa into a working visa. Was leaving Cambodia neccessary?

[@ForRiel]

You can't do it on a tourist visa. You need to enter on the E type Visa $35 ( one month ) then get that extended at a Visa agent for one year $290. As you're working you will also need a work permit ( this is something you will need to discuss with the Visa agent, it depends on what time of the year you arrive 😂).

[@mateuszbiskup8166]

@@ForRiel Thank you for the answer. How can I get E-type visa?

[@ForRiel]

@mateuszbiskup8166 you get it as a visa on arrival $35 and say you want a E type Visa not a tourist visa.

[@auroramarie2463]

@ForRiel Is a TESOL going to be accepted by most employers, or would it be better to have a TEFL?

[@ForRiel]

TESOL or TEFL, they don't really seem to mind which one you have. Thanks for watching.

[@BuysileDube]

Hey Claire thanks for the video very informmative can I ask I have diploma specializing in English as well as TEFL certificate but no experience can I get a job

[@ForRiel]

I wouldn't think you'd have any trouble, but you might have to accept a little lower pay to begin with. Thanks for watching.

[@techoproland-dm5rh]

Very informative thanks for this information. Please do they accept non native teachers to teach in Cambodia?

[@ForRiel]

Thanks for watching! Technically, non-native speakers are accepted, but it depends on supply and demand. At the moment, the market in Siem Reap is oversupplied with teachers. You might have better luck either in Phnom Penh or in one of the smaller towns.

[@jeanettebarns1024]

how easy is it to teach cambodian kids online im 63 and will be retiri g to cambodia in next couple years but if i can get a job online i can go sooner ?

[@ForRiel]

Not so easy to do this online. If you want to teach Khmer children, it is best done in person. If you want to teach online, it would likely be adults and children from other places. Look into the online platforms and see what they are offering.

[@AminaFahad-l7i]

Hi.hope you are doing well.i wanna ask a question,my husband is doing job in cambodia and we are from Pakistan,am i able to move in cambodia for teaching job with my two kids

[@ForRiel]

Sorry I can't answer that question as I don't know the visa laws regarding Pakistan or your English level.

[@unassailable6138]

The salaries are atrocious, I teach from 7AM to 7PM and I make 1200$ a month in Phnom Penh.

[@ForRiel]

That's tough. Do you have to work 6 days a week?

[@jurgschupbach3059]

Not too bad your Brunei Dollars

[@unassailable6138]

@@ForRiel Yeah, Monday to Friday. I was making 4.000$ in China on a similar schedule.

[@ForRiel]

@@unassailable6138 how does the cost of living compare? I hope you are at least winning on that front. $4K is great money.

[@benkim2016]

Move to Korea. I used to teach 4 hrs a day at 40 usd an hour. But most schools pay about 25 ~30.

[@MarkGillard-g1x]

Hi, I’m quite well qualified but I’m 64. Do you think that is likely to be a problem in getting jobs in PP and SR? Thanks.

[@ForRiel]

I think you would be ok, but I suggest emailing some schools to see what they say. I'm not sure of the current situation regarding supply and demand.

[@ForRiel]

If you are still able and willing anything is possible. There is also high demand for online teaching as well.

[@3rdStoneObliterum]

Do teachers need to have had the covid-19 injections in order to teach in the classroom? And my second question is, is it mandatory for teachers to wear masks in the classroom? Thank you in advance

[@ForRiel]

They used to require masks and vaccinations, but this might be different now. I think it would be worth checking with a school or two to see what they require in terms of vaccinations. I think masks are no longer required.

[@matt55592]

Does it matter what TEFL you get as long as it’s 120hr? Some are so expensive

[@ForRiel]

I can only speak about CELTA and it is expensive because it's administered by Cambridge. The online ones don't offer any teaching experience. Destination TEFL is great if you want to do it here in SR.

[@sarah_nary1123]

Hi Claire, did you teach in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. Is city better than the other? What were the hours that you were expected to be at school on a typical day? Also, you mentioned a 12-month contract. Do you get summers off paid?

[@ForRiel]

Hi Sarah, some schools pay hourly and some pay monthly. If you're paid monthly, you'll be paid for the break. You'll also be expected to be at the school for the full day. If you're paid hourly, you are only paid for the hours you teach - no paid break. ACE pays by the teaching hour, and their rate for PP teachers is slightly higher than it was for SR. I was at the SR branch.

[@Charlie-phlezk]

​@@ForRielthanks for the info!

[@Fitzaism]

Very interesting video Claire. You may have already answered this below - but just in case: What if I have 3 x University Degrees from Australian Universities; one at Masters level but none of them are teaching Degrees? Can I still teach in Cambodia (IF I wanted to) but need to take the 120 hour TEFL course? Any info will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[@ForRiel]

Hi Brian, I was in the same position and one of my postgraduate qualifications is in education - I've maintained my teacher registration in Queensland - but they still wanted to see a TEFL. I chose to do the CELTA because it is accepted more widely than the cheaper TEFL ones, and I thought if I was going to bother, I may as well do the course that would allow me to earn the most. It would pay for itself in the first 2-3 months of working in Cambodia. If you're just wanting to have a TEFL as a card up your sleeve, one of the 120 hour courses would do the job just fine. I hope that helps!

[@Fitzaism]

@@ForRiel Thanks for clarifying this, Claire. Appreciated.

[@joaoandre7488]

Thank you teacher for the video. I have a question for you. Are there any concerns about age, when it comes to teaching in Cambodia? I want to teach English in Cambodia.

[@ForRiel]

There is no age limit but it may hinder your employment options as schools maybe looking for younger people. But not a huge problem if you are fit and willing. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@transformersrapidusprime107]

thank you... very helpful, but moses is still missing!

[@ForRiel]

Haha yes, he will make an appearance in the future!

[@JJ-vy2rh]

Hi Claire yet again late to the party. I just came back from siem reap and battambong, so sad I can't yet stay longer than a few weeks. The little girl my wife and I support goes to future bright international school (which she learns khmer, English and other subjects), ace and a Chinese language school and I do note that those 3 are in the same road. She's a very busy little girl as the future bright 6 days a week and ace is 5 days. I did notice hardly any tourist so very sad. Again love your work.

[@ForRiel]

That's fantastic - she must be getting a very rounded education and exposure to lots of different ideas which is also great. What did you think of the new roads in Siem Reap? We are very excited to see them for ourselves! Thanks for your support, it is much appreciated.

[@JJ-vy2rh]

@@ForRiel I thought the roads were very good and all pavers, though if you go 1 street back from the river you're at the roads we know and love. I have a friend who has a small hotel I was going stay with and the road was so bad to his hotel not even a tuk tuk would take us down. On the little girl we help we get far more out than the money we put in she loves school so much and to see the progress is so good, education is the way out of poverty I hope to go back soon now travel is normal, didn't even need a mask in the trip back

[@ForRiel]

@@JJ-vy2rh Yeah, I thought that might be the case with the roads. At least some of them are better now, and I suppose we can be glad of that. I agree that education is the best way out of poverty! :)

[@sameng7003]

Hi, Claire. I am interested in doing 120 hours TEFL certification particularly from accredited ones . Could you recommend where to get cheapest TEFL certification from ?

[@ForRiel]

Unsure about the cheapest, as they are cheap for a reason. Can just goggle it and see what happens, maybe invest in an actual class-based course. They usually guarantee a job at the end. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@sameng7003]

@@ForRiel : I understand.. I would highly appreciate, If you know anyone who charge not cheap but may be reasonable fee and good job offer after doing 120 hours TEFL.

[@davidaldrich2154]

Good morning, nice and informative again, thank you. My school curiosity is from the other side however as I intend to be staying for an extended period of time. Schools teaching Khmer? I have found a couple online but as always the internet websites never answer real questions. Do you have any suggestions? Have a great day

[@ForRiel]

Will you be based in Siem Reap? There's a great school called Speak Like Khmer - great website and they also have a KZbin channel which I just discovered, so thank you for prompting me to look at their website!

[@davidaldrich2154]

@@ForRiel Yes I am planning on being based in Siem Reap, planning an extended vacation/adventure as Cambodia will give me a year long retirement visa. I want to at least attempt to learn the language, right now I am trying to get the currency embedded in my skull, lol

[@sobesao6477]

@@davidaldrich2154 just call everyone bong and say hello, you be fine. Most important is learning how to count. If you're trying to find a price of something just say mahn. If you're dying of thirst you might want to beg for water, som = request in a humble form and teuk is water. So.. Bong, ery (kinda like saying hey) , som teuk peuk (drink) teat (a bit) Translates to, Brother gee gee, can i get a lil water to drink ?

[@davidaldrich2154]

@@sobesao6477 good morning, I can appreciate the simple things, I do believe however I will appreciate life there better when I can communicate clearly what I am thinking. Here in America there are some communities I avoid simply because I have no idea what is being said. I don't want to be that way there as I intend to stay for awhile. Thank you

[@JoeHalsall-p5z]

Hi Claire, my name is Joe Halsall from Brisbane. Just a few questions I would like to ask you please. I want to live and work in Cambodia, so my flight over do I get a one eat ticket or get a return which I don’t want I want to stay for a very long time. Do I get a E visa will that be okay. Should I get a Police check. What about vaccinations do I need to get them ?? Thanks Claire.

[@ForRiel]

One way is fine. E Visa on arrival. Talk to your local GP for a list of Vaxs you need to get, most can be bought here for a fraction of the cost.

[@JoeHalsall-p5z]

Hi Claire, Thank you ever so much , I appreciate that information very much. I hope we can meet up when I get over Cambodia I repay you with a nice glass of wine or two.

[@PescaEViajemPeloMundo]

Belive or not, yesterday I think to ask you about that. You can read minds. Assume. :D I will look on that site how hot is the jobs for programmers and android developers. I can teach in several programing languages (but, the english I'm praticing yet). :3

[@ForRiel]

That's really interesting - I am sure your skills in developing would be in demand. There are a lot of tech start-up and incubator programs in Cambodia. BongThom is a great site that most of the businesses in Cambodia use, so it will give you a good sense of what's out there. Good luck!

[@shannonthomas8113]

Hi I am busy doing my 140Hr TEFL course, I am thinking of coming to teach in Cambodia, is there anything else that is interesting in doing in Cambodia except teaching? I am from South-Africa.

[@ForRiel]

There's a good community of South Africans here in Siem Reap and a lot of them are teaching. Another option is working for an NGO.

[@shannonthomas8113]

How does one get into a NGO? And if you dont mind me asking how is the cost of living? Would it be suitable for me to come over with my 3 kids?

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@shannonthomas8113 I just saw on "Ivan Musto" youtube channel that if you bring your kids to Cambodia for school the cost is between $1500-$2000 per child for the school year. Hope this helps.

[@prakashbandekar4927]

Nice info

[@ForRiel]

Glad it was useful.

[@Mikeycambovideos]

Does anyone have a specific list of schools to apply to in-person, in Siem Reap? Driving around and looking on google search, but I know there are many I’m missing. I would appreciate a list of school names, then I can locate on google maps. Or any other helpful resources.

[@ForRiel]

There are some new ones, but this is a good place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX6mqXl3rsSVjrMsi=4raAQ8zslhmD8inV

[@Kn1ghtMan]

Hi Claire 🙂 Im in my late 30s, a resident of California, and have a Bachelor's Degree (Bachelor of Arts). I visited Battambang, Cambodia back in 2007 and I recall how friendly people were. I feel like Southeast Asia is calling my name again 😎 Although I've heard there is greater probability of employment by showing up in person, I feel it's safer to go through a company or agency that provides TEFL certification and job placement. Reason being, if I embark on this journey, it's gonna be a one way ticket 😁 My question to you is how long do you suppose there will still be a demand for foreign English teachers? I know thats difficult to answer but what are your projections? Given that technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly encroaching. Have you heard or seen other expats teach English initially then get into other ventures full time? Im wondering how long teachers typically last until they burn out there on average. Finally, did you ever order from Amazon online and was it even a possibility? I understand importing and supply chain issues will cause delays but if you order something would it arrive at least within a month's time? Thanks in advance, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and content with everyone 🙏 Cheers

[@ForRiel]

They have a good TELF course in Siem Reap our friends run I will put the link in the description later You can get pretty well everything here, just may cost a bit more. Or you can head to Thailand for a shopping holiday, dam..... Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@heymaddo]

G'Day Claire , Nicely mapped out for interested people to teach English , as for me I already speak many languages (english kiwi american canadian and most of all B/S) but as an AUSSIE I speak Australian which is a version of english anyway! lol , Catchya...

[@ForRiel]

My fluency in BS improves with my beer intake. It's a skill that can't be taught, though.

[@heymaddo]

@@ForRiel G'Day Claire , Aussies at their best !!! Catchya...

[@rastapopoulos7870]

Hey Claire, so I know that you don't need to be a native speaker to teach English in Cambodia and that you don't need to have a degree. But if you have neither of those things can you still expect reasonable chances of getting a job?

[@ForRiel]

I think you'd still be able to find a job, but you'd have to accept a lower salary. I am sorry that this is the situation for non-native speakers, but that's how it is.

[@rastapopoulos7870]

Thanks for your answer, I guess I'm still hugely privileged to be able to do this.

[@ForRiel]

You'll be ok. The right attitude goes a long way here.

[@shannonthomas8113]

Sorry and one last thing can you get into a Accredited international school eith a TEFL certificate?

[@ForRiel]

No, you need a university teaching qualification for those schools.

[@lynettesigamoney79]

Is there a cut off age how old you should be to teach in Cambodia?

[@ForRiel]

I haven't been told of any.

[@AsadAli-dr4np]

You're doing good job. Can you suggest me some test that is valid for me to teach in cambodia. I'm feom pakistan

[@ForRiel]

There's no test. You need a TEFL or TESOL certification to teach here.

[@timearchitecture]

In your opinion, if one with no degree taught tefl for 1-3 yrs in countries which do not require a degree, would cambly and other online tutoring then be possible? As far as I know most remote tefl/tesol (cam classes) require a degree correct? However I can’t imagine a few years of real world classroom experience in the same field wouldn’t be preferable to employers.

[@ForRiel]

Cambodia is one of the few places where a degree is not required to teach English. Of course if you have one, you can get a job that pays more. Cambly doesn't require a degree as far as I understand it. I'm not sure about other platforms.

[@timearchitecture]

@@ForRiel oh that's great! I was under the impression most of those online web companies require a degree. I'll have to look into that. And yea, by other countries I had meant cambo or outside of asia. Always love the apt tours and can't wait for the budget one haha. Take care guys!

[@MyLifeThai371]

"Every man has a story" youtube channel taught on Cambly for years when he moved to the Philippines. No degree. For some reason I thought he was making $900/month. He said you do not need to know how to teach English. He said all they made him do was have conversations with the students and talk about whatever the students want. It is very competitive. He was rejected like 3 times, but kept applying.

[@MrsNolastname]

What about teaching over seas to start

[@ForRiel]

Do some class work with children in your home country to get experience.

[@Lone_Star86]

Could you recommend any schools or agencies? Thanks

[@ForRiel]

Destination TEFL or contact Tom from Tom Trips Out youtube channel 😀

[@kim.possible.]

Would it matter or not whether you have tattoos?I have tattoos in visible places and I know in Vietnam it wasn’t an issue but in Thailand I had to cover them up.

[@ForRiel]

I have known people with tattoos who didn't have an issue. I would say it depends on the school. When I was teaching there was a dress code but it was often not adhered to, and never enforced.

[@kim.possible.]

Thank you so much for your response 🙏

[@banziimavusotv]

Thanks for asking this. 🙏🏼

[@dcbailey6159]

Hello, Are Covid19 vaccines still required to teach in Cambodia?

[@ForRiel]

I'm not sure about that but I would suspect so. Best to check with a school to be 100% though.

[@travel-trade]

Do you have any advice re university gigs? Thank you.

[@ForRiel]

I don't know much at all about that, unfortunately. I know there are foreigners who teach in Cambodian universities but I don't know how they pay, what the minimum qualifications are, or what the conditions are like.

[@westcoastdean]

Thank you! Great info!

[@ForRiel]

Glad it was helpful.

[@jo-anna5355]

Would you ever be available to exchange email or chat in a way to discuss teaching personally in Cambodia?

[@ForRiel]

We recommend contacting Destination Telf the link is below. They are extremely helpful and will answer anything you need to know better than we could.

[@JG-gg9wk]

Thank you very helpful. Do you have to declare your income when filling out your taxes in your home Country? Guess what I'm asking, is this income taxable?

[@ForRiel]

If you are working in Cambodia, you will have to pay Cambodian tax. Regarding your home country, the amount you pay depends whether your status is resident or non-resident, at least that's how it works in Australia.

[@pharinchheng7760]

Do you know a new Australian school, pal international school in siem reap?

[@ForRiel]

Just checked it out online - seems to me that it's an English language school, not a true international school teaching a full curriculum. Good to see another alternative in Siem Reap, though.

[@anneliejash87]

I would like to know I am a teacher in Namibia, are Namibians eligible to teach in Cambodia

[@ForRiel]

Yes and maybe, it will be harder and you may get a lower rate of pay.

[@Dondino99]

Do You think my neck tattoos will stop me from getting a teaching job in Phnom Penh ?

[@ForRiel]

Probably won't stop you from getting a job but might make it more difficult. Let's say there's another guy without tattoos, and you're both similarly qualified, and similarly capable. He's going to get the job. So you have to be more qualified and a better teacher to compete, or you have to undercut the competition by going further afield or accepting less money. I'd try to cover them as much as possible and step up your dress so it's a notch more polished than the next guy.

[@WhereisManthan]

Can you recommend some good schools or centers where I can apply?

[@ForRiel]

It really depends on your qualifications. Difficult to say without that info :)

[@WhereisManthan]

@@ForRiel I have a Degree, Tefl, C1 Advanced, and 3 years of teaching experience

[@ForRiel]

Unfortunately we don't know of any schools as we don't teach. Best idea is to apply and see what happens

[@yamkelamajikela1915]

I'd say check out Dubai . You have enough qualifications and experience to get a better pay elsewhere than Cambodia . Unless it's really a passion , then you can go for it. ​@@WhereisManthan

[@parkash9999]

Nicely explained 🙏🌹❤.

[@ForRiel]

Thanks so much! 🙏 🛵🙂

[@MyLifeThai371]

How long were you employed at a Cambodia school?

[@ForRiel]

It was nearly three months all up, so not very long!

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@ForRiel Did they make you pay them for not completing your 1 year contract?

[@alexdawson1017]

Hello. My name is Alex. Quick question. How long and how many terms are there in a school year, and for how long throughout the year is school open for(start, at the beginning of the year, until the end(last day of school year in Cambodia) Thank you

[@ForRiel]

Hi Alex, it depends on the school, but usually they follow the Cambodian school terms. You can find the ACE calendar here: acecambodia.org/Upload_s/2022%20Calendar%20for%20Intensive%20Student.pdf

[@paulsandberg6444]

Could you elaborate on the challenge of the CELTA

[@ForRiel]

Oh where to start! It is INTENSE. During that four-week period, you don't have time for anything else. You'll be up until the wee hours doing lesson plans, making resources, writing reflections, and doing the assignments. It's just good to know how it's going to be before you commit to it. Having said all of that, it is a fantastic qualification and you will learn so much. You'll also be able to access jobs that pay more.

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@ForRiel That sounds like the level-5, 180 hour TEFL, I completed through i-to-i tefl. It was created as an online substitute for the CELTA. I worked on that every single day for 26 days before I finished it. If you have a job, you won't finish it in the 4 months they allot you. Very intense course.

[@petergregory5537]

Are there any age limits for teaching in Cambodia?

[@ForRiel]

No, not officially. Older people might experience a bit of discrimination, though.

[@mb1376]

If you want to save money each month don't consider Cambodia as an option for teaching! There is a very limited number of decent-paying positions. That has been my experience from living here in Phnom Penh for the last four months.

[@mb1376]

But at least the students are delightful.

[@ForRiel]

Yes, the big money is in Phnom Penh, but the cost of living is higher there as well. The higher the pay, the more they expect from their teachers, too. I think it's important to find the right fit. :)

[@ForRiel]

Absolutely, the students are wonderful.

[@rockstar_jackson]

can i teach online in cambodia from Africa?

[@ForRiel]

It would depend on the platform that hires you whether they service Cambodia and if they care where you are located. Check out italki or Cambly and see what they say.

[@markbigelow2608]

Very informative video. I have a feeling some of those classrooms get swelteringly hot. I am so glad to be retired.🥳

[@ForRiel]

I was really lucky to work in a school that was fully air-conditioned. It would be sweltering in those rooms in the local schools, though. Thanks for watching.

[@420BLUNTLEY]

Do I need a bachelor degree??!? I have only an associate’s in arts degree.

[@ForRiel]

No, Cambodia is one of the few places where you aren't required to have a bachelor degree.

[@banziimavusotv]

​@@ForRielAwesome.

[@MyLifeThai371]

If you do decide to go back for your Bachelor's Degree your Associate's Degree counts as one year towards your Bachelor's Degree. I did 18 credits a semester and did 6 credits every summer vacation and knocked it out in 2.5 years.

[@bullfunding4693]

What do you think about companies that charge you to get your TESL and do job placement? Are these legit companies?

[@ForRiel]

Depends on the company. There's one in Siem Reap called Destination TEFL, and I know it to be legit. The guys who run it are friends of ours, and they do good work.

[@bullfunding4693]

@@ForRiel i have talking with a company called travel bud. They seem real - however, I’m not familiar in this area of expertise. ☺️

[@EleanorandSongs]

I know destination TEFL also

[@kennedyfinarlet]

Do they hire teacher outside Cambodia?

[@ForRiel]

Do you mean before you arrive? If so, it does happen, but it's not common.

[@excop77]

Awesome content ❤

[@ForRiel]

Thank you!

[@lilesaltar8212]

Thanks

[@ForRiel]

Thank you for watching!

[@jamesmckay7899]

So many have no qualifications at all to teach English.

[@ForRiel]

That's true, James.

[@lucasprange7104]

Should we know Khmer before going?

[@ForRiel]

It would help, but you will be fine without.

[@mezzanine3362]

any non native-speakers having experiense teaching english in cambodia? is there any chance?

[@ForRiel]

I think you can, but you might have to accept a lower rate of pay. What is your mother tongue? You might be able to make better money teaching that language online.

[@mezzanine3362]

@@ForRiel russian and german

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@mezzanine3362 I see "Nir" youtube channel lives in the Philippines and teaches Hebrew and German online. He is from Israel. He said his customers find him on Instagram and that is how he finds customers.

[@MarkGillard-g1x]

Can I get a 12 month visa and still work ? Thanks.

[@ForRiel]

It would be a visa extension, not a visa, and it would depend on the type of extension. If it's a business extension, then you can. Not supposed to work on a retirement visa.

[@MarkGillard-g1x]

@@ForRiel Thanks !

[@johnmertz2604]

Is age a factor, I'm 72?

[@ForRiel]

Teaching is a very physical and mentally challenging in the Cambodian heat. We wouldn't recommend it.

[@johnmertz2604]

@@ForRiel I'm in pretty good shape and it seems it's one of the few countries that will take someone my age. The alternative seems to be South America. I'm currently teaching in the US as a sub fulltime. I have a junk TESL and a BA, I also have a small SS check: maybe I could tech a half day and get by?

[@Dana-ie2bh]

Are you working doing something else now?

[@ForRiel]

Semi retired now.

[@pixiesaunders3247]

Hi im travelling to cambodia siem riep and like some help as to finding rental apartment or hotel up to 450 dollars a month with shared swimming pool if you could give me any contacts would be great and if you know of any guides who could possibly help me when I arrive hope to hear from many thanks Tony

[@ForRiel]

Hi Tony, Temple City Real Estate (templecityrealestate.com.kh/) and DaBest (www.dabest-properties.com/) are both great. IPS has been around for a long time too. They all have agents who will take you around to look at properties and you can simply choose the one you like best and move in the next day.

[@pixiesaunders3247]

Hi again guys many thanks for your reply much appreciated I will look into and contact the links you sent me and I will let you guys know how I get on for your reference very prompt reply was a nice touch take care

[@patriotist1873]

Could I make money in cambodia teaching MMA, working as personal trainer or giving private guitar lessons?

[@ForRiel]

I know of several personal trainers who make it work. Private guitar lessons would be harder as most families channel any extra money they have into English classes for their children. It doesn't leave much for other pursuits, unfortunately.

[@MyLifeThai371]

"No joke Howard" did that when he lived in Cambodia.

[@BIGJED75]

First 🥇

[@ForRiel]

Honey, sorry to say you don't count.

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@ForRiel That's funny! ;p

[@greshamwilcox8985]

gosh sounds like dairy farming.haha. yes from nz. hihi

[@ForRiel]

😁😁😁 yeah, there are good and bad things about teaching in Cambodia.

[@TheCombatmechanic]

What’s the difference between sarcasm and satire?

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

Satire is when you sat down because you’re tired.

[@ForRiel]

I think it's something to do with kittens ;)

[@HappyPenguin75034]

So no English speakers on here. Hahah.

[@GivingBackOnline]

Google

[@MrsNolastname]

Ace school

[@ForRiel]

A.C.E is a very good school.

[@aaroncov]

Very interesting. I'll listen a couple of more times. I've taught English in VN for a few years but disillusioned with the teaching system. Also I prefer Cambodia. I suspect many tefl teachers stay in VN because it is easy money. Example my vn stepdaughter, her new 'vn English teacher' is shit ' his-try , geo'gr-phy . . Completely unless. Try as in I try hard. . Beyond belief VN schools are so bad. .

[@ForRiel]

Maybe it's time to make the move across the border! I really enjoyed the teaching part of teaching in Cambodia, just the spread of hours and having to work six days a week were difficult for me. Thanks for watching!

[@ejwrigley]

🤟🙏🍺🇦🇺

[@ForRiel]

💰🙂🙏💰🙂🙏

[@BamBam-ib6qk]

What trusting website do you recommend to obtain a TESOL, TEFL etc certification?

[@ForRiel]

I did an in-person CELTA, so couldn't really say which online one is good. I would say you get what you pay for, though. :)

[@MyLifeThai371]

"i-to-i TEFL" and "ITTT TEFL" are the two big ones out there. I completed the i-to-i, level-5 one.

[@dobryden8558]

Is there an age limit to teaching in Cambodia?

[@ForRiel]

I think there used to be, but I am not sure if it is still in place.

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@ForRiel There isn't an age limit in the U.S.A. Many of my teachers growing up were close to 70.