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Asian TEFL Institute:
Based in Hong Kong, the Asian TEFL Institute is a TEFL/TESOL course accrediting body that partners with quality schools in Thailand to provide 120-hour TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate courses. These courses are intensive 3-week certificate TEFL programs which will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to take your first steps towards a new and exciting career in EFL/ESL teaching. We ensure that all courses offered by our partners meet international standards.

About Asian TEFL Institute:

Asian TEFL Institute was founded out of a need for a single accrediting body for TEFL/TESOL course providers in Asia. Our accreditation program works as a partnership between academics, teaching professionals and quality assurance practitioners.

We embrace diversity and our team of professionals are representative of native English Speakers from around the world. The aim of our program is to protect students who are pursuing a career as an English Teacher to non-native English speakers.

120-Hour / 3-week TESOL English Teaching Certificate Courses:

Students receive:
- Specialized instruction with our intensive TEFL Certificate course
- 8 hours of practical teaching experience covering young learners, adults and one-to-one levels, plus peer observations during the course
- Your own uniquely numbered Asian TEFL Institute Certificate, recognized worldwide

Thailand School Locations:

We provide TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) accreditation for schools in:

- Bangkok
- Koh Samui
- Phuket
- Hua Hin
- Chiang Mai

Student Testimonials:
"My Asian TEFL Experience has been a great one. It has given me the chance to meet so many exciting people from all over the world. It always brings me joy to see the students learning and their faces shining when they see me. My experiences here in  Bangkok have also enhanced my life skills in general. I am sure I have broken down many barriers and stereotypes being South African and teaching abroad. I feel quite proud to be a teacher and to have gotten my TEFL at Asian TEFL Institute."
- Katie (South Africa)

"I couldn’t have gained my TEFL certificate at a better location. Really good balance of studying hard and enjoying the local environment. Teaching practices were excellent. The staff were very helpful and professional."
- Sara (UK)

"This TEFL course has been a wonderfully rewarding experience which has surpassed my expectations. The location is great and the course provides you with all the training and skills one needs to be confident and succeed. I would recommend Asian TEFL Institute to any and all who are interested in beginning a career in TEFL."
- Katie (USA)

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