TEFL Heaven: TEFL/TESOL & Placement Program

After my TEFL Heaven course I felt very blessed to be given a wonderful placement. I teach just 11 hours a week (though most people do around 20), which gave me plenty of time to adjust to a new life in Chonburi. The town is quaint and there are a few cafes and restaurants, and it’s about 1.5 hours from Bangkok and Pattaya by motorbike.

The key to enjoying Thailand is to stay flexible, keep an open mind, and embrace opportunities as they come!

My experience with TEFL Heaven has been absolutely incredible from start to finish. From the first interview to being matched with my teaching placement the team’s support has been unwavering. Mike and his staff have built something truly special with TEFL Heaven, and their passion shines through in every part of the program. I couldn’t imagine doing my TEFL training with anyone else.

I took the plunge and began my TEFL journey on the stunning island of Koh Chang. It was an unforgettable experience where I met lifelong friends and felt part of a real community. Naturally, there were nerves and moments of self-doubt, but the encouragement from the TEFL Heaven team and my fellow trainees made everything manageable. What really sets this program apart is the genuine care and support they show to every participant and their commitment to teachers is obvious.

The course itself was thoughtfully designed. Three weeks isn’t long, but the training prepared me thoroughly for teaching. I came in with zero experience and left with practical skills, confidence, and tools I now use every day in the classroom. After completing the course, we went to Bangkok to meet our placement agencies and were guided to our teaching assignments. I was placed, along with nine other TEFL Heaven trainees, at a public school in Chachoengsao, Thailand. Finishing my first term teaching Primary 1 has been life-changing. I’ve grown in ways I never imagined and constantly challenge myself beyond my comfort zone.

The best part of the program was the combination of meeting like-minded people and having TEFL Heaven’s constant support. They take care of everything, from visas and paperwork to personal guidance, which makes the whole process far less stressful. Meeting Mike in person during orientation and even having him visit our island added a personal touch that showed how much he genuinely cares. Listening to his story and vision was inspiring and motivating.

I am so grateful to TEFL Heaven for helping me turn my dream of teaching abroad into reality. The program, the staff, and the connections I made along the way have been life-changing. If you’re considering it, take the leap of faith, trust the process and embrace the opportunity to live a fulfilling life doing what you love.