Chichester College Thailand

5 Keith Dickson - 5 years ago

Before entering the world of teaching English abroad, I had done a lot of research on TEFL and TESOL course centres and there are 100's of them.

My fiancé and I decided to do a 120 hour online course, mainly because it was cheap and easy to navigate through. The online course gave a bunch of information and was very simply laid out, but in no way prepared you for the classroom environment and the many obstacles a teacher is likely to face. I dug a little deeper and found Chichester college, operating out of Bangkok, Thailand and since that's where I was hoping to work it made sense to find out more about it.
I started speaking to one of Chichester's recruitment administrators and I was constantly impressed at the efficiency and detail I received in his responses. Chichester had a very strong air of professionalism from the very first email.
Once all my questions had been answered and everything checked out we headed to Bangkok and entered the comprehensive 4 week Chichester training course. Not only is the course conducted by highly certified and experienced teachers, it also incorporates a nice balance of personal teaching practice to Thai students, allowing you to put the information into practice right from the get go. You are thoroughly assessed with constant supportive feedback given and the team display a genuine interest in developing you as a teacher.
The course is not a walk in the park, it will quickly separate the idle goers from those who take it seriously, and for those who do take teaching seriously I could not recommend Chichester college more.
Great team, solid course, helpful staff, affordable and certified and if that's not enough, Chichester finds a teaching position for you once you complete the course.
I've been in the teaching profession for 4 years since getting my Chichester certificate and I would not have been half as successful without their training.

5 Valerie Samoilova - 5 years ago

The Chichester TESOL was a good add-on to my qualifications, as well as an interesting experience itself. The course was informative, allowed a lot of practice and exposure to different groups of learners. Before I enrolled, all my questions about the course, job guarantee, visas, accommodation and Thailand in general were answered in full. All the trainers at the college were friendly and helpful. I was satisfied with the University job the company offered me after the completion of the course. Chichester TESOL is a good starting point, if you want to relocate to South East Asia and try out a teaching career.

5 John Davis - 3 years ago

I recently graduated the TESOL course at Chichester. I wasn't sure what to expect going in but I am really pleased that I took the course. I learned a lot about education overall and specific teaching strategies that will benefit me in any type of classroom. Learning to teach speakers of other languages is an important task any teacher must embrace to reach their potential and the instructors and Chichester were fantastic. There is a variety of instructors who all bring different educational benefits to the classroom. A specific instructor for young learners included since people learn differently at different ages. We got hands on experiences from teaching kindergarteners to adult learners. My favorite instructor was probably Tony whose cheerful nature was contagious in the classroom and he gave me additional reading material to go more in depth with subject matter that I was interested in. The lead trainer Steve, after my graduation took me on a tour of a school in Cambodia, which demonstrates to me the instructors continued guidance and mentorship of students even after the course graduation. The course was appropriately challenging and was very hands on. If anyone has any questions about the course I'd be happy to answer. I strongly recommend it for anyone interested in becoming a better teacher or communicator.

5 Scott Beecham - 5 years ago

The Tesol course at Chichester College in Bangkok was a very positive experience. We had a great team and we formed a good bond. This was effectively the start of my journey working in Education. After completing the course I went from a classroom teacher to a homeroom teacher and then Academic Coordinator of a large school in Northern Bangkok. I continued with my studies and now have an MA in education. What this course did was to really prepare me to walk into a classroom full of students and teach. A whole range of areas and skills are covered and the classroom seemed to be a far less daunting prospect once I had completed the course.

5 Jon-Paul Gell - 5 years ago

The Chichester Tesol course is a great introduction to the world of teaching abroad. All the teachers were very helpful and enthusiastic and gave great advice. The course content is both interesting and challenging. I chose Chichester because of the teaching experience you receive while still on the course. I found this invaluable and it didn't disappoint. I'd recommend this course to anyone looking to teach in a foreign country.

5 Matt Dawson - 5 years ago

I did a lot of research before choosing a TESOL training provider and I was not disappointed with Chichester College. The trainers are very experienced with a wide range of experience of teaching at different levels and age groups for schools, private clients and corporate programmes. The course is extremely well structured with a mix of classroom based workshops, excursions and hands on teaching exposure to leave you feeling fully prepared to enter the world of TEFL.

5 Andy Andy - 3 years ago

So you are thinking about teaching, well I can recommend Chichester to you.
I am already a qualified teacher from the UK but can tell you I found the course invaluable.
The team is made up from a variety of backgrounds that ALL bring their area of expertise to life. The teaching/coaching/encouraging mix together with practical experience will lead you to become a better classroom practitioner.
The days are structured, well planned and well organised. Communication, a bug bear of mind, was simple and swift.
Obviously I cannot speak for other organisations but I can speak of this one and to that end I would wholeheartedly recommend that you stop your search and go to Chichester College, I am confident you will agree that you made the right choice.