15 reasons to take your TESOL Certificate Course in Ban Phe Thailand

1. The TEFL International TESOL Certificate course is the flagship of the TEFL International network. The TEFL International TESOL Certificate course was developed here, and continues to be a 'work in progress.'

2. The trainers are, Dave Hopkins, the TEFL International Academic Director and author of Smooth Moves, and, Jidapa Prompruang, both with graduate degrees and extensive teaching and training experience.

3. Teaching practice in Thai rural schools that really want us there, and with students that are highly motivated. We take pride in the teaching practice experience as the most important thing in your teacher preparation.

4. A program designed for your success. The Ban Phe course is intensive and demanding, but the vast majority of trainees meet the output criteria of being, "comfortable, confident and competent" in the classroom.

5. Every course is moderated by Dr Arthur McNiell, internationally known TESOL expert, under our agreement of cooperation with Asian University.

6. Immediate access to supplemental on line courses that are under the direction of Dave Hopkins and his team of professionals like – the TESOL Diploma, Teaching Young Learners and Basic Business English Teaching.

7. Placement for internships like the Rural Thai and Special Thai programs, and, career counseling for finding the position of your choice.

8. An ideal location that is literally on the beaches – Suan Son, Mae Rampueng and nearby Laem Mai Pim, and, across the straits from the island paradise of Koh Samet.

9. Modest small hotel accommodations that is in the same building with the classrooms which are open 24/7.

10. An inexpensive local economy where most prices are local, and not on the dual pricing system (one for foreigners, another for Thais) found in international tourist zones.

11. An accommodating staff that is ready to help you with Immigration, shopping, health services, transportation and other. We try harder.

12. A community that appreciates the TEFL International students. Whether it's the international ambiance of The World Bar, exercise at the Phe Gym, eating at Christie's or The Tawan Inn, or shopping at Khun Petra's store, you know that you are welcome.

13. A vast array of extracurricular activities from windsurfing, scuba diving or mountain biking, to more exotic pursuits like an enchanted forest restaurant, a tropical aquarium, muay thai boxing, the monkey mountain or 'making merit' at a local temple.

14. All the comforts of home with Lotus-Tesco and 7/11's within walking distance, and only hours from larger centers like Pattaya and Bangkok.

15. You will complete a transforming educational experience gaining skills and friends that will be with you for the rest of your life.

We're here to make the Ban Phe TEFL International TESOL Certificate course a defining experience in your life.