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Description

SEE’s accredited TEFL certification in Chiang Mai, Thailand provides internationally-recognized TEFL training with 6 hours of observed teaching practice in real schools.

In addition, trainees receive basic Thai instruction, cultural awareness training and answers to all the how-do-I questions trainees have living in Thailand.

SEE TEFL is now in its 14th year of TEFL Teacher Training with 2,000+ TEFL graduates from 40+ countries on 6 continents.

SEE graduates range in age from 18 to 70 but are usually aged between 22 and 50 years old. Typical classes have a mix of males and females from a variety of countries and backgrounds.

Our graduates teach English as a Foreign Language across Thailand and throughout the world. We strive to provide a useful and effective TEFL teacher training program.

In addition, our organization also hires dozens of English teachers every year for placement in schools throughout Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand.

SEE TEFL offers a standard TEFL course and a Paid Internship with Teacher Training.

Headquarters

SEE TEFL

SEE TEFL, Kaew Nawarat Rd, Tambon Watkate, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Courses

Course Types

On-site TEFL Courses

Course Lengths

Standard (120-140 hours)

Certifications

TEFL / TESL / TESOL

Additional Features

TEFL Internships

Locations

Thailand

Chiang Mai

SEE TEFL has received 69 student reviews and has an overall rating of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on the following criteria.

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Accreditation

TQUK

Training Qualification UK Ltd

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Contact

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SEE TEFL certification
Chiang Mai
Thailand, 50000
Phone
+66 818854144

69 reviews of SEE TEFL

Review 20 of 69 SEE TEFL

Written by Wild Bill on February 8, 2012 2:38 pm
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I completed my TEFL at SEE, Chiang Mai in early 2007 after months of deciding whether or not to bite the bullet. Being dyslexic and having no teaching experience I was very anxious about the course but was reassured by John (the course coordinator) and his colleagues at the time to give it a go.

After the dreaded first teaching practice, I really started to relax and grow in confidence. By the end of the course was ready to get out around the city and find work as a TEFL teacher. In the end I stayed for nearly 18 months in the city and loved (almost!) every minute as a teacher.

Obviously I have nothing to compare it to, but I found the whole experience at SEE grwat fun; with a friendly, ‘family’ atmosphere, and a great confidence boast for finding work.

The most useful elements were probably the observed teaching practices; which varied from Kindergarten to University students and the local knowledge on finding work and living well in Thailand. The chances are you would probably also meet some great people; most of which I am still in touch with five years later!

Review 19 of 69 SEE TEFL

Written by Ryan on November 7, 2011 12:46 am
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SEE Tefl was a great program. The quality of the program stems directly from Jon and Ying who own and operate SEE TEFL. They are both genuinely nice people with much experience in EFL teaching, and provide their students everything they need to become great teachers. I highly suggest attending this program if you are considering it.

Review 18 of 69 SEE TEFL

Written by Joseph on August 18, 2011 2:16 am
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I got a lot out of my See TEFL Chiang Mai course and also a whole bunch of new tricks for my “teaching toolbox”. Thought the course was extremely well organized and taught with useful handouts – particularly the Murphy’s Grammar book. They used four different trainers who specialized in different aspects of teaching and also brought in a very experienced local teacher to do a special class on teaching to younger learners as well. Although I have previous English teaching experience I was particularly interested in getting a TEFL certificate that was respected, as some are not worth the paper they are written on. See TEFL has a very good reputation with the schools in Chiang Mai and Thailand as evidenced by the comments I got during several interviews. Completing the course and having their certificate enabled me to land a job at the school I was really hoping to teach at. Overall it was a great experience and lots of fun even if it was a little challenging at times and they are very good at giving positive critiques. I am very glad that I enrolled there instead of another training course. I would recommend it highly for anyone without teaching experience and wanting to teach English as a second language anywhere or as continuing-education for experienced teachers as well. John and Ying run a very good ship.

Review 17 of 69 SEE TEFL

Written by Chaz on July 31, 2011 5:38 am
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Hi my name is chaz and I completed my tefl course via Siam Educational Experience back in September of 2008. I had been to Thailand on various occasions and had fallen in love with the country. It is because of this that I really wanted a life changing experience which would not only allow me to stay in Thailand indefinitely but more importantly allow me to be immersed fully into Thai society and culture.

Before leaving the UK I had intensely researched via the internet and e-mail correspondence the various TEFL providers available in Chiangmai. SEE TEFL seemed to be the right choice not only because the cost of the course was extremely competitive but more so to do with the fact that John Quinn promptly and courteously replied swiftly to all my e-mail queries regarding working and living in Thailand which gave me a great sense of professionalism about SEE TEFL.

John Quinn was also the only TEFL provider who provided me with e-mail addresses of previous SEE TEFL graduates whom I could contact personally and ask about their own honest opinions about the SEE TEFL experience.

John and Ying Quinn are extremely approachable and genuinely sincere people who always have the interests of their TEFL students at the forefront of their minds. They truly made me feel as though I was part of their own family (this is no exaggeration) and it was this genuine hospitality which made me realise instantly upon meeting them both for the first time that I had made the right choice in choosing SEE TEFL as my TEFL provider.

The course itself is intensive and certainly should not be attempted by those who are not genuinely committed to teaching in Thailand at a high standard. The course is divided into bite size focussed components which range from pedagogy, grammar, cultural awareness, Thai language, lesson planning, practical teaching within a real school to mention but a few. Each component was delivered professionally in an easy to understand and fun way.

Although there is a lot to take in, the course certainly prepares oneself, upon successful completion, to be able to walk into a teaching job and have the confidence and competence to teach a class of esl students. SEE TEFL also provide you with help not only obtaining a visa but also finding suitable employment within a good school.

I am still living and working in Thailand and it is certainly in great part due to the help support and guidance I have received from John and Ying Quinn from Siam Educational Experience.

In conclusion would I recommend SEE TEFL as a valid option for individuals wanting to teach in Thailand? Yes without a doubt and with no reservations what so ever!!!

Review 16 of 69 SEE TEFL

Written by Genene on July 26, 2011 7:51 am
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I completed the SEE TEFL course in June 2011. I highly reccomend them if you are considering doing a course. I found all the staff to be very friendly and helpful, and if you listen well you will learn a great deal. Our group were a great bunch of people, and even though in the beginning you may feel as though your on your own, by the end you will have made new friends. I have never done any teaching before, and by the end I found I am now confident enough to teach any class. Also learing a little Thai in the course helped with understanding how hard it is to learn another language, and it was fun! I am surprised that anyone could say anything bad about the course and the teachers. Perhaps some do not have the right attitude. Remember you are the student, listen and study well and ask lots of questions if you are not sure of something, and learn from your feedback. You will enjoy the experience!

Review 15 of 69 SEE TEFL

Written by Dan on July 25, 2011 11:43 pm
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Relatively speaking, this course is as systematically structured and comprehensive as you’ll get.. at least here in Thailand.

SEE TEFL give you the the necessary tools to get out and start teaching. Their support during the 4 weeks of the course is absolutely outstanding, as it is once you complete the course.

If you’re new to Thailand and want to start teaching, it is important to have some objective in mind as to where you want to start, and what you want to start doing. It doesn’t have to be for ever so don’t look for the perfect job but at the same token take time and prudence and don’t just jump on the first offer that comes your way.

Both John and Ying take great pride in their graduates landing good jobs and they have so many stories of their TEFL teachers successfully working all over Thailand. Their knowledge of schools and contacts within them is invaluable, the opportunities here are immense. Make use of this fantastic network.

Like anything, this course is what you make of it. It’s such a fantastic introduction into Chiang Mai for the newly arrived. The survival Thai classes are brilliant as well as the Cultural awareness day. All the staff are just terrific, they tirelessly support you along the way making the 4 week course so much more enjoyable.

Thank you to all involved.

Thank you John and Ying.

Good luck

Review 14 of 69 SEE TEFL

Written by Cresa on July 25, 2011 7:43 am
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I took the SEE TEFL training course nearly three years ago and must admit that taking this course was a fairly easy choice for me. I had a very specific idea of what I wanted to do while I was in Chiang Mai, which was volunteer with a local-non profit while supporting myself teaching English. I wrote to many schools seeking advice on the most practical way of making this happen, and John (lead trainer at SEE) was the only one who provided me with quality feedback, including the contact information of a SEE TEFL grad who had recently done just what I was looking to do, and even followed up with me to make sure all my questions and concerns had been addressed.

The course itself was very well structured and although the lesson planning and teaching practices were pretty stressful and nerve-racking, it was worth it because by the end I definitely felt confident and capable enough to lead a classroom. Having never taught before in my life, that confidence was everything.

I thought the teaching methodology and content was useful, but having nothing to compare it to I won’t elaborate too much on those points. I definitely believed the lessons to be very practical, especially if you’re planning on working with young learners, and often referred back to my notes and worksheets throughout my time as a teacher in Thailand.

The crash course in Thai was great fun and a really nice way to gain perspective into what your future students will be experiencing when you are the one teaching, which I believe made me a much more mindful and gracious teacher. Thai lessons can also be fairly expensive, so the fact that this is part of the curriculum alone is a huge incentive to take the SEE course if you’re planning on staying in Thailand any decent length of time.

Once I finished the course I wanted the flexibility to determine my own schedule and travel as much as possible, so opted to piece together some part-time options. I picked up a few classes at a local language academy just a couple of days after finishing the course and was consistently employed (with varying loads of work) for the entire year and a half that I remained in Chiang Mai.

The first couple of months of work definitely left much to be desired and I wasn’t able to be picky about the jobs I accepted, but as in any job (especially once in which you have no experience) you have to pay your dues in order to receive more rewarding employment. Once I’d worked for a few months I began to get what I considered to be better (higher paying, more reputable) teaching positions and was pretty flattered when I was invited to return to SEE’s partner school, EFL Learning Center, to teach private and small group lessons there.

John and Ying are veterans in this industry and are extremely well connected, often being the first to hear about job vacancies. This is a massive advantage for the students of this course who are looking for opportunities to gain employment and expand their professional network.

All in all I’d say that taking the SEE training course is a great investment of your money and energy, and will certainly pay off in a substantial way if you’re serious about teaching abroad, especially in Thailand. And if you’re lucky you’ll make some great friends along the way.

Review 13 of 69 SEE TEFL

Written by Buzz Lightyear on July 25, 2011 3:18 am
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Even though my nickname is that of a fictional cartoon character (my students of 3 years call me this because of my resemblance to the character) my review of SEE TEFL is non-fiction.

I decided to invest in training at SEE TEFL after doing research and spending an afternoon with John at their location in Chiang Mai. The visit was a breath of fresh air after having just been hastily rushed between people who didn’t want to give me the time of day at the leading university (offering TEFL training) in Chiang Mai. The main reason I chose SEE TEFL was because of this visit and the willingness of John to spend time explaining the training, teaching in Thailand and his patience and candor with answering my sometimes blunt and unpleasant questions. He told me like it was and I have since found that it is what he said it was and would be. I understood that what I would get out of the training depended upon what I put into it……quite simple really, but accurate.

I put my heart and soul into the training and here I am, in Thailand, in the middle of my 3rd year of teaching at the same school. I completed my SEE training in a March session and started my current employment in the very next month of April. TEFL training and a certificate were required by my school (and by myself) since I had no training in the education field nor any teaching experience. The SEE training prepared me well for what I was about to undertake but I had also realized it was up to me to learn and apply what I had learned. I did not utilize any of the employment assistance services (hence 3 stars) but people from my class did and everyone that was serious about teaching found appropriate positions quickly with many of them receiving multiple offers and teaching locally in Chiang Mai. If I would have wanted to teach in the Chiang Mai area, I am confident I would have found an appropriate position as well.

The training itself was in a comfortable setting, very practical and even though it was well structured, anyone in our class could ask any question at any time, it was our class not SEE TEFL’s class. It is important that people understand that TEFL training is not a replacement for a formal education but rather a PRACTICAL experience to prepare you to enter a classroom and begin building your teaching skills…much like a driving license is a license to learn how to drive. Without the SEE TEFL training I would not have been prepared to do what I needed to do to become a successful teacher in Thailand. If you think you can just go into any TEFL training course, including SEE’s course, and just sit there and go through the motions to become prepared, your are terribly mistaken.

I found the staff to be courteous, knowledgeable and well aware of the course content and its demands upon the students. I didn’t have the privilege of studying with Khun Ying as she was busy becoming a mother but everyone else was professional when appropriate and friendly when appropriate.

At the end of the program you are afforded the opportunity to offer written feedback (anonymously if you wish) and I think the only thing I was critical about was the access to printing capabilities (hence the 4 stars for facilities). I do hope SEE has expanded this capability. But as you can see, if this is the only criticism I found necessary to share at the time, the experience and preparation must have been satisfying (it was). I am not afraid to communicate my displeasure under such circumstances, believe me.

I have no regrets whatsoever about choosing SEE for my TEFL training and without hesitation would recommend the course, as I experienced it, to anyone seeking this type of training. It was a great experience and to this day I utilize what I learned and still keep in contact with many of my classmates.

Review 12 of 69 SEE TEFL

Written by TS on July 25, 2011 2:37 am
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I attended a SEE TEFL course in 2007 and very glad I did. The 4-week intensive course was great and was a fantastic way for anyone to prepare themselves for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, especially here in Thailand. The course content was appropriate and the observed teaching practice invaluable which included feedback after each one. My first observed teaching class went horribly and I was ready to jack it in but after some positive feedback from John, and more time in the classroom, I was ready for another. I am now in my 4th year of teaching here in Thailand but doubt I would have coped if it hadn’t have been for those 4 weeks I spent at SEE. John & Ying were both excellent and very supportive, they responded promptly whenever I needed advice or information after the course finished and still welcome me back with a friendly smile after all these years! A+ for SEE.

Review 11 of 69 SEE TEFL

Written by Jamie on July 25, 2011 1:19 am
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Hi all,

Just wanted to share some thoughts with you about about SEE TEFLs 120 hour course.I completed the course in july 2010.I found John, Ying and the staff to be friendly and helpful.Its not an easy course, its not meant to be, its an intense 1 month programme including 6 practical teaching classes to prepare you to go out and teach english in Thailand.

John was always there for us, to bring us to the schools and advise us on preparation and controlling a classroom, he was extremely helpful and generous

with his time.

I remember my first practical exam was at 9.00a.m. over at Techno Asia, I was stuck in traffic and worried about being late.Our group was supposed to meet at TEFL at 8.00a.m. I knew I would nt make it so phoned John and told them to go on

without me, John told me to get off the highway and gave me clear and simple to follow directions to Techno Asia.He even pushed my class back to 10.00a.m. to allow me plenty of time to get there, gather my thoughts and prepare for the class.

I made it through that day and went on to successfully complete the programme.That was a year ago, I still go into their office to say to the staff or send an email.Any time I bump into John or Ying they always stop to say hello and ask me how everything is going.

Anyone thinking of coming to Chiang Mai to teach I would recommend doing the SEE TEFL course here, its a great experience and starting point for a career in teaching english here in Thailand.

All the best,

Jamie, Chiang Mai.

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