Success Stories — Cambodia Ready TESOL Australia

Our Graduates

From Zero Teaching Experience to Confident Educators

The majority of Cambodia Ready graduates had no prior teaching experience when they enrolled. Some had never been to South-East Asia. Many had questions we hear all the time:

❓"Will I be good enough to actually teach?"
❓"Is Cambodia really safe to live in?"
❓"What if I get there and it's not what I expected?"
❓"I don't know anyone there — will I be lonely?"

Every single one of those graduates is now teaching in Phnom Penh, surrounded by a community of fellow teachers, earning a good living, and wondering why they didn't do it sooner.

Graduate Voices

What Our Graduates Say

The course was practical, relevant, and actually prepared me for a real Cambodian classroom. The Khmer Language module alone changed how my students responded to me — they couldn't believe I was trying to learn their language.

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Sarah T. Graduate — Now teaching at an international school in Phnom Penh

I had no idea where to start. Mike answered all my questions on WhatsApp within hours. The whole process was smooth and I was teaching within 8 weeks of enrolling. Chantrea met me at the airport — I wasn't nervous at all by the time I got to my accommodation.

JR

James R. Graduate — Phnom Penh International English School

Moving to Cambodia felt daunting, but having Chantrea pick me up from the airport and help me find accommodation made it feel like I had family here from day one. Six months in and I can't imagine going back.

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Emily K. Graduate — English Language Centre, Phnom Penh

I was a total career changer — left marketing, no teaching background. The course gave me real skills, not just theory. By module three, I was already thinking about how I'd use each lesson in a real classroom. Cambodia is incredible.

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Tom H. Graduate — Now teaching at a local Cambodian school

The Genre Approach module completely changed how I think about teaching English. My students are actually writing meaningful texts now. Cambodia Ready gave me tools I'll use my entire teaching career.

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Lauren M. Graduate — Continuing education centre, Phnom Penh

I was 54 when I enrolled. I thought I might be too old. Mike never made me feel that way — and neither did my students. They call me Teacher Mark and I've never felt more valued in my professional life.

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Mark D. Graduate — Primary English programme, Phnom Penh

Where Graduates Teach

Placement Outcomes

Cambodia Ready graduates teach across a range of schools and programmes in and around Phnom Penh.

🏫 International Schools

Several Cambodia Ready graduates have gone on to teach at international schools in Phnom Penh. These positions typically pay well and attract students from expat families and the local professional class.

📚 English Language Centres

Language centres are among the most common placements — high demand, flexible hours, and a great environment for new teachers to build confidence.

🏢 Corporate English

Business English teaching for local companies and NGOs. Often morning or evening classes — popular with teachers who want variety in their schedule.

🏘️ Community Schools

Some graduates choose to teach at community or village schools — lower pay but immensely rewarding, with real direct impact on underserved communities.

In the Classroom

The Students Who Make It All Worth It

Students celebrating with TESOL certificates

Students at Angkor Wat with certificates

Teachers Who Made the Leap