Teaching English in Cambodia: At a Glance

A remote kingdom of wild jungle, charismatic cities, and a dramatic past, Cambodia is a destination for the more adventurous ESL teacher. You will find the kind of natural beauty and exotic cuisine of other ESL destinations, but without their heavy tourist traffic.

Monthly Salary*: 400 - 1,000 USD Accommodations: Rarely included Airfare: Never included Health Care: Supplementary healthcare recommended Holidays: Unpaid Teaching Hours per Week: 15 - 30 Typical Contract Length: One year preferred; short-term may be available Typical Start Month(s): Year round Application Timeline: 2 - 3 months Private Tutoring per Hour: 12 - 25 USD Income Tax††: 5 - 20% Cost of Living**: Cost of a Big Mac Not Available Exchange Rate†: USD is used in Cambodia Ability to Save: Low Visa: Employer sometimes sponsors Minimum Requirements: Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate and High School Diploma Additional Notes: Candidates encouraged to apply in person; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Other East Asia / Southeast Asia Countries:

Cambodia ~ China ~ Hong Kong ~ India ~ Indonesia ~ Japan ~ Korea ~ Kyrgyzstan ~ Laos ~ Malaysia ~ Nepal ~ Taiwan ~ Thailand ~ Vietnam

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The temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia are some of the most inspired religious monuments ever built; their beauty, symmetry, and mystery defy description. As a backdrop to these sites, densely forested mountain ranges meet fertile plains where spices and coffee are grown and harvested. Meanwhile, the Mekong River, which flows through Cambodia, creates more than 4,000 river islands.

The combination of Oxford Seminars' internationally recognized TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification and the Graduate Placement Service included with the course makes teaching English abroad a reality.  Learn more about teaching English in Cambodia and other opportunities teaching English abroad by calling 1-800-779-1779, or by attending an upcoming free Information Session in your area.



* Wages vary depending on the economy of the country.
** The Big Mac Index is a credible, reliable, third-party cost-of-living index created by The Economist. For comparison purposes, it lists the cost of an American Big Mac at $4.07.
† Exchange rates are subject to change. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
†† Income tax rate is based on the amount of yearly income. Most TESOL/TESL/TEFL instructors will be charged no more than the minimum percentage.

Oxford Seminars makes every effort to keep our information as up-to-date and accurate as possible. However, individual teaching positions and experiences may vary with job market conditions. Specific information listed cannot be guaranteed to be applicable when you are seeking employment teaching ESL in a specific country.

Note that certain positions require additional qualifications and credentials that are not negotiable due to specific country legislation.