At a Glance: Teaching English in Cambodia
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At a Glance: Teaching English in Cambodia

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

Monthly Salary*:
700 - 2,000 USD
950 - 2,700 CAD (May 22, 2023)
Private Tutoring per Hour:
15 - 28 USD
20.25 - 37.75 CAD (May 22, 2023)
Income Tax††: 10 - 15%
Ability to Save per year: 500 - 18,000 CAD
Airfare: Reimbursement (full or partial) sometimes given
Accommodations: Rarely included
Health Care: Supplementary healthcare recommended
Holidays: Usually paid
Teaching Hours per Week: 20 - 30
Typical Contract Length: One year preferred; short-term may be available
Typical Start Month(s): Year round
Application Timeline: 1 - 3 months
Work Visa: Employer sometimes sponsors
Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred and Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate
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

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 Certification and our Job 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 1-888-227-6755, or by attending an upcoming free Information Session in your area.

* Wages vary depending on the economy of the country.
Exchange rates are subject to change. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
†† You will be paying income tax while teaching abroad, and the tax rate can change depending on how much money you earn.

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.