 Alex
McCullough
USA
I wanted to experience another country with a different
culture and I wanted to have the opportunity to positively
impact the lives of other. This program offer both
opportunities and it has been great so far. I love it.
|
 Rachel
USA
I graduated a year ago and have had a hard time finding work
in the states. I wanted to travel and also have a way to make
money so this is the perfect fit. |
 Andrew
Stiles, USA
I wanted to travel and do something new. I wanted to take on
the challenge of teaching and push myself to do something I
have not always been comfortable with like public speakers
etc. I am glad I did because I really to make my contribution
as a TESOL teacher. I really enjoyed this course. |
 Elizabeth
Costello, USA
I have wanted to teach abroad for a while and have spent time
looking up different programs. Thailand has always appealed to
me because of the welcoming culture. This program gave me the
opportunity to take a class here, be immersed into the
culture, while making friends and beginning to feel
comfortable in Thailand, before teaching. |
 Rebecca
Clough
USA
To get certificate and to get a guaranteed English teaching
placement the short duration of the teaching, 4 months, was
especially attractive. |
 Sara
Godlevsky
USA
To teach and travel at the same time. |
 Cain
USA
Been to Thailand before and loved it, wanted to return. 4-5
month teaching contract was more attractive than 1 year
contact. |
 Megan
Keising
USA
I have always had a desire to do charity work in a third world
country. The concept of giving without taling is so appealing
to me. I feel, that is when you grow as a person.
My education was 4 years. Therefore I have a huge amount of
debt. I kept post my desire to do chantey work because I felt
I could not afford to not make money.
With the TESOL program I felt I was to able help give beck
while still maintaining a small income. |
 Bethany
Bunch
USA
Already interested in teaching realize that certification
makes me more marketable. |
 Patrick
Dougherty
USA
I chose to take this project because I felt the need to get a
solid base of teaching theory and practice before I dove into
the realm of teaching English as a foreign language. I plan on
teaching English in more than just Thailand and so in order to
get jobs via the internet a certification such as TESOL or
TEFL is necessary. This course seemed like the best option. |
 Dylan
USA
I chose to take this project because I thought it was the best
option for what I was looking for also course was recommended
by a foreign trainee who rightly praised it. |
 Dylan
Dicharry
USA
To teach kids in different parts of the world that want to
learn to learn English, at the same time learning new culture. |
 Felix
America
I wanted to come to Thailand and this program was presented to
me via internet. 4 months is a good starting time, and Phuket
was great. |
 Guy
USA
My previous teaching experience coupled with my last overseas
experience made this opportunity a perfect fit for me. So for
it has been everything I could have hope for and I hope it
only gets better. |
 Miranda
Cooper
Chicago, IL
I was looking for a project overseas to engage in before I
went to tradition school in Chicago and a friend suggested
teaching overseas. This project was perfect as I have always
wanted to visit SE Asia and the time frame of 4-5 months was
perfect for my needs. On top of getting paid, they give you a
placement at a school and help with your VISA, two things I
would have no idea how to do. The price was very manageable
and after talking to Jess from ATI, I was convinced the
program was a great idea. Very, very glad. I decided to come! |
 Rich
Sparey
British
My friend Kris did it and recommended it. I am glad. I took
his advice. |
 Brittany
USA
To travel and learn to teach English. I really love Phuket and
Thailand. |
 Adams
Harlan
USA
I am interested in teaching.
|
 Julia
Morrison
USA
I wanted to teach in Thailand but I was not confident getting
my certificate in the states and hoping I could find a job
over the internet. This allowed me to adapt to Thai culture,
meet other people doing something similar, and guaranteed me a
job. |
 Kathryn
I took up this project because I wanted to experience a
different culture in a completely foreign part of the world.
|
 Lucas
Brunette
USA
I chose this project as I had been working for 4 years in a
company and was looking for a change. A change in jobs was not
really at the top of the list but something more challenging
and personally developing. I look forward to looking back
years from now and reflecting on the impact this course and
project has had. |
 Andy
Fuller
USA
I chose this project because it provided a job for the course.
I love working with and helping young people. Also, I am
planning on getting a master in TEFL. so it will be good for
my resume. Additionally, I had been to Thailand before and I
knew I would lose living here. |
 Garrett
McDaniel
USA
I heard Thailand was a great island and this was the first
program to accept me. |
 Anna
Hovenkamp
USA
I chose American TESOL Institute for many reasons. First of
all, I wanted to take a class in the country I am going to be
teaching in. We have been able to practice teaching in Thai
class room which has been extremely helpful.
I also chose this course because of the shorter contract
length and the fact that they take care of job placement
details.
Its been a great experience and Id recommend it to any one. |
 Heather
Campbell
USA
I was not satisfied wit my current job and I wanted to try a
job that was more rewarding. I also wanted to visit Thailand.
So far I have really enjoyed my experience. Hopefully teaching
will remain exciting. |
 Bonnie
Vetterli
USA
I chose this project because I have always wanted to teach,
and travel, so this was the perfect opportunity. I have
enjoyed it thoroughly and am excited to teach in a real
classroom with students. |
 Sonya
Taylor
I thought it would be fun to teach English in another country.
Thailand was inexpensive and pays well. This project is great
because it is temporary-gives me a chance to try it out and
see if I like it. |
 Karen
Wieler
Canada
I chose this project because I was guaranteed a job afterward.
I also wanted to do this project because the job contract was
short. I did not want to commit for a whole year. The location
was also a deciding factor. |
American
TESOL Programs are accredited by USETTA
American
TESOL Institute is state licensed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
American
TESOL Institute is a member of Central Florida TESOL Organization
located in Orlando Florida. 
American
TESOL Institute is a Global ambassador school for iEARN ATI teachers
receive iEARN membership.
American
TESOL Institute is a member of USDLA
American
TESOL Institute is partnered with Interpark Communications and
Talkbean. The world largest and most sophisticated online provider of
online ESL training. 
ATI
is also a member of THAI TESOL. Its purposes are to strengthen
English language education at all levels, to undertake research in the
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages, to offer
scholarships, to disseminate information, and to cooperate in
appropriate ways with other groups having similar aims and objectives.
American
TESOL Institute is recognized by the Georgia Department of Education
Office of Professional Learning.
American
TESOL Institute is approved by the FDVA to offer test for licensing
and certification needed to enter, maintain or advanced into
employment in a civilian vocation or profession under Title 38 of the
U.S.C., and Chapter 1606 of Title 10 U.S.C.
