Testimonials by past students
All testimonials are written by REAL past students, who are willing to be contacted for further information.
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'Having just completed the 4 week Samui TEFL course, I wish to thank Rosanne for her dedication and tireless efforts towards shaping us all into good teachers. I found the course to be thorough, instructive, engaging, fun throughout and provided enough practical experience to grasp the basic fundamentals of teaching. It has been a great experience overall and if any future or prospective teachers are thinking of taking the course here at Samui TEFL, the best message I have for you is that 'you get out of this what you put in'. If you're motivated and apply yourself, the facilities, support & guidance, high quality course content, materials and wealth of experience at your disposal here will ensure you come away confident about a career in teaching.
Thank you Samui TEFL for a truly excellent course.
Good luck to us all!' - Demi Poyiadzis - UK - teaching on Koh Samui in the hospitality industry
'Dear Rosanne,Attending Samui TEFL has been one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. Your course is incredibly thorough, well structured and professional. I now feel ready to face the challenge of English teaching in any environment and I doubt whether that would’ve been the case had I decided to obtain my certification elsewhere.There are many different options open to any student who wishes to obtain a TEFL certification and at times it can be confusing as to which road to take. That being said, I would not hesitate to recommend Samui TEFL to anybody who is looking to explore a career as an English teacher. The course materials are excellent, the practical experiences at the different schools in Koh Samui proved invaluable and you were always available to help me whenever I needed it (which was often!). Your passion for training quality teachers really does show and I am incredibly grateful to have had the privilege of meeting you and attending your course.Even though the work load at times was high, there was still enough free time to explore the beautiful island of Koh Samui and enjoy what it has to offer. Sadly, having had a job secured for me even before I completed the course means my time here is now at an end. I plan to return as soon as I can but for now it’s time to go and practice and refine the skills you have given me.Thank you Rosanne and I hope to see you soon!Regards,
Graham Westcott ' - Starting a teaching career in China in 2012
Dear Rosanne
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful experience. The TEFL Koh Samui course lived up to everything promised on the internet. Your classes were well structured, very informative and fun. As a student I was prepared and informed by the time the practical side of the course started. You always delivered what you promised and took a lot of interest in each student. It takes a special person to teach a group, all from different backgrounds, and to make them all understand and be able to work together. I wish you and your school every success under the sun!! - Alfred te Water Naude - teaching in Central Thailand
'The decision to acquire a TEFL certificate is an easy one, but to choose the proper school is a more complicated task, as there are plenty of schools on offer.It is very difficult to find out which one has the best program. Some of my friends had already received certificates from other schools, so I have now, after completing the course, enough facts to compare. My short resume would be that one may be able to find a cheaper way to get the desired certificate, but I am very confident that I was privileged to receive my training at SAMUI TEFL at one of the best schools in Thailand, if not the actual very best.
The main advantage is that Rosanne Turner, the owner and trainer at Samui TEFL, is delivering a program tailored to "produce" excellent teachers, while others obviously just focus on delivering a certificate to anybody who is willing to pay for it. Once standing in front of a class of students every teacher will realise the difference and will be very thankful that Samui TEFL school offers teacher practises at the International School Samui, preparing us at its best for real life situations. For me it is hard to imagine how somebody with an online certificate will ever be able to do a good job.
Even though the focus is clearly on practise, the theoretical part is very comprehensive and I feel now also totally confident about grammar and all the other important aspects of teaching English as a foreign language. As "additional benefits" I would like to mention the great location on Koh Samui, the amazing personality of Rosanne (who is really caring about each and every of her students), and the fact that she supported all of us when searching for jobs - in fact everybody in our group had already a job or at least some offers before we completed the course. A big "Thank you" to Rosanne. Don't hesitate to contact me at george@giorgiodellapietra.com if you have additional questions - I am happy to support you to make the best decision for your future.' - George Della Pietra
'Having just completed the 4 week Samui TEFL course, I wish to thank Rosanne for her dedication and tireless efforts towards shaping us all into good teachers. I found the course to be thorough, instructive, engaging, fun throughout and provided enough practical experience to grasp the basic fundamentals of teaching. It has been a great experience overall and if any future or prospective teachers are thinking of taking the course here at Samui TEFL, the best message I have for you is that 'you get out of this what you put in'. If you're motivated and apply yourself, the facilities, support & guidance, high quality course content, materials and wealth of experience at your disposal here will ensure you come away confident about a career in teaching.
Thank you Samui TEFL for a truly excellent course.
Good luck to us all!' - Demi Poyiadzis - UK - teaching on Koh Samui in the hospitality industry
'Dear Rosanne,Attending Samui TEFL has been one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. Your course is incredibly thorough, well structured and professional. I now feel ready to face the challenge of English teaching in any environment and I doubt whether that would’ve been the case had I decided to obtain my certification elsewhere.There are many different options open to any student who wishes to obtain a TEFL certification and at times it can be confusing as to which road to take. That being said, I would not hesitate to recommend Samui TEFL to anybody who is looking to explore a career as an English teacher. The course materials are excellent, the practical experiences at the different schools in Koh Samui proved invaluable and you were always available to help me whenever I needed it (which was often!). Your passion for training quality teachers really does show and I am incredibly grateful to have had the privilege of meeting you and attending your course.Even though the work load at times was high, there was still enough free time to explore the beautiful island of Koh Samui and enjoy what it has to offer. Sadly, having had a job secured for me even before I completed the course means my time here is now at an end. I plan to return as soon as I can but for now it’s time to go and practice and refine the skills you have given me.Thank you Rosanne and I hope to see you soon!Regards,
Graham Westcott ' - Starting a teaching career in China in 2012
Dear Rosanne
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful experience. The TEFL Koh Samui course lived up to everything promised on the internet. Your classes were well structured, very informative and fun. As a student I was prepared and informed by the time the practical side of the course started. You always delivered what you promised and took a lot of interest in each student. It takes a special person to teach a group, all from different backgrounds, and to make them all understand and be able to work together. I wish you and your school every success under the sun!! - Alfred te Water Naude - teaching in Central Thailand
'The decision to acquire a TEFL certificate is an easy one, but to choose the proper school is a more complicated task, as there are plenty of schools on offer.It is very difficult to find out which one has the best program. Some of my friends had already received certificates from other schools, so I have now, after completing the course, enough facts to compare. My short resume would be that one may be able to find a cheaper way to get the desired certificate, but I am very confident that I was privileged to receive my training at SAMUI TEFL at one of the best schools in Thailand, if not the actual very best.
The main advantage is that Rosanne Turner, the owner and trainer at Samui TEFL, is delivering a program tailored to "produce" excellent teachers, while others obviously just focus on delivering a certificate to anybody who is willing to pay for it. Once standing in front of a class of students every teacher will realise the difference and will be very thankful that Samui TEFL school offers teacher practises at the International School Samui, preparing us at its best for real life situations. For me it is hard to imagine how somebody with an online certificate will ever be able to do a good job.
Even though the focus is clearly on practise, the theoretical part is very comprehensive and I feel now also totally confident about grammar and all the other important aspects of teaching English as a foreign language. As "additional benefits" I would like to mention the great location on Koh Samui, the amazing personality of Rosanne (who is really caring about each and every of her students), and the fact that she supported all of us when searching for jobs - in fact everybody in our group had already a job or at least some offers before we completed the course. A big "Thank you" to Rosanne. Don't hesitate to contact me at george@giorgiodellapietra.com if you have additional questions - I am happy to support you to make the best decision for your future.' - George Della Pietra
'It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! I have learnt so much about teaching and Thai culture. The way the classes were conducted, the teacher practicals that I did and the atmosphere in class, all made for a good dose of fun, learning and training.
Without a doubt, the best TEFL training centre, IN THE WORLD!' Nelis Britz - South Africa
Without a doubt, the best TEFL training centre, IN THE WORLD!' Nelis Britz - South Africa
'My experience of having Rosanne as a trainer has been insightful. She conducts herself in a very professional manner and is knowledgeable about the information being delivered. She is well organised and conducts the course in a structured manner. I would recommend doing this course with Rosanne to anyone who wants to pursue a career in ESL teaching.' Rene Joubert - South Africa (Currently teaching on Koh Samui)
"Rosanne is a great instructor. Her balanced approach to teaching, which encompasses both guided instruction and independent assessment, gave me the insight and the skills I needed to go right into EFL teaching. Rosanne continues to be a support and a resource that I would recommend to anyone wanting to enter or progress in this field." Christine Perry - USA (Currently teaching on Koh Samui)
'Rosanne Turner was the course coordinator as well as the head teacher at the TEFL school, where I did an English TEFL teaching course in Koh Samui. Although the duration of the course was only three weeks, Rosanne managed to enable me with all the skills needed to be a successful and proficient English teacher, both inside and outside the classroom. Her teaching ability is unprecedented. Not only was Rosanne able to deliver her lessons in an effective and efficient manner but she also taught with great passion, compassion, and understanding. Rosanne is an excellent teacher and accordingly, I would recommend any course or institution that she is a part of, or affiliated to.' - Martin Smith - South Africa (Taught during his 'gap year' in Nakhon Sawan, Central Thailand)
'Rosanne Turner is a gifted, warm, encouraging and extremely helpful person. I have no hesitation in recommending her as one of the most quality teachers I've ever had. Rosanne was always well-prepared with a very structured course plan and in-class activities to supplement theoretical learning, and always managed to make our classes an interesting affair. She has a very balanced style of teaching, and she kept in mind each and every student's strengths and weaknesses and consequently, feedback was always provided to guide us. It was heartwarming to see her constantly strive to keep students in my batch on track with the ever-important task of preparing and sending CV's to prospective employers-one of the most crucial steps in getting into the job market. Rosanne is more than a teacher; she will go the extra mile to provide valuable assistance, and looking back on my TEFL course days, I see Rosanne's smiling face light up even more teaching us about the nuances of grammar!'- Sarah Ezdani - India (Currently teaching in Northern Thailand)
