ABOUT TEACHING ENGLISH IN CAMBODIA
Friendly locals, great food and an authenticate South East Asian experience.
Living and teaching English in Cambodia allows you to experience the real South East Asia, while making a living so that you can stay longer than short term travelers do to really experience the culture.
At the same time you're improving education in a country that has a troubled past but bright future.
TEACHING HOURS AND SALARY
Teaching jobs in Cambodia for foreigner English teachers pay an average of $10.00-$15.00 per hour. Some teachers may earn slightly less working in provincial areas. Most teaching jobs in Cambodia for foreigners require 20 to 30 classroom hours per week.
Typically, foreign English teachers in Cambodia can earn a salary between US $900 and US $1500 per month, depending on where the teacher works and how many hours they work. Those with bachelors degrees may earn more too.
With such a low cost of living in Cambodia you can live a great lifestyle and save money too.
Cambodia is also the only country in Asia that does not require a bachelors degree in order to teach legally.
LIFESTYLE IN CAMBODIA
Cambodia is host to some of the best historical sites and natural beauty in Asia, such as the Angkor Wat temples and coastal beaches and islands. You can also consider taking a trip to the beach side towns of Cambodia or potentially secure a teaching position in these areas.
COST OF LIVING
Some of the typical costs off living are:
Movie Ticket
$4
Taxi fare
$1 Flagfall and $1 per km
Meals
Inexpensive restaurant: $2.50
Beer
$1
Moto (Motorbike taxi)
By negotiation, approximately 4000KHR (USD1.00) Per km one way
Remork (tuk-tuk)
By negotiation, approximately 5000KHR (USD1.25) Per km one way
Coffee
$2
Laundry
2000 KHR (USD .50) per kilo
Getting Started
Our Online TEFL Course is a great way to get trained and certified online in order to teach English in Cambodia. We also have in-person training and practical teaching with Cambodian students options.