TEFL International - About Us

TEFL International presents TEFL Course, TESOL Course for English Teaching

TEFL International Mission Statement

TEFL International, Ben Phe, Thailand TEFL International, “where the world is your classroom”, is a non-profit international training organization creating intercultural opportunities for our customers through numerous educational and multicultural services such as: teacher education; language training; camps; internships and much more. We strive to be a fun, creative, responsive, culturally sensitive, high value company focusing on individual growth, customer satisfaction and helping the world communicate better by providing valuable experiences and skills for those in need and for those seeking to change and improve their lives.

TEFL International Oversight

A Board of Academic Advisors externally validates and moderates TEFL International and includes internationally recognized experts in the field of English teaching as well as locally-situated English school managers at TEFL International locations around the world. Get more information about the BOAA.

All TEFL International courses meet current international standards (over 6 hours of observed teaching practice and over 100 hours of classroom time). Our courses maximize the cultural experiences of our students and provide multi-cultural interaction and learning opportunities for those in need.

Credits

We have arranged credits for students attending several universities including the following:

Burapha University
George Mason University
Manipal University
University of Southern Queensland
University of Washington

Do you need university credit? Would you like to use this as a term-abroad? YOU CAN! We can contact your university to discuss possible accreditation with your university's related education programs. Just contact us! Please click here for more information.

Contact Us

TEFL International has an IMMEDIATE RESPONSE policy.
Email - We'll respond within 24 hours
All Inquiries: nikki@teflindia.com
Instant Messenger - We're available 24 hours a day!
MSN Address: nikkitefl@gmail.com

Offices

USA Office

TEFL International
1200 Belle Passi Road
Woodburn, OR 97071 USA

Thailand Office

TEFL International
38/53-55 Moo 1
Klaeng, Muang, Rayong 21160, THAILAND

“A rose is a rose is a rose.” Maybe so Gertrude, but a school is not a school. TEFL International is a place where change is in the air, we’re all learning and everybody’s having fun! Our highly trained staff will work closely with you to ensure that your educational session is a fun, challenging, unique experience, providing you with a means to travel, live and work throughout the world indefinitely.

Key Personnel

Bruce Veldhuisen
- Founder and CEO
(brucev@teflintl.com ; http://tmda.net/)
The founder and CEO of TEFL International, Mr. Veldhuisen was previously Course Director of language schools and TESOL courses in Hong Kong and Thailand for eight years before founding the world´s largest teacher training institute and becoming a well-known name in the industry. He holds a Masters in Business Administration, A Bachelors of Science in International Relations and Economics and is a certified Trinity College London teacher. Mr. Veldhuisen is committed to growth and helping others, but maintains a down-to-earth approach that keeps him personally involved with TI´s programs, customers and employers – a characteristic Mr. Veldhuisen has carried over into TEFL International´s mission and one of the cornerstones of our success.

David Hopkins
- Director of Academics
(davehbanphe@teflintl.com)
As the director of TEFL International´s academic programs around the world, Mr. Hopkins holds a Master´s degree in TEFL and in Intercultural Management from the school of International Training. He has taught , developed, managed and trained teachers in language programs in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia for over three decades. His most recent position before coming on board with TEFL International was the course director at the AUA Language centre in Bangkok. Keeping up with changes in the industry and methodologies, Mr. Hopkins has helped bring TEFL International into the forefront of the industry with his experience and insightful knowledge.

Suhita Das
- Course Administrator
(kolkata@teflintl.com)