I recently finished the profes…
I recently finished the professional refresher course after getting my certificate. Honestly, I was pleased with how it went. The feedback from ******* was always useful. A big reason I signed up was to meet peers from different backgrounds. I’m looking forward to their next course.
Just finished the 200-hour onl…
Just finished the 200-hour online diploma. I am happy to learn this course overall. It did challenge me academically, which was my goal. They were less happy with how isolating online learning can feel. Still, I gained a lot and feel motivated to continue learning.
I’m in the middle of the progr…
I’m in the middle of the program right now. It’s been good for a reflective learner like me. I wanted to meet people from different places. The course material makes you think things through properly.
Having finished a career-focus…
Having finished a career-focused online course, I was pleased to complete this one. A real motivation was to meet peers from different backgrounds. I felt encouraged by my progress. Huge thanks to ******* for all the help.
The Moment You Knew: When Teaching Abroad Became Your Life’s Path
For many of us, the journey starts as a simple adventure—a one-year contract, a chance to see the world, or a stepping stone after graduation. It’s a temporary chapter, or so we think. But somewhere along the way, a subtle shift occurs. The temporary feels less like a pause and more like a purpose. So, when does that moment arrive? It’s rarely a lightning bolt. More often, it’s a quiet series of r...[Read More]
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Having just finished this cert…
Having just finished this certificate, I feel content. The course really suited me as a reflective learner. It was the perfect short-term skill development I needed to transition into teaching from my old job.
Wrapping up this certificate f…
Wrapping up this certificate felt good. I was encouraged by my progress in such a short-term course. Overall, I’m content. It was also nice to meet peers from different backgrounds.
Finishing that 300-hour certif…
Finishing that 300-hour certification felt really good. The course layout was perfect for how I learn. It definitely pushed me to learn a lot. I’m leaving feeling happy and ready to learn even more.
I just finished the 300-hour p…
I just finished the 300-hour professional course. Honestly, my main goal was to experience life abroad and meet people. The classes were very discussion-focused, which I liked. It left me feeling pretty good about the whole thing. One instructor, *******, was really excellent and made things clear.