Teach Abroad Experiences with Bridge and TravelBud

Welcome to your first step in your adventure abroad! Well, it’s likely your second step since you would have already completed your TEFL with Bridge – congratulations! We’re happy to see you here!

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TravelBud works in partnership with Bridge to launch graduates to new heights abroad.

You’ve got the TEFL certificate and the wanderlust and we’ve got the placement programs around the world.

“Bridge Education Group is proud to partner with TravelBud to give Bridge alumni the opportunity to reach new heights as global EFL educators, encouraging them to experience foreign teaching contexts and connect with cultures different than their own.” – Anna Hearrell, Director of Operations, Bridge TEFL

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TEACH ENGLISH IN SOUTH KOREA

Teach English in Vietnam

TEACH ENGLISH IN THAILAND

Teach English in Japan

Teach English in Cambodia

Teach English in Indonesia

Teach English in Costa Rica

Teach English in POLAND

Teach English in Spain

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With TravelBud, you’ll always be talking to someone who has taught abroad before, so you’ll get informed, first-hand advice to guide and prepare you for your experience.

Pre-departure support

We assist you with all questions, planning, packing, visas, costs, documentation, budgets and booking flights. We’ll guide you through it.

24/7 in-country support

If you need any assistance or advice, or in the event of an emergency, we’ll be on hand! Our in-country partners are available and on-hand.

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guaranteed job placement

We guarantee your job placement in carefully selected and background-checked schools. We handle all the hassle and stress of finding a job.

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CULTURAL IMMERSION

A full Cultural immersive orientation course that will help you network with fellow teachers and settle you into your new life abroad.

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Chat to our experienced Enrollment Coordinators

Once you’ve enquired, you’ll be assigned a friendly and experienced enrollment coordinator to help you through the steps, get more information on the programs and get sent your unique application link.

Your name*
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Nationality*
Due to requirements from the schools we are partnered with abroad, we only accept passport holders from the countries listed below.
Please Note:

We are unfortunately not able to accept South African nationalities at this time.
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What will your education level be at the time you want to travel?*
Which Teach Abroad program are you enquiring about?*
Do you have 2 years of teaching experience?*
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Which Teach Abroad program are you enquiring about?*
Available programs for EU Nationals

Teach English in Thailand (degree holders only)

Online TEFL Course (degree holders only)

Teach English in Myanmar
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- Teach English in Thailand
- Teach English in Vietnam
- Teach English in South Korea
- Teach English in Myanmar
- Teach English in Japan
- Teach English in Costa Rica
- Teach English in Indonesia
- Teach English in Cambodia
- Teach English in Poland
- Teach English in Spain
Do you have an English Language Proficiency Certificate?*
Our partner schools require either:

Level C1 and above for the Common European Framework (CEF) or

96 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or

At least 700 and above on the Test Of English Language Proficiency (TOEIC)
Is your qualification in teaching?*
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Do you have a TESOL/TEFL certificate?
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TEFL Extension Program

For teachers that already have extensive experience in the teaching field, as well as an existing online/in-class 120-hour TESOL/TEFL/CELTA, we offer the 2 week TEFL Extension course.

Ultimately this encompasses a 2 week practical learning course that attaches to your existing TEFL to qualify it to be an “in-class” certificate.

All those applying for the Extension Course will be required to follow and submit special documentation to be approved by the course director prior to acceptance onto the program. Your co-ordinator will guide you through this specialised application process.
Placement Only Program

Since you already have a TESOL/TEFL certificate we have a special offering program just for you!

As long as your certificate is at least 120 hours and accredited, you would qualify to apply for the Placement Program.

It includes all the services of TravelBud but without the obligation of doing our in-class course in Hua Hin, Thailand.

It has special reduced pricing without the certificate and the package includes all the pre-departure support before you leave your home country, guaranteed job placement at one of our partner schools, 24/7 in-country support and the Lifetime Placement Guarantee.
Placement Program

Since you already have a TESOL/TEFL certificate we have a special offering program just for you!

As long as your certificate is at least 120 hours and accredited, you would qualify to apply for the Placement Program.

It includes all the services of TravelBud but without the obligation of doing our in-class course in Hua Hin.

It has special reduced pricing without the certificate and the package includes all the pre-departure support before you leave your home country, guaranteed job placement at one of our partner schools, 24/7 in-country support and the Lifetime Placement Guarantee.

You follow the same start dates listed for the in-class course to start the 1st week of Cultural immersive orientation with activities that include:
- About 8 hours of basic Thai language lessons
- A traditional cooking class
- Muay Thai lessons (Thai traditional martial arts)
- Temple excursion and afternoon class with a Buddhist monk who will explain the origins and philosophies of the Buddhist faith and how it comes into play in Thailand overall and in the classroom specifically
- A Beach barbeque - there will fellow Summer Teach participants, as well as those doing the Thailand full program and those doing the TESOL course, so you will have opportunities to build a support network of fellow teachers and make friends from all nationalities and backgrounds
- Learn cultural etiquette classes, history, religion and politics classes from experts
- Setting up of a SIM card and Bank account
- Please click here to see a video on the cultural orientation
Placement Program

Since you already have a TESOL/TEFL certificate we have a special offering program just for you!

As long as your certificate is at least 120 hours and accredited, you would qualify to apply for the Placement Program.

For Vietnam you need to sign at least a 6 month contract.

It includes all the services of TravelBud but without the obligation of doing our in-class course in Ho Chi Minh City.

It has special reduced pricing without the certificate and the package includes all the pre-departure support before you leave your home country, guaranteed job placement at one of our partner schools, 24/7 in-country support and the Lifetime Placement Guarantee.

You follow the same start dates listed for the in-class course to start the 1st week of Cultural immersive orientation with activities that include:
- Vietnamese Language Lessons
- A cooking class
- Excursions to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the War Remnants Museum
- Cultural etiquette classes
- A welcome dinner
- Set up a SIM card and other logistics
- Martial Arts Classes
- History Lessons
- Politics Classes
Placement Program

Since you already have a TESOL/TEFL certificate we have a special offering program just for you!

Since you already have a TESOL/TEFL already we have a special offering program just for you! As long as your certificate is atleast 120 hours and accredited and you hold a Bachelor’s degree, you would qualify to apply for the Placement Program.

If you do not hold a bachelor’s degree but hold a TEFL, the final decision of the Placement program being an option for you would be up to the discretion of our Placement and Admissions team once you have applied.

It includes all the services of TravelBud but without the obligation of doing our in-class course in Yangon.

It has special reduced pricing without the certificate and the package includes all the pre-departure support before you leave your home country, guaranteed job placement at one of our partner schools, 24/7 in-country support and the Lifetime Placement Guarantee.

You follow the same start dates listed for the in-class course to start the 1st week of Cultural immersive orientation with activities that include:
- Burmese Language Lessons
- A cooking class
- Excursions to the Shwedagon Pagoda
- Cultural etiquette classes
- A welcome dinner
- Set up a SIM card and other logistics
- Martial Arts Classes
- History Lessons
- Politics Classes
Placement Program

Since you already have a TESOL/TEFL certificate we have a special offering program just for you!

As long as your certificate is at least 120 hours and accredited, you would qualify to apply for the Placement Program.
It includes all the services of TravelBud but without the obligation of doing our in-class course in Seoul.

It has special reduced pricing without the certificate and the package includes: all the pre-departure support before you leave your home country, guaranteed job placement at one of our partner schools, 24/7 in-country support and the Lifetime Placement Guarantee.

It also includes 3 weekends of our cultural immersive orientation in Seoul once you arrive that includes activities such as:
- Korean Language Lessons
- A cooking class
- Excursions to the the Gyeongbuk Palace
- A traditional tea tasting in Insadong
- Cultural etiquette classes
- Set up a SIM card and other logistics
- Martial Arts Classes
- History Lessons
- Politics Classes
Placement Program

Since you already have a TESOL/TEFL certificate we have a special offering program just for you!

As long as your certificate is at least 120 hours and accredited, you would qualify to apply for the Placement Program.

It includes all the services of TravelBud but without the obligation of doing our in-class course.

It has special reduced pricing without the certificate and the package includes: all the pre-departure support before you leave your home country, guaranteed job placement at one of our partner schools, 24/7 in-country support and the Lifetime Placement Guarantee. It also includes a 40 hour immersive cultural integration certificate online before your departure.
Placement Program

Since you already have a TESOL/TEFL certificate we have a special offering program just for you!

As long as your certificate is at least 120 hours and accredited, you would qualify to apply for the Placement Program.

It includes all the services of TravelBud but without the obligation of doing our in-class course.

It has special reduced pricing without the certificate and the package includes: all the pre-departure support before you leave your home country, guaranteed job placement at one of our partner schools, 24/7 in-country support and the Lifetime Placement Guarantee.
Placement Program

Since you already have a TESOL/TEFL certificate we have a special offering program just for you!

As long as your certificate is at least 120 hours and accredited, you would qualify to apply for the Placement Program.

It includes all the services of TravelBud but without the obligation of doing our online TEFL course.

It has special reduced pricing without the certificate and the package includes: all the pre-departure support before you leave your home country, guaranteed job placement at one of our partner schools and language centers, 24/7 in-country support and the Lifetime Placement Guarantee.

It also includes the week long cultural orientation once you arrive!
Please Note

At this time we unfortunately do not have a Placement Only Program for our new Costa Rica Program for those that already hold a TEFL certification.

Those with a TEFL certification are more than welcome to complete the in-country course with us in San Ramon and head to guaranteed placement thereafter.

For options that facilitate those that already hold a TEFL and are looking to secure the guaranteed teaching placement and in-country immersive course, please feel free to enquire about Thailand, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam. We will be expanding the program in the future to accommodate a Placement Program but for now we offer the full in-class TTESOL and placement option.
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- I understand that this program is not free and there are costs attached to the extensive service and certifications provided by TravelBud
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Please Note:

Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, TravelBud cannot facilitate traveling with children and we are therefore unable to process your inquiry or application. We thank you for your understanding.
Please Note:

If your spouse/partner will also be enrolling for any of our Teach Abroad Programs, we can facilitate your placement together. However, if your spouse or partner will not be teaching but will be traveling with you, we cannot assist them with visas and living arrangements.
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We want to hear your story.

Everyone's story is different and we want to hear yours and help you take your first step towards teaching abroad.

Lookout for an email and a call from one of our experienced enrollments coordinators who have all taught abroad. We'll answer all of your questions and guide you through the process.

Please look out for a call from us, if the timing doesn't suit you we'll send you a link to schedule a time to chat!
We want to hear your story.

Everyone's story is different and we want to hear yours and help you take your first step towards teaching abroad.

Lookout for an email and a call from one of our experienced enrollments coordinators who have all taught abroad. We'll answer all of your questions and guide you through the process.

Please look out for a call from us, if the timing doesn't suit you we'll send you a link to schedule a time to chat!
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TravelBud won the GoAbroad innovation award for TEFL / Teach Abroad in 2021!

TravelBud GoOverseas Community Choice award for the Best TEFL Course with Job Assistance in 2019

Guaranteed job placements at the most trusted schools

In-depth Cultural Orientation that will help you network with fellow teachers and settle you into your new life abroad

Helpful, holistic support from start to finish including pre-departure and 24/7 in-country

Having placed over 2200+ participants around the world, we know the key to success is well-trained, culturally-adjusted, and emotionally-supported teachers.

THE TRAVELBUD DIFFERENCE

With TravelBud, you’ll always be talking to someone who has taught abroad before, so you’ll get informed, first-hand advice to guide and prepare you for your life-changing experience.

CONTACT DETAILS

Teach Abroad Experiences with Bridge and TravelBud

TravelBud works in partnership with Bridge to launch graduates to new heights abroad.

TEACH ENGLISH IN SOUTH KOREA

Teach English in Vietnam

TEACH ENGLISH IN THAILAND

Teach English in Japan

Teach English in Cambodia

Teach English in Indonesia

Teach English in Costa Rica

Teach English in POLAND

Teach English in Spain

Pre-departure support

24/7 in-country support

guaranteed job placement

CULTURAL IMMERSION

Chat to our experienced Enrollment Coordinators

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TEFL Extension Program

Placement Only Program

Placement Program

Placement Program

Placement Program

Placement Program

Placement Program

Placement Program

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We want to hear your story.

We want to hear your story.

Guaranteed job placements at the most trusted schools

In-depth Cultural Orientation that will help you network with fellow teachers and settle you into your new life abroad

Helpful, holistic support from start to finish including pre-departure and 24/7 in-country

THE TRAVELBUD DIFFERENCE

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