want to instruct English? Why not try it in Cambodia! If you will instruct English in Cambodia, a lot of terrific opportunities await you in one of the most culturally-rich countries in Southeast Asia.
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Cambodia is bordered by the Gulf of Thailand and is situated between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. like these southeast Asian neighbors, Cambodia is peopled mostly by Buddhists. Their official language is called Khmer and follows a societal hierarchy based on ‘rank’. parents are exceptional to children, and so are teachers, managers and anybody who holds a position.
When Cambodians ask personal questions, it is not simply because they are too curious, but because they need to adapt their communication style with you based on your ‘rank’. Not losing “face’ or their sense of dignity and honor particularly in acts seen in public is very essential to Cambodians. Act conservatively around them, never criticize them in public, and never embarrass them intentionally or unintentionally. Do not ever be the cause for them to lose ‘face’.
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Table of Contents
Salary
Cost of Living in Cambodia
Pros of working in Cambodia
Cons of working in Cambodia
How to find jobs in Cambodia
Requirements for Filipino teachers in Cambodia
Where to instruct in Cambodia
How to process Your Visa for Cambodia
Cambodia: Lifestyles, Customs and Do’s and Don’ts
Salary
Average of $10 – $12 an hour, or $1000-$2000 a month.
Cost of Living in Cambodia
Accommodation: You can find a studio for 100 USD a month, and an house with one to two bedrooms from 200 USD to 500 USD a month. bigger houses can be rented ranging between 350 USD to 550 USD. You’ll pay less if you stay in rural areas.
Food/Transportation/Entertainment: If you live in the city, be prepared to spend an average of 200 USD a week on food, transportation, and entertainment.
If you live frugally, you can live on 500 USD a month, much more so if you live in rural areas where these items are much cheaper, and where there’s not much home entertainment to spend on.
Pros of working in Cambodia
Visa is easy to process.
Low cost of living compared to other countries
Friendly locals
More job opportunities for English teachers
Warm climate, rich natural environment, rich heritage.
Cons of working in Cambodia
Substandard medical facilities, poor emergency medical care
Hazardous streets with reckless drivers
Tap water not potable
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How to find jobs in Cambodia
It’s simpler to find jobs in Cambodia if you are already in the country. However, if you want to protected a job in advance, you can refer to job noting sites such as CamHR and Bong Thom Classifieds. You can check the newspapers printed in English as well for job listings.
Requirements for Filipino teachers in Cambodia
There is such a high demand for English teachers in Cambodia that you don’t need to worry much about their qualifications. If you are an undergraduate, you can still instruct in Cambodia. However, for many university positions, a degree would be required. If you do have a degree, teaching experience or a TEFL certificate, it will just increase your chances of earning a much higher salary than those who are not TEFL certified.
Where to instruct in Cambodia
Private Schools
They don’t typically hire foreign teachers in their public schools, so you’ll find yourself employed in private schools. There are also night time classes for adults. jobs are typically located in the capital city of Phnom Penh.
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How to process Your Visa for Cambodia
Requirements for processing a Cambodian Visa:
A passport valid for three to six months with at least one blank page
A passport-size photo
You can get a visa on arrival as a Filipino, with no prior preparations on your part as your paperwork will be given on the plane.
Another option is to get it in advancement at the nearest Cambodian embassy in your home country. In the Philippines, you can go to this address:
Embassy of Cambodia
Unit 7A-B, country space 1 Building,
Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati 1200 Metro Manila
There are two kinds of visa, and choosing one kind depends on your purpose:
Tourist Visa – costs $30, valid for 30 days, and for single entry only, which can be extended to another 30 days at a cost of $45. For Filipinos, you can process your visa on arrival. Be sure to have a return ticket, or get a fully refundable ticket at the airport that you can cancel.
Business or common Visa- if you intend to stay in Cambodia longer than 60 days, choose thenull
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