Testimonials

ALLEN WOOD, USA
I was searching for opportunities to teach abroad. ATI appeared to be legitimate and the more I read the more I liked the idea of teaching and placement. So I signed up. Very good. We were told that there were basketball and football games and we were able to play one day.

Andrew Jackson, UK
I searched Korea teaching jobs in google and found ATI Thai-Korea project. It seemed the best option for me.
Bangkok was a nice location, we were in a convenient location to get out into the city. The course provided me with the essential knowledge for my placement in Korea.

Angelos Chatzoudas, South Africa
1. Location
2. Cost/ accomodation
3. Job placement
It was an intensive course but also very interesting.

Anina Meyer, USA
It seemed to be very comprehensive and had all the criteria I was looking for guaranteed lifetime job placement.
I liked that it was in a non-touristy area. ATI itself I found to be extremely disorganized, lacking in communication and lacking in ability to clear and consistence information. The process of getting a foreign visa and all else we had to do is already an extremely cumbersome process and ATI definitely could have been much more helpful in telling us in advance all that we would need.

Banipal Pera, Australia
I liked the fact that the course was for 3 weeks and then we were placed in a job for 4-5 months. The price of doing it in Thailand was lot cheaper than doing it Australia and other places.
Being from a small town Bangkok was initially intimidating but it grew on me within a few days. Also the friendly staffs at the hotel helped a lot. As for the course it was perfect pace. The instructor was always approachable to answer. ATI did not give me the detail information on when and where I will be working.

Elizabeth Ladwig, USA
We did a lot of research on different programmes and applied to many different programmes but ATI was most eager to have us and made the application process straight forward.
I have really enjoyed the programme. It would have made me more comfortable to know prior to arriving that the course was going to be intensive and helpful (with workbooks, homework, intensive lesson planning etc). In this regard I wish there had not been so many surprises along the way (with the application, visa etc). I think all the details about the course should be laid out at the beginning. Jess and Suzy were very helpful with all of our questions- it would have been nice to meet them.

HELEN CHANG, USA
I saw a website regarding the training in Thailand and teaching in Korea. After researching about the company and finding the review I decided to go through with the program because it was working with Korvia.
The location was great. Hotel staffs were friendly and the amenities were great. My experience with ATI has been great overall. The early process was a bit difficult as there did not seem to be swift responses from Alex and Aria during the first month of my application. But gradually when the things were more settled, the process was better and Aria was much more responsive to my mails.

JACLYN, USA
It had really good advertisement. I chose it because it includes a TESOL training course outside US before Korean placement.
Sometime I felt the application process a bit unprofessional. I had a really good experience with the course itself. I thought the course was well thought out and provided helpful information. Teaching in schools was a really valuable experience.

Justin Pokarney, USA
Excellent Experience!!
Wish I could have gotten placement in Korea through ATI but it all worked out in the end.

KERRY Dandie, UK
The advertisement for TESOL course spend 3 weeks in Thailand and guaranteed job placement in Korea was very noticeable in ‘Daves ESL Café’. When I went through the ATI website I thought it looked very professional and I also did not find bad reviews anywhere.
Being in Bangkok was a great experience and one I have enjoyed. I found I get a lot more from the course than I expected. It was very informative and helpful. I liked the pace as I felt a lot got covered and having a week of teaching experience is great as we get feedback before going and ‘teaching for final’.

Lisa Flick, USA
I did weeks of research on TEFL/TESOL organisation that were affordable.
I will recommend modifying the hotels.

TOM BEVIS, UK
It was one of the best websites which I found in the internet.
Hotel staffs were friendly and helpful. Very enjoyable.

TYLER, USA
I chose ATI because of the opportunity to train in Thailand and work in Korea and for the in-class teaching experience.
I really liked the course. Whittney is a great teacher and it was really good to work in Thai classroom. Also it was convenient to have our classes and housing at the same location.

RENEE EVEREST, USA
Location- Thailand, cost and soonest date available. Alex responded immediately and telephone when he said he would. Alex and Suzy were on top of all I needed to complete before getting on the plane. Very low pressure and informative. Excellent, informative, useful and interesting training. Organized and fun. Whittney was overly helpful with question from A to Z. Toi was essential for translating and Pat has successfully placed me in a teaching position. A+

MAYA NITZBERG, USA
Dave’s ESL café brought this program in light. I had already made up my to find a teaching job in Korea, but I jumped when I saw the Special Thai-Korean project. ATI offered the best program – getting to know Thailand and getting certified to teach English as a second language was more than ideal. I did not have any expectation going into this. Three weeks later, I do not want it to end. I will be taking away so much information and useful practices with me. From the trainer to the material, the location and stepping into a Thai school, everything has been more than great!!! I would do it again.

ANGIE GILMAN, USA
When I decided to teach abroad I spoke to many people who have done it before. Most of them told me it would be best to get certified first. ATI came up in almost every conversation. So I did some research, contacted ATI and became a part of the program. This was an amazing opportunity that I was thankful to be a part of. The people I have met and things I have seen will always be precious to me. Everything I have learned through ATI will be my most valuable tool while educating my students. I have a plan to go Northern China, and I like to teach young people at there.

BRYAN J AGUIAR, USA
It had favorable feedback. The course matched when I would be available. Chiang Mai is a very quiet and beautiful city conducive to this type of training – it allowed use space and opportunity to learn and absorb more. Our group was small so the experience was much more intimate and intense than if we had a larger group. Overall, it was an auspicious experience.

JOHNITA JOHNSON, USA
Researched and found good comments about ATI on internet. Lots of recommendations. Everything was good! No complaints what so ever.

Jennifer Collins, Canada
I chose to take this project because I won’t to teach back home. Also this will allow me to travel as well. With this added experience, I will know for sure whether I want to pursue teaching in Ca

Yvette van der Eijk, UK
I like the idea of being able to work in many different countries, so teaching English is a good solution. I also like traveling especially to far-flung places & being able to integrate & spend long time at each place.

Andrew J. Coven, USA
There are several reasons. The first concern is my enjoyment of other cultures, & the way it teaches one the flexible, yet durable characters of the cultures, we were all born into. Secondly, I have not had any experience in East Asia in my life as of yet. I also wanted to further my knowledge of education.

Anderson Clendenin, USA
I wanted to get experience in teaching English as a second language. Also I wanted the opportunity to travel and see an exotic location. I love learning languages and want to take that love of another country. Hopefully, this will be a platform to join the Peace Corps.

San Robbins, USA
I wanted to do this project because I believe that actual teaching practice is very important. I have no experience in teaching, and so I can definitely use the practice. I am also very excited to be in Thailand!

Katy Holmes, USA
For practical reason I wanted to teach in the more modern country of Korean and felt that I would be comfortable living there, but I also had a strong interest in the culture and landscape of Thailand. So a chance to spend time in both countries and also become certified as a TESOL teacher fulfilled all my needs and interests.

James Chesser, USA
As a child and through middle school I had the opportunity of living overseas in several foreign countries. I even lived in Seoul, Korea for a few years and always remembered it fondly. When the opportunity came up to go back to Korea in the capacity of a teacher, I was excited to become a part of the project.

Nick Garvin, USA
I wanted to combine my post teaching experience with my passion of travel and cultural diversity. I really enjoy being a positive role model for children and having an impact on their lives. This combination will allow main to gain many rewarding experiences that will make me a better educator.

Andie Vaughn, USA
I decided to do this project because I wanted to not only travel but do something for someone besides myself. I just graduated so I decided now was the best time to do this. I am excited to learn to teach. English is such a useful language, and I’m excited to share it!

Liza Gloudemans, USA
I choose to take this project for the personal traveling experiences, as well as the professional knowledge I will gain from this course. I have chosen education for my career and have always felt that ESL methods are important to learn more about as a teacher. I will use these experiences in the future in the classroom to understand students’ individual differences and needs.

Robert Hunter, UK/ Australia
Given China’s increasing prominence on the international scene, I wish to go and teach there in order to learn Mandarin and assess professional opportunities. I also have an interest in Chinese culture and have a desire to impart knowledge to willing students.

Mark Buttweiler, USA
I took this TESOL class in Thailand because I thought it would be a fantastic way to get certified in teaching English while concurrently exploring a new culture. Furthermore learning to teach a foreign language atmosphere should add to my capacity for understanding the difficulties of foreign-language acquisition, especially when there is no common language between teacher and student.

Benjamin Childs, USA
1. I love teaching, but I wanted a new experience.
2. I had no stamps in my passport.
3. My brother was a TESOL teacher.
4. It sounded fun to do the course in a foreign country.

Shirley Brito, USA
I chose to take this project for professional development and also for a change in environment.

Kongngeune Dedphakhoun, Australia
The intriguing part about this project was the fact that I would have an opportunity to go to a different country and experience a different culture lifestyle. It would assist in expanding my horizons.

Elizabeth, USA
I wanted to become certified before staying to teach in Asia, and I prefer learning in a classroom setting rather than online, so when I found this program it has a good fit. I also liked that it helped set us up with a advisor in Korea.

Amanda Payne, USA
I enjoy teaching and I also enjoy foreign culture. I believe this an opportunity to not only have fun and interesting life experiences but also to become more culturally aware and knowledgeable.

Lydia Quinones, USA
As an out from my life, I am recently divorced, sold my home, sold my farm, quit my life. I just happened to have a teaching degree, so I figured this was my chance to start a new.