I took this course in May and have stayed in touch with several of my coursemates since. We are all in agreement that even though it could be challenging at times, it was absolutely worthwhile and has made us into much better teachers than we would have been without it. The tutors provided constructive feedback while always being very encouraging, the theory side that they delivered was engaging and genuinely useful (not always my experience with professional development courses!), and even several months later they have been happy to continue giving support with careers advice, and sometimes my general questions about living in Vietnam as a foreigner. The course administrator Minh is also excellent and the whole course feels very well organised, which is essential as there is a lot to fit in to a relatively short space of time. The building is located in a nice district of HCMC a short distance from the city centre, and the classrooms have all the modern equipment e.g. smart boards that you would expect. I really can't recommend this course highly enough to anyone who wants to be an EFL teacher, whether in Vietnam or elsewhere. It will give you a really good foundation for English language teaching as a career, and if you're new to the country it's a great way to meet people and get advice on the general EFL landscape here from people who actually know what they're talking about. It's also pretty good fun :) Definitely worth a couple of sleepless nights!

I learned a TON and I think that this course was well worth the value. The instructors kept it interesting and challenging! Definitely would recommend!!

The CELTA course has been a great experience for me! The tutors really support you every step of the way! Initially, I was worried about being able to pass as I've never taught before, besides a short period of tutoring, but I was able to quickly grow during the 1-month course and I'm even teaching in Vietnam a couple of months after receiving my CELTA certification! The tutors were the best part of the course for sure.

After changing my mind many times, I eventually decided to take the course. There are some overall comments on each of the factors contributing to the course below: 1. The tutors: both of the tutors have done a great job in providing candidates with sufficient knowledge (input sections) and constructive feedback after each TP, together with peers' feedback. This is of paramount importance because the teacher will know what their strengths and weaknesses are, which help them progress later on. 2. Administrative staff: Mr. Minh was of great help because he was the one who set up the classroom and was ready to give his hand when candidates had some problems with the photocopiers and electronic devices. The procedure in each stage during the course was conducted smoothly and clearly. 3. Location: the school is located quite near the city center, so those who live in the vicinity of the area can reach the school with ease, but traffic congestion is something to consider because this is a norm in Vietnam, so try to be on time especially on your TP days.

I highly recommend the course for anyone who is looking to become a certified teacher. We got to learn a lot in just one month, with the practical side of the real classes and students, and the sufficient amount of research for language and teaching we needed to do. I'd say the best thing about it was the tutors, Jon and Bogdan, who were really supportive and helpful. Despite the intensity of the course, they made it enjoyable and fun for the trainees. The staff and facility of the centre were great as well - we felt like we always got the support we needed. Amazing experience!

The course was well-administered overall. The structure had clearly been planned and students were given ample instructions on teaching practices and assignments. The tutors were very experienced in their roles and went out of their way to assist students without compromising their learning potential. I particularly appreciated being treated as a mature-age student and encouraged to be independent in my learning from the outset. Some of the course materials were either outdated in terms of their content, or not culturally suited to students from non-Western backgrounds. Perhaps students could be asked to adapt the materials to suit their students’ cultural backgrounds and this could be taken into account in the marking. I believe the integrity of the CELTA was upheld throughout the course with tutors making numerous references to the criteria required to pass the course. This was important to me and my fellow students in knowing we were studying for a recognised qualification from a high-ranking institute. I would not hesitate to recommend Apollo in HCMC.

While I was in the process of researching TEFL courses in Ho Chi Minh City, a friend recommended the CELTA. He told me it would be challenging, but that I wouldn't regret the experience. Now, after successfully completing the CELTA course with Apollo, I can confidently say that was the best advice I could have received! As someone with no prior teaching experience, I walked away from the CELTA with a range of classroom skills and preparation techniques that I'm now applying to my real-life classes. Although the course was certainly challenging, it was 100% worth it. Beginning on the first day of the CELTA, our instructors helped make everyone feel comfortable by encouraging collaboration and communication between tutors and other trainees. Our group bonded well and I made several close friendships during the course. Our tutors set clear expectations and I never felt lost or overwhelmed. We were supported throughout every step of the course and you could tell the tutors really cared about our progress -- they were committed not only to helping us complete the course but to making sure we felt confident and prepared to begin a career in teaching. Another great part about the CELTA was that our progress was clearly tracked throughout each week and even each day. I always knew exactly how I was doing in the course and it was so rewarding to see myself improve both in lesson planning and classroom skills between each practice lesson. Not only did we get to teach in front of real students -- who were amazing -- but we participated in extensive lesson-planning workshops and spent time learning and researching teaching methodology. I am now a full-time teacher in Vietnam and I couldn't be happier with my decision. After speaking to other teachers who completed generic TEFL programs, it seems the training and practice they received doesn't even come close to what Apollo's CELTA course provides. Please, please, please, if you are considering a teacher-training program in Vietnam (or anywhere else in the world), take the CELTA! You won't regret it.

The course was fast-paced and you need to stay on top of the work to be successful. As a native speaker, I should have been better prepared in terms of English grammar. An introduction to phonology would also have been worth completing prior to the course. Overall, an excellent course that I thoroughly enjoyed. I met some amazing people from all over the world who made my time in Ho Chi Minh City all the more memorable.

The CELTA program is extremely intense but the facilitators were both amazing and really knowledgeable and helpful. The guidance and support that I received was great and it made navigating the CELTA course achievable. I would strongly recommend doing your CELTA through Apollo.

Absolutely worth it. HCMC's CELTA helped hone and direct my few years of ELT experience and previous, shorter cert into something much sharper and more pointed. I'd do it all over if I could. Jon in particular is a blessing.

I highly recommend taking the CELTA course in Ho Chi Minh City. The tutors, Jon and Bogdan, were immensely helpful not only in matters concerning CELTA but also on how to find my footing as a teacher. I am very happy with the network I've created in my time as a CELTA student and I still continue to reach out to my tutors and fellow students now! The facilities are excellent and up to date, it made working on assignments quite easy.

This course is worth my investment. The tutors are very knowledgeable and helpful. They largely contribute to my overall positive experience. Through the training, I gained crucial knowledge and develop myself further as a teacher. In addition, my colleagues were very helpful, hardworking, and friendly, which adds even more to my overall positive experience. I highly recommend this CELTA course from Apollo to anyone who wants to become or teacher of English or to develop themselves further as teacher of English.

It was a good experience largely due to the quality of the tutors.

Both tutors are amazing. They were very supportive throughout the course and they made the course less daunting.

Great experience, terrific people and dedicated tutors who help you to achieve your full potential.

A fantastic experience, extremely valuable for my professional and personal development.

I’ve had one of the best learning experiences doing the CELTA at APOLLO. All the tutors and Mr.Minh have been very nice and supportive. The best 4 weeks of my life

There were a few sleepless and late nights, some last-minute submissions, stress, panic, and a lot of energy drinks and coffee consumed. However, at the end of the course, I wished it would last longer because I have seen myself improve dramatically during those 5 weeks. I learned a lot from my tutors, the trainees, and mostly my own mistakes. The Celta course was extremely intense but it was worth all the money, effort, and time that I inveseted in it. I wish I have done it sooner.

The tutors and staff are very helpful and smart. It’s my pleasure to be their trainees.

I absolutely loved it! Tutors Jon and Graeme were incredibly helpful every step of the way, and their feedback and comments made me a better teacher now. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to become a teacher: the course is super practical and you will leave it feeling like you have the tools to manage your new job.

CELTA is an intensive course but it is well-organized and professional

awesome experience

The tutors were very knowledgeable and insightful during the course. The administrative staff were also very quick and helpful in answering questions. It was an excellent course that thoroughly prepared me to be a EFL teacher.

Overall the experience was good. The level of difficulty increases at a rate which is extremely challenging but not beyond what I felt was necessary to get the most out of the course, well balanced and clearly thought out. The tutors are very supportive. Graeme and Michael have quite different characters which I felt was a huge asset to the learning process. Switching between the two tutors during the course helped me develop a broader perspective on my performance. Although the type of feedback given is consistent with both tutors, the way it is delivered varies, which really helps with reflection and adaptation. Graeme gives slightly less direct criticism, which early on really helped my confidence grow. Michael is far more direct which later in the course gave me a well needed push to improve on my action points (to be clear, this never felt unfair or harsh, it was always relevant and constructive). I honestly feel as though the way I was guided and helped throughout the course could not have been better. The only reason my rating for the facilities is not 5 stars is due to the wifi. There were frequently issues with the network which meant on many occasions I could not access resources needed to work on assignments and lessons plans. Time is the most important resource during the course, and when you have an hour free to work but don't have access to the internet, it can disrupt your productivity dramatically.

The experiences i have had during this course, have not only helped me develop professionally, but personally as well.

I really appreciated the help and guidance thr tutors gave. Everything went smoothly and I feel like I learned a lot. I also lived that the tutors both had very different styles in their approaches and how they grade and critiqued us. It gave a well balanced program.

The tutors were experienced and motivating. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The students were extremely engaged and understanding. I would highly recommend this place.

It was such a life-changing journey I had with both the tutors and other trainees. I am grateful to them for always motivating and listening to my problems and concerns. My skills as an ESL teacher have improved a lot since then and the course did open my eyes to the world of teaching. Thank you once again for making the whole month less stressful and more fun. CELTA has greatly morphed me into a much better teacher and that could not become true without their support.

It was a wonderful experience. The tutors were so professional. All the facilities were well-set for the course. a life changing experience :)

All great!

It was great. The course was very intense and stressful. But it was a fantastic course for developing teachers for adult classes. The tutors were fantastic. They conducted a great course. They have so much ESL/EFL experience to share.

Phil and Graeme are the best.

The course overall was good, and the school is well equipped.

I really enjoyed the course. Although it was an intense month of lesson plans and assignments, it was definitely worth it. I, now, feel more prepared to be a teacher and have learned some wonderful teaching skills/techniques from the course tutors.

Just Intensive as notified beforehand. Nevertheless, I do see my progress, And the sense of achievement is rewarding. Overall contents are helpful and quite practical.

I had great experience on the course. I learnt how to prepare my own lesson plans, manage the class and deliver my lessons in an efficient way. I’ve become a more independent and confident teacher after this course.

I learned a lot during the course, professionally and personally. It was my first time abroad and I don't speak Vietnamese. I’m quite sensitive and fainthearted and was really scared of every single person I met in the first week. After every teaching practice, in addition to feedback, the input sessions were overwhelming as I felt that everything I did in my TP was wrong. By the end of week two, I just wanted to give up. My fellow trainees and tutors were very supportive and motivated me saying I need to be more assertive and have confidence in myself which I really needed to hear at that point of time. I’m glad I did the course at IH Apollo. The staff members were really helpful as well. I’m happy and thankful for everything I gained through CELTA.

It was a great experience. The course was intense but every stage was developmental. Thanks to the tutors for the constructive obeservations and feedbacks.

An amazing experience. Great tutors, lots of support and best decision I've ever made.

It's a great experience! Excellent tutors, wonderful trainees, super-efficient admin. So grateful for this course!

İt was an intense but highly effective course. I am happy I did it, as it changed my perspective on teaching and learning a foreign language.

It was an intensive and challenging course. The course tutors were committed to my success and I could not have completed the course without their assistance.

It was absolutely great!

Two great, unique course tutors. An enjoyable class with individuals of varied abilities and backgrounds. I've never learned so much in a single month!

A very valuable experience.

The course was very productive, useful, effective, and fun even though bit hectic. The lessons and materials were very informative and they were presented very well by our best 2 mentors. I was glad for being part of the course and proud of passing the course although I expected to get the higher grade.

This was, by far, the most intense, demanding and rewarding education/certification I've taken. What was good was the very little directives given by the instructors. It steered you into realizing that everything taught on the course, utmost everything, was something to keep in mind in order to do better and better. Brilliant.

Brilliant experienced tutors, organized staff; assistance with all the documents & visa; assistance in getting the certificate by DHL, finding the accommodation next to the school

Although is was a lot of work, the instructors gave us the guidance and support we needed in order to complete all tasks. I was a great experience.

I was impressed with the level of motivation shown by the students at Apollo. They were extremely engaged in the lessons and participated as much as possible.

A great course, thanks everyone! I learned so much.

I thought both tutors, Chris Jones and James Cleere were excellent. I enjoyed the course very much and feel I learned a lot from it and I feel that they are the main reason behind this.

A very effective training programme. Got a job quickly after completing it. It's prepared me very well for teaching English in Vietnam.

I thought it was excellent. James and Chris were fantastic. I would like to suggest at the beginning of the course it os highlighted how to get a pass, pass b or pass a. As no on my course got higher than a pass. It would have been good to know what was required to reach these grades. I particularly enjoyed the coffee and biscuits.