City guide
Teach English in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Smaller, cheaper, and next to Angkor Wat.
Siem Reap has a smaller but real market driven by NGOs, private centers, and a steady tourist economy. Pay is lower than Phnom Penh but so is the cost of living, and the pace is slower.
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Neighborhoods
The Wat Bo and riverside area for most expat housing. Sala Kamreuk for quiet and lower rent. The Old Market area for the centre, convenient and tourist-priced. Almost everything is within a ten minute tuk-tuk ride.
Cost of living
Roughly 200 to 500 USD a month for a one-bedroom, the cheapest posting on this site. The town lives on tourism, so the local economy and some teaching work move with the season in a way Phnom Penh's does not.
Best for
Teachers who prefer a relaxed town over a capital and do not mind fewer job openings.
Cambodia at a glance
Salary: Language centers: 900 to 1,500 USD per month. Better private schools: 1,500 to 2,200 USD. International schools with credentials: 2,500 USD and up. Rent for a modern one-bedroom runs 300 to 500 USD.
Visa: Enter on an e-class (business) visa, then extend it 6 or 12 months through an agent. Schools set their own requirements: most reputable schools expect a 120-hour TEFL certificate, and a degree unlocks the better-paying jobs. Longer extensions can require a work permit from the Ministry of Labour, so confirm with your school.
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