As the demand for English continues to grow in Macao, English for Asia's range of services has expanded to meet the academic needs of the community.
For over twenty years we have been operating successful Learning Centres and providing English courses for students and teacher training for local schools and the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ).
We also provide English language training and development solutions for leading corporations and businesses, government departments, universities and charitable organisations.
Graduating students can receive
Free Placement Interview
Choosing the right level is important. A student who is placed correctly will learn with confidence and make steady progress from the start.
If you are unsure which course is most suitable, arrange a free Placement Interview with one of our experienced Native English speaking teachers.
The Placement Interview is not a formal test. It is a short and informal conversation, usually around 20 minutes, conducted in English so we can understand the student’s current ability in speaking and listening. Meeting with a Native English speaking teacher also gives students valuable exposure to authentic English from the very beginning.
During the session, the teacher may ask simple questions about background and interests, invite the student to read a short passage if appropriate, and engage in brief activities to assess communication skills.
The purpose is to ensure each student joins a class where they feel comfortable, appropriately challenged and ready to progress.
Following the interview, we will recommend the most suitable course and guide you clearly through the next steps. If there are any specific learning needs or concerns, please let us know during the interview so we can support the student effectively.
Begin with a free Placement Interview
No testing pressure. Clear guidance. Personalised advice.
Successful English learning depends upon the quality of the teacher, and we are very proud of our dedicated team of teaching staff, each carefully chosen for their experience, professionalism and enthusiasm in the classroom.
Our teachers are all native English speakers or equivalent (CEFR level C2) who hold a TEFL/TESOL qualification (accredited by Ofqual at UK NQF Level 5, or equivalent) and have at least three years’ relevant teaching experience.
By carefully monitoring classes, providing feedback and guidance to teachers and arranging regular training to enhance their skills, we ensure our teachers are kept up to date with the latest communicative teaching methods and are able to maintain the highest standards of English teaching.
All of our teachers are internationally qualified Native English-speaking Teachers approved by the Macao Government’s Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ)† to teach English in the MSAR. Although each teacher specialises in different aspects, all teachers are trained to teach local students. As a parent you may request a particular teacher subject to timetabling and / or availability.*
*While we make every effort to schedule the same teacher for the duration of a course, we reserve the right to change the class teacher without notice due to operational needs.
†To gain DSEDJ approval to teach in the MSAR, teachers must be suitably qualified and provide records that verify their medical and non-criminal status.
By using the very latest communicative TESOL methodology in all of our courses, our teachers help students develop the confidence to use English freely, rather than merely memorising and repeating phrases from a textbook. The three-step methodology approach that we facilitate is called ‘Engage, Study, Activate’ (E.S.A.).
"I found that my child became happier. He began to possess a positive attitude towards English and his English language ability has improved! Teachers of the centre are good and caring. Staff at the Centre are responsible and they care about the children very much." – Parent of K2 student, after studying with us for two years."
"My approach combines clear lesson structure (ESA), purposeful repetition and authentic communication. I scaffold lessons to each learner’s level and carefully pace them to balance input, practice and meaningful language use. My classes focus on strengthening grammatical accuracy and communicative confidence, while encouraging full sentence responses and the sharing of different viewpoints. I also incorporate activities such as Scrabble to develop vocabulary, critical thinking and spoken fluency in an engaging way."
John Richardson
BA (Hons), TEFL
Education is a collaborative effort. Our Parents' Evenings are your opportunity to step inside the classroom experience. By strengthening the link between you and your child’s teachers, we can ensure your child thrives both academically and personally.
"Sofia greatly enjoyed her study at English for Asia, and her confidence and reading ability have improved dramatically. Special thanks to teacher Felisita for her attentive guidance. I was proud to learn that Sofia’s vocabulary is now noticeably above the average of her peers. The exercise and activity videos give me a clear idea about Sofia’s in-class learning and performance."
Father of Sofia Choi
4 Skills English Course, P2
"Despite moving to Macao from Beijing with a weak English foundation, Cici has benefited from teacher Lara’s gentle and attentive guidance. She now fully grasps the course content and answers questions proactively with greatly improved reading, listening and writing skills. She’s even started listening to English songs. Lara’s professional advice has also given a clear direction for her learning journey."
Mother of Cici Yang
4 Skills English Course, P3
"Vanessa has made notable progress in speaking and reading since studying at English for Asia. She can now not only read long essays but also spontaneously share her life experiences in English. Teacher Ana’s explanation of the curriculum and teaching materials helped me understand how the four skills are applied in every lesson and gave me great confidence."
Mother of Vanessa Wan
4 Skills English Course, P4
"Nardo’s English speaking has notably improved thanks to English for Asia’s teaching approach. Since studying at this learning centre, Nardo has not only shown striking improvements in academic performance but also become more confident. According to teacher Ana, Nardo now actively speaks English and participates in various in-class activities. Thanks to teacher Ana for her wholehearted teaching!"
Mother of Nardo Cheong
4 Skills English Course, P6
"Una is making steady progress. She is not only more confident speaking in class but is also more actively engaged in in-class exercises. Many thanks to teacher Dean for his professional advice on Una’s performance. I will also enrol her in the centre’s IELTS Preparation course to further align her learning with the school curriculum."
Mother of Una Chow
4 Skills English Course, S1-S2
"Alfred has made the most progress in listening and is now more confident speaking with foreigners. English for Asia’s teaching approach has been very effective in improving his English, and he has become less shy and more active. The IELTS exam information shared by teacher Dean helped me prepare him for university studies and understand the requirements."
Mother of Alfred Ng
4 Skills English Course, S1-S2
"Thomas’ English speaking has improved a lot since studying at English for Asia. From teacher Dean’s feedback, we learned that Thomas has been very active in class and eager to participate in various activities. The speaking and writing exercises shared by the teacher gave us a clearer idea of his learning progress and development."
Mother of Thomas Lam
4 Skills English Course, S1-S2
"Freddy has improved the most in speaking. English for Asia’s teaching approach is very effective in honing his English skills. In particular, the group discussions have given him more opportunities to unleash his potential. From teacher Vanessa’s feedback, we learned that Freddy has become increasingly active in in-class collaboration and activities."
Mother of Freddy Ip
4 Skills English Course, S1-S2
"Leanna has been doing well in using English and handling various tasks, though we know she needs more practice in speaking. She plans to take the IELTS exam this summer, and we highly appreciate teacher Dean for sharing not only expert information but also his valuable experience. We believe Leanna’s speaking will definitely improve with the teacher’s guidance and support."
Mother of Leanna Lam
IELTS Preparation Course, S5-S6
"Since studying under teacher Ron, Anson has shown huge progress in English speaking, especially in terms of confidence and fluency. Ron also mentioned his notable progress in listening and comprehension at the Parents’ Evening. The learning centre’s relaxed and happy atmosphere allows Anson to focus and enjoy himself, and his overall learning outcomes are evident."
Mother of Anson Cheong
Bespoke 1-to-1 Course, S1-S2
"Parents' Evenings are a date I look forward to on the calendar. The meetings help me connect with our customers on a personal level and share the progress their child is making in class. For my students, it’s always nice to see them get praise and recognition for their efforts in class. Studying is a journey, and Parents’ Evenings are in important milestone to offer guidance and support moving forward."
John Richardson
EfA Teacher
"Parents’ Evenings are invaluable for students, parents, and teachers alike. Students become more motivated and cooperative when they see the trust between their teacher and parent. Parents gain reassurance, knowing their child is personally cared for. For teachers, it strengthens the connection with the family, creating a support system for success. At EfA, these evenings foster meaningful partnerships."
Rondrico Gonsior
EfA Teacher
Ana is passionate about helping students to develop clear and comprehensible English pronunciation. At EfA, Ana is teaching conversational English to a range of age groups and proficiency levels including Business English. Prior to joining us in 2017, Ana taught English in Mainland China and worked as a Portuguese-English translator and proofreader.
B.Ed, TESOL, TEFL
Brandon is an experienced English teacher with a strong track record teaching students aged 3–16 in both Canada and Macao. Since 2023 he has served in a Head Teacher role at an established learning centre in Macao, where he trained and supervised a team of five teachers, coordinated STEAM-based learning initiatives, developed personalised lesson plans, and prepared students for Trinity College, IELTS, and Cambridge examinations.
Previously, as a Teacher at Sandbox Academy in Surrey, BC, he designed engaging curricula and activities for phonics, grammar, advanced writing, public speaking, and literature. Brandon is skilled at curriculum development, resource standardisation, teacher coaching, and creating innovative, student-centred learning environments that promote creativity and measurable progress.
BA, TESOL
Dean has been working as an English language instructor in Japan and Canada since 1989 and with English for Asia in Macau since 2024. He has taught English to all levels of students ranging from elementary to university as well as corporate business training and classes for immigrants. Dean also served as an assessor for the Canadian Language Benchmarks, responsible for evaluating learners’ English language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading and writing dimensions using national standards. He encourages students to take an active role in helping to determine their own goals for studying English and believes in providing a great deal of feedback to learners to help them measure if these goals are being met.
M.Ed, MA TESOL, BA
Elisabete has been working in education since 2020, gaining valuable experience teaching English as a Second Language and providing targeted one-to-one and small-group support to EAL and SEN students in international school settings. Her Postgraduate Certificate in Special Education Needs Coordination, combined with her recent 120-hour TESOL/TEFL qualification and current Master’s studies in Inclusive Practice, enables her to deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and multilingual backgrounds.
Elisabete is passionate about creating accessible, confidence-building language learning experiences and brings strong bilingual (Portuguese/English) communication skills, making her well-suited to support students and families in Macao’s international school and corporate contexts.
BA, TESOL, PgCert SENCO
Felisita is passionate about teaching and learning and enabling students to reach their full potential. Her experience in teaching is far reaching, from teaching secondary learners, university students, teachers, and adults in the corporate sector in Macao. Prior to joining the teaching team , Felisita taught English at the Institute for Tourism Studies, Escola São Paulo, Colégio Diocesano de São José and the University of St. Joseph . In addition to English, Felisita speaks six other languages.
M.Ed, BA, TESOL
John specialises in teaching young learners and has over 18 years’ experience in English language education, working with students of all ages and proficiency levels. He engages learners by responding to their interests and needs, using meaningful, real life communication to support natural language development. Prior to joining English for Asia in January 2014, John taught English in Taiwan.
At English for Asia, John has contributed to syllabus development and taught across multiple programmes in our Learning Centre and local schools. His approach combines clear lesson structure (ESA), purposeful repetition and authentic communication, with lessons carefully scaffolded and paced to develop confidence, fluency and accuracy.
BA(Hons), TEFL
Lara is a dedicated and versatile English language instructor with a strong background in the arts and she has a passion for education. She brings a unique blend of creativity and communication skills to her teaching, making her classes engaging and dynamic. A native level speaker of English and Portuguese, Lara can also speak Spanish and German which makes her adept at connecting with students from various linguistic backgrounds, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Her strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills enable her to effectively tailor lessons to meet individual student needs. Lara excels in creating a supportive learning environment that caters to students' individual needs, helping them build confidence in their English communication skills. Her teaching philosophy emphasises adaptability, motivation, and a student-centred approach, whilst ensuring that each lesson is tailored to the individual learners' levels and interests.
BA, TESOL
Mitchell is an experienced teacher with a broad knowledge of curriculums offered worldwide. He is a firm believer of Phonics as a method to help students master the sounds of English and to become independent readers and writers of English. Mitch has worked at numerous schools in Macao, teaching English to both students and staff. At our Learning Centre Mitch teaches students with a range of proficiency levels, ranging from Beginner to Advanced. Mitchell has a keen interest in politics and current events. He is also an animal lover, enjoys gardening and has a wide collection of model trains.
BA, Trinity CertTESOL
Ron has joined EfA in 2016. He is passionate about one-to-one teaching, the use of technology and the future of online education. His experience ranges from teaching multi-lingual classes, Business English, IELTS, English Online, General English and Conversational English to a range of age groups and proficiency levels. At EfA, Ron is teaching on a variety of programmes, including corporate projects.
B.Ed, TESOL, TEFL
Ralisha is an experienced foundation phase educator and ESL teacher with over 5 years of national and international teaching experience across South Africa and China. She specializes in creating lesson plans, assessments, and curricula aligned with CAPS, SA-SAMS, TEFL, and K12 methods, while enhancing student engagement through dynamic teaching strategies and extracurricular activities. Her roles have equipped her with strong skills in teaching young learners, preparing students for competitions, and fostering collaborative learning environments. Ralisha excels at teaching English as a second language, mentoring students academically, and leading activities such as speech competitions and workshops. She is SACE registered and proficient in both online and face-to-face instruction.
B.Ed, TEFL
Ana Gonsior
Very Young Learners, Young Learners, Teens, Adults, IELTS, Teacher Training
Brandon Cooke
Very Young Learners, Young Learners, Teens, Adults, IELTS
Dean Schimpf
Teens, Adults, IELTS, Teacher Training
Elisabete Seck
Very Young Learners, Young Learners, Teens
Felisita Morais
Young Learners, Teens, Adults, IELTS, Corporate, Teacher Training
John Richardson
Very Young Learners, Young Learners, Teens, Adults
Lara Araújo
Very Young Learners, Young Learners
Mitchell Kritzberg
Pre-Teens, Teens, Adults
Rondrico Gonsior
Young Learners, Teens, Adults, IELTS, Corporate
Ralisha Bhikraj
Very Young Learners, Young Learners, Teens
Ana is passionate about helping students to develop clear and comprehensible English pronunciation. At EfA, Ana is teaching conversational English to a range of age groups and proficiency levels including Business English. Prior to joining us in 2017, Ana taught English in Mainland China and worked as a Portuguese-English translator and proofreader.
B.Ed, TESOL, TEFL
Brandon is an experienced English teacher with a strong track record teaching students aged 3–16 in both Canada and Macao. Since 2023 he has served in a Head Teacher role at an established learning centre in Macao, where he trained and supervised a team of five teachers, coordinated STEAM-based learning initiatives, developed personalised lesson plans, and prepared students for Trinity College, IELTS, and Cambridge examinations.
Previously, as a Teacher at Sandbox Academy in Surrey, BC, he designed engaging curricula and activities for phonics, grammar, advanced writing, public speaking, and literature. Brandon is skilled at curriculum development, resource standardisation, teacher coaching, and creating innovative, student-centred learning environments that promote creativity and measurable progress.
BA, TESOL
Dean has been working as an English language instructor in Japan and Canada since 1989 and with English for Asia in Macau since 2024. He has taught English to all levels of students ranging from elementary to university as well as corporate business training and classes for immigrants. Dean also served as an assessor for the Canadian Language Benchmarks, responsible for evaluating learners’ English language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading and writing dimensions using national standards. He encourages students to take an active role in helping to determine their own goals for studying English and believes in providing a great deal of feedback to learners to help them measure if these goals are being met.
M.Ed, MA TESOL, BA
Elisabete has been working in education since 2020, gaining valuable experience teaching English as a Second Language and providing targeted one-to-one and small-group support to EAL and SEN students in international school settings. Her Postgraduate Certificate in Special Education Needs Coordination, combined with her recent 120-hour TESOL/TEFL qualification and current Master’s studies in Inclusive Practice, enables her to deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and multilingual backgrounds.
Elisabete is passionate about creating accessible, confidence-building language learning experiences and brings strong bilingual (Portuguese/English) communication skills, making her well-suited to support students and families in Macao’s international school and corporate contexts.
BA, TESOL, PgCert SENCO
Felisita is passionate about teaching and learning and enabling students to reach their full potential. Her experience in teaching is far reaching, from teaching secondary learners, university students, teachers, and adults in the corporate sector in Macao. Prior to joining the teaching team , Felisita taught English at the Institute for Tourism Studies, Escola São Paulo, Colégio Diocesano de São José and the University of St. Joseph . In addition to English, Felisita speaks six other languages.
M.Ed, BA, TESOL
John specialises in teaching young learners and has over 18 years’ experience in English language education, working with students of all ages and proficiency levels. He engages learners by responding to their interests and needs, using meaningful, real life communication to support natural language development. Prior to joining English for Asia in January 2014, John taught English in Taiwan.
At English for Asia, John has contributed to syllabus development and taught across multiple programmes in our Learning Centre and local schools. His approach combines clear lesson structure (ESA), purposeful repetition and authentic communication, with lessons carefully scaffolded and paced to develop confidence, fluency and accuracy.
BA(Hons), TEFL
Lara is a dedicated and versatile English language instructor with a strong background in the arts and she has a passion for education. She brings a unique blend of creativity and communication skills to her teaching, making her classes engaging and dynamic. A native level speaker of English and Portuguese, Lara can also speak Spanish and German which makes her adept at connecting with students from various linguistic backgrounds, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Her strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills enable her to effectively tailor lessons to meet individual student needs. Lara excels in creating a supportive learning environment that caters to students' individual needs, helping them build confidence in their English communication skills. Her teaching philosophy emphasises adaptability, motivation, and a student-centred approach, whilst ensuring that each lesson is tailored to the individual learners' levels and interests.
BA, TESOL
Mitchell is an experienced teacher with a broad knowledge of curriculums offered worldwide. He is a firm believer of Phonics as a method to help students master the sounds of English and to become independent readers and writers of English. Mitch has worked at numerous schools in Macao, teaching English to both students and staff. At our Learning Centre Mitch teaches students with a range of proficiency levels, ranging from Beginner to Advanced. Mitchell has a keen interest in politics and current events. He is also an animal lover, enjoys gardening and has a wide collection of model trains.
BA, Trinity CertTESOL
Ron has joined EfA in 2016. He is passionate about one-to-one teaching, the use of technology and the future of online education. His experience ranges from teaching multi-lingual classes, Business English, IELTS, English Online, General English and Conversational English to a range of age groups and proficiency levels. At EfA, Ron is teaching on a variety of programmes, including corporate projects.
B.Ed, TESOL, TEFL
Ralisha is an experienced foundation phase educator and ESL teacher with over 5 years of national and international teaching experience across South Africa and China. She specializes in creating lesson plans, assessments, and curricula aligned with CAPS, SA-SAMS, TEFL, and K12 methods, while enhancing student engagement through dynamic teaching strategies and extracurricular activities. Her roles have equipped her with strong skills in teaching young learners, preparing students for competitions, and fostering collaborative learning environments. Ralisha excels at teaching English as a second language, mentoring students academically, and leading activities such as speech competitions and workshops. She is SACE registered and proficient in both online and face-to-face instruction.
B.Ed, TEFL
Ana is passionate about helping students to develop clear and comprehensible English pronunciation. At EfA, Ana is teaching conversational English to a range of age groups and proficiency levels including Business English. Prior to joining us in 2017, Ana taught English in Mainland China and worked as a Portuguese-English translator and proofreader.
B.Ed, TESOL, TEFL
Brandon is an experienced English teacher with a strong track record teaching students aged 3–16 in both Canada and Macao. Since 2023 he has served in a Head Teacher role at an established learning centre in Macao, where he trained and supervised a team of five teachers, coordinated STEAM-based learning initiatives, developed personalised lesson plans, and prepared students for Trinity College, IELTS, and Cambridge examinations.
Previously, as a Teacher at Sandbox Academy in Surrey, BC, he designed engaging curricula and activities for phonics, grammar, advanced writing, public speaking, and literature. Brandon is skilled at curriculum development, resource standardisation, teacher coaching, and creating innovative, student-centred learning environments that promote creativity and measurable progress.
BA, TESOL
Dean has been working as an English language instructor in Japan and Canada since 1989 and with English for Asia in Macau since 2024. He has taught English to all levels of students ranging from elementary to university as well as corporate business training and classes for immigrants. Dean also served as an assessor for the Canadian Language Benchmarks, responsible for evaluating learners’ English language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading and writing dimensions using national standards. He encourages students to take an active role in helping to determine their own goals for studying English and believes in providing a great deal of feedback to learners to help them measure if these goals are being met.
M.Ed, MA TESOL, BA
Elisabete has been working in education since 2020, gaining valuable experience teaching English as a Second Language and providing targeted one-to-one and small-group support to EAL and SEN students in international school settings. Her Postgraduate Certificate in Special Education Needs Coordination, combined with her recent 120-hour TESOL/TEFL qualification and current Master’s studies in Inclusive Practice, enables her to deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and multilingual backgrounds.
Elisabete is passionate about creating accessible, confidence-building language learning experiences and brings strong bilingual (Portuguese/English) communication skills, making her well-suited to support students and families in Macao’s international school and corporate contexts.
BA, TESOL, PgCert SENCO
Felisita is passionate about teaching and learning and enabling students to reach their full potential. Her experience in teaching is far reaching, from teaching secondary learners, university students, teachers, and adults in the corporate sector in Macao. Prior to joining the teaching team , Felisita taught English at the Institute for Tourism Studies, Escola São Paulo, Colégio Diocesano de São José and the University of St. Joseph . In addition to English, Felisita speaks six other languages.
M.Ed, BA, TESOL
John specialises in teaching young learners and has over 18 years’ experience in English language education, working with students of all ages and proficiency levels. He engages learners by responding to their interests and needs, using meaningful, real life communication to support natural language development. Prior to joining English for Asia in January 2014, John taught English in Taiwan.
At English for Asia, John has contributed to syllabus development and taught across multiple programmes in our Learning Centre and local schools. His approach combines clear lesson structure (ESA), purposeful repetition and authentic communication, with lessons carefully scaffolded and paced to develop confidence, fluency and accuracy.
BA(Hons), TEFL
Lara is a dedicated and versatile English language instructor with a strong background in the arts and she has a passion for education. She brings a unique blend of creativity and communication skills to her teaching, making her classes engaging and dynamic. A native level speaker of English and Portuguese, Lara can also speak Spanish and German which makes her adept at connecting with students from various linguistic backgrounds, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Her strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills enable her to effectively tailor lessons to meet individual student needs. Lara excels in creating a supportive learning environment that caters to students' individual needs, helping them build confidence in their English communication skills. Her teaching philosophy emphasises adaptability, motivation, and a student-centred approach, whilst ensuring that each lesson is tailored to the individual learners' levels and interests.
BA, TESOL
Mitchell is an experienced teacher with a broad knowledge of curriculums offered worldwide. He is a firm believer of Phonics as a method to help students master the sounds of English and to become independent readers and writers of English. Mitch has worked at numerous schools in Macao, teaching English to both students and staff. At our Learning Centre Mitch teaches students with a range of proficiency levels, ranging from Beginner to Advanced. Mitchell has a keen interest in politics and current events. He is also an animal lover, enjoys gardening and has a wide collection of model trains.
BA, Trinity CertTESOL
Ron has joined EfA in 2016. He is passionate about one-to-one teaching, the use of technology and the future of online education. His experience ranges from teaching multi-lingual classes, Business English, IELTS, English Online, General English and Conversational English to a range of age groups and proficiency levels. At EfA, Ron is teaching on a variety of programmes, including corporate projects.
B.Ed, TESOL, TEFL
Ralisha is an experienced foundation phase educator and ESL teacher with over 5 years of national and international teaching experience across South Africa and China. She specializes in creating lesson plans, assessments, and curricula aligned with CAPS, SA-SAMS, TEFL, and K12 methods, while enhancing student engagement through dynamic teaching strategies and extracurricular activities. Her roles have equipped her with strong skills in teaching young learners, preparing students for competitions, and fostering collaborative learning environments. Ralisha excels at teaching English as a second language, mentoring students academically, and leading activities such as speech competitions and workshops. She is SACE registered and proficient in both online and face-to-face instruction.
B.Ed, TEFL
English
Chinese, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional
