Teach English in Thailand: TEFL Certificate Courses in Pattaya
Guide to Teaching English in Thailand TEFL Certificate Courses & Useful Links
Due to the poor English language skills, even of educated and upper-class Thais, there is a huge demand for TEFL-certified native English speakers in all areas of Thailand.
As the English skills of Thai teachers, especially their conversational abilities, and subsequently the standard of English teaching at Thai schools, are still extremely low (whereas the demand for professional English language training in all age-groups is continuously rising) there are immense vacancies for part or full-time TEFL certified teachers throughout Thailand. Teaching positions are available at both government and private international schools - mostly in the areas of Bangkok or other larger cities, e.g. Pattaya.
Most TEFL teaching positions require that the applicant is a native English speaker. However, in order to cover the rising demand, many Thai schools accept non-native English speakers, too, as well as applicants from countries where English is an official second language. In many cases, a "Caucasian" appearance may be preferred by employers, this means, the lighter your skin is, the better are your chances to find a lucrative job.
The most basic requirement for finding a teaching position in Thailand is a standard TEFL/TESOL certificate issued by an accredited institute. TEFL and TESOL certificates can easily be obtained in either your home country, here in Thailand, or even online. While it may still be possible to find a teaching position without proper certification, in such cases, no contract and work permit would be offered to the applicant. Please note that, to teach English in Thailand legally, you will need to obtain a regular Thai business visa and apply for a work permit. Without visa assistance provided by the employer, you wouldn't be able to apply for the necessary work permit - in which case you would be considered an illegal labourer by Thai law and at permanent risk of harsh fines and even deportation. The times of buying fake college degrees or TEFL/TESOL certificates on Bangkok's Khao San Road are virtually over. Besides - due to the low cost of professional TEFL certification courses - why should anyone want to take that risk?
TEFL (Teach English as Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificates can easily be obtained from local TEFL academies in Bangkok, Pattaya and other parts of the country. The duration of the courses should not exceed a maximum of two months, generally between four and six weeks. Depending on what package you choose, prices vary roughly from 25,000 to 50,000 Baht. At slightly higher fees many TEFL institutes and academies offer guaranteed jobs with a "minimum income" that easily covers your expenses for the course, visa assistance and work permits. Online TEFL courses start at as cheap as ? 295.
A final word about the pay for English teachers in Thailand! Unless you're highly qualified or have well documented English teaching experience and find a position at a quality international school or a university, payment for teaching jobs is relatively low in Thailand and doesn't compare to the income of EFL teachers in wealthier Asian countries like Japan, Taiwan or South Korea.
To be honest, you may expect anything between 20,000 and 50,000 Baht per month - in case of part-time teaching positions (or "employment" without regular contracts) even less. On the other hand, as the cost of living in Thailand is relatively low, an average English teacher's salary might be good enough to make a living in Thailand - provided you don't maintain a tourist-like lifestyle.
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Guide to Teaching English in Thailand TEFL Certificate Courses & Useful Links
Due to the poor English language skills, even of educated and upper-class Thais, there is a huge demand for TEFL-certified native English speakers in all areas of Thailand.
As the English skills of Thai teachers, especially their conversational abilities, and subsequently the standard of English teaching at Thai schools, are still extremely low (whereas the demand for professional English language training in all age-groups is continuously rising) there are immense vacancies for part or full-time TEFL certified teachers throughout Thailand. Teaching positions are available at both government and private international schools - mostly in the areas of Bangkok or other larger cities, e.g. Pattaya.
Most TEFL teaching positions require that the applicant is a native English speaker. However, in order to cover the rising demand, many Thai schools accept non-native English speakers, too, as well as applicants from countries where English is an official second language. In many cases, a "Caucasian" appearance may be preferred by employers, this means, the lighter your skin is, the better are your chances to find a lucrative job.
The most basic requirement for finding a teaching position in Thailand is a standard TEFL/TESOL certificate issued by an accredited institute. TEFL and TESOL certificates can easily be obtained in either your home country, here in Thailand, or even online. While it may still be possible to find a teaching position without proper certification, in such cases, no contract and work permit would be offered to the applicant. Please note that, to teach English in Thailand legally, you will need to obtain a regular Thai business visa and apply for a work permit. Without visa assistance provided by the employer, you wouldn't be able to apply for the necessary work permit - in which case you would be considered an illegal labourer by Thai law and at permanent risk of harsh fines and even deportation. The times of buying fake college degrees or TEFL/TESOL certificates on Bangkok's Khao San Road are virtually over. Besides - due to the low cost of professional TEFL certification courses - why should anyone want to take that risk?
TEFL (Teach English as Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificates can easily be obtained from local TEFL academies in Bangkok, Pattaya and other parts of the country. The duration of the courses should not exceed a maximum of two months, generally between four and six weeks. Depending on what package you choose, prices vary roughly from 25,000 to 50,000 Baht. At slightly higher fees many TEFL institutes and academies offer guaranteed jobs with a "minimum income" that easily covers your expenses for the course, visa assistance and work permits. Online TEFL courses start at as cheap as ? 295.
A final word about the pay for English teachers in Thailand! Unless you're highly qualified or have well documented English teaching experience and find a position at a quality international school or a university, payment for teaching jobs is relatively low in Thailand and doesn't compare to the income of EFL teachers in wealthier Asian countries like Japan, Taiwan or South Korea.
To be honest, you may expect anything between 20,000 and 50,000 Baht per month - in case of part-time teaching positions (or "employment" without regular contracts) even less. On the other hand, as the cost of living in Thailand is relatively low, an average English teacher's salary might be good enough to make a living in Thailand - provided you don't maintain a tourist-like lifestyle.
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TEFL Certificate Courses & Useful Links www.ajarn.com is Thailand's no. 1 TEFL website, including TEFL course news, visa issues, discussion forum, job offers, and lots of useful information on living and teaching in Thailand. Guide to Teaching English in Bangkok & Thailand Comprehensive 50,000-word article on teaching English in Bangkok and on Thailand's English- teaching industry from StickmanBangkok, written for anyone who is new to teaching or new to teaching in Thailand. Must read! Text-And-Talk-Academy Thailand 20/158 Moo 10, Soi Day-Night 1, South Pattaya Road (Pattaya Tai) Thailand's first and only internationally recognized TEFL training course for teaching English to Asian students. Locations in Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui & Khon Kaen. TEFL Intercontinental 21/13 Moo 5, Soi Nernplubwaan, off Sukhumvit Road (Central Pattaya) TEFL Intercontinental offers an internationally recognized TEFL certificate to those interested in teaching positions in Pattaya. Guaranteed job & work permit. www.teflintercon.com The TEFL Institute Bangkok U.S. university accredited TEFL course. Job placement assistance during and after training. TEFL International Your TESOL certificate course from TEFL International is your passport to a lifetime of travel, all while getting paid as a professional English teacher. Course ocations in Ban Phe (Rayong, near Pattaya), Phuket and Chiang Mai. www.teflintl.com AUA Language Center (Bangkok & Chiang Mai) SIT TESOL Certificate courses, recognized worldwide, are intensive 130-hour ESL/EFL teacher training courses providing participants with the skills and confidence required to succeed in the language classroom. AUA has been Thailand's leading provider of English language instruction since its inception in 1952. With 21 branches spread throughout the kingdom, it has been involved in English teacher training within Thailand for over a quarter of a century. International House Bangkok Approved centre for the prestigious Cambridge teacher training CELTA qualification, the original “TEFL” course. Available in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. ECC English & Computer College Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai Certification courses for teachers, who want to obtain an additional TEFL and TESOL certificate and teach English abroad. www.eccthai.com www.tesolonline.com Four-week TESOL certification programs in twenty international and exotic locations worldwide, and online TESOL programs. Course locations in Ban Phe (Rayong), Phuket and Chiang Mai. Cactus TEFL TEFL courses are available in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Phuket. The Pattaya school has opened in 2004 and runs TESOL/TEFL courses in addition to Thai language courses. Their TEFL online courses help you learn to teach English from the comfort of your own home. Watch video extracts, submit tasks to a tutor, reflect and learn. Teaching in Thailand Forum |
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