Randy LeGrant

Randy LeGrant has spent more than 50 years in international education and cultural exchange. He is the Executive Director of The Cultural Exchange Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit placing native English speakers in guaranteed paid teaching positions abroad.

A group of new teachers on a Cultural Exchange Project orientation visiting a golden Buddha statue in Thailand.

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New Grads: Why June Is the Month to Lock In a Fall Teach-Abroad Job

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 19, 2026 1:00:00 PM

You walked at graduation a few weeks ago. Right now, this month, you have a timing advantage that won't come back: June applicants get first pick of fall teaching placements abroad. Here's the country-by-country map of what's still open — and what...

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CEP teachers leading an English vocabulary lesson with students at a Thai public school.

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Thailand's New Visa Rules. Here's Why CEP Teachers Don't Need to Worry

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 17, 2026 10:25:34 AM

Thailand is cutting its visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 and cracking down on border runs. If you're planning to teach English in Thailand, here's...

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Ticket-style graphic comparing TEFL Plus ($195, 120 hours) and International TEFL Academy ($1,400+, 120–170 hours) TEFL certification courses

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TEFL Plus vs Int'l TEFL Academy: Which Certification Is Right for You?

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 16, 2026 1:48:33 PM

Choosing where to get TEFL certified is the first real decision on the road to teaching English abroad — and it's not a small one. Course prices...

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A Cultural Exchange Project teacher with her students at a Thai school.

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Teaching in Thailand This November? Semester 2 Hiring Window Opening

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 15, 2026 9:00:00 AM

Thai schools start Semester 2 in the first week of November. If you want to be standing in front of a classroom when it does, your application needs...

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an English teacher in the classroom after a career change

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Changing Careers at 30: How Teaching English Abroad Became the Reset

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 9, 2026 9:50:14 AM

Quick answer: You do not need a teaching background to teach English abroad. A bachelor's degree in any subject and a 120-hour TEFL certificate are...

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a Cultural Exchange Project teacher in Thailand teaching English.

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Teaching English in Thailand: What You'll Actually Earn, Spend, & Save

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 7, 2026 8:16:34 PM

How much do English teachers make in Thailand? Quick answer: English teachers in Thailand earn between $900 and $1,400 USD per month, depending on...

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