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 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 to move this summer. Here's the timeline — and exactly what to do this week.

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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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A diverse young professional at an airport, representing paid teach abroad programs and guaranteed international teaching opportunities.

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What to Know Before You Get A Guaranteed Teaching Job Abroad

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: May 8, 2026 3:23:39 PM

If you are tired of sending resumes without hearing back, a paid teach abroad program with guaranteed placement may offer a more direct path to...

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graduates having a hard time finding a job

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Is Your Degree a Decoration?

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Mar 6, 2026 4:33:39 PM

The brutal truth about today's job market and the strategic "secret weapon" you didn't know you had. Hey Grads! Feeling the Post-College Career...

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Why Autumn Is the Best Time to Plan Your Teach Abroad Adventure

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Oct 23, 2025 4:25:48 PM

As the air cools and the leaves start to turn, there’s something magical about autumn — a sense of change, of endings and new beginnings. While many...

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