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.

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 what changed, who it affects, and why teachers on a sponsored program aren't losing any sleep.

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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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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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