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An American teacher and a young Thai student laughing together during a community celebration in Thailand.

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Thailand Visa Check: Current Non-Immigrant B Requirements for Teachers

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 8, 2026 12:30:00 PM

Current as of July 2026. Thai visa and work-permit rules change periodically — always confirm the latest requirements with your placement coordinator...

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A group of American English teachers sharing a meal around a large round table at a restaurant abroad, smiling together.

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What The Fourth of July Is Like When You're Teaching 8,000 Miles Away

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 3, 2026 3:30:01 PM

The Fourth of July is the one American holiday that doesn't travel well. Thanksgiving you can explain. Halloween has gone global. But the Fourth —...

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A diverse group of men and women teaching English abroad, posing together on the steps of a traditional red-doored temple.

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What 25 Enrolled Teachers Told Us About Why Americans Really Go Abroad

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 1, 2026 1:30:00 PM

Most articles about teaching English abroad are written by people guessing at who their readers are. We decided to stop guessing. We pulled the...

Teach English Abroad Career Change
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Two Cultural Exchange Project teachers with their students in a classroom in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica Mid-Year Report: Intakes for the Rest of 2026 and Into 2027

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 26, 2026 1:00:03 PM

Costa Rica's school year runs February to December, and we're right in the thick of it. If you've been waiting for the right moment to leave the U.S....

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A Cultural Exchange Project teacher leading a class of students at a school in Thailand.

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CIEE Retired Teach Abroad and TEFL — Here's What That Means for You

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 24, 2026 11:30:00 AM

CIEE, one of the oldest names in international exchange, is winding down its Teach Abroad and TEFL certification programs. If you were planning to...

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Students raising their hands in an English class in a South Korean school.

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South Korea 2027 Intake: The Timeline Every Applicant Should Know Now

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 22, 2026 8:50:30 AM

South Korea runs the best-paid entry-level teaching job abroad — free housing, reimbursed flights, national health insurance, a severance bonus. It's...

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