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Teach English Abroad In Thailand
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Overview
For Thai citizens, one of the best ways to secure an excellent post-secondary education or to qualify for a better job that will help their family be more secure in life is to learn English. It has become a necessity. And that's why The Cultural Exchange Project needs you to teach English overseas in Thailand.
Go beyond the beaten path and experience Thailand the way no tourist ever could. Teach English In Thailand with The Cultural Exchange Project and live and work in one of the world's favorite holiday destinations while helping to improve the English skills of local children and get paid. Experience an engaging and essential cultural exchange. Find a rich culture built upon a fascinating history and a country populated by caring, vibrant people. Thailand is known as "The Land of a Thousand Smiles." Teach in Thailand and find out why.
Fees
- $1,689 for a semester or one year. Just show us your TEFL certification.
- $1,939, includes placement and TEFL Plus certification. If you are certified and would like the Plus part of our certification, this fee includes that.
- $2,499 includes placement, and TESOL certification in Thailand. Accommodation included.
- 2024 dates
- Nov 25 and Dec 30
- 2025 dates
- Feb 3, Mar 3, Mar 31, Apr 28, May 26, June 23, July 21, Aug 18, Sep 1, Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24.
Included
- An experienced U.S. based Cultural Exchange Project Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Thailand.
- 24-hour in-country support for the duration of the program, including 24-hour emergency phone numbers to reach a program manager at any time.
- Extend your program for additional semesters at no additional cost. Stay as long as you like. Just make sure your visa status is maintained.
- Lifetime job placement assistance in Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Costa Rica, Japan, or Myanmar upon completing the first contract.
- Plus, all of the inclusions and benefits outlined below.
Additional expenses to consider to begin your job:
- Schools in Thailand will not pay your international airfare. And you'll be responsible for your local transportation.
- We've got your accommodation covered for orientation week and during in-country TESOL if you signed up for that course. Otherwise, when you begin teaching, you'll be responsible for your accommodation, such as rent.
- You'll need to pay for your work permit ($100) once it's approved and the cost to legalize your degree.
- Plan to pay for your meals. Eating in Thailand is very affordable, though.
- Take out a health insurance policy for the time you're teaching.
- Be sure to bring your laptop. That is required so that you can do your lesson plans.
- A deposit for your orientation or course accommodation electricity and water usage ($70). But if you're smart about energy usage, you'll get that back.
- We suggest having enough startup cash to hold you over until your first paycheck. Think in terms of ($2000-$2500).
Requirements
Qualifications
Guaranteed Teaching Placement, Airport Pickup (provided from the Bangkok airport on the Sunday prior to an intake date, transfer to the orientation site), Beach welcome dinner, Several cultural excursions, Contract negotiation, Visa support, Thai SIM card (excluding Blackberry services), Documentation & assistance in opening a bank account.
Flights, Medical Insurance, Visas, Meals, Accommodation where you are teaching (we will, however, provide assistance in finding accommodation), Any sort of financial assistance, Day-to-day transport (including to job interviews), Entertainment, Day-to-day living expenses, Bank account set up fees, Accommodation deposit.
BA/BS Required
Minor, visible tattoos are possible on this program but must be disclosed at signup and handled on a case-by-case basis. No visible tattoos of Buddha
21-55. Those ages 56 - 59 can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Medical test required? YES for the work permit. Medical Disqualifiers: Autism, Epilepsy,Bipolar, HIV, Dyslexia, Walking with cane, Legally blind or deaf, Chronic dizziness, TB, Manic Depressive. Conditions Require Discussion with us before approval: Anxiety, Depression, Cancer. Notes: If taking any medication for mental health, must have doctor’s note.
Dependents: It is possible to travel with dependents on the Thailand program with some major caveats. The school cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred or logistics in relation to their dependent, including but not limited to: food, schooling, child care, visa, or transport. Pets: It is possible to bring pets to the program. However, most schools discourage participants from traveling with a pet. The participant must bear all responsibility, logistics, and costs if choosing to do so. Schools cannot arrange or manage your entry into the country with a pet, nor can they guarantee support for pets at your placement. Moreover, bringing a pet may limit your placement and accommodation options, as finding suitable accommodations could become more challenging. It might also significantly increase your start-up costs.
Clean background checks. Minor offenses can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Native English speaker: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa citizenship. Non-native speakers eligible as long as they come from Central / South America, East or West Europe, Russa, Turkey. They must have at least a C1 level of English to be placed in a paid teaching job. You must submit an intro video at signup to confirm eliglibility.
A minimum 120 hours accredited TEFL and/or TESOL certification approved and internationally accredited. Our TEFL Plus certification is highly recommended.
Placements are for 1 semester = 5 months or for 1 year =12-Months (renewable). The Summer Teach Thailand program and the Undergraduate Teach Thailand program are excluded in this description. Please see the relevant info for those programs.
Salary: Thai Baht 30,000 – 40,000 per month USD $800 – $1,200 Savings Potential: $200 to $400 monthly after expenses. Other Benefits. 16+ paid public holidays
Public Schools; Private Schools
Placement Network: Hundreds of public and private schools in Thailand Top Benefits: 1. Guaranteed job placement 2. Good salary and savings potential, 3. Great quality of life 4. Shorter commitment requirement (Short contracts - 1.5 months - 5 months, depending on when the person starts at a school) 5. Big summer and mid-year breaks in April and October are great times to travel. 6. 24/7 support, both pre-arrival and whilst in the country. 7. One week, amazing in-country cultural and language orientation and activities. 8. Arrive with a cohort of other participants, build extremely strong bonds of lifetime friendship, new travel buddies to network and meet other teachers. 9. Placement at a school within our trusted network of partner schools. 10. Lifetime placment guarantee within our network.
Kindergarten to High School (4 - 18 years old)
Teaching English solely OR homeroom teacher teaching multiple subjects in English. Participants must be open to teaching multiple subjects.
Top locations are: Bangkok; Trang; Sukhothai; Ubon & Chonburi. One can work in urban & rural areas and also big & medium-sized towns. No one is placed in a rural area unless specifically requested. Preferences are requested but placement location is NOT Guaranteed.
40 hours per week (17-25 hours of actual teaching), rest of time grading, meetings, lesson prep. Working Monday to Friday, Sat and Sun off each week
Public Schools: 30 - 50 (sometimes have a co-teacher) on average, classes range from 25 - 35 students.
We try our best to match your preferences. We ask for preferences at the beginning of the placement process, but we are clear that we cannot guarantee preferences. (1) The availability of positions when the teacher plans to head over. (2) The teacher's profile, including education and experience. (3) How the teacher performs in the interview. Having said that, we can typically meet some placement preferences such as region, age group, etc.
We typically provide one qualified job offer that most closely matches the teacher's preferences. If there is more than one position available at the time, we will present other options, however, it is unlikely as schools typically move fast to fill positions so we get them in quickly and they are filled quickly. If a teacher rejects the well-qualified offer, we may provide additional placements, but this will depend on the teacher's openness and flexibility. Our terms and conditions state that we will provide one quality position, and any further offers are at our discretion. If a teacher rejects a well-qualified offer, they must be patient and prepare additional funds as we cannot say when the next placement will be available.
No positions starting in March, April, or October (Long school breaks). Any other month of the year is good! Hiring season usually goes from early May to early September and also from early November to February.
Public School: Early May until the end of September and early November until the end of March. Private Schools: Similar to above. Note: Placements also available in both school types at any point during the semester.
November 25 (Spaces available); December 30 (Spaces availabale)
2025 Intake Dates: February 3; March 3; March 31; April 28; May 26; June 23; July 21; August 18; September 1; September 29; October 27; November 24.
3 months prior to the intake date. 4-5 months preferred. Recommended enrollments are for May and November start dates but can we can place teachers throughout the year. The shortest possible timeline is 45 days. Acceptance for shorter timelines can be handled upon enrollment on a case-by-case basis.
Placement Program: Teachers start their teaching placement immediately following the orientation week. Onsite TEFL & Placement Program: Teachers typically start their teaching placement around 2 weeks following the TEFL course because teachers will need to do a visa trip to change their visa type.
Usually takes about 3 - 4 months.
Factors that impact timeline include, but not limited to: Speed of document collection; degree of teacher placement flexibility; interview performance; school breaks and/or long holidays; immigration visa processing.
Both onsite and Placement Program - 60 days prior to intake and departure date.
Tourist, Visa Exemption, or Non-immigration B Visa: Arrive on a tourist visa, visa exemption, or Non-B visa. The in-country team will confirm. Visa type will depend on nationality, program length, and intake date. Please wait for the go-ahead from your school to apply for your visa. They will send you a visa application guide and give you the greenlight to apply for the visa 1-2 months prior to your intake.
It's common for landlords to ask for the first month's rent as well as 1 to 2 months of rent as a deposit. Rent is inexpensive, usually ranging from USD 150 - 300/month.--------------------------------Placement Program Startup Costs. - USD 1,200 to get teachers through to their first paycheck. TEFL + Placement Startup Costs - USD 1,750 to get teachers through to their first paycheck. Some intakes might require participants to budget more due to holidays, such as the August and February intakes. Health Insurance - teachers should purchase travel insurance that covers them for the duration of their contract in Thailand.
Guides and templates sent, filled out by the teacher and reviewed by the school. Constructive feedback given when edits need to be made. Interview support provided.
Create teacher profile (Resume, picture, intro video) Submit documents, such as degree, transcripts, teaching certificate, criminal record, legalized degree. Schools sometimes hire based on teacher profile alone since school partners know the quality of teachers they will get from us.
Placement Program: 50% placed before arrival, 50% once in country. Onsite TEFL & Placement Program: 10% placed prior to arrival, 90% placed while on the course. Factors that determine placement before arrival or once in country include, but not limited to: Schools' preference to hire teachers immediately or who are already on the ground. Teacher flexibility regarding placement preferences. Interview performance. School breaks and/or long holidays.
Online Thailand Cultural Foundation Course (40 hours): Interactive course. Course materials are included. Topics include Thai History, Culture, Language, Living and Working, Diversity. One Week Culture, Language Orientation: In-class one week culture and language program upon arrival in country, including: Temple visit and meditation; visit to Rescue P.A.W.S.; Muay Thai class, cooking class; market tour; beach welcome dinner; classroom sessions on diversity in the local context; teacher workshop; workshop on how placement works; teaching practicum session in a local school.
We offer a very high level of support. Participants are strongly encouraged to contact us at any time if they need help with issues at their school or in their everyday lives. They are also strongly encouraged to reach out to multiple contacts for each country in cases of emergency.
South Korea, Japan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, provided they are eligible for the program.
Arrive on visa exemption or tourist visa. These visas last a total of 90 days. Once a teacher heads to their school, the school can prepare paperwork for a Non-B visa. The teacher will then either need to complete a visa trip to change the visa over, or sometimes the visa can be changed over without the person needing to do a visa trip, but its much more rare. Visa trip length - average 3-4 business days. Estimated visa trip costs - 300 USD - 500 USD.
35 days prior to intake date
No change fee applied prior to 35 days ahead of intake date. $250 change fee applies if the participant drops or pushes back to a later intake date within the 35 day timeframe.
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