Teach English Thailand
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Kurt Said:
Can you teach English in Thailand without a degree? Is ESL course enough?We Answered:
You don't need a ESL to teach in Thailand since you have a degree in Education, your friend needs a degree and ESL to teach, but some places try to overlook it to get a English Language Speaker. But getting the work permit may be hard if he doesn't meet the requirements including a police check. Depending on where you teach you can get between 35,000 and 40,000 baht a month. Your friend less if he can get a job. You need to come and be interviewed just like any other job and some schools want you to work a week or two before they give you the necessary papers to go to KL and apply for a Type B employment visa. So get a tourist visa and come and look around. Remember public schools are closing for the summer and will not open again to mid May. I know of a school that may want you in Ratchaburi but not your friend. It's in a very rural area, a private high school about 30 km from town with apartments for teachers. You can email me if you wish and I can give you more information.Jim Said:
What steps do I have to take in order to teach english in Thailand?We Answered:
Qualifications: you'll need a degree and a TEFL Certificate.If you don't have a degree then there is still a chance to find work. Almost any TEFL Certficate will do but the cheapest option is taking one online.Then, get yourself over to Thailand and start knocking on school doors. Sooner or later you'll find one which needs a teacher. You'll need to look the part and carry your qualifications with you.
Pay isnt brilliant, but enough to live on.'Good luck!
Theresa Said:
Anyone know for sure if the TOEFL English Teaching Certificate is valid to teach English in Thailand?We Answered:
Virtually anyone who has a university degree and TEFL Certificate can teach in Thailand although it is also true that a lack of qualifications has never stopped anyone to get a teaching job there.Ideally you should be in the country to find work so get the for the start of the school year and start investigating local schools to see who needs a teacher.
Sergio Said:
Does anyone know if my wife would be included on a working visa to teach English in Thailand?We Answered:
Your wife can be classified as a dependent on you. Which means that she is dependent on you for supporting her, which includes her accomodation, food, any medical expenses, her travel to and fro from Thailand, and other expenses. If the consulate of Thailand is convinced that you have the means to support your wife throughout your stay, she can qualify for a dependent visa. However the intricacies of the process depends on the visa laws of the country and her nationality. Many countries impose strict restrictions on the work rights of dependent visa holders, check with the embassy.She may also be able to get a tourist visa to Thailand. The ease of getting one depends on her natioinality. Thailand is pretty lenient on tourist visas, citizens of many countries do not need to obtain a visa prior to their arrival in Thailand if they are travelling for leisure puroses. E.g. Australian citizens do not need a visa at all for stays up to 3 months in Thailand, Indian citizens can get a visa on arrival etc. You will have to confirm with the Thai consulate in your country for the specific process for your country. She may not be able to undertake employment on tourist visa.
Basically what the embassy will be looking for is proof that she is not intending to migrate to Thailand, but rather trying only to visit Thailand for a predictable amount of time.
Hope it helps
Duane Said:
What are the requisites for a westerner to be able to teach English in Thailand?We Answered:
Most public schools will accept a college degree in any area. Check this website for more information http://www.ajarn.comedit: for those who think they can buy a degree, I believe they will also want an official transcript from your university now.