Key information
Thailand remains one of the most popular destinations in Asia to teach English. Teaching in the ‘Land of Smiles’ provides an amazing opportunity to explore an exotic and culturally rich country that is growing rapidly, yet still maintains many of its ancient customs and landscapes. From the white sandy beaches in the South and the wild mountains in the North, to the ancient temple grounds in the central region, Thailand has a lot to offer. This wonderfully diverse country is packed full of history, culinary delights, culture while still taking steps to modernise and move with the times
What’s included?
Everything here is included as part of your teaching placement:
- 30,000 to 45,000 Baht per month (USD 800 to 1,200 per month) for 18 to 25 in-class hours per week
- Contracts start from four months upwards depending on your preferences
- Airport pickup
- Visa support and assistance
- Orientation week in Thailand before placement
- Programme fee £995


Programme eligibility
To apply for our teaching placement in Thailand, applicants need to meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be passport holders of any of the following countries: United States, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland
- Fluent English speaker
- A Bachelor’s degree (in any field of study)
- 120-hour TEFL certificate (don’t have a TEFL qualification yet? Don’t worry! We recommend our 120-hour Premier Online TEFL Course – it’s 100% online and entirely self-paced)
- Participants must be at least between the ages of 20 and 60
- In good physical and mental health
- A criminal background check completed within the last 6 months
- Be willing to commit to a teaching placement for at least one school term
Our previous teachers in action
How to apply
Application Dates
Applications are open year-round. We recommend applying as soon as possible as on average it can take around three to four months from application to start a teaching placement.
Intake Dates
The next intake date is July 2023.
Deposit Payment
Sign up to our Thailand Teaching Programme with a 50% deposit.
This allows you to make a start on your 120-hour Premier Online TEFL Course and complete the application and any required paperwork. Once your application has been approved, we will get back in touch to collect the remaining balance.
Application Process
Email our team on advice@tefl.org and speak to a TEFL adviser who will guide you through the booking process and ensure all your questions are answered. You can also get in touch via webchat.
RRP £1,395
Special introductory price just £995
Email advice@tefl.org Chat to a TEFL adviser now
Testimonials
Additional costs to consider
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Work visa
- Money to cover first months’ expenses
- Accommodation and bills (assistance finding accommodation is provided and your monthly salary will more than cover a private, one-bedroom furnished apartment)
Find out more about teaching English in Thailand
Apply Now
Next intake date 1st May 2023
RRP £1,395 Special introductory price just £995
Email our team on advice@tefl.org and speak to a TEFL adviser who will guide you through the booking process and ensure all your questions are answered.
Alternatively you can also get in touch via webchat.
Email advice@tefl.org Chat to a TEFL adviser now