Tyrellius

Everyone seems to be interested in trying to get into an International School. However, is it really worth it?

I have heard that the workload at some of the 'tier 1' and tier 2' schools can be massive. I am not entirely certain of this. However, I would guess that it is.

What do you guys think?

I still don't know what the requirements are. Are there no qualified teachers on this board?

Scott, I still don't know if you are a qualified (PGCE + QTS) teacher or not. If you are then you can make a sure comment. If not, then... Everything seems very vague...

Teachers who are going for the non-immigrant B are routinely turned down if they do not either have the police clearance or the receipt that an application has been made.

Is that a Thai Police clearance you are talking about?

I don't teach anymore as I lead a British School but in Qatar, teachers average 120-130,000 baht a month. Free accommodation for singles and married couples. Accommodation is huge, well furnished and close to the beaches. Free utilities, flights, medical etc.

Alcohol is available in the bars of the major hotels along with nightclubs. Cinema's are plentiful and within the shopping malls. Films are usually in either Arabic or English.

Food is as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be. The city of Doha looks a bit like a construction site due to preparations for the World Cup etc. Lots of new infrastructure. Air-conditioned stadiums. This country is so rich it's insane.

Lots of Filipino's here, mostly females employed as maids, sales staff etc. Female company is therefore not hard to find.

Any positions open at your school if I am home country (UK) certified?

^ Thanks, but I know how to get it. I just don't know if i need it or not.

I want to work in an International school in Bangkok. I want to know if they require a Thai police clearance if I was living in Thailand prior to starting work with them. I am in the UK now, but lived in Thailand for 4 years previously.

Would they need this if i was out of Thailand for 4 - 5 years and came back to teach?

I actually don't know. I would guess that they do. If it is a Thai operated international school and you have to get a teacher's license, you will need a police clearance..

A Police Clearance from Thailand?

Hello, I have been checking out this place for the last 6 months. There has been a lot of good advice about international teaching on this site.

I have a question that some of you may be able to answer.

Basically, do International schools do Thai police clearances for all the teachers that they employ if those teachers have been working in Thailand before.

I ask because I have a minor conviction from the last time i lived in Thailand around 6 years ago. Would this be a problem?

Thanks for any help,