yungwerther

"I tried quake live and unplayable as well"

That really disappoints me. I haven't played Quake Live in about 1.5 years but still have a fond place for it in my heart. Was thinking I'd try to play it when I move there but if the ping is too bad it might be impossible. However, I've heard Reflex (if you haven't heard of it, look it up - great Arena FPS game) has a few players, and I think you can host your own servers so there could be one set up in Thailand potentially.

What are the requirements for securing a position at a language school? Would a bachelor's degree in English and a TEFL or CELTA certificate be sufficient?

Also, what about in terms of paperwork - is a Teacher's License Waiver (provisional teaching permit) also required?

No, that is not enough. A qualified teacher would be someone with a degree in education and (preferably) a teaching license from your own country.

You can get a waiver for a few year, possibly up to 6 years. During that time you must try to become a qualified teacher and get a degree in educaiton or past some test.

Okay, that's disappointing but very helpful to know. Thanks again for all your help

Note that if you have not a degree in education and are a qualified teacher, you need a waiver of the teaching license. This waiver is only temporarily, giving you time to become qualified.

Hey again, sorry but I have another question if that's okay. I just wanted to ask, what exactly is defined as being a "qualified teacher"? I was planning on getting a CELTA certificate - would that be enough to qualify me?

Yes, you apply with help of the school.

Without a waiver no work permit.

Okay, thanks so much for all your help!

The kind of school determines what proof is needed, not the school itself. Although the beter schools will definately want to see your qualifications.

Note that if you have not a degree in education and are a qualified teacher, you need a waiver of the teaching license. This waiver is only temporarily, giving you time to become qualified.

Okay, thanks for the clarification about that.

Also, how do I get the waiver of teaching license? Would the school I apply to help me secure that?

You need proof of your highest educaiton for your work permit.

You want to work as a teacher, that means it also depends on the kind of school if you need to show a degree (and transcript). For regular schools such as elementary and secondary schools you need a (waiver of) the teaching license, which you only get on show of your degree and transcript.

For a language school for example no degree is required.

okay, so the work permit is necessary for turning my work visa into a B-visa, and for my work permit I need proof of my higher education - but what constitutes "proof" will depend upon the school I apply to. some schools may want the diploma, others may be fine with a letter from my uni. have I understood correctly?

Maybe this should be moved to the Teaching in Thailand forum?

Maybe someone like our moderator Scott will be along to answer.

I do know that a lot of teachers teach for a few months without that visa because either their employer school is slow or the process takes time. See if someone doesn't agree that just one month at the most is timely enough.

Sorry if it's posted in the wrong forum! if a moderator wants to move it I'm totally fine with that

A diploma does not get you a B visa.

Only getting a work permit does that and depending upon the job you get it is not needed to get it.

but don't I need other documents along with the work permit, such as my diploma?

Hello I'm graduating in December 2014 and plan on coming to Thailand in February 2015, then looking for work around April. However, the problem is that I'm graduating early - I should be graduating in May. This means that my university refuses to give me my physical diploma until June, which is when they normally give it, despite the fact that I've completed all my courses.

The real problem is that, even if the school i apply to accepts the letter I have from my uni saying I've graduated, I've been told by other people that I NEED the physical diploma in order to turn my tourist visa into a B-Visa. Is this true? And if so, is there any way around it?

Hello! I'll be taking the CELTA certificate from IH Bangkok in a few months and am wondering if anyone else took the same thing - and if so, what their experience was like in terms of how much free time they had.

I don't expect to be partying 24/7 (nor do I want to), but it would be nice to know that I'll have to actually explore Bangkok and have a bit of fun. I've never been to Thailand before so it would be a shame if the first month I spend there was primarily indoors.

Hello there Just registered today but this forum seems so helpful. I've registered on the Ajarn forums too but they aren't as active - this one seems better for finding some useful information and chatting with people. I'm graduating this December and plan on coming in February - never been before but I'm pretty excited