Teaching English

[bikerlou47]

Would someone provide me with the steps it would take to teach English here? 

My friend from the States is a recent graduate and is interested in coming here? 

Thank you

[jackdd]

Find a teaching job.

Apply for a non-B visa.

Enter Thailand.

Get a work permit.

[Preacher]

Graduated in what? Does he have a degree in education or not?

[2530Ubon]

I would recommend starting with a teaching agency. They'll handle all the paperwork, arrange a job and have accomodation ready before you get on the plane. Agencies will usually pay for your work permit & visa fees, give you a ready made curriculum and offer training etc. There are many reputable agencies here in Thailand, and it's the most convenient way to start. I think most TVF members here will tell you that there is a lot of paperwork involved to get the correct visa, extensions and work permits. Having an agency take care of this makes life easier. 

 

Once your 'friend' has a semester under their belt, they can then choose to go it alone and find a new job, or continue working for the agency. Personally, I can recommend Mediakids teaching agency: https://www.mediakidsacademy.com/   I started teaching with this outfit several years ago, and after 2 years teaching with them, I ended up starting my own business and living here permanently. Teaching agencies pay the same base rate as most government schools (between 30-35k).  If your friend is a NQT (newly qualified teacher), then perhaps look at international schools.

 

If your 'friend' doesn't wish to use an agency, then it's best to find a job whilst in Thailand. Employers generally ask for applicants to be in country when applying. Teaching agencies are different - they already have the contract with the school, so they just need to send your CV and picture to get the OK from the school director. I had a job, signed contract and loads of info & pics for my new school and accomodation 2 or 3 weeks before I boarded the plane. Everything went smoothly, hence my recommendation for this specific agency.

 

Good luck!

 

[jimcarr65]

Must first have a minimum of Bachelor degree in any subject

Start looking for a school in person at the end of April. Get out on foot

School hires you they will take care of Non B and work permit

If they don't, leave and find another school. Ask first

DO NOT WORK ILLEGALLY, IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS DON'T TEACH

[Kurtf]

For me it was easy. I went to the local government school and volunteered. They welcomed me with open arms. after one year I quit. the next year they begged me to come back and offered to pay me. Not exactly what I would call a living wage but it was something. About 20,000 baht per month.

[Neeranam]

2 hours ago, Kurtf said:

For me it was easy. I went to the local government school and volunteered. They welcomed me with open arms. after one year I quit. the next year they begged me to come back and offered to pay me. Not exactly what I would call a living wage but it was something. About 20,000 baht per month.

Recent graduates don't want to work for nothing.

[jackdd]

3 hours ago, Kurtf said:

For me it was easy. I went to the local government school and volunteered. They welcomed me with open arms. after one year I quit. the next year they begged me to come back and offered to pay me. Not exactly what I would call a living wage but it was something. About 20,000 baht per month.

Did you have a work permit or have you been working illegally? Most people don't want to risk getting deported.

[Wongkitlo]

There is a teaching in Thailand forum

[Kurtf]

On 4/17/2021 at 12:32 PM, jackdd said:

Did you have a work permit or have you been working illegally? Most people don't want to risk getting deported.

The first year I and my wife taught at a HS we didn't have a work permit. Then we volunteered to teach at the local Tessaban. Again no work permit. Then we taught at a different grammar school. For that year I had a work permit. Then I was asked to work for a one month period at the Tessaban again and again with no work permit.

I feel as long as the officials at the school are asking , no permit would be needed. I might be wrong but I sincerely doubt that since I am doing them a favor they are going to deport me.

[tonray]

49 minutes ago, Kurtf said:

The first year I and my wife taught at a HS we didn't have a work permit. Then we volunteered to teach at the local Tessaban. Again no work permit. Then we taught at a different grammar school. For that year I had a work permit. Then I was asked to work for a one month period at the Tessaban again and again with no work permit.

I feel as long as the officials at the school are asking , no permit would be needed. I might be wrong but I sincerely doubt that since I am doing them a favor they are going to deport me.

They'll give you up in a heartbeat. They'll claim you tricked them ..trust me.