I was working as a project manager in Bangkok, then started working in the middle east. I'm now living in Surat Thani town, near to Khun Thale Swamp. I'm a UK expat graduated Engineer & now want to work locally & could teach English, maths, science, engineering design, etc. Could anyone advise of good teaching Agencies for Surat Thani area. I'd be grateful for contact info of good agents.

I've met a few teachers in Bangkok, who do not hold any of the TEFL certificates / diplomas. They said they got english teaching jobs because they are so called native English speakers? My daughter needed the post grad TEFL diploma for teaching English in China, are such qualifications not a min requirement in Thailand?

Cheers

Les

Edited February 16, 201016 yr by LeslieHurn

Keep well away from the agencies! This time of year is prime employing time .... go to the schools personally, show your resume and you might pick up a good job. Agencies are a big waste of time ..... say a lot, promise everything and don't produce!

China may well not be the same as here but if you are looking for a (well?? haha) paid job in Surat, 12 months a year, keep well away from the agencies!

Plenty of jobs out there .... just find the right one!

................... and just how long have you considered yourself an expat?

Anyway, forget the sarcasism, agencies are a total waste of time!

Keep well away from the agencies! This time of year is prime employing time .... go to the schools personally, show your resume and you might pick up a good job. Agencies are a big waste of time ..... say a lot, promise everything and don't produce!

China may well not be the same as here but if you are looking for a (well?? haha) paid job in Surat, 12 months a year, keep well away from the agencies!

Plenty of jobs out there .... just find the right one!

................... and just how long have you considered yourself an expat?

Anyway, forget the sarcasism, agencies are a total waste of time!

Thanks for advice South. I must be thick as a brick, as I did not see the sarcasm ? I'll do as you advise & approach the schools.

An expat since 1979, when I graduated. Been living & working in Asia & Africa since then, with only a 1 year period back in the UK in the last 30 years lah. An old man, but young at heart.

Les

This link might help you but as mentioned you are better going to the schools directly.

http://superenglishsurat.com/