coolhandjoe Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) My partner and I are discussing the pros and cons of opening a small private teaching school in the North, we are looking for any advice and suggestions ie: correct paperwork, permits etc.... We are considering opening a shop offering Internet access, translation services and private English tuition by the hour one 2 one. As we feel a student can benefit greatly from one hours intense tuition with homework than being in a large class all week. plus this option might make it more affordable. There is no competition in the town we are considering. This idea was put to us by a respected local hotelier. On doing some more research we have found there to be a need for this business in the area. All advice and information is greatly appreciated. Edited April 15, 2010 by coolhandjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdawson Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 i mean, that's how to make 100,000 in thailand right, start with 200,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Hopefully a few of our posters with some business acumen will be along to answer some of your questions. Also take a look at the section on businesses. You might find some information you need to know there. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustwannateach Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 It will be nearly impossible for you to manage the paperwork and other academic requirements (including Thai staffing requirements) to open anything actually legally described as a 'school' unless you have a very well-educated Thai partner that you trust (not to mention the other 5 co-owners that must exist, the capital investments, and the offices and staff required to qualify for sponsoring work permits). I would stick with the other options and seek help in the Jobs forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandjoe Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 It will be nearly impossible for you to manage the paperwork and other academic requirements (including Thai staffing requirements) to open anything actually legally described as a 'school' unless you have a very well-educated Thai partner that you trust (not to mention the other 5 co-owners that must exist, the capital investments, and the offices and staff required to qualify for sponsoring work permits).I would stick with the other options and seek help in the Jobs forum. Good points, but how about just using the internet cafe/translation services as a front for private one two one english teaching. The internet cafe and translation services would cover the overheads, the tuition would be where the profit came from. Incidently how much does one charge for an hours private english tuition? In the U.K it's about £25 per hr. Having recently returned from LOS we found most prices similar if not more expensive than the U.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I would suggest you find a decent lawyer with knowledge in setting up company & tax etc. Someone I know has just set up a language center (like IJWT says using the word "school" usually isn't possible without the right accreditation) but he has a good lawyer in Korat & invested around 100k baht to get up & running with wp & tax registration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tominthat Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I kid you not you will be lucky to get 200baht an hour It will be nearly impossible for you to manage the paperwork and other academic requirements (including Thai staffing requirements) to open anything actually legally described as a 'school' unless you have a very well-educated Thai partner that you trust (not to mention the other 5 co-owners that must exist, the capital investments, and the offices and staff required to qualify for sponsoring work permits).I would stick with the other options and seek help in the Jobs forum. Good points, but how about just using the internet cafe/translation services as a front for private one two one english teaching. The internet cafe and translation services would cover the overheads, the tuition would be where the profit came from. Incidently how much does one charge for an hours private english tuition? In the U.K it's about £25 per hr. Having recently returned from LOS we found most prices similar if not more expensive than the U.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havetowelwilltravel Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 are you or your partner married to a thai national? if so may help with the legal requirements. oh do you teachers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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