Question about Provisional Teacher's License

[salo123]

Hello,

I have a question about the Provisional Teacher's License.

I just started teaching in Thailand, so I am still a bit confused about all the rules. As I understood, it is possible to teach without a teachers license, but what I dont understand is how to apply for a Provisional Teacher's License.

I got my Non B yesterday, the next step is to go to our local office to apply for my work permit. With the work permit I need to go back to our local immigration office to get my 1 year visa, right? (At the moment I have a visa for three month)

When will I need the Provisional Teacher's License, and where do I get it? Do I need it at all?

To my person:

I am german, with BA (International Business) from one of the biggest Universities of Germany. I made the Toeic in Bangkok. (910 p)

Thanks in advance!

[norfolkandchance]

That was a Martin Baker let down then

[Mencken]

Everything aside, you should have waited until the new year. If you're not happy there you've burned one waiver in four months.

Lostinissan, bro I'm a hardcase but you're being a bit hard on the guy.

Edited November 26, 2015 by Mencken

[lostinisaan]

Everything aside, you should have waited until the new year. If you're not happy there you've burned one waiver in four months.

Lostinissan, bro I'm a hardcase but you're being a bit hard on the guy.

Mencken, I really apologize. Two motorbikes just crashed right in front of my pick up when I wrote the post. Only some plastic parts hit my truck, so not a big deal.

But to be honest, it's better to be prepared, don't you think?

Wouldn't you just Google some basic things and then ask one particular question?

OP should replace the German Google search machine with an English, or even an American one.

Sorry, I'm completely burned out and should be in bed with my lovely wife by now.

[Mencken]

To be honest, better to not even work here.

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[norfolkandchance]

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[SlyAnimal]

Hello,

I have a question about the Provisional Teacher's License.

I just started teaching in Thailand, so I am still a bit confused about all the rules. As I understood, it is possible to teach without a teachers license, but what I dont understand is how to apply for a Provisional Teacher's License.

Generally your school will handle this for you, as they need to write a letter to Krusapa/Teacher's Council of Thailand.

I got my Non B yesterday, the next step is to go to our local office to apply for my work permit. With the work permit I need to go back to our local immigration office to get my 1 year visa, right? (At the moment I have a visa for three month)

Yes I'm pretty sure that's the order you do it in (Or at least the order I always did it anyway), the department of labour would then also put a note in my work permit that I needed to fax them a copy of my extended B visa as well after immigration approved it.

When will I need the Provisional Teacher's License, and where do I get it? Do I need it at all?

You'll need it before applying for your B visa extension, and you will "probably" need it at the department of labour for your work permit as well (Although the Dept of Labour sometimes aren't as fussy about this, but each office is different).

[lostinisaan]

OP, you'll have to get quite a few things done before you can even apply for the provisional TL.

1. Your degree and transcripts have to be translated into Thai and verified.

. You'll need the help of your school to get various documents you'll need, plus a letter from educational area xx office that they are aware of it. Etc....

If you don't have all documents and you send them to the TCT, the documents will just sit there and the TCT will do nothing.

Some years ago it could take a few months, but now it seems that it can/will be done in 10 to 14 days.

. Best would be to have somebody from your school doing all for you.

. If you haven't got enough time left on your visa, you can also go there in person and apply for it.

I was there a couple of times and could pick my waiver up in the afternoon. (Applied for it in the morning)

Please see: http://site.ksp.or.th/download.php?site=englishsite&SiteMenuID=29

If you have any further questions, please page me, I speak your language.

Regards,

[tinat]

"Your degree and transcripts have to be translated into Thai and verified. "

I have had 2 waivers before and never had to have the degree or transcripts translated.

[lostinisaan]

"Your degree and transcripts have to be translated into Thai and verified. "

I have had 2 waivers before and never had to have the degree or transcripts translated.

In case of the individual has been found to have committed professional ... Council of Thailand (TCT) or the Teacher Civil Service and Educational ... applicant may check your degree certification at www.ksp.or.th by selecting “professional license section ... a foreign language besides English, it must be translated into Thai.

I don't know what's wrong, but I can't open any Khirisapha links. Please Google it.

As degrees, plus transcripts from non English speaking countries will have to be translated into Thai and verified, I assume that same will happen if let's say a German university sends such a degree verification to TCT.

This could be done by the embassy. Of course not for free.

http://www.thailandteaching.asia/threads/degree-verification-letter-needed-for-waivers.51400/

P.S.The reason seems to be easy to understand. Not too many people at TCT can read German, French, or any other non English languages.

Edited November 28, 2015 by lostinisaan

[lostinisaan]

"Your degree and transcripts have to be translated into Thai and verified. "

I have had 2 waivers before and never had to have the degree or transcripts translated.

I had to get mine translated into Thai and verified. That was already many years ago.

[tinat]

I understand, yes, if it is not in Thai or English.

[Mencken]

Never had anything for any waivers, incl all the bs in my teaching license translated.

Sounds like tct upcountry can't read English. Translated, sheeit I wouldn't bother to even apply.

Edited November 30, 2015 by Mencken