How can I apply for a Thai Teacher's License for a Non-B Visa in Bangkok?

June 20, 2018
6 years ago
Vinny ********
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I need to get a ‘Thai Teachers Licence’ from the ministry of education for a Non-B Visa. Where can I apply for one? I live in Bangkok.

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To obtain a Thai Teacher's License for a Non-B Visa, you need to apply through the Teacher's Council of Thailand, not directly from the Ministry of Education. You can find more information and apply at their official site.
Lloyd ********
Teacher's licences or waivers are issued by the Teacher's Council of Thailand, not the MoE.
Lloyd ********
@Sarah ***************
Language centres do not come under OBEC, and a licence or waiver is not required.
Ahsan ********
@Robert ******
i didnt got the WP yet.
Robert *******
Just read what is inside the Work Permit. There is a section called "Job Title" and a section "Job prescription".
Ahsan ********
I have also submitted my application for WP a week ago and they didn't asked for Teacher license.
Ahsan ********
Sarah ****************
I just got my WP and I never needed this...I work for a language centre
Ahsan ********
@Vinny *******
yeah may be. I saw alot of post regarding Teacher license that its required for the WP. But now I am worried how did they accepted my application without License.🤔
Vinny ********
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@Ahsan *******
maybe different then, might not need it if is not international school. I’m not 100% though as it’s new to me.
Ahsan ********
@Vinny *******
no, my school is in a province, and a GOVT school.
Vinny ********
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@Ahsan *******
was it at an international school?
Ahsan ********
@Lloyd *******
Hi Lloyd. I have submitted my application for Work permit and they did not asked for any Teacher license. Is it something new ?

But yes i would need a license for extension (in August).
Vinny ********
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@Lloyd *******
maybe they haven’t done a waiver before as it’s a new school and only opened last year, all the other teachers will be qualified. Any link about the waiver I can send them please?
Lloyd ********
Your school's HR department must know, as they will have applied for licences/waivers for all of their foreign teachers.
Vinny ********
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@Lloyd *******
I’m a football coach being hired to run the football programme at an international school. How do I go about the waiver?
Lloyd ********
Do you have an education degree or a PGCE? Without either of those, you will only be issued a waiver, and they are free.
Vinny ********
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This is what I was told by the school:

· Thai Teachers License: This is required for your work permit application as per Thai Ministry of Education guidelines, if you don’t have one, you will need to apply for one at the Ministry of Education and the fee is 3000 thb.
Zabel ******************
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