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How can someone obtain a work visa for teaching in Thailand without a degree?

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Oct 18, 2022

4 years ago

Carolyn ************

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How does one go about obtaining a work visa, without a degree? It matters little to me, because I have a degree. But how is it done, at the language schools, etc?

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Obtaining a work visa for teaching in Thailand typically requires a bachelor's degree. While some language schools may hire teachers without a degree, it is generally not legally permissible to conduct classes without one. The post discusses the challenges faced by individuals seeking work visas without formal educational qualifications.

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Brandon ************

I don't think it's legally possible to be a teacher without at least a bachelor's degree.

4 years ago

Carolyn ************

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@Brandon ***********

Maybe not, but people were doing it with a, TEFL.

4 years ago

Steven ***************

@Carolyn ***********

so you're answering your own question then?

Terry **********

were and still are

John **********

I think the days of people teaching with nothing but TEFL are gone in Thailand

4 years ago

Brandon ************

@Carolyn ***********

looks like based on this article they aren't classified as teachers but instead are classroom assistants.

I believe there's a strict maximum number of years this is possible as well.

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