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What advice do you have for someone wanting to teach English in Thailand?

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Nov 13, 2021

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Jordan **********

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Hi there. Does anyone have any advice for me, I would like to go and teach English in Thailand. Does anyone know of any schools or anything that are looking for teachers, even substitute teachers just so I can get a foot in the door. Or if anyone has any other advice on how I can get over there.

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The community provided a wealth of information for someone looking to teach English in Thailand, emphasizing the importance of having a Bachelor's degree and a valid TEFL certification to work legally. Various resources such as ajarn.com and teacher-specific groups were suggested for job opportunities. It was noted that there are plenty of vacancies and agencies that can assist with visa and work permit processes. However, it was highlighted that degrees must be legitimate and notarized to avoid issues. Overall, the consensus is that meeting the minimum requirements simplifies the job search.

Madz ******

Loads of jobs around, you'd rarely struggle if you meet the minimum requirements. Some good agencies and websites about too, just do some research 👌🏽 check areas, types of schools that would match your experience, and ensure you teach the right age group for your level of skills. 👍🏽

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Walter ***********

your assuming he has some sort of qualification if he hasent hell need to get a TEFL to get any job

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@Walter **********

yes, if they have the minimum requirement of a degree plus TEFL etc 😊

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Walter ***********

i know several teachers have jobs without degree only TELF but maybe not government schools

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Jeff ********

Khoasan rd my friend bought his-& bobs yr uncle

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Martin ********

Lots of vacancies, and crap wages

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Jeff ********

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yep 👍

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Kool *******

Just an addition to the degree requirement. It must be certified as ligitimate, and notarized by your university. Too many were buying their degree from the fake document sellers on KhaoSan Road. Now it must be certified as being ligit.

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Alex *******

I have an agency that can help you, they have positions all across the country. They will do all of the leg work for visa, work permit etc. Send me a message if you're interested.

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Wannikea *********

Teachers In Thailand is a large group

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David ********

If you want to work legally, you need at least a bachelor degree.

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Walter ***********

not true a TEFL is enough its a 6 week course about ior can be done on line

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David ********

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TEFL is not enough if you wanna get a teacher license

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Minh *******

thank God! Enough of unqualified teachers 😁

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Monti ********

Due to Covid you need to come to Thailand first. You need to have a bachelors in any discipline to be legally hired. If your under 40, a native speaker, free of a criminally record and have a degree you’ll have no problem finding a job once you’ve landed in Thailand. Get a police clearance before you come.

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Thao **********

Ensure you have a Bachelors to get a Work Permit to work legally.

If you're a passport holder of the countries they determine as NES, you can simply apply as mentioned by others.

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Greg ********

Plenty of teaching vacancies right now. A native English speaker would get a job as long as they had a pulse. :-)

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Jordan **********

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good to know, where do I apply😂

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Greg ********

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Join some of the Facebook groups for teaching and other jobs in Thailand. Positions often posted. Good luck

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Michael ********

There are loads of teacher groups for Thailand I would start there or ajarn.com is a big resource of information I believe

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