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What are the possibilities and requirements for working as an English Language Teacher or counselor in Thailand?

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Apr 4, 2025

a year ago

Wendy ********

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Changing jobs right now and would love to come to Thailand as English Language Teacher (Master of Applied Linguistics Australia) or to do counselling (Post Grad Dip in Counselling x2 New Zealand) in a school or private institution. Any advice from anyone about these possibilities I would be grateful to hear. Currently in Brisbane, Australia but ready to fly!

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A user is seeking advice on opportunities for teaching English or working in counselling in Thailand, highlighting their qualifications including a Master's in Applied Linguistics and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from New Zealand. Responses included suggestions for job searching on Ajarn.com, the importance of targeting appropriate age groups due to potential age limits, and recommendations to explore various expat forums and groups for job opportunities.

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Get on the teaching pages and forums 👍🏽

a year ago

Michael ********

Ajarn.com for best resources. Private schools best google them get your cv in

a year ago

Kim *********

I don’t know your age, but I was told there is a cut off of 60 for more legitimate positions. I haven’t tried it, but that what my TEFL program warned me of. Best of luck. (I’m a retiring teacher of 3 decades in the US)

a year ago

Kool *******

This can help you with the teaching aspect in Thailand, ajarn.com

a year ago

Lennart **********

It was an add posted in the group. Expats in Khon Kaen.

The add was posted 10 mins ago.

a year ago

Christopher ********

Lots of international schools in Vietnam, Thailand, or Malaysia. Decide where you would like to reside first - or at least start out, then search for taching jobs group. Danang Vietnam has a whole group dedicated to this ... I'm sure lots of cities or areas have the same.

a year ago

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