What qualifications and visa do I need to teach English in Bangkok?

When I did what you are planning I went through an agency. The deal was, I had to cough $600 (or so) to get started. They covered school (for me to get certified), food, lodging for 6 weeks (time to get certified), some other perks. I then was required to work for about 70% standard pay for 3 months.

The certification, accommodations cost more than the $600. The agency covers the difference and thats why I worked for 70% normal pay.

You will also need some money in the bank to to live off of until you get paid (6 weeks or so), and of course you cover the cost of travel.

PM me if you want more information.

Tesol is cheap and easy to pass but Celta puts you in a good place if you want to think further than "just getting a job to teach" for one year if you see it as a long term career. Celta is harder and expensive in terms of assignments and exams, but you learn a lot and is preferred over tesol if they would want someone with substance. But if you just want to swing it and have a visa to stay in Thailand and it's just a temp experience, then tesol would be enough for Thailand.

If you mean teaching English as a foreign language I think you just need to look foreign and have a pulse. I met a headmistress of a Thai school once. She asked me if I thought I would be a good teacher. I said no. She offered me a job.

I have CELTA and found a range of jobs in Thailand easily, from University to private tuition. Be aware most places want at least a year commitment and it’s hard work with long hours and poor pay.

Contact a school and see what requirements they want you to have. A school in China I applied to didn’t want me to have anything because they wanted to teach me how they wanted their students to be taught. Their only requirement was that I be a native English speaker. But it’s entirely up to you. You can take a TESOL or CELTA however it’s quite expensive and not necessary. Having said that. It would give you some tools on how to teach, complete lesson plans and speak in front of others.

You would need a degree ( in any subject) having a tefl helps aswell.

Search the website ajarn.com for jobs

Great that you meet the govt requirements for obtaining a visa. Do you think you would do a good job at teaching grammar, syntax, and phonics? Would you be able to explain why to use a certain tense over another tense, and provide examples? If not, get ahead and research it before you try inserting yourself into childrens' potential livelihood. If you do, though, please DM.

CELTA is a TESL/TESOL course, run by Cambridge. It's the most internationally accepted TESL qualification. You can do it at IH in Bangkok. It's not really necessary for teaching in Thailand, particularly as it is for teaching English to adults, not kids. But it's a great course, especially if you've never taught before. It's not cheap, takes a month to complete and is intensive. You have to produce lesson plans, teach observed classes (and accept the feedback from your peers) and do written assignments.

Go for CELTA so you have a better chance of teaching adults.

Avoid government schools.

Expect to work 7 days a week to make decent money.

Don’t believe anyone.

You’ll need a non-immigrant visa B (business)

Google and call the Hull Thai consulate website if you’re British which will set you on the right path.

I take it you’ve been to Thailand at least once before?

Hey Adam, in terms of getting a job they are all the same. The ministry of Labor requires a bachelor's degree for any foreign teacher to be issued a work permit. And TEFL (or tesol or celta or any of the other certs) are nice to have, but are all one in the same.

your visa and work permit would /should be organised by the school . best thing to do is apply directly to the schools . and avoid agents .