What documents should I bring to Thailand in order to teach?

In order to teach in Thailand, it is important that you bring an original degree and original transcripts,a degree certified by Thai embassy from your home country ,a police clearance , your CELTA/TEFL certification if you have it (as it is required by some schools and preferred by many), your TOEIC test score if you’re […]

What are required to teach in Thailand?

1. You should have a passport with TOEIC test. 2. If you have a passport from none-Native English Speaking country then you must have a neutral English accent plus a TOEIC test. 3. Bachelor degree or higher education are preferred, in any field 3. 4. TEFL Certificate

Native English Speaker (NES) Status or Fluency in English

The Thai government recognizes “native speakers” as those who hold passports from the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. If you hold a passport from any other country, you may need to prove your fluency in English. If you are at least a B1 level speaker (as per CEF guidelines) you can legally […]

Degree and Transcript

As far as ESL job requirements to legally work in Thailand go, the most non-negotiable item is a 4-year college degree. In nearly all cases, at the very least, you will be asked to produce photocopies of your degree, which in some cases may be enough to satisfy the Thai bureaucrat processing your work permit.  […]

Requirements to Teach English in Thailand

Thailand is known for a frequent disparity between its regulations, laws, and job requirements “on paper” and those concepts in practice.   Some institutions are more willing than others to bend the rules or skirt them entirely to hire teachers. Some employers are more diligent than others about inspecting for and verifying proper credentials. In Thailand, […]

School calendar

Thai school year starts in mid-May when the rainy season commences and ends at the beginning of March as the hot season rolls around. The first semester is from the beginning of May until the first weeks of October. Students take the end of semester exams and have a 2-3 week break. Students return for the […]

Structure of Thai Educational System

School education in Thailand lasts for a duration of 12 years. The first 9 years of school are mandatory for students. Secondary education is divided into lower and upper. Grades 1 to 6 are known as Pratom while Grades 7 to 12 are called Mattayom.