Requirements for Teaching English in Thailand
To teach English as a Foreign Language in Thailand you will need;
1) A TEFL qualification from an accredited institution.
2) A license to teach in Thailand from TCT (can be applied for once started work in your chosen school)
3) A work permit (can be applied for once you are already teaching at your school of choice)
4) To be a graduate of a recognized university, with a full degree (undergraduates, higher diplomas, and associate degrees are not recognized). Certification to prove this is required.
5) A police clearance certificate from your home country to show to the Ministry of Education.
6) A TOEIC score of 600+ or IELTS score of 5+ if you are from a non-native English speaking country.
1) A TEFL Qualification
Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). This certification is usually a requirement for English teaching positions in most countries, including Thailand.
There are two main paths to gaining TEFL certification, online courses or on-site courses, do your research as to the best option for you.
If you want to get certified on-site, where should you get certified? In your home country or in the country you want to teach in?
How much time can you commit to earning your certificate? Can you do a full month intensive course, or do you need to take your time and study part-time?
How much can you afford to pay? Most quality courses will be around $2000USD to complete.
What do you want to get out of the course? Are you an experienced teacher who just wants to brush up on ESL teaching theory or are you a new teacher who requires training for all aspects of teaching English abroad?
Typically, a TEFL certification course can take anywhere from 4 weeks to 6 months to complete. Shorter, 4-week long courses will typically be full-time (30-40 hours per week) and are very demanding. A longer 3 to 6 month course will allow you to achieve TEFL certification studying part time and may be a more realistic option for those already working.
Most reputable TEFL courses will be recognized worldwide but be careful which courses you sign up for as some are not, try to stay clear of those. This is especially important for online courses which are numerous and you might end up with something not acceptable to schools and colleges in Thailand. Do your research as to the best accredited course for you.
For online courses, check out the International TEFL Academy for available courses. TEFL can be achieved with their intensive online course completed in just 20 hours for experienced teachers and may take up to 170 hours for those new to teaching. Online courses can be studied for and competed in your own time at home.
http://www.internationalteflacademy.com
For on-site courses in your local country, check out local resources such as colleges and academies in your home town or nearest big city, there are many available.
For on-site courses in Thailand, check out http://www.teflcampus.com/ in Phuket or http://www.samuitefl.com/ in Koh Samui for more information.
There are also other options for those wishing to study for a TEFL qualification on-site in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and most major cities.
2) A Teaching License
Most teaching roles available in Thailand will require a teaching license from the TCT to teach English.
The TCT stands for The Teachers Council of Thailand. It was formed in 1999 by Chuan Leekpai’s government as part of the the National Education Act of 1999 which provided for the Reform of Teachers, Faculty Staff, and Educational Personnel and included the formation of the Teachers Council of Thailand (TCT).
A provisional teaching permit is something that the school will apply for on a teacher’s behalf as soon as they begin work there. It is granted for two years and allows the school time to get the teacher to meet the requirements of the TCT to obtain a teaching license from them.
Teachers can obtain at least two provisional teaching permits (a total of four years) before they need to obtain a permanent teaching license.
3) A Work Permit
Once You Have a License, Apply for a Work Permit. With a teacher license in hand, you can finally apply for a work permit.
Most schools will apply for this permit on your behalf although you may have to leave the country to apply for the correct visa at a Thai embassy in a nearby Southeast Asian country. After about 6 weeks of processing, you are given permission to remain for one year.
4) A Degree Certificate
Have a degree from a recognized university. A bachelor’s degree or higher is one of the most important requirements to teach in Thailand, or to work at all for that matter. Simply put, you must be able to provide evidence of having completed a degree or diploma course in any subject in your home country. You should bring the original transcript as well as several copies for administration purposes and you may also be required to scan and email a copy to the school prior to on-boarding to show proof.
5) A Police Clearance Certificate
Obtain a police clearance certificate from your home country as most reputable schools will require this as part of the application process to show the Ministry of Education. Contact your local police station or online police portal in your home country for information how to obtain this certificate. This may take several weeks to appear so make sure you apply with plenty of time to spare.
6) A TOEIC Assessment (If non-native English speaker)
Although many schools and educational establishments in Thailand will require you to be a native English speaker to teach English, this is not always the case.
A TOEIC score of 600+ would be acceptable if you are not a national of one of the following countries: U.S.A., U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.
Further resources to consider;
https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/how-to-teach-legally-in-thailand-in-2016
http://www.thethailandlife.com/best-tefl-teaching-course
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To teach English as a Foreign Language in Thailand you will need;
1) A TEFL qualification from an accredited institution.
2) A license to teach in Thailand from TCT (can be applied for once started work in your chosen school)
3) A work permit (can be applied for once you are already teaching at your school of choice)
4) To be a graduate of a recognized university, with a full degree (undergraduates, higher diplomas, and associate degrees are not recognized). Certification to prove this is required.
5) A police clearance certificate from your home country to show to the Ministry of Education.
6) A TOEIC score of 600+ or IELTS score of 5+ if you are from a non-native English speaking country.
1) A TEFL Qualification
Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). This certification is usually a requirement for English teaching positions in most countries, including Thailand.
There are two main paths to gaining TEFL certification, online courses or on-site courses, do your research as to the best option for you.
If you want to get certified on-site, where should you get certified? In your home country or in the country you want to teach in?
How much time can you commit to earning your certificate? Can you do a full month intensive course, or do you need to take your time and study part-time?
How much can you afford to pay? Most quality courses will be around $2000USD to complete.
What do you want to get out of the course? Are you an experienced teacher who just wants to brush up on ESL teaching theory or are you a new teacher who requires training for all aspects of teaching English abroad?
Typically, a TEFL certification course can take anywhere from 4 weeks to 6 months to complete. Shorter, 4-week long courses will typically be full-time (30-40 hours per week) and are very demanding. A longer 3 to 6 month course will allow you to achieve TEFL certification studying part time and may be a more realistic option for those already working.
Most reputable TEFL courses will be recognized worldwide but be careful which courses you sign up for as some are not, try to stay clear of those. This is especially important for online courses which are numerous and you might end up with something not acceptable to schools and colleges in Thailand. Do your research as to the best accredited course for you.
For online courses, check out the International TEFL Academy for available courses. TEFL can be achieved with their intensive online course completed in just 20 hours for experienced teachers and may take up to 170 hours for those new to teaching. Online courses can be studied for and competed in your own time at home.
http://www.internationalteflacademy.com
For on-site courses in your local country, check out local resources such as colleges and academies in your home town or nearest big city, there are many available.
For on-site courses in Thailand, check out http://www.teflcampus.com/ in Phuket or http://www.samuitefl.com/ in Koh Samui for more information.
There are also other options for those wishing to study for a TEFL qualification on-site in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and most major cities.
2) A Teaching License
Most teaching roles available in Thailand will require a teaching license from the TCT to teach English.
The TCT stands for The Teachers Council of Thailand. It was formed in 1999 by Chuan Leekpai’s government as part of the the National Education Act of 1999 which provided for the Reform of Teachers, Faculty Staff, and Educational Personnel and included the formation of the Teachers Council of Thailand (TCT).
A provisional teaching permit is something that the school will apply for on a teacher’s behalf as soon as they begin work there. It is granted for two years and allows the school time to get the teacher to meet the requirements of the TCT to obtain a teaching license from them.
Teachers can obtain at least two provisional teaching permits (a total of four years) before they need to obtain a permanent teaching license.
3) A Work Permit
Once You Have a License, Apply for a Work Permit. With a teacher license in hand, you can finally apply for a work permit.
Most schools will apply for this permit on your behalf although you may have to leave the country to apply for the correct visa at a Thai embassy in a nearby Southeast Asian country. After about 6 weeks of processing, you are given permission to remain for one year.
4) A Degree Certificate
Have a degree from a recognized university. A bachelor’s degree or higher is one of the most important requirements to teach in Thailand, or to work at all for that matter. Simply put, you must be able to provide evidence of having completed a degree or diploma course in any subject in your home country. You should bring the original transcript as well as several copies for administration purposes and you may also be required to scan and email a copy to the school prior to on-boarding to show proof.
5) A Police Clearance Certificate
Obtain a police clearance certificate from your home country as most reputable schools will require this as part of the application process to show the Ministry of Education. Contact your local police station or online police portal in your home country for information how to obtain this certificate. This may take several weeks to appear so make sure you apply with plenty of time to spare.
6) A TOEIC Assessment (If non-native English speaker)
Although many schools and educational establishments in Thailand will require you to be a native English speaker to teach English, this is not always the case.
A TOEIC score of 600+ would be acceptable if you are not a national of one of the following countries: U.S.A., U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.
Further resources to consider;
https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/how-to-teach-legally-in-thailand-in-2016
http://www.thethailandlife.com/best-tefl-teaching-course
Copyright Thailand-Teacher.com 2024. All Rights Reserved.