Description

Lend your skills to those in need in communities throughout Thailand! Educate locals in their English language skills, and improve your life at the same time. The CIEE Teach in Thailand program places individuals just like you in paid semester or year positions teaching English at primary or secondary schools in urban, town or rural locations. Anywhere you teach in Thailand, you will have the opportunity to learn Thai customs, share your own way of life, travel on your time off, and bolster your resume with international work experience!

Highlights

* Pre-departure school placement at a reputable institution
* Salary to cover living expenses and new adventures
* Rent-free accommodations for the duration of teaching contract
* Flight perk for May participants who teach for the full academic year - one way ticket reimbursement
* Support of CIEE professional staff before you depart for Thailand
* Thai visa acquisition
* Teaching and program guides to help you plan and prepare
* One-week orientation in Bangkok, including:
* An English speaking school coordinator to help you adjust to the cultural differences and with survival Thai language and culture
* International medical insurance and 24 hour worldwide assistance provided through the CIEE iNext travel card
* 24 hour in-country emergency support services via our partner Overseas Educational Group (OEG)
* A Lonely Planet guidebook to plan your travels

Qualifications

You do not need to be a teacher with extensive international experience to apply! Whether you're major was art history, zoology, or anything in between; if you have a good attitude and solid work ethic, your academic background will serve you well in the classroom - this time from the teachers side of the desk. It's essential that participants are self-motivated, responsible and recognize that their first priority is to their school and their teaching assignment. 110% commitment to the program is essential.

Basic eligibility requirements include:
* Bachelors degree in any major
* U.S. citizenship: native English language fluency
* Teaching experience or TEFL certification preferred but not required

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

Participants earn at least 18,000 baht per month and receive free, furnished accommodation.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Letters of Reference
• Resume

CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947