Teach in Thailand
Location
Thailand: Rural Areas
Description
Cultural Embrace by API's teach in Thailand program will allow you to explore one of the world's friendliest and most accommodating countries. It is easy to understand why Thailand has been named the Land of Smiles since there are so many things to grin about in this beautiful country. It is home to some of the best islands, beaches, natural wonders, architecture, monuments, and relics. Additionally, you will taste some of the most savory foods, shop at some of the most colorful markets, and share laughs and stories with some of the friendliest people on the planet. Take advantage of holiday breaks and visit wonderful beaches, jungles, villages, islands, or neighboring countries to gain new perspectives of this beautiful part of the world.
Thailand's education system recognizes the need to improve its English language skills, thus hiring foreign teachers. Teaching positions are some of the most profitable ways to live and travel in this beautiful area. Classroom experience and foreign language knowledge are helpful, but not required.
Teachers are highly respected in the Thai culture, so your working and living conditions are quite comfortable. Expect to teach an average of 20-25 hours a week, with extra time needed to create lesson plans, attend faculty meeting, and extra-curricular activities. Students' age range from elementary to professionals, however, the current demand is primarily for grades 7-12 with varied levels of English.
Highlights
• The satisfaction of helping others
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An economical way to live and travel abroad
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: language, music, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
Cultural Embrace by API Offers:
• Guaranteed Teaching Position Prior to Departure
Cultural Embrace by API pre-arranges your teaching placement before you leave home to ensure an easy and hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.
• Local Salary
While each destination and school has a different budget, we negotiate the best compensation for you. The minimum salary will be 20,000 THB per month (~US$650), with some schools paying more. This will be enough to support yourself in Thailand.
• Accommodations
Your host school will provide you with basic, clean, comfortable furnished housing in a teachers' apartment or dormitory.
• Return Airfare Bonus*
A return airfare bonus to your home country is provided (20,000 BHT/~$650) to participants who start the program in May, and complete two contiunous semester contracts at the same school.
• Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace by API and our local partners will assist you with obtaining the proper work permit and legal papers.
• Arrival Assistance
Airport pick-up and transfer will be organized from Bangkok for those arriving at scheduled arrival time. Transfers to your host city will be organized with representatives picking you up from the local bus or train station.
• All-Inclusive Arrival Orientation
A six-day all-inclusive orientation upon arrival covering: the program, teacher & cultural training, an intro to Thai language, visa information, and sight-seeing. Room and board will be included.
• Medical, Life, and Travel Insurance
Medical and life insurance is provided for all paticipants during the program term. This insurance coverage includes medical evacuation and repatriation, as well as 24-hour support services for medical and travel issues.
• Cultural Embrace by API Cultural Kit:
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad, as well as advice on teaching English in Thailand.
• Full-time Representation
CE by API provides representation in the United States and Thailand prior to, during, and after your placement.
• TOMS Shoes, a One for One™ Giving Product
Upon completion of your program and online evaluations, you will receive a pair of TOMS Shoes. With every product purchased, TOMS will help a person in need. One for One™. Giving back is part of our ethos. We share the vision of the TOMS mission - to help contribute to making a positive impact abroad by providing a pair of shoes to a child in need.
• Certification
If you wish to receive a certificate detailing your teaching experience, please let us know and we will provide the necessary documentation.
• Optional international mobile plan with data coverage
Opt for an AT&T mobile plan that offers low international rates, no roaming charges in over 150 countries, and bundled data and text. Current AT&T customers may simply add the coverage to their current plan and billing. Non-AT&T customers may use their own phone and swap with an AT&T SIM card.
• Optional TEFL Certification
Preparation of skills and techniques useful for inexperienced teachers, but not required. Learn at the leisure of your own schedule and computer with our online course. This 20-unit course requires approximately 80-100 hours of attention. Cost is $295. You may also take an on-site 4-week certification program in an internationally recognized TEFL course. These courses are located in China, Thailand, New Zealand, Egypt, France, Spain, Italy, and Costa Rica. There is an extra fee for taking these courses and accommodations can be pre-arranged.