Teaching Jobs in Thailand
Thailand offers teachers an enriching blend of cultural immersion and professional growth, with high demand for English teachers across public, private, and international schools. Known for its welcoming locals, vibrant cities, and beautiful landscapes, Thailand is an ideal destination to build your teaching skills and experience life in Southeast Asia.


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Frequently Asked Questions
You can technically teach English in Thailand without a degree, but you won’t be able to legally earn an income. To be qualified for higher-paying teaching placements, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in any field.
To be qualified to teach English in Thailand, there are a few requirements to fill. You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in any field, a TEFL certificate if you lack teaching experience, native-level English skills, and the proper visa.
Teaching English in Thailand pays varied amounts, depending on your experience and placement. You can expect to earn at least $1000 per month (which is livable in Thailand) in public schools, or up to $4000 per month at international language academies, if you have the proper experience.
To teach English in Thailand, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in any field, a TEFL certificate if you lack teaching experience, and native-level English skills. After that, you’ll be able to apply to programs. Once you’re accepted, you’ll receive a placement and be able to get a visa that qualifies you to work and earn an income in Thailand.
Good reasons to teach English in Thailand include the ability to travel, decent pay, and the potential for growth in your career. Once you begin building experience as an English teacher, you’ll be able to move on to higher-paying gigs later.
There are great destinations all over Thailand for teaching English, from beach towns to metropolises to mountain villages. Popular places to teach English in Thailand include Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and rural areas.
Teaching English in Thailand is a great experience if you love working with kids, are a natural teacher, or just love a challenge. It’s not necessarily hard unless you lack teaching skills (which TEFL can solve) or it’s your very first time traveling abroad.
Yes, non-native English speakers can teach is Thailand as long as there’s a demonstrated ability to speak and understand English at a native level. That means scoring a 600 or higher on the TOEIC, or 5 or higher on the IELTS. You must also be classified as at least a B1 level speaker per CEF guidelines.
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