Teaching English Jobs in Thailand

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... but there is also a growing demand in the public school system for trainined English langauge teacher. While most interviews are done in person, some are completed in advance over the phone and via e-mail. English instructors in Thailand are responsible for airfare and housing expenses. Most teachers live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers, and many room with coworkers. Contracts typically last 12 months with jobs available to teach business professionals as well as children.

A generous salary affords English teachers the opportunity to live a comfortable lifestyle, while saving 250–300 USD per month which is considerable puchasing power as the Thai Baht is valued about one third of the US Dollar. English languag schools in Thailand offer approximately 20 to 25 hours of work per week, leaving plenty of time to travel and explore. English teachers do not need to have a bachelor’s degree to teach in Thailand, although it is preferred. TEFL certification is required. The major cities for English teaching jobs are Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya.