Teach English in Thailand | TEFL Course

Overview

Travel to Thailand, learn valuable teaching skills and gain a internationally recognized teaching qualification. This 140-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) training course is a three-week program designed to provide all the skills needed to start your teaching adventure overseas.

At the end of the program you’ll be a fully certified TEFL teacher with an internationally recognized qualification that you can take anywhere in the world! Whether you want to teach in Europe, Asia, Africa or South America, your teaching qualification will ensure you have the right skills and certifications for the job. PLUS, graduates will be given full-time work placements in Thailand via the TEFL institute graduate employment process. All you need to do is choose where to go next!

Based in the cultural hub of Chiang Mai, Thailand, this all inclusive package is perfect for those adventurers looking to get a head start on a career teaching English overseas. Along with the teaching accreditation, aspiring teachers are provided with four-star resort accommodation, incredible cultural immersion trips and adventure excursions including; white water rafting, waterfall hikes, elephant conservation treks & much more.

Whether you’re on a break from university studies, chasing a truly unique travel experience, or ready to start a new life overseas as a teacher, this is the first step on a life changing adventurer you’ll never forget!

TEFL Course

This three-week course is operated by one of Thailand’s leading TEFL providers once awarded Best TEFL Provider in Thailand by the Ministry of Education. At the end of the three weeks participants will walk away with an internationally recognized TEFL certificate that will allow you to teach English as a foreign language anywhere in the world.

The course involves 140 hours of in-class instruction followed by 18 hours of hands-on experience in the classroom. There are fourteen units, with each unit carefully selected to offer the most relevant and useful teaching methods for future teachers. Whether it is practical insight into what works and what doesn’t in the classroom, or the latest theories from applied linguistics, this TEFL training sets the standard in the industry.

The program is a fun, interactive experience with most nights & weekends free to explore (and party) in Chiang Mai. Travellers will have plenty of time to socialise with the many other teachers on the course, and participate in the excursions, treks, and immersions trips included in the experience.

However, as this is an intensive course, participants are expected to apply themselves to the TEFL training program, and to make an effort to participate in all activities & tasks required. Assessment includes multiple quizzes, a final project, final exam & 18 hours of observed teaching practice.

Course Units

Need to Know

Age & Required Experiences

• At least 18 years of age
• English speaker
• Minimum high school certificate
• In good physical & mental health
• Clean criminal history

Accommodation & Meals

All Adventurers stay at a four star eco-resort complete with pool, WiFi, air-conditioning, in-house restaurant & bar. Accommodation is twin-share with fellow aspiring teachers and is located within minutes of central Chiang Mai, the training centre, tourist attractions and epic nightlife.

Western buffet breakfast is included daily. All other meals are at your own expense. Fortunately, Chiang Mai is a haven for clean, delicious street food, and cheap eats are found everywhere. For less than $5 it’s possible to eat like a king & indulge in some of the best food anywhere on the planet!

Teaching Certificate (TEFL) & Guaranteed Placement*

All course graduates receive an internationally recognized Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) qualification from an accredited IATEFL institution. This means your teaching qualifications will be acknowledged by institutions across the globe, for the rest of your life. Whether you want to teach in Europe, Asia, Africa or South America, your teaching qualification will ensure you have the right skills and certifications for the job. All you need to do is choose where to go next!

At the end of the course graduates will be given full-time work placements in Thailand via the TEFL institute graduate employment process. Every effort will be made to place graduates in their desired locations, however placements in popular locations are limited. But don’t worry, Thailand is such an incredible place full of beaches, mountains and amazing cities, you’ll be hard-pressed to find somewhere you don’t love.

NOTE: Due to the nature of Thailand schools only those with Bachelor Degree’s fall under the guaranteed placement policy. However, so far our TEFL provider has had a 100% success rate finding placements for course graduates even without a Bachelor Degree.

Orientation & Support

MyGapYear offers unlimited support prior to departure. Upon receipt of your deposit you will receive a comprehensive Handbook with information on visa & vaccination requirements, Thai customs, culture, what to wear, traditional Thai meals and important words in the Thai language. You’ll have everything you need to know to take the big leap on your next overseas Adventure.

Program instructors from the TEFL institute are present to help guide & manage your day-to-day activities and address any concerns you may have. Additionally, MyGapYear offers 24/7 on-call support during your stay to ensure your trip runs smoothly and assistance is available in the event that any issues arise.

Arrival

All Adventurers must arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport at least the day before the program begins. You will be greeted at the airport by a program leader from the TEFL institute & taken to your accommodation for the first night. On the first Monday of the month the three-week program begins with an orientation day.

About Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, also affectionately known as ‘the rose of the north’, is situated in Northern Thailand 700km north of the capital city of Bangkok. The city is a study in vibrant contrasts and is every bit the bustling tourist city as it is the sleepy country town. Here ancient temples converge with trendy bars, hotels and restaurants for a very real east meets west vibe.

Old town Chiang Mai is unique in its own right. The moat-encircled old city retains much of the fortified wall that once protected the city center as well as the four main gates that provided access to the former Lanna capital city. How many other places in the world can you hop between cosmopolitan bars, clubs & restaurants set amongst some of Thailand’s most historically important ancient temples? Partner this with arguably South-East Asia’s best night markets & you have a cultural-hub teeming with things for even the most adventurous of travellers.

Its northern location also means travelers are only a short motorcycle drive or TukTuk trip away from pristine rainforests, ethnic hill tribes, mountain treks, rock climbing & elephant sanctuaries. What better place for adventurers to begin their teaching career abroad!