Location: Various locations throughout Thailand. Training takes place in Singburi.

Duration: Minimum 3.5 months commitment.

Cost: 750 Euros for 2 weeks training and cultural immersion, including TEFL qualification. 300 Euros if you already have TEFL. Includes 24 hour support, airport pickup, all food and accommodation. After you training, you will be on a salary which will cover your living expenses for the duration of your placement.

Travel: You will be met at Bangkok airport, on the date you are scheduled to arrive. You will be taken to the HQ in Singburi to begin your training and cultural immersion. Afterwards you will be taken to the bus station or airport to get to your new post as an English Teacher.

Work: Experience life in Thailand as a Paid English Teacher

Introduction

This program provides you with a unique opportunity to get paid work in Thailand as an English teacher. You will get 1 week Teacher training course and a TEFL certificate, which will arm you not only with all the necessary teaching theories, techniques, and practice in an intercultural context, but also basic Thai language and essential Thai culture.

After orientation and teacher training, you will start your placement, with the choice of many different destinations throughout Thailand.

Preparation

Bangkok Weekend You will start your teaching experience in Thailand with a Cycle & boat tour of Bangkok,  providing you with a good knowledge of the city and a chance to get to know your fellow participants.   

The Training and Introduction
In order to help you become a committed and confident teacher, we provide you with a 2-week Introduction and Training period in Singburi. This will involve some teacher training but additionally the chance to learn about Thai culture, customs, and language, aswell as some local excursions.

The training will be focused on how to manage a class, what to teach and how to behave yourself in a Thai classroom. Throughout this training you will also learn more about the Thai culture and how to get by in this very different society.

Part 1 - Bangkok Weekend
You will start your teaching experience in Thailand with a Cycle & boat tour of Bangkok, providing you with a good knowledge of the city and a chance to get to know your fellow participants. You will have some free time to go shopping and experience the nightlife.

Part 2 - The General Introduction in Singburi
Getting to know the staff and also the local area. You will gain more understanding of the Thai customs and culture and will also have ‘survival’ Thai lessons. These Thai lessons will help you get by during your time in Thailand! You will also get to meet students and visit nearby schools.

Part 3 - Learning How to Teach
You will learn more about how to teach the students, and will observe lessons from Thai teachers and also from other foreign teachers.

Part 4 - The Teaching Practice
You will practice teaching your peers and also in the local schools in the area. This is to make sure you are confident in the classroom before beginning your teaching placement. You will then have earned your TEFL certificate.

Working

The School Placement:
You will be advised of your placement during the training period. It is the schools that determine the placements through selection based on your application. Placement is guaranteed upon the completion of the Introduction & Training. Please note that placements cannot be changed once approved.

Professional Responsibilities
Within the school you will be expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner. These details are covered in the training program. In particular, your dress standard and your professionalism in regard to attendance and duties will be very important in the role. You will be assigned with a contact person who will guide and provide support to you, please ensure that you follow the advice of the contact person at all times.

The key elements to success in the schools are communication, flexibility and patience.

The Schools:

Schools are usually large, with between 1,000 and 5,000 students. The schools are a mixture of private schools and government schools.
* Schools offer many after school activities for students
* Class sizes will vary and may be up to 50 students
* Schools generally have good equipment and resources, even though English resources are limited.
* Buildings are generally modern
* Recreation facilities are generally of a high standard
* Foreign teachers are not always common in schools

There are two semesters in each academic year. Each term is approximately 5 months in duration.

Salary:
The average salary for a regular foreign teacher with the training is between 300 and 500 Euro per month with a minimum teaching time of 20 hours per week. 

Accommodation

Accommodation during your training will be at one of the 3 ‘Eco Houses’ in Singburi in central Thailand – the Lemon House, the Twin House and the Brown House.

This camp is situated about 10 km from the town of Singburi and takes about 15 minutes from the eco- houses you will be staying in.In Singburi you will find all the amenities you could need i.e. internet, shops, swimming pool, hospital, pharmacy, banks and restaurants. There are plenty of trips into Singburi or you can easily take a taxi.

The houses sleep from 20 to 50 people. All houses have single gender shared dorm rooms with the number of beds ranging from 3 to 12.  All houses have western style toilets and one even as an Asian toilet! Each bathroom has a shower and the water is always cool – nice and refreshing in the heat. All houses have a communal area where you can eat, relax and meet. 

Most of the houses are within walking distance of a local shop and a make shift bar provided by the friendly locals.  
The doors and windows are screened (to protect you from mosquitoes). There are fans in the room.

During your work placement, you are expected to cover your own living expenses after the introductory period. Some schools and training centers will offer free food and accommodation and some schools will provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation nearby. You should not have a problem finding an apartment to rent nearby your school.

Requirements

* Min age 19
* Minimum 3.5 months commitment
* Must hold a University degree
* Native speaker or equivalent English ability
* CRB Police Check to work with children
* Full travel & medical insurance
* The participant should be willing to teach minimum 15 hours a week of English
* Willing to dress and behave properly
* Necessary vaccinations
* Necessary flights & visas 

NO commission is added to the cost of this project by Global Nomadic. We ask instead for a flat placement fee of £195 per project (paid securely via Paypal). We offer full pre-departure support, ongoing email assistance and a full range of discounts with our selected partners.

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