* Position: Part-time English/Portuguese teacher
* Contract: freelance basis
* We offer visa sponsorship FM3 (paperwork)
* Small and friendly working environment
* Hourly pay: 150/200 MXN per hour

Qualifications:
- University Degree.
- Native English/Portuguese Speaker.
- ESL / EFL teaching experience.
- CELTA / TESL / TEFL Certificates favorable, but not necessary.

To apply, please send your CV/resume to Charles Tocock: charles.tocock@conversateenidiomas.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You will be a native English speaker, with an academic degree or suitable business experience or CELTA/TEFL qualification or similar, or even both. Your English speaking proficiency will be native to those countries who speak English as their first language. You will have 3 years experience with teaching international students to a high level of language proficiency. You will be enthusiastic, be open to learning new teaching techniques, be flexible and motivated. You may young or mature but not retired, with initiative to perform the task in hand in a professional manner. You will be of reasonable health. You will be a professional trainer with leadership qualities. You will be able to start immediately, or very soon.

You will need to be available for at least 1 year without restriction. You will also have at least 18 months before the expiry of your current passport.

Furthermore, Santis is expanding its network of ESL trainers in Ulaanbaatar. If you would like to rise to the challenge of teaching in an emerging economy then we would like to talk to you.

Suitable applicants will be:
ESL qualified
Able to commit to and fulfill a one year contract
Able to provide two academic or professional referees
Reasonably healthy
Mature enough to teach professionally, but not retired.

Teachers Salary Package includes:
* Competitive salary paid in USD or local currency
* Single Air Ticket home
* Fully furnished housing within walking distance to work
* 10 days paid vacation plus 10 days paid National Holiday
* Longer term Contracts
* International Community of Native ESL teachers employed by SES
* Modern purpose built learning environments

If you fit the requirement for either of these positions and would like to apply please submit a short letter of introduction to Andrew Orgill and email it to mongolia@santis.mn, requesting an application pack which includes further details, together with your curriculum vitae and other documents required for international employment.

Teach English to children from pre-k to 6th grade, in a Private Bilingual School in Tegucigalpa Honduras, cultivating their interests and building up their confidence in English learning, and improving their spoken English. Communicating with local teachers and helping them with their English instruction.

Positions:
For teachers who have an education career, or students who have completed most their classes towards a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in education. TEFL/TESOL certificate is not sufficient for this job.

Requirements:
• “NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER”
• Age requirement: 21 to 49 years
• Have a teaching degree in an education or most classes completed
• Previous teaching experience a must (experience teaching young children)
• Good health, no bad hobbies
• Others: Extroverted, PATIENT, RESPONSIBLE and HAVE A PASSION FOR TEACHING

Responsibilities:
• Planning and executing instructional lessons
• Cultivating students’ interests in learning English
• Assessing students based on their daily performance

Benefits and entitlements:
• 10 months teaching
• Workload: 5 days a week from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, teaching sessions of 45-50
• Provide reinforcement English classes to students, one Saturday
every two weeks from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
• ONE WEEK PAID VACATION IN JUNE AND ONE WEEK IN SEPTEMBER, PLUS HOLIDAYS, PERFECT TIME TO TRAVEL
• Salary: $200 by-weekly
• Free room and board in a very nice house with everything you need
to live very comfortable, and in a nice area
• Airfare Reimbursement:
(reimbursed when the contract is finished
and up to $600)
• Free transportation to and from the school
• Free airport pick-up
• Free tutoring of Spanish language

Application Documents:
1- Cover letter
2- RESUME
3- Recent Self-photograph
4- Scanned copy of your qualification certificates and transcripts
5- Criminal Background ck. will be required, once you pass the first part
of the hiring process

Email: gerencia@renacimientoedu.net

Pereira is 140 km North-West of Ibague, in the rolling hills of the coffee growing region. Including the surrounding towns, it has a population of around 1,000,000 and is quite modern. The climate is also very comfortable, more tropical with a slightly cooler daytime average temperature of 23.

Although Colombia does have some political and economic problems, safety is no more a concern than it would be in any large North American city. The people are very sociable and both theses cities are vibrant with activity and nightlife. The classrooms, equipment and ideas are all modern and classes are very dynamic for both the student and teacher.

We are looking for experienced CANADIAN teachers to start work in January 2012. A clear voice with a neutral “North American” accent is important. An outgoing, energetic person is a must. Spanish is not necessary.

We offer:
-A salary of 1,200,000 Colombian Pesos monthly (approx. $650.00 Canadian).
-Airfare compensation of 3,300,000 Colombian Pesos (approx. $1,800.00 Canadian), paid upon completion of an eleven-month contract.
-A written contract which meets all local standards and practices.
-Full assistance in obtaining a work-visa, paid for by the school. All foreign teachers at Native Tongue require a work-visa. For your own security please do not accept positions at other schools without a visa, as it is illegal and has serious consequences in Colombia.
-Medical insurance arranged and paid in part by the school. This is a broad coverage including emergency and regular care as well as drug and dental.
-Home stay or assistance in finding an apartment, with cost supplemented by Native Tongue.
-Two weeks paid vacation, one at Easter and one in late June.
-Full academic support including the direction and materials needed to teach your classes.
-Possible contract renewals including other school locations and management positions.

We require:
-A native English speaker willing to sign an eleven-month contract.
-Experience in teaching English, preferably EFL overseas.
-An English teaching certificate is a must (TESOL etc.). No degree is required.
-28 hours per week of in-class teaching at various times from 7:00am – 9:00pm Tuesday through Friday and Saturday 8:00am – 5:00pm. There are no classes on Sundays. You may be required to work “split-shifts”, for example mornings and evenings.
-One to teach classes of all levels and ages. The majority of students are young adults and class sizes are typically up to 15 (occasionally special groups are larger).
-A professional attitude. Although teaching overseas is all about the experience of travelling and being immersed into new cultures, Native Tongue abides by its contracts and expects teachers to do the same.

Note:
The cost of living in Ibague or Pereira is relatively low, even compared to Bogota. The salary is sufficient to live comfortably including regular eating-out and entertainment, however one shouldn’t expect to leave with savings or pay previous debts.

To be considered for a position:
Send by e-mail a cover letter and complete resume including a telephone number and your photo. Do not include certificates, diplomas or letters of reference (these may be requested at a later time).
Your e-mail will be reviewed ONLY if you follow these instructions.
Please be prepared to demonstrate your English by phone. If English is not your first language please do not apply.
If you are not serious about accepting this position, or are not available when required please do not apply at this time.
If you qualify you will be contacted, at which time we will answer any questions you may have. Due to the volume of e-mails received, not all applicants will be contacted, but please watch for future job postings and re-apply.

E-mail: smiranda@cogeco.ca

Shawn Miranda,
Canadian Operations,
Native Tongue,
Colombia.

Wall Street Institute is owned by Pearson, the largest and most successful education company in the world. In addition, WSI Indonesia has won 3 global awards for giving the best service out of 28 WSI countries worldwide.

Why teach at Wall Street Institute?
* The salary starts at 15,000,000 rupiah (approximately $1,750 per month)
* Teachers receive a year-end bonus worth approximately one month’s salary
* Teachers who renew their contract are given an additional $800
* Incoming airfare is reimbursed up to $1,000
* 1 month of vacation time: 16 days of annual leave and roughly 15 national paid holidays
* 100% of visa and work permit costs are covered
* Medical insurance is provided for both out- and in-patient care
* The average classroom size is 1:3
* We have high standards for recruiting staff, both locals and ex-pats, so you are guaranteed to be working with great colleagues
* We have internet for teachers and free flow of coffee
* Ample opportunity for professional growth and promotion, including managerial opportunities opening up due to our plans for expansion over the next 5 years
* Housing is not provided but we’ll help you get situated
* 25-hour Teacher Excellency Training is provided
* Private airport pickup and transportation upon arrival
* Teachers are put up in a hotel for up to 5 days fully paid
* A staff “buddy” will assist teachers in finding accommodation and setting up a bank account
* $200 spending money is given on arrival
* 8-hour Indonesian course for basic language skills is provided

Requirements:
* Bachelors degree in English or TESOL (Non-negotiable government requirement)
* TEFL certified (CELTA/Trinity preferred)
* Native English speaker with passport from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
* Passionate about both teaching and life; friendly and outgoing (very important!)
* Professionally dressed and well-groomed

Please write a cover letter in the body of your email indicating why you want to work at WSI Jakarta and attach only your CV. The email should be addressed to Mr. Rohan Mulgaonkar at rohan.mulgaonkar@wallstreet.ac.id.

Please note that only candidates who meet the above requirements and provide an adequate cover letter will be contacted.

Due to the large volume of applications, kindly do not attach any additional files. We will request TEFL certificates, references, diplomas, and other documents if we choose to move forward with an application.

If you have any problems contacting us, please email wsi.teacher.documents@gmail.com. Please also check your spam folder periodically and add our email address to your safe list.

Feel free to also check out our website at http://www.wallstreet.ac.id/en/career/#!job-opportunity.

A special note for those thinking of coming to Indonesia: It’s a country made up of 17,000 islands and has something for any person looking for a new adventure. With hundreds of volcanoes, large jungles, enough beaches to explore for a lifetime, the best diving in the world and people of incredible generosity and kindness – it’s the place to be!

In terms of Jakarta, it’s one of the cheapest as well as safest places to live in Asia. There is an abundance of exotic fresh fruit at every market, year-round. Thai, Japanese, Korean and of course Indonesian dishes are easily found. If you like to be pampered there are well-priced spa treatments, luxury hotels and movie theaters with beds while for party-goers some of the best nightlife in Asia is in Jakarta and big name concerts regularly pass through. There are international fast food joints for those who need a fix while if you want to stay in shape, there are dozens of international gyms around the city.
It’s all very affordable. It’s absolutely safe. It’s truly incredible. Imagine – It’s Indonesia!

This person would be responsible for teaching TOEFL preparation as well as lower level classes to law and Sharia faculty and students from all over Afghanistan. This person will work on a team with other ex-pats and Afghan instructors. This position is paid based on experience and past work history. It is an exciting program and participants are highly motivated. A great opportunity for the right person who is flexible and interested in working in a developing country. Airfare and housing are provided. Interested application please e-mail their CV’s to

Patricia Mclaughlin
Afghan Legal Scholar Program Manager

pattimak@gmail.com

Closing date is December 10th.

Established in 1960, we are one of the oldest private language schools in Italy and our school is the first port of call for students who want to learn English in Cagliari.

AISLi (Associazione Italiana Scuole di Lingue) regularly check that we teach to a high standard and offer quality services to our students. As the local Cambridge ESOL Centre, we organise these famous exams for candidates across Sardinia and most of our teachers are trained up to become Cambridge Oral Examiners during their time here.

This is a chance to work with experienced colleagues in a well-resourced language school.

Essential requirements for the successful candidate:

• is a native-speaker of English.

• is qualified with Cambridge CELTA or Trinity College Cert TESOL.

• has experience of teaching young learners and teenagers.

• have previously taught in Italy and speaks Italian well.

• has the legal status to work in the European Union.

The preferred candidate will also:

• be familiar with Cambridge ESOL exams.

• have done specific young learner training such as CELTYL

• have a valid driving licence for EU.

The monthly salary for a teaching position is 1150-1300 euros (net).

Email: angloamericancagliari@gmail.com

Job Description
• Teach up to 3 levels of English night classes to adults and young adults. (Each level meets twice a week for 1.5 hours)
• Teach one morning EFL class to students in a local elementary school (one day per week)
• Assist Scholarship Program coordinator With monthly program tasks as needed
• Write monthly article for one of the following: newsletter, website, blog or facebook
• Potentially assist After-School Program coordinator with incorporating English into lesson plans
• Develop additional English classes as interest or time permits. The community and the Center are both in great need of an EFL program for children.

Job Requirements
• Minimum advanced beginner/intermediate level of Spanish
• Fluency in English
• TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certification
• Experience teaching EFL/ESL
• Experience creating lesson plans
• Experience teaching adults and children
• Experience with classroom management
• Willing to work evenings 5:00 – 8:30 pm

If interested please email commdev@learningcentercostarica.org

Many thanks Dave!
Best,

Yazmin Iglesias
Volunteer Coordinator
commdev@learningcentercostarica.org
T: 506 2761 2082 F: 506 2761 2212
C: 506 8800 9048 SKYPE: yazmini88

AEC offers small classes of no more than 12 students. Our students are teenagers and adults ages twelve years and older; the majority are professionals in the 18-35 age range. Students receive grammar instruction from Ukrainian teachers and practice speaking skills with native English speakers.

We are looking for North Americans whose mother tongue is English, with the following skills and qualifications:
-3- or 4-year degree from an accredited US or Canadian college or university
-Ability to illustrate the use of grammar in conversational English
-Energy, enthusiasm, and creativity
-Willingness to teach at any of our 11 branches in central and eastern Ukraine

Teaching responsibilities:
-Teaching is primarily in 4-6 hour blocks at a fixed location, but corporate work may also be required
-26 standard student-contact hours per week, Sunday-Thursday
-Attendance at monthly staff meetings and one student progress report per 7-week period
-Each seven-week term is followed by one week of vacation due to student registration

Compensation:
-Approximately $1000 (USD) guaranteed minimum per month during the academic year (September-May)
-Several bonus systems in place, including a student retention bonus
-Opportunities for additional corporate work paid at an hourly rate
-Teacher support services including airport pickup, apartment and roommate matching service with housing costs subsidized in many cases, free introductory Russian language tutoring, a mobile phone loaned to teachers, visa support, and other services

Training:
-Approximately 40 hours of training over a 7-10 day period to introduce new teachers to the AEC educational approach
-Consistent evaluations by a training manager and periodic trainings
-Teacher guides

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Renie Williams, Human Resources Manager: jobs@americanenglish.ua. In the subject line of your email, please specify which start date you are applying for: November 28, January 8, or February 29. Specifying your preferred start date will ensure a faster reply.

1. Immediate-start positions available.
2. All our schools are situated in Mongolia’s modern, cosmopolitan, Capital city.
3. All applicants considered but NATIVE English essential. CELTA, TEFL/TESO, certificate preferred. Degree an advantage but not essential. IELTS also an advantage but not essential.
4. Your application will be processed on a one-to-one basis by our Recruitment team.

Suitable applicants will be:
ESL qualified
Able to commit to and fulfill a one year contract
Able to provide two academic or professional referees
Reasonably healthy
Mature enough to teach professionally, but not retired.

Teachers Salary Package includes:
* Competitive salary paid in USD or local currency
* Single Air Ticket home
* Annual bonus
* Fully furnished housing within walking distance to work
* 10 days paid vacation plus 10 days paid National Holiday
* Longer term Contracts
* International Community of Native ESL teachers employed by SES
* Modern purpose built learning environments

How to Apply: Please write to Andrew Orgill with your letter of introduction, and email it to mongolia@santis.mn requesting an application form and further details. Please also have your CV, Teaching certificate and current passport details ready.

Come and grow with Santis

Salary and benefits:
$12,000 U.S. Dollars for 12 months paid in Mexican pesos
Roundtrip fare from Canada or the U.S.
15 day paid vacation in August if renewing contract
Major medical insurance plan
FM 3 working visa paid
Free Spanish classes
Semi-furnished housing
Club membership

Our education at Minerva stands under three basic principles:
• 100% bilingual education
• Civic-cultural values
• Christian formation

If you are interested in experiencing teaching abroad, Minerva School gives you all the accommodations to do it. With English being the second learning language in this school, it is of great importance for these students to have native open-hearted North-American teachers teaching them this language which is so important to succeed in the global world in which we live today.

We are hiring teachers to start teaching January 2012. Teachers are required to be willing to teach in Gracias, Lempira for AT LEAST six months). Spanish is not necessary, and from others’ previous experiences, you can even end up learning it by interacting with the children and the community.

The benefits in coming to teach at Honduras are a monthly Honduran professor salary. Living accommodations are provided by the school. This can be a very interesting experience for you! You are going to love the uniqueness, historical background, and closeness to nature that Gracias, Lempira possesses.

If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested, you can contact Sandra Hernandez at minervaschool@hotmail.com for more information.

What we are looking for:

A responsible, professional individual that holds the best interests of the student first. We are seeking someone with experience studying or working in a developing country that will not have problems adjusting to the rural Honduran environment. The ideal candidate will have experience living abroad, a 4 year college degree and previous fluency in Spanish. The English classes at this point are about 50/50 English and Spanish. In addition to responsibilities as a teacher, we would like a candidate who will be able to help form a curriculum and use their skills to participate in projects outside of the classroom.

What we provide:

Airfare will be reimbursed via monthly installments added onto your paycheck. Your salary is commensurate with the standard local salary of 6,000 Lempira, which is about 315 dollars per month. We have found that this is more than enough to live on. CENH provides housing, where you will be living with 3 other volunteers. The house is in excellent condition and extremely safe. The town in general has been very welcoming to our presence.

It will be necessary to take at least one visa renewal trip to a surrounding country. This trip will be paid for and is a good opportunity to travel and experience the region on paid vacation.

After the rest of this contract is fulfilled, we are definitely interested in faculty that would like to stay on for the next year.

If you would like to research our institution further, please check out our website at cenh.org or look for our facebook page

Search: Nuevos Horizontes Centro Educativo on Facebook.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to hondurascenh@gmail.com
Please put Volunteer Opportunity CENH in the subject line and address all cover letters to Patrick McGrady.

In the cover letter, please detail any experience abroad as well as any experience in education.
We will have a short Skype interview with qualified candidates.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Position: Full-time English Teacher
2. Contract: 6 month renewable contract
3. 22- 25 teaching hours per week
4. Five and a half day work weeks (Sundays off)
5. Salary: City-Q4,500-5,500 per month (USD550-650) Coban-Q3,500-4,500 per month (USD450-550)
6. Location: Guatemala City and Coban A.V., Guatemala

BENEFITS
1. Visa stay renewal sponsorship
2. 1 week holiday plus travel stipend
3. Free Spanish lessons
4. All teaching materials provided
5. Ongoing training

JOB REQUIREMENTS
(A) Necessary Requirements
1. Native English speaker
2. Bachelor’s degree
3. Positive, flexible, hardworking, self-motivated and disciplined
(B) Preferred Requirements
1. Enjoys teaching a wide range of levels and ages
2. Is able to plan enjoyable, quality lessons for a variety of class types
3. Has experience living overseas for 6 months or more

APPLICATION PACKAGE
1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV
3. A recent photo
4. Letter of recommendation if available
Email information to jobs@olcenglish.com

Pereira is 140 km North-West of Ibague, in the rolling hills of the coffee growing region. Including the surrounding towns, it has a population of around 1,000,000 and is quite modern. The climate is also very comfortable, more tropical with a slightly cooler daytime average temperature of 23.

Although Colombia does have some political and economic problems, safety is no more a concern than it would be in any large North American city. The people are very sociable and both theses cities are vibrant with activity and nightlife. The classrooms, equipment and ideas are all modern and classes are very dynamic for both the student and teacher.

We are looking for experienced CANADIAN teachers to start work in January 2012. A clear voice with a neutral “North American” accent is important. An outgoing, energetic person is a must. Spanish is not necessary.

We offer:
-A salary of 1,200,000 Colombian Pesos monthly (approx. $650.00 Canadian).
-Airfare compensation of 3,300,000 Colombian Pesos (approx. $1,800.00 Canadian), paid upon completion of an eleven-month contract.
-A written contract which meets all local standards and practices.
-Full assistance in obtaining a work-visa, paid for by the school. All foreign teachers at Native Tongue require a work-visa. For your own security please do not accept positions at other schools without a visa, as it is illegal and has serious consequences in Colombia.
-Medical insurance arranged and paid in part by the school. This is a broad coverage including emergency and regular care as well as drug and dental.
-Home stay or assistance in finding an apartment, with cost supplemented by Native Tongue.
-Two weeks paid vacation, one at Easter and one in late June.
-Full academic support including the direction and materials needed to teach your classes.
-Possible contract renewals including other school locations and management positions.

We require:
-A native English speaker willing to sign an eleven-month contract.
-Experience in teaching English, preferably EFL overseas.
-An English teaching certificate is a must (TESOL etc.). No degree is required.
-28 hours per week of in-class teaching at various times from 7:00am – 9:00pm Tuesday through Friday and Saturday 8:00am – 5:00pm. There are no classes on Sundays. You may be required to work “split-shifts”, for example mornings and evenings.
-One to teach classes of all levels and ages. The majority of students are young adults and class sizes are typically up to 15 (occasionally special groups are larger).
-A professional attitude. Although teaching overseas is all about the experience of travelling and being immersed into new cultures, Native Tongue abides by its contracts and expects teachers to do the same.

Note:
The cost of living in Ibague or Pereira is relatively low, even compared to Bogota. The salary is sufficient to live comfortably including regular eating-out and entertainment, however one shouldn’t expect to leave with savings or pay previous debts.

To be considered for a position:
Send by e-mail a cover letter and complete resume including a telephone number and your photo. Do not include certificates, diplomas or letters of reference (these may be requested at a later time).
Your e-mail will be reviewed ONLY if you follow these instructions.
Please be prepared to demonstrate your English by phone. If English is not your first language please do not apply.
If you are not serious about accepting this position, or are not available when required please do not apply at this time.
If you qualify you will be contacted, at which time we will answer any questions you may have. Due to the volume of e-mails received, not all applicants will be contacted, but please watch for future job postings and re-apply.

E-mail: smiranda@cogeco.ca

We are also looking for professionals with experience in Early Childhood Education. The positions are for the 2012 school year which begins in January and ends in November. The school offers:
* Air fare
* Immigration expenses
* Furnished apartment located in a nice area in Guatemala City
* Monthly stipend
* Local Medical Insurance

For further information contact Ana Escobedo, Secretary to the General Director ana.deescobedo@decrolyamericano.com or visit our web page www.decrolyamericano.com Recent graduates and retired teachers are welcome to apply. Minimum requirement B.A. / B.S. Spanish is not required.

The garden city of Seremban is located about an hour’s drive south of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Seremban is famous for its food, architecture and laid-back lifestyle. Close to the popular seaside town of Port Dickson, hot springs and natural jungle and surrounded by rolling hills, Seremban is a choice destination for nature lovers and those who enjoy an active lifestyle.

About us:
Emphasis English Academy is a small, rapidly growing, English language centre. Since 2004, we have been developing a reputation as one of the premier English language centres in Malaysia. We are opening our second branch in Seremban in August, 2011 and are currently hiring two full-time teachers for this centre.

Our academic programs:
* Class size is limited to 12, but average about 7. Most students attend pre-school or primary school but there are also growing numbers of young learners and adult conversational English groups. English levels range from beginner to advanced.
* Our school has a comprehensive language resource library.
* Teachers are provided with a comprehensive syllabus for each course but are encouraged to adapt the course for their individual teaching style and their students’ needs.

Requirements:
1)Applicants must be 25 years old or older (to be eligible for a work permit).
2)Have an recognised teaching qualification (e.g. CELTA, degree in relevant subject, etc)
3)The ability to teach a range of courses to students of different age groups.
4)Be a national of the U.K., Ireland, Australia or New Zealand.

What we offer:
1)A salary of RM3,000 per month. While not exactly ’big money’ it is enough to live very comfortably on in Malaysia.
2)A renewable two year contract.
3)A full working visa.
4)Accommodation within walking distance of your designated centre.
5)One return flight per year.
6)A five day working week (Weds to Sun).
7)Overtime if you are required to teach for more than 28 hours per week.

Email: ronan@emphasis.edu.my

Filipinos are being actively recruiting for positions in Thailand. Unfortunately, these recruiters are interested primarily in lining their own pockets. You will not find any legal recruiters for teaching positions in Thailand inside the Philippines because schools in Thailand do not typically utilize these types of recruiters. A lot of recruiting for jobs in Thailand is done by Filipinos who return to the Philippines on vacation.

I would like to share some facts about teaching in Thailand for Filipinos.

- You will probably earn between 10,000 to 15,000 baht per month and it may or may not include housing. Some do indeed earn up to 30,000 baht per month, but on the same token, there are Filipino English teachers in Thailand earning only 7,000 baht per month.

- You need a four year degree and you need to be able to verify that the degree is legitimate. The times of using a Recto Avenue degree have past. In fact, several teachers have been arrested and deported from Thailand because they used a fake degree.

- You need a copy of your NBI clearance. There is talk that no visa will be issued without it.

- Visas are getting more difficult to obtain. The visas are only obtained outside of Thailand. Also, you are limited to only 3 30-day entries per 180 days. Filipinos have been denied entry for exceeding them. A lot of teachers in the past have worked illegally on tourist permits, but that time has come and gone.

- You may be subject to extra requirements as whimsically decided by Thai officials. What does this mean? You may need to take a TOEFL or IELTS test in order to get your teacher’s license. It may mean that you are simply denied the work permit because of your looks.

- You should never pay a recruiter a fee to give you some sort of certificate that guarantees you can teach in Thailand.

These are the facts that illegal recruiters will not tell you. They will tell you about fantastic riches. In fact, we have an institute in our Hall of Shame named OLA. This institute recruits Filipinos with the promise of wealth, but ends up abandoning the teachers after they have finished the course. Some are sent to non-existent jobs, some are told just to bugg off.

One recruiter I know of brought several teachers from a central Philippine island. These teachers paid $500 each for a short certificate course and placement in a school. Upon arrival, they were shoved into an old apartment building, several teachers per room. When they finally got a placement, one teacher ended up in a school earning 300 baht per day and wasn’t paid for holidays or weekends. She was living in an old decrepit building.

Don’t trust the recruiters who tell you about coming to Thailand. They will only help you in one way…relieving you of your hard earned savings or worse yet, put your family in debt to the local 5/6 man. It is better that you research it on your own. If you really want to come to Thailand, there are opportunities to teach English and you can earn a decent salary if you do your homework and are patient, but having a recruiter will not magically make it happen. If you do use a recruiter, you will probably end up looking for the job on your own and be several hundred dollars lighter. The choice is up to you.