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Teaching In Thailand For Filipinos

September 8, 2011 in Asia, TEFL Destinations, Thailand

As we begin the new hiring season in Thailand, now is the time to be vigilant. Beware of unscrupulous recruiters and schools that attempt to defraud, lie, cheat or otherwise misrepresent schools. This message is primarily directed towards teachers from the Philippines, but contains information usable by everyone contemplating a teaching stint in Thailand.

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.

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Teaching In Thailand Basics

September 1, 2011 in Asia, TEFL Destinations, Thailand

I just realized that I do not have a Destination TEFL report up on Thailand yet. I taught in Thailand for several years so I figured that it would be a good idea to put one up and make things easier for teachers considering teaching in Thailand.

There are many different types of jobs available in Thailand. You can do corporate work, language institute work, university work and even teach at ordinary primary and secondary schools. The largest number of available jobs are at primary and secondary schools throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. This is followed by university work and language institute work.

Pay starts out at between 25 to 30k baht per month for provincial teaching jobs and increases up to 50k for some of the larger schools in Bangkok. The cost of living is quite low in Thailand so it is possible to make ends meet with the salary on offer, as long as you avoid expensive nights out.

Finding a job is relatively easy, just find one after arrival, keeping in mind that January through March is the toughest time to find a job as schools are winding down their school year and not looking to bring on new teachers. The most important factor in finding a job is to dress nicely and have a great looking CV. Qualifications needed differ from school to school, but expect that you’ll need a 4 year degree and some kind of TEFL certificate. It’s all rather flexible though.

Visas are the real hassle in Thailand. Requirement change on an often basis and this makes it tough to plan ahead. Plus they have started to require teachers to complete a rather idiotic Thai culture class before giving them a teacher’s license. It seems like to much hassle to me.

Anyways, I’d love to hear other comments on Teaching in Thailand and more advice.

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Time To Teach In Beautiful Southern Thailand

March 14, 2009 in Agency, Asia, TEFL Destinations, TEFL Jobs, Thailand

Do you want to live and work near some of the most stunning parts of Southern Thailand? Are you are already in the land of smiles? Are you ready to make the leap, take the flight?
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Hat Yai: Native English Speakers Needed

August 1, 2008 in Agency, Asia, TEFL Destinations, TEFL Jobs, Thailand

1 teacher for Hat Yai Technical College, Hat Yai, Songkhla. 22 contact hours and plus 300 THB per Hour if more than 22 Hours. 5 working days per week, 32,000 baht per month gross salary, WP / Visa fees repaid on successful contract completion, possibility of o/t if interested, paid holidays and sick leave.

We would like to hear from professional teachers who are committed to helping their students develop their language skills, have excellent classroom management, are honest, resourceful and creative.

We require that all applicants are experienced native English speakers who have a bachelor’s degree, teaching certificate, and experience of working in a Thai school would be a definite advantage.

For further details please contact Khun Cartoon at olc_learning@yahoo.com

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Teach Kindergarten in Thailand

May 9, 2008 in Asia, Kindergarten, TEFL Destinations, TEFL Jobs, Thailand

Sithammarat Suksa School, a 107 year old private school in Nakon Si Thammarat, Thailand, is looking for a responsible, motivated teacher to join our Kindergarten English Program Staff. ***The semester is opening May 12, 2008 and the position is to be filled immediately. Include your earliest potential staring date with your application***

-Now in its third year, the Kindergarten English Program has had a boom in enrollment and needs quality caring, professional, flexible, motivated teachers. Facilities are excellent, in a new building with air conditioning, internet in classrooms, many resources available. Each Kindergarten English Program class has one Thai and one Foreign homeroom teacher in the classroom with the children through the day. Both teachers should work together to support each other in their student’s education, so good communication skills are a must. Teachers must commit to a contract covering the length of the school year to build bonds with their students.

Sithammarat Suksa is a well-established school with over 5000 students Kindergarten through Grade 12. The English Program is now in its 8th year, and continuing to grow and improve in size, quality and reputation. We currently have a foreign staff of more than 20 from the US, Canada, South Africa, Australia and the UK (sorry, citizens of a non-native English speaking country need not apply regardless of English proficiency). Teachers from a native-English-speaking country with a Bachelors degree minimum are welcome to apply, but preference is given to TEFL/TESOL certification, foreign teaching experience, and home-country-licensed teachers.

Teachers are expected to carry out their duties to their best ability at all times. This includes making lesson plans, recording scores and monitoring student progress, as well as working productively as a member of our educational team.

Salary begins at 30,000 Thai baht per month, negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Sithammarat Suksa will refund the cost of incoming airfare after 90 days work. For teachers already in Thailand (a plus) an addition stipend will be added in lieu of the airfare. Other benefits include (but are not limited to): health coverage, a yearly contract completion bonus and raise, Thai lunch every school day, more than 6 weeks paid holidays per year (up to 12 weeks for renewing teachers), modern air-conditioned classrooms and offices, internet at your desk (if you bring a laptop), all classes under 30 students, a friendly and supportive environment, beautiful, tree-lined campus adjacent to a large city park.

Our city, Nakon Si Thammarat, is an ancient trading capital with most modern western conveniences: internet, satellite TV, pizza delivery. Renting a house can be done for about 10% of monthly salary, leaving plenty to experience local culture in our medium-sized, untouristed Thai city. Both beaches and mountains are within a 30 minute drive, and the famous tourist meccas of Samui, Ko Pa Ngan, Krabi and Phuket are a short drive away.

For further details or inquiries contact Jordan at jobs@epamc.com. Reply with a resume detailing your education and work history and earliest possible starting date. This position must be filled ASAP!!!

See our homepage at http://epamc.com

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Teach In Thailand With Fun Language International

April 29, 2008 in Agency, Asia, Thailand

We are seeking full time teachers whose native language is English to teach children and young adults. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree but we would consider applicant with TEFL/TESOL or some other equivalent qualifications and teaching experience.
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Malaysian International School Needs Teachers

April 9, 2008 in Asia, Malaysia, Primary School, Secondary School

Fairview International School is a member of Fairview Global, a visionary network aspiring towards 20 schools throughout Asia, Australia and UK. We have been providing superior yet affordable education to children from over 40 countries for almost three decades.

As Fairview Global thrives throughout the region, we seek compassionate and mature graduates to be members of our academic faculty in Fairview Global. For us, continuing professional development is a top priority and all candidates will be adequately nurtured and trained.

So if you have always dreamed of working with children locally and overseas, then Fairview looks forward to offering you a truly fulfilling and exciting regional career of learning, contributing and growing.

Teacher (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, Thailand & More) Please Indicate your preference in sequence.

Requirements:

* A high level of English proficiency would be a definite advantage.
* Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Upper Degree or equivalent in any field.
* Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
* Successful applicants will be offered a fully sponsored Cambridge Diploma for Teachers and Trainers with a 2-year employment contract.
* MBA scholarship offered for the right candidates after serving in one of the Fairview Schools.
* Job openings are at Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor and Thailand.
* Salary scale will be according to the experience of the candidate
* Hostel Accommodation can be arranged if required

Please fill up the application form on our website at:

http://www.fairview.edu.my

Email forms to: chianmichael@fairview.edu.my or Fax to 006 03 4253 2233

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

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