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Reader Question: Am looking for a job as an English teacher in Thailand

By Submitted Message
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December 17 2019

Dear readers,

I am a teacher of English (and Dutch), have a TEFL and a Master's degree in English Literature and a lot of experience at havo/vwo level *+ 25 years). Years ago I already taught in Thailand, but I have no contacts anymore.

I am a frequent visitor to Thailand as I have a Thai girlfriend (who finds it very cold in Amsterdam 🙂 ).

I am looking for a job in Thailand after summer vacation. If anyone has tips or more I would appreciate it very much.

Thanks in advance,

Regards,

John

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18 Responses to “Reader Question: Am looking for a job as an English teacher in Thailand”

  1. Bert says up
    17 December 2019 at 01: 38

    Dear John, look up http://www.ajarn.com please
    Success!
    Bert

  2. They read says up
    17 December 2019 at 04: 50

    My wife is also an English teacher. Comes from the philippines, is not that easy, will have to have a contract from a school, otherwise you cannot apply for a work permit and visa, in addition you must have a teacher certificate from the official body in Bangkok. And don't think you're going to earn a lot of money... First inquire with schools when you're on vacation, because you'll hardly have that anymore as a teacher, good luck

  3. Slops says up
    17 December 2019 at 11: 30

    I do have contact with a high school in Korat (Nakhon ratchasime). I always see foreign people there who teach English there. But don't know how it all works. Never asked about it.
    I do know several teachers there. But the old director went to another school in October. otherwise I might have been able to help you. But they usually have room for a foreigner there. But can ask if you send the address of the school. Maybe you can ask questions??

    Wish you good luck

    • john says up
      17 December 2019 at 16: 24

      Hi,
      Any help is welcome; salary is not that important. I have enough resources myself.
      thanks in advance
      John

  4. Angelique says up
    17 December 2019 at 12: 01

    Most, if not all, English teacher jobs are reserved for native speakers. Indeed, you will first have to have a contract etc. Really not easy and the salary will certainly not be high.

    • john says up
      17 December 2019 at 16: 25

      I am near native as I obtained my Masters in Cambridge.

      • chris says up
        17 December 2019 at 23: 22

        For the Thai authorities, native speaker means that the official language in your home country is English, not that you have an excellent command of English. (bureaucratic argument)

        • john says up
          18 December 2019 at 12: 19

          Dear Chris,
          I do have a rough idea of ​​what native means 🙂
          Grt
          John

          • chris says up
            19 December 2019 at 01: 37

            I quite believe that, but the Thai authorities are sometimes straightforward in doctrine; they look like communists. native speaker means to them: born and raised in a country where the official language is English. Even if you have lived in an English-speaking country all your life as a Dutchman, you are still NOT a native speaker. Probably has to do with the funding of the teacher, I guess. Demonstrating that someone is a native speaker with a copy of a Dutch passport can encounter problems. Have plenty of other examples from my own work of this rigid setup.

  5. chris says up
    17 December 2019 at 15: 10

    Of course there are opportunities for an English teacher.
    However, there is a big difference in salary and working conditions between schools (from primary school to university) and by region. You also need a work permit, which you usually get if you have an employment contract. They prefer to have 'native speakers', but as a Dutchman I have also taught English at two primary schools, so it is possible.
    Primary schools: varies from a permanent job (year contract) to an hourly payment (and no income in two holiday months) to very generous salaries for a job at an international high school (from 80.000 to 100.000 Baht monthly salary for 30 hours a week teaching for which you have to insure yourself and take care of your pension). Universities pay about 75.000 Baht with health insurance, with about 15-20 hours of classes per week. Private universities pay better than government institutions but have less favorable working conditions. With your Masters you are then only allowed to teach BBA students.

    • john says up
      17 December 2019 at 16: 32

      Hi,
      I first did a 1st degree course and then a Masters course in Cambridge so it seems to me that I can certainly teach university students.
      Salary is not that important, fun work is.
      Grt
      John

      • Chris says up
        19 December 2019 at 07: 46

        Well, that won't work then.
        The corporate culture here is VERY different from the corporate culture in Dutch education. Prepare yourself for all kinds of nonsensical, inefficient, incomprehensible rules, for incompetent colleagues and management and learn from day 1 not to get annoyed by anything; otherwise you will have an ulcer in a month.

  6. Khun Jan says up
    17 December 2019 at 15: 25

    Send an email to: [email protected]

  7. Rob says up
    17 December 2019 at 16: 49

    Hello John,

    My Thai girlfriend is an English teacher at a well-known secondary school in North-East Thailand (Isan). Several foreigners, native speakers, but also a Belgian and last school year an Italian young woman work there. I have been out of education since April 1, and know the school well. Well organized English department. I can throw a ball sometimes.

    Rob

    • john says up
      18 December 2019 at 00: 42

      Hi Bob,
      Always interesting; I await your further message.
      Grt
      John

  8. Gdansk says up
    18 December 2019 at 17: 54

    I myself am currently a teacher in Thailand since 2016. That is in Narathiwat, in the "restless" deep south.
    For foreigners, especially Westerners, it is very easy to find (moderately paid) work here due to lack of interest from other farangs.
    If you can also teach another subject such as mathematics, science or Islamic subjects in addition to English, the region is completely open to you.

  9. TheoB says up
    18 December 2019 at 19: 10

    John,

    I think it is useful if you provide an e-mail address where you can be reached in case the readers want / can help you further. The editorial gives no. no e-mail addresses and the response option closes after 3 days.
    An English teacher lives in my street who teaches at a large and nearby secondary school (บุญวัฒนา (Boon Wattana), Korat). On occasion I can ask him about the possibilities for you.

    • john says up
      18 December 2019 at 22: 35

      my email address is [email protected]


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