The Realities of Teaching in Thailand
People decide to take the TEFL course for a multitude of reasons. They may want a break or change in their career, they may have travelled to Thailand before and like so many others before them feel compelled to return, some students have had teaching English as a foreign language recommend to them by friends and family, others simply understand that it’s the adventure that awaits.
We recognize that for some people, moving to Thailand is a bit like stepping into the unknown. You may have some conception of how your life is going to progress once you set foot in the ‘Land of a Thousand Smiles’, but most people have some questions they must put to us before their journey can begin, and even though everyone draws on different life experiences’, there are a few general questions that pop up again and again and it’s our job to set the record straight.
The majority of people coming through our TEFL course want to find work in Thailand or throughout Asia after they’ve graduated. Although this is one of people’s major concerns it is the easiest question to answer – there are lots of jobs in Thailand, our jobs board is swamped with opportunities for our current students. If you are diligent in your job search you’ll find opportunities to teach almost everywhere, to almost anyone. Wages received, in relation to the cost of living in Thailand are excellent, and with the current economic climate as it stands you might well discover you have more disposable income than you did in your home country… so enjoy your free time.
Coming from a western society most of us are accustomed to a certain standard of living and we often find students anxious about their accommodation options – concerned that they’ll be living in a manner they can not adapt to. Please allow us dispel this common misconception. Thailand has a wide range of housing options to choose from and you’ll find there’s something to suit your particular requirements. While becoming TEFL certified at the School, and when you go on to teach elsewhere, you’ll find a range of cozy housing options, bungalows and serviced apartments – all with modern amenities at a very reasonable price.
English teaching is something the Thai people are in need of. Everyone is keen to learn and you’ll come across the Thais going out of there way to speak with you, one of the reasons for this is it’s just their nature and culture to be friendly, the other reason is because they want to practice their English on you. Give them a chance to do so… come and join in!
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