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Teach, Explore, and Make an Impact: 5-Month Paid TEFL in Thailand 🎒🏕️📸

Ideal for first-time English teachers looking to gain valuable teaching experience in a safe and secure environment.

4 – 5 months teaching placement

Overview

Our TEFL internship programmes take away all the stress of planning to teach English abroad yourself. All the organisation and administration of securing an English teaching job in Thailand is done for you by our TEFL experts. You’ll get 120 hours of accredited online TEFL training, followed by four to five incredible months of paid teaching in this beautiful country.

On arrival in Bangkok, you and your fellow TEFL teachers will begin an unforgettable three-day orientation in one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. Our dedicated Thai team will be there from the very start, and support you every step of the way. When your teaching placement is over, you even have a chance to stay longer. And yes, you will receive a pay rise for doing so! Get in touch today, and let us guide you through the process.

Essential information about your trip to Thailand

What's included?

Monthly salary of 30,000-34,000 THB
4-5 months teaching placement
Pre-arranged accommodation
Renting allowance of 3,000 THB per month
3-day Bangkok orientation (stay provided)
3-day online training (Dates TBC)
120 Hour Accredited TEFL Course
30 Hour Teaching Young Learners and Teaching Yoga & Mindfulness Course
Lesson Planning Guide and Warmers, Fillers & Coolers Guide
Visa and document legalisation guidance
Full coverage of work permit fee
In-country support from English-speaking Thai consultants

What’s required before applying?

Native English speaker
21-45 years old
Passport holder from one of the following countries: USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Ireland or New Zealand (If you hold a EU passport, please contact one of our advisors.)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (official hardcopy required)
Academic transcripts (official hardcopy required)
TEFL qualification (included)
In good physical and mental health
Proof of a clean criminal record
Be adaptable, open minded, outgoing and sociable with students

What do I need to organise?

International flights (return flights are a must)
Proof of a clean criminal record
Budget for daily expenses and emergenices
Comprehensive cover for travel & medical insurance
Vaccines (consult your GP or local travel clinic)
Visa cost (reimbursed in your first month’s allowance)
Costs to legalise your degree for visa purposes
Accommodation allowance is given but additional rent costs may be required

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Day 0-1 Getting there

Travel to Bangkok airport (BKK) where you will take a short taxi ride to your orientation hotel.

Day 2-4 Orientation

Your orientation will help you to prepare for your exciting new journey in Thailand before you start teaching. After the orientation, you will receive a full onsite induction on arrival will last around 3 days.

Day 5-134 Your teaching experience

It’s time to start teaching. You will be mostly teaching learners ranging in age from 5 – 18 years old with mixed English ability. From beginners to more advanced students. You can prepare to teach approx. 25 hours plus some time to plan your lessons following the in-house curriculum.

Your goal as an intern English teacher will be focused mostly on conversational English practice but you might be asked to share some of your knowledge on a different subject from geography to maths, depending on your CV and degree. You will be given a lot of materials from the school itself but feel free to log in to your TEFL course and create some new ideas and topics.

With weekends off and a great start-up salary to enjoy, you will have a long list of sightseeing and travel plans around Thailand!

Day 135 After your internship

Congratulations, well done on the completion of your first teaching placement. Now, you can decide if you’d like to see more of Asia or extend your contract with the school, travelling or teaching (or both).

The possibilities are endless for you now as a confident and experienced TEFL teacher.

What our teachers say

Evelina

Read all about Evelina’s journey with The TEFL Institute and making her way back to Thailand. Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions you can have, and what better place to follow your passion in? Read about all things you need to know before making the big move!

Domhnall

I spent a lot of time looking at both the Thailand and Vietnam internships. During this time I was in touch with The TEFL Institute and Ola was great for giving me any info I wanted and answering any questions. One thing that hugely drew me to these two internships was the one semester contract they offered with the option to renew if you wanted.

Locations

After you settle in, you will spend the semester teaching in one of our stunning placements throughout Thailand. Locations are varied and include: North, North East and Central Thailand.

Group size 20

availability 2

Interested? Get in touch.

If you are interested in teaching English in Thailand and would like to learn more, request a call with one of our experienced travel advisors about this opportunity.

how it works

Before you go, you’ll have an application form to fill out and documents to submit, a video chat, and then you’ll be on your way.

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Cultural Excursions

Wondering what you’re going to do with your precious free time? We know there are certain adventures that cannot be missed out on! So make sure to take a look above at these recommendations from past TEFL interns in Thailand, and create your own Thailand bucket list!

Outside the Classroom

Stepping outside the classroom, you’ll have the opportunity to experience Thailand’s rich culture and stunning environment. On top of this, you will have the vibrant heritage of its neighbours, such as Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia on your doorstep! Southeast Asia is a hot spot for authentic and traditional festivals, adventure trails, Buddhist temples, tantalising cuisine and nightlife. Why not spend your school holidays island hopping with your fellow TEFL teachers?

Teach & Travel

There are many reasons why you should teach English in Thailand. One of these is an excellent salary. For your first four to five months of teaching, you’ll be pocketing 30,000-35,000 (THB) Thai Baht per month. This will only increase if you choose to prolong your teaching there. If you want to experience one of the most incredible adventures of your life, get in touch, and we’ll tell you how.

Work Schedule

If you want to teach English in Thailand, you won’t find a more rewarding internship than this. Your role as a teacher includes up to 24 hours of in-class teaching per week, Monday-Friday. Your classes will be divided into kindergarten, primary and secondary school students, with an age range of 3 to 17. Lessons will focus on spoken and written English proficiency, and you will have the opportunity to make the learning engaging and fun for the students.

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I really enjoyed the TEFL course. The teachers explain everything clearly, and the lessons are engaging and well organized. I truly appreciate the effort the team puts into the course.The only issue I have is that I submitted my Assessment 3 on July 6, but I still haven't received the result. I would be very grateful if you could help resolve this issue.Thank you for your support!

Nasiba O.

13:46 24 Jul 26

A relaxed yet buzzed up, non intimidating environment that lent itself to learning easily. Host & tutor Michelle Benson was exceptionally welcoming, pleasant, encouraging & entertaining, smiling & supportive throughout, which is why I consider 4.7 an accurate star rating; I would just like to have engaged in more than a few minutes of teaching practise during the course. Sincere gratitude to Michelle and the TEFL team, Anthony.

Anthony Mc G.

16:33 22 Jul 26

I had an excellent experience with The TEFL Institute whilst completing my 180 Hour Diploma and learnt so much. There was a broad focus on both face-to-face and online teaching. This made the course useful for different settings. The in-depth study of the various lesson structures has equipped me to plan lessons accordingly. Plus, throughout the modules, the amount of additional websites offered really helped to point me in the right direction, most of which would use in the future.My tutor, Laura Graham, was easily available when I needed to communicate with her and she was extremely quick to assess my work. She gave clear positive feedback and provided ongoing support and encouragement. I felt very confident in Laura as a tutor. She was always more than happy to advise. Laura was so easy to converse and so friendly. There were occasions when Laura responded to my queries late at night when I did not think i would get a reply until the next day. She most definitely is not a 9-5 tutor. When I had been having difficulty with the platform, without hesitation, she added additional time. It was so clear that Laura is dedicated to her role and I really appreciated this.When I needed to freeze my course, the institute was so accommodating and did so without question and without charge. Also, whenever I needed to make contact, John was very helpful.I would most certainly recommend The Irish Institute.

Louise

19:49 21 Jul 26

Such a fantastic course that puts theory into practice in a way that is fun and meaningful. I was a bit unsure beforehand but Michelle Benson made me comfortable from the very beginning and helped me feel more comfortable with lesson plans. She helped give me more confidence in my teaching. She made the course engaging and interactive while also bringing humour into it. I would highly recommend this course to anyone and everyone!

Kirsty M.

23:04 17 Jul 26

Yesterday I finished my 10 hour Virtual TEFL course (with teaching practice) and, even though I was pretty anxious at first (what with it being online and with people I knew nothing about), it went amazing!Michelle Benson is a wonderful teacher and a wonderful human being, and you can actually feel how much she loves her job and her passion for it!So yeah, this was a 10/10 and I would 100% recommend this course to you if you want to get a taste of how teaching could feel like ^^PS: wish the course could've been longer, I'm already missing Michelle and all of my classmates, they were simply wonderful

Alba

14:41 17 Jul 26

As part of a hybrid 180 hour diploma, I did a 10 hour practicum course with TEFL institute. Not only was did the short two days of learning provide us with all the basics for effective teaching methodology, it was also just such a blast; a rewarding time all-around. The 10 hour practicum course is an incredibly fun and educational add-on to any certificate or TEFL journey in general, I think. Michelle Benson, our instructor for these classes, was very experienced, patient, and knowledgeable. She made the classes feel approachable and super entertaining. It’s apparent that the TEFL team is full of genuinely passionate professionals, and Michelle is no exception! You’d be surprised how quickly you feel like you start to get to know people in these short courses too! I feel so much more encouraged to keep learning so that I can apply more and more knowledge, using the skills I learned here, in teaching.

Vasili E.

00:11 17 Jul 26

I had a follow up call with Jessica after completing the 120 hour TEFL certificate and she helped me so much. She made me feel calm and excited to be an ESL teacher. I have had a ton of success as a result of our meeting so I am very grateful!

Mae

22:27 13 Jul 26

Good intro to teaching work abroad / foreign countries. John’s reassuring manner is encouraging!

Lorenza A.

13:00 09 Jul 26

I purchased the 310 hour course and completed the TEFL 180 hour Level 5 course through the TEFL Institute. I am continuing to work on the additional courses. The material for the 180 hour course was comprehensive and relevant. I especially appreciated links noted in lessons to websites useful for future lesson material. When I contacted the TEFL Institute with a concern or question, my tutor responded quickly and the issue resolved. Also, the general webinars on TEFL teaching have been very helpful as I move forward as a TEFL teacher. I choose the TEFL Institute after a comparison of the top TEFL schools and visiting the school websites. The TEFL Institute website, for me, was sensibly laid out, the information was straight forward and overall not too "busy". When I contacted the school requesting a phone call, the call was scheduled, the staff member was friendly and my questions were answered. A caveat is the time frame for completing the entire course; it is short and I struggled due to obligations and unexpected events. I purchased a time extension but there should be more time allotted.

Laurel G.

14:00 07 Jul 26

A very impactful webinar.. John was really helpful...

Maureen U.

13:03 07 Jul 26

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