Cultural Embrace's teach in Thailand program will allow you to explore one of the world's friendliest and most accommodating countries.  It is easy to understand why Thailand has been named the Land of Smiles since there are so many things to grin about in this beautiful country.  It is home to some of the best islands, beaches, natural wonders, architecture, monuments, and relics. Additionally, you will taste some of the most savory foods, shop at some of the most colorful markets, and share laughs and stories with some of the friendliest people on the planet.  Take advantage of holiday breaks and visit wonderful beaches, jungles, villages, islands, or neighboring countries to gain new perspectives of this beautiful part of the world. 

Thailand's education system recognizes the need to improve its English language skills, thus hiring foreign teachers. Teaching positions are some of the most profitable ways to live and travel in this beautiful area. Classroom experience and foreign language knowledge are helpful, but not required. 

Teachers are highly respected in the Thai culture, so your working and living conditions are quite comfortable. Expect to teach an average of 20-25 hours a week, with extra time needed to create lesson plans, attend faculty meeting, and extra-curricular activities.  Students' age range from elementary to professionals, however, the current demand is primarily for grades 7-12 with varied levels of English.

To learn more about teaching and living in Thailand, check out our blogs from current and past participants. Click here to download a printable version of all of our Teach in Thailand program details.

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Teach in Thailand Offers:

• The satisfaction of helping others
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An economical way to live and travel abroad
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: language, music, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills 

Cultural Embrace Offers:

• Guaranteed Teaching Position Prior to Departure
  Cultural Embrace pre-arranges your teaching placement before you leave home to ensure an easy and hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.
• Local Salary
  While each destination and school has a different budget, we negotiate the best compensation for you.  The minimum salary will be 18,000 THB per month (~US$600), with some schools paying more. This will be enough to support yourself in Thailand.
• Accommodations
  Your host school will provide you with basic, clean, comfortable furnished housing in a teachers' apartment or dormitory.
• Return Airfare Bonus*
  A return airfare bonus to your home country is provided (20,000 BHT/~$650) to participants who start the program in May, and complete the semester or year contract at the same school.
• Visa Assistance
  Cultural Embrace and our local partners will assist you with obtaining the proper work permit and legal papers.
• Arrival Assistance 
  Airport pick-up and transfer will be organized from Bangkok for those arriving at scheduled arrival time. Transfers to your host city will be organized with representatives picking you up from the local bus or train station.
• All-Inclusive Arrival Orientation
  A six-day all-inclusive orientation upon arrival covering: the program, teacher & cultural training, an intro to Thai language, visa information, and sight-seeing. Room and board will be included.
• Travel Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage 
  Our policy provides basic medical coverage at your teaching location. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
• Cultural Embrace Teacher's Kit
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and your host country prior to, during, and after your placement. 
• Optional TEFL Certification
  Preparation of skills and techniques useful for inexperienced teachers, but not required.  Learn at the leisure of your own schedule and computer with our online course. This 20-unit course requires approximately 80-100 hours of attention.   Cost is $295.  You may also take an on-site 4-week certification program in an internationally recognized TEFL course.  These courses are located in China, Thailand, New Zealand, Egypt, France, Spain, Italy, and Costa Rica.  There is an extra fee for taking these courses and accommodations can be pre-arranged.
• Certification
If you wish to receive a certificate detailing your teaching experience, please let us know and we will provide the necessary documentation.

Not sure if you want to Teach in Thailand? Consider our shorter-term placements in and other countries. Or consider .

• Native English Speaker
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline

•  Have experience working with children as a teacher, mentor, coach, tutor, etc.  

• Enjoy leading groups and teaching children and/or adults
• Good lesson planning and organization skills
• Attendance at staff meetings
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• High level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment
• Health tests and immunizations may be required to obtain the proper work permit
• A criminal background check may be required by some schools and positions

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*Can$, Aus$, Br£, Euros€ can be accepted with an additional service charge for currency conversion.

Click here for quick tips on how to make a smooth and successful placement.

1. Obtain the Teach Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways: 

(a) Download the forms:  Teach Application (pdf). Teach in Thailand Program Details and FAQ (pdf).

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be e-mailed to you within 2-3 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or Skype: Cultural.Embrace to have the forms mailed to you in 3-5 days.

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to:

CULTURAL EMBRACE

7201 Bill Hughes Road

Austin, TX 78745 USA

 

Program Dates & Deadlines

Spring 2012: May 5 - End of Sept.

App. deadline: Feb. 20

Fall 2012: Oct. 20 - End of Mar.

App. deadline: Jul. 7

Completed packet should include:

• Teach Program Application
• Signed Teach Program Agreement
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter explaining why you want to teach abroad
• Copy of your Bachelor's degree and other significant credentials
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• Three Letters of Recommendations (your referrer can send it directly to us via post or email)
• Four passport-size photos
• One full-length picture
• US$250 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)

*Cultural Embrace will require an expedited application fee for those applying 12 weeks or fewer before the desired date of departure. Applications received 8-12 weeks prior to your desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received fewer than 8 weeks before the desired departure date will be charged $250.

Upon receiving your application, we will contact you for a 20-30 minute telephone interview to learn more about your skills, experience, and needs and to discuss the program details and expectations.

To follow and know what our current and past participants have experienced abroad, join our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and CE BLOG community. For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at teach@culturalembrace.com or you may call us at 1-512-469-9089 or Skype: Cultural.Embrace.