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Teach English In Thailand

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Get Paid to Teach and Travel Abroad in Thailand

Teaching English in Thailand offers the unique opportunity for travel and adventure while making a difference in the lives of your students – all while getting paid!  

As a member of the local community, you’ll be immersed in Thai culture and experience warm Thai hospitality.  By helping your students improve their English proficiency, you’ll increase their access to education and work opportunities. 

Join new friends for weekend getaways and explore one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in Southeast Asia. 

All-Inclusive Support Services 

CIEE will guide you through every step of teaching English in Thailand by providing: ​

  • Guaranteed job placement at reputable schools throughout Thailand with flexible 1 or 2 semester contracts, and spring or fall start dates
  • Expert visa guidance and preparation before departure
  • Orientation upon arrival in Bangkok, including airport pickup, hotel accommodations, cultural activities, and Thai language lessons
  • The opportunity to meet other CIEE teachers and make friends
  • Safety net of international insurance, emergency assistance, and ongoing support from our top-notch partner organization in Bangkok

Teach in Thailand Program

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Work as a lead teacher at a school improving Thai students’ conversational English skills with opportunities to teach other subjects.

Let the Experts Support You on Your Teach in Thailand Adventure

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Guaranteed Placement and One-on-One Assistance

Teaching abroad is rewarding, but it can also be challenging and intimidating. That’s why we offer the most comprehensive pre-departure package around, including:

  • Guaranteed job placement at a reputable school before departure so you know where you will be teaching and what to expect
  • Expert visa guidance and all required documents to obtain a Thai work visa – no need for visa runs after arriving in Thailand
  • An online course with all the info you need to feel prepared
  • The opportunity to connect with other teachers before departure and start to find friends you’ll want to travel around Thailand with
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A Comprehensive, In-Country Orientation

You’ve arrived, you’re thrilled to be in Thailand but also a little overwhelmed. Our program provides an in-country orientation to get you up to speed -- and comfortable -- as quickly as possible. It’s also a great chance to network with other CIEE teachers and find friends to travel with on weekend adventures.  Orientation upon arrival in Bangkok includes:

  • Airport pickup, 4 nights of hotel accommodation, and most meals
  • Five days of engaging orientation activities with fellow teachers, including:
    • Classes in Thai language  
    • Sessions on TEFL theory and practice 
    • Cross-cultural training 
    • Accommodation and most meals 
    • Cultural excursions 
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24/7 Support and Assistance

Our program offers continuing support even after orientation is over and you've settled in at your school. Throughout your time teaching in Thailand we provide:

  • Ongoing support services. The helpful team at our in-country partner organization is ready to coach you on logistical, professional, or cultural challenges
  • Support from an English-speaking school coordinator, who will help you adjust to your new job and host community
  • Free housing arranged by your school so you don’t have to worry about finding housing on your own
  • Assistance obtaining Thai work permit and coverage of work permit fees (at the completion of your contract)
  • A completion bonus after two consecutive semesters of teaching to support the cost of return airfare
  • iNext international insurance and 24-hour emergency assistance services. See the policy description for more information. 

Teach in Thailand in 60 Seconds

See what adventures await when you Teach English in Thailand and learn how CIEE will support you every step of the way – all in just 60 seconds.
 

Teach in Thailand: Jennifer's Story

Follow Jennifer’s journey of teaching in Thailand as she makes new friends, overcomes challenges, and gains self-confidence.
 

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CIEE Teach in Thailand Reviews

  • "Painless, clear process for application. Phenomenal support when I had questions both before and after acceptance."

    Harold H. | Teach in Thailand

  • "CIEE creates a fun, safe, and collaborative environment! I taught in Uttaradit for 6 months and had so much support through CIEE staff, the locals, and the other members of my travel buddies. I had plenty of time on the weekends and holidays to travel, whether that was by myself or with the friends I met along the way. Figuring out the ins and outs of traveling was easy with CIEE."

    Eden D. | Teach in Thailand

  • "I would 100% recommend the Teach in Thailand program through CIEE. Following college, I had the dream of teaching while traveling abroad, and through this organization, that dream was able to come true. CIEE was affordable, reliable and helped make the pre-departure process go as smooth as possible…. I was able to travel the country, teach the MOST adorable students all while making a surplus of friends."

    Michaela T. | Teach in Thailand

  • "CIEE supported me through every step of the application process. Even as I've been teaching and living here for nearly half a year, they are still here to support me. I have grown so much through this experience and cannot wait to see what the next few months hold!"

    Rachel P. | Teach in Thailand

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Still Have Questions?

Check out our FAQ page for more answer to your questions about teaching abroad.

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Further Assistance

For more help, call our team at 207-274-5783 or send us an email at teach@ciee.org.