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CarlotaR. · Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 1

clicked the link above about tefl international and they have a special project for thailand
for 500 bucks you'd be trained and have a job for four months.

sounds great, but does anyone have any experience on this?

Bangkok Hound · Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 66 Location: Bangkok

How much do you get paid for those four months? What about the number of teaching hours? Do they provide a work permit?

How many hours is the TEFL training?

Getting training is a good idea, but getting a teaching job in Thailand isn't exactly difficult.

Personally, I'd do a proper TEFL course and then get a job on my own.

rico4444 · Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 90 Location: Thailand

Where in life does it say anything is guaranteed?? If the course isn't a 120 hour intensive course, it probably isn't what it says it is. And getting a job in Thailand is not exactly rocket science. Do you speak English? Are you breathing? Then you can get a job. But if you're really interested in becoming a prfessional, take a CELTA course, or a 120 hour course offered by universities or other places. Check around.....there's a ton out there.

DMPT · Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 71

Agreed.

Avoid anything that is not a 4 week, 120 hour course. They shouldn't have to pump it up by making it look fancy with 'Guaranteed job placements'. Your looking for a company that'll give you the training you need, not a company that throws you into a 'guaranteed job'. Do you know what kind of job you are going to be suited to before you do the training?

I always feared government schools - 60 kids with low levels in one classroom. Now I'd do nothing else, love it.

Get trained witha company that focuses on training you. Then get the kind of job you want.

gusto102 · Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 44

As previously mentioned, if the course isn't at least 120 hours its probably not worth the time or the money. It seems that the better paying schools require a TEFL certificate with a minimum of 120 hours. And 500 bucks is pretty cheap, but remember, you get what you pay for. A TEFL course that allows time to train you properly and exposing you to different classroom settings rather than one training you for a specific job would be the best.

Getting a job in Thailand is really easy, so guaranteed employment is not that important in a TEFL course. But do get some training as there are too many unqualified fools out here pretending to be teachers.

skann · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 25

So I was planning on taking an ECC TESOL class for two weeks, which I think is about 80 hours, to get a basic certificiation. Is this not enough to get started in Thailand? Also, once I find a school that wants to hire me, how long does it usually take to get the visa and work permit and start teaching? Is it so long that I would have to leave the country and then come back? How does that work? Thank you.

rico4444 · Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 90 Location: Thailand

Extraordinary Rendition · Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject:

ECC always offered a CELTA course. The CELTA will be accepted worldwide. If you ever want to teach EFL outside Thailand, you will be very glad you have it. Also, employers in much of the world want to see a 120 hour course with observed teaching practice, as has been mentioned above.

JamesDavid4th · Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Rayong, Thailand

English & Computer College

and they offer the CELTA and a shorter version TESOL program, which is not as widely respected as the CELTA but it still a form of a teacher certification. thats probably the 80 hour course

chon nom · Joined: 27 Feb 2008 Posts: 40

We're taking the TEFL/contract dealy in Chiang Mai April 21. We'll
keep you posted. We're experianced, and we think it's ok. You
get 3 weeks class, and the other hours are made up while you're
teaching. At least that's how it's supposed to work. Salary
@30,000 Baht seems a little low, but your rents paid.

Master Shake · Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 1202 Location: Colorado, USA

skann · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 25

Okay, so I was planning on taking the ECC two week TESOL class but everyone has mentioned that it would be best to get a certification of at least 120 hours. I know the CELTA is the best but it's too expensive right now so I'd like to get a more affordable certification and maybe go for CELTA later if I definitely decide to make a career out of teaching.

Apropos, what schools / certifications in Bangkok would you guys recommend to get 120 hours with hands-on teaching experience. Any that should be avoided? Thank you.

Extraordinary Rendition · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:17 pm Post subject:

You can check the forums on this website for advice, but if cost is the overriding factor, why not just do the cheapest 120 hour course that includes at least four hours of observed teaching practice?