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itinerantman
Joined: 13 Feb 2012
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Location: India
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 Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:22 am Post subject: Want to teach in Thailand |
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This is my situation:
I was educated in the UK and am a native English speaker but have an Indian Passport.
I'm 55 years old and in good health.
I have a Bachelors in History but I teach English-I also have a Bachelors in Education.
For personal reasons I need to settle in SE Asia.
I have about 10 years of part time undocumented Home School teaching experience & another 3 years of documented International School teaching experience in Bali.
I would prefer a school teaching job over ESL but am willing to try ESL if required. Online teaching is also an option. I would need at least US $ 1000 + accommodation from my day job.
What would you suggest I do to land a job in Thailand/SE Asia? I'm aware that many countries will only accept native speakers so I'm looking for any loopholes ie some schools bring in non native speakers under the category of Social Science Teachers and then get them to teach English. Lastly do I need a TEFL Certificate or is my Teaching degree enough? If not,which is the cheapest online recognized TEFL Course?
Any advice would be much appreciated. |
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Eagle Eyes
Joined: 26 Apr 2012
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Location: Istanbul
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| Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 4:22 am Post subject: |
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There are many teachers in Thailand...both native and non-native speakers...who have no problem finding work teaching English or general high school subjects. The demand is always high but the teaching wages are generally very low. If you are interested in volunteer work this is always an option but remember that Bangkok is where most of the work is to be found in Thailand. Good luck in your search!  |
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MaiPenRai
Joined: 17 Jan 2006
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Location: BKK
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| Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 9:44 am Post subject: |
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| I'm 55 years old and in good health. |
Age can be a major factor unfortunately, but if you look and "act" younger than you should be "ok".
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| I also have a Bachelors in Education. |
If its from the UK you will be fine. If its from India, I'm not sure if it will be considered equivalent.
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I have a Bachelors in History but I teach English |
If you could teach Math or Sciences, you would be fine. With History or EFL, you have more NES competition.
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| I have about 10 years of part time undocumented Home School teaching experience & another 3 years of documented International School teaching experience in Bali. |
The home schooling experience probably wont be very helpful (if you worked with a particular curriculum like Ib or IGSCE, its might help). Reference letters form parents and/or students might be a little helpful. The 3 years in Bali if at a proper International School will be very valuable. What curriculum did your school follow? If IGSCE or IB, it will be very helpful in Thailand. If you have experience teaching Maths or Sciences, you should have a much easier chance of landed a good job.
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| I would need at least US $ 1000 + accommodation from my day job |
Attainable. Plus should be able to make more on the side (10-15,000+/month) if you are willing to work for it.
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Lastly do I need a TEFL Certificate or is my Teaching degree enough? |
TEFL cert is not required to work legally in Thailand. Some schools prefer teachers to have one. Most schools that ask for a TEFL cert usually want a CELTA or Trinity.
There are schools that have diverse faculty and a couple schools that I believe have Indian management and will hire Indian teachers.
The ones I know of are:
Modern International School
http://www.misb.ac.th/home/index.php#
Niva International School
http://www.nivais.com/
From their website
Niva teachers come from the United States, England, Canada, Australia, France, China, Ghana, Romania, India, the Philippines and Indonesia, as well as our host-country Thailand. These cosmopolitan professionals bring a diverse wealth of experience with them, enhancing the school community�s international flavor and providing an in-depth education in their fields of expertise.
Wells International School (3 campuses)
http://www.wells-school.com/
They seem to have a very diverse staff including some Indian teachers.
Global Indian International School
http://www.globalindianschool.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.globalindianschool.org/th
Unfortunately you will most likely be making less than other teachers with similar qualifications simply due to an Indian passport and looking "Indian" ...I'm assuming.
Link to International Schools in Thailand. Some may be attainable.
http://www.isat.or.th/index.php?option=com_cbimzsearch&view=cbimzlist&Itemid=130
You could come and probably find work at around $1000/month to start and then through contacts and using your B.Ed, work your way up to double that. If you have IB experience, you may have more options.
Most Thai run schools are quite racist, but the better ones are more "enlightened". The top International schools don't seem to care as long you are the best at what you do. |
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