Meaningful Work & Travel Teaching Job, Training & Cultural Orientation

Name: Meaningful Work & Travel Teaching Job, Training & Cultural Orientation
Brand: Kids-English Thailand (KET)
SKU: 268891
Rating: 4.9 (60 reviews)

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Location

Thailand

Length

52+ weeks

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood Pre-School Middle School High School

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Program Details

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree
TEFL/TESOL an advantage

Job Type

Government

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood Pre-School Middle School High School

Housing

Apartment

Weekly Classroom Hours

Age Min.

Age Max

Pricing

Salary / Benefits

Earn a salary of 30,000-35,000 THB/Month. Finish an entire school year contract, and we'll reimburse your visa extension and work permit expenses with a generous 5,000 THB bonus. Commit to a complete academic year and enjoy the opportunity to either extend your tenure at your current school or explore a different province in the following years. Plus, to support your career growth, we offer professional references to aid in securing future employment opportunities.

Starting Price

300

Price Details

Program initiation is scheduled for the following dates in April 2024: the 8th, 22nd, and 29th. Your teaching journey commences in May. This comprehensive course will immerse you in Thai culture, language, and the educational system. Gain valuable skills in lesson planning & classroom management, & put theory into practice with supervised teaching sessions. Enhance the experience with an outing to a breathtaking Thai World Heritage Site. Included with your enrollment: travel to headquarters, accommodation, a Thai SIM card, daily lunches & refreshments during training, capped off with an authentic Thai dinner celebration.

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Some Meals SIM cards Transportation Visa Wifi

What's Included (Extra)

A comprehensive guide to get you ready for Thailand. All legal paperwork—teacher's license, work permit, & visa extension—is promptly handled. After a full year's contract, receive a 5,000 THB reimbursement to cover your Non-Immigrant B visa extension and work permit expenses.

What's Not Included

Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Jan 05, 2024

Last Reviewed: May 10, 2024

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About Program

KET's comprehensive program welcomes graduates from all disciplines, offering them a chance to engage in fulfilling work & immersive travel experiences through a structured training module followed by a paid teaching position. KET's dedicated team takes charge of all the necessary arrangements to ensure that your transition to teaching in Thailand is smooth & entirely lawful, including obtaining your visa, teacher's license, work permit, & any necessary visa extensions. Spanning beyond a week, KET's in-depth training curriculum is meticulously designed to acclimate you to Thai culture & equip you with the essential skills and confidence needed to excel in a classroom setting. After completing your training, KET stays by your side, guiding you to your new home province. They assist with your relocation into comfortable accommodation & facilitate warm introductions with your future peers at your appointed school. Not just a new job but a cultural adventure steeped in support & enrichment

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Video and Photos

Sunset at the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Josh and Rachael at the completion of their teacher training course

Picking Organic Tomatoes from KET's Organic Farm

Josh Teaching as part of his training course at KET HQ Sukhothai, Thailand

Ewan and Jess during cooking class at KET HQ in Sukhothai

Teachers at the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ewan and Jess Visiting the Sukhothai Historical Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Jonathan Visiting the Sukhothai Historical Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Yullia during cooking class at KET HQ in Sukhothai

Alex and Courtney during cooking class at KET HQ

Chris at The Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Courtney with her freshly made papaya salad

Josh and Rachael during cooking class at KET HQ

Yullia experiencing the beautiful Province of Chiang Mai on a KET Excursion

Alex graduating KET's Thai Culture Course

Teach in Thailand papaya Salad ingredients

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Program Highlights

Immerse yourself in a captivating one-week training course in the picturesque province of Sukhothai, where you'll gain insights into Thai culture, language, and the educational system, complemented by an excursion to a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Secure an English teaching position at a Thai school, or, based on your qualifications, explore opportunities to teach subjects such as Math, Science, Health, Physical Education, or IT, with competitive salaries ranging from 30,000 to 35,000 Baht/Month.
Benefit from comprehensive assistance in processing your Non-Immigrant B Visa, Work Permit, & Teaching License, along with reimbursements for visa extension and work permit fees following the successful completion of a one-year school contract.
Receive guidance in finding suitable accommodation; while rent and utilities remain your responsibility, rest assured they are remarkably affordable in Thailand.
Enjoy round-the-clock in-country support from our English-speaking staff and become part of an extensive community of international educators in Thailand.

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Kids English Thailand were fantastic! They provided support in areas that I couldn't believe! They have everything organised well and they have a very suppportive staff team. After completing the Teacher Training I felt prepared for my new role as an English teacher in Thailand. After the training, they drove me to my new province and they helped me find an apartment, helped me prepare everything I needed for the apartment, helped me during the signing of the contract with the landlord, and then they took me to my school and showed me around, introduced me to the staff team and the students, which made me feel more comfortable. I am grateful for the support of Kids English Thailand.

Pros

Teacher Training Course
Online resources
Great staff team

Cons

I would have preferred one extra days training, but that is from my personal perspective.

Dawn of happiness in the Kingdom of Siam

First King of unified Siam King Ram Khamhaeng

Kids English Thailand provided support before I left SA, such as guidance about visas, whatto pack in my suitcase, a handy Pre-Departure Guide, this made me feel prepared once I landed in Bangkok.

KET then provideed support so that I could get to Sukhothai Province which is where their offices and training center are located. They provided accomodation, refreshments and lunch during the teacher training and the activities and excursion to a UNESCO World Heritage Site were really enjoyable and very insightful.

The teacher training was very useful and prepared me for starting my teaching journey in a Thai School and gave me an insight into Thai Culture and Thai Customs.

Once I finished my contract and returned home, I have been able to use Kids English Thailand as a reference for my futre job applications and they have always responded to every refrence request for me.

I am grateful for Kids English Thailand and their support from beginning to end.

Pros

Pre-Departure Support
Teacher Training Program
24/7 support incase of emergencies

Wrote coming to Thailand KET was very helpful and provided a lot of information. After arriving in Thailand and finishing my quarantine KET arranged for a bus transport to Sukhothai and a training period. It was very informative and a lot of fun! After that they drove me to my school and my accommodation.
They have been helping me with my documents, the school, transport and accommodation. There is no curriculum but KET has provided access to a drive with lesson plans to draw inspiration from. I did wish that I was staying in a bigger city because now I live in a farmers village and there is literally nothing to do here but luckily the big city is only a half hour drive away. I highly recommend this program but maybe be sure to ask for a school in a province city.

Pros

Nice people
Great learning opportunity
Very hot

Cons

Small village / boredom
Very very hot

The company made life easy. They assisted with transportation from the airport and maintained communication throughout the whole process. They also offered accommodation during training which made life easy. You are able to rest and walk to the office. Traveling around can be difficult and going to the different offices for work permits etc can be scary. You get assisted with work permits, hospital visits and anything to ease my mind.

All in all I am truly grateful for their excellent work.

Pros

Training
Education on history of Thailand
Friendship

Cons

None
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Leading up to my arrival in Thailand, Kid's English did an awesome job handling my visa application and placement at a school. They collected all the necessary documents and the visa application went very smoothly.

After arriving in Bangkok, they booked my bus ticket to their Headquarters in Sukhothai, checked up on me, and made sure I was okay every step of the way.

The training programme they provided was solid and has been very useful.

They continue to provide me with excellent support, whenever an issue arises I know they're just a message away.

I would highly recommend using the Kid's English Thailand agency if you are considering teaching in Thailand. They're an amazing team and the move here would undoubtedly have been more difficult without their assistance.

Pros

Friendly team
Excellent support

Everyone there' is so willing to help you and they want to get to know you. It's a great introduction to a new culture and country, they tell you the do's and dont's to be a part of the culture! They connect you with a lot of people who are working/already live in the province your going to so you never feel too alone or lost. Its a great touch as they will take you out to visit the temple ruins in Sukhothai and take you out for a classic Thai meal.

Top experience and the staff were brilliant!

Pros

Outstanding staff
Takes all your worries away
They will help you with anything and everything

Cons

Two days was not long enough

KET have been with me and my partner every step of the way, even before the flight. They made the dreaded VISA process easy, and they were on hand with any issues with documentation. Any worries I had about the process of training to be a TEFL were taken care of and I could focus on the important stuff- teaching skills, and enjoying myself.

They are a company that cares about helping people develop their professional skillset and I would highly recommend this programme. Even if you don’t want to make teaching your career, challenging yourself with the support of these guys is the most fun you could have.

Pros

Support throughout entire placement
Demystified Thai culture and the process with many day-to-day tasks
My partner has a nut allergy and they went above and beyond in ensuring we wouldn’t have any issues with allergens during our time in Thailand

Cons

Whistle stop tour of class content
Thai lessons (whilst extremely enjoyable) had some unnecessary overlap in content
These are all I can think of, but I just wanted more!!

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

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Samantha Martin

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Meaningful Work & Travel Teaching Job, Training & Cultural Orientation

Samantha graduated from the University of South Africa with a BA (Honours) in Psychology. She always wanted to travel and teach in another country but always found an excuse not to. It was more of the fear of the unknown in her case. She eventually overcame her fear, completed her TEFL diploma and is now an English Teacher in Thailand. Samantha has proven that it's not to late to follow your dreams.

Interview

Why did you choose this program?

I chose Kids English Thailand because it's a reputable agency with an excellent track record. They have professional staff who are always willing to assist with any concerns or questions you may have. Although they have many foreign teachers, they make each one of us a priority.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

KET provided me with pre-departure orientation which was extremely helpful. They assisted me with the entire recruitment process, from getting me a job to processing all the paperwork required in obtaining my Non-B visa, teacher license and work permit. The only thing I had to do was to make sure that I had all the necessary documents.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I would say it's very important to keep an open mind. Remember that you are visiting a totally different country from your own. Embrace and respect the new culture of the country you visiting. Do lots of research before you leave. Be receptive and open to change. Basically just go with the flow.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

A typical week would involve walking to and from school. The school is not far and I quite enjoy the walk as I encounter lots of interesting and diverse things. I teach in a primary school with classes ranging from twenty-one to thirty-three students.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was coming to a new country and being alone. I thought I would be the only foreign teacher in my school and I would be uncomfortable. Well, that fear was quickly overcome as I have met several other foreign teachers at my school who have become my new friends.

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What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite travel was when my family took me to Myanmar. We got to visit some ancient sites, temples, and cultural sites. We also got to go up in the air in a hot air balloon at sunrise and to this day it is one of the most memorable moments of my life. I have many pictures from that trip that I treasure and have displayed around my house.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Working for kids English Thailand really allowed me to use my degree in communications in a real-world situation. I am more confident; my English ability has increased, and it is statistically proven via English Proficiency exams that I have taken after the fact. Using English everyday instead of my native tongue Thai has accelerated my growth, which is something I am eternally grateful for and have admiration for Kids-English Thailand for creating an environment that is conducive to personal development.

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What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

Working for Kids-English Thailand means that I meet foreign teachers from multiple countries and multiple walks of life! Some people are very independent whilst others need the 24/7 support that Kids-English Thailand provides. My favorite story that I tell people is from one night back in late 2021 a teacher called the Kids-English Thailand Hotline and I answered, and they needed advice on how to use a rice cooker that they had just bought, because the instructions were in Thai. For someone who has been using a rice cooker from aged 10 at first it felt like an unusual question, and I had to take a step back and put myself in someone else’s shoes and see something from a different perspective and provide the necessary support and guidance. This memory and life lesson will live on I me for the rest of my life!

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

Kids-English Thailand before 2020 had a successful China program, but post 2020 the China program is on pause and Kids English Thailand now focuses on Thailand. I would have loved to experience the teaching in China Program. I watch Chinese drama shoes and movies and I am huge fan of the ancient history of China. Having the opportunity to visit the ancient sites I see in dramas and movies would be an amazing experience for me and one I don’t know if I can ever fulfill!

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

Kids English Thailand is a company that is attempting to make coming to work abroad as affordable for everyone involved. There isn’t a profit driven culture inside Kids English Thailand, it is a culture shaped around personal development, personal responsibility, and most of all affordability for all parties involved. Kids English Thailand truly lives up to their motto of:
Inspiration, Immersion, Impact

A teachers’ impact is the inspiration for the younger generation!”
— Kids-English Motto

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

The biggest factor in my mind to make a company successful is transparency. Always striving for transparency and taking feedback seriously and attempting to improve the internal working of the company. I see this in the day-to-day work life and culture at Kids English Thailand and I believe it is a business model that can succeed, however, it’s a long-term approach and not a short-term profit driven mindset. I am proud to be working for a company that cares about the work they do and the impact they have!

Kids-English Thailand is striving for a genuine meaningful work and travel experience despite the challenges and the hurdles that is the primary focus and culture inside the company.

Location

Location:

Thailand

Currency:

Thai Baht

Weather:

Jan-Mar

95 F / 57 F

Apr-Jun

91 F / 72 F

Jul-Sep

90 F / 73 F

Oct-Dec

88 F / 59 F

Airports:

Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Don Mueang Airport

( DNK )

Phuket Airport

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About Kids-English Thailand (KET)

OUR MISSION: To provide unique & meaningful work & travel opportunities where people can immerse themselves in a new culture, make new friends, & discover the diverse and beautiful landscape of Thailand. All the while, making a significant impact on the lives of Thailand’s Young Generation! We have over a decade of experience providing salaried &...