Teach English in Thailand
4 Week In-class TESOL Course, Paid Placement, Cultural Orientation Week and 24/7 Support!
April, September & October start dates
Degree Holder Programme Fee £1,700
- Non-Degree Holder Fee £1950 -
Welcome graduates!
Our Teach English in Thailand Programme is the perfect opportunity to; explore the world, escape the 9 til' 5 life or tick things off your ever growing bucket list without burning a hole in your pocket! The course takes place in one of two locations: The beautiful beach resort of Hua Hin or the ancient city of Chiang Mai!
What's Included
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4 weeks TESOL course - In Thailand
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4 weeks accommodation included during the course
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Action packed orientation week (read below for details)
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Welcome dinner/beach BBQ
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Pre and post departure visa guidance
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Paid placement teaching English in Thailand!
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Thai sim-card
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Local bank account set-up assistance
The Fewer Things will be with you from the start of your application process all the way to booking the best flight. We ourselves used to be teachers in Thailand. We want you to have access to this way of life through a much easier path than we had.
The teaching is exciting, engaging and leaves you wondering why you didn't apply sooner, you will be placed in a well established modern-day school with a class size of around 30 with around 20-25 hours per week teaching and lesson planning - you'll also earn a decent monthly wage of around £700/$1000 depending on your initial experience (check cost of living section below) . We cater the experience as close to your needs as possible, so let us know if you are looking to boost your teaching experience, add to your CV or just looking to tick off as many things on your bucket list as possible.
Have a look below at the package and how to apply.
How It Works
If this sounds like something you're interested in, there's a few things we need to know before we can start the application process:
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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher (in any discipline)?
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Are you in good health?
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Are you ready to travel?
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Are you enthusiastic, outgoing and ready to make a change?
If the answer to all of the above is yes, then you can start your adventure in Thailand with us!
The application process starts after a short video-call interview with a member of The Fewer Things team. This is to get to know you and to find out why you want to teach in Thailand! If you are successful in passing the interview we will start the process with our partners in Thailand and get you ready to start your new adventure.
From here on in you will be preparing for your move to Thailand in either April, September or October!
Orientation Week
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Our orientation week offers a unique cultural immersion experience and is put in place to get you ready for your new life in Thailand!
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Learn about Thai culture, history, politics, language, religion and more
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Get to know your fellow teachers
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Participate in cultural excursions including:
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Meditate with, and learn about Buddhist philosophy from a local monk
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Visit beautiful local temples, take in the sights, and learn more about Thai culture
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Volunteering with RescuePaws animal rescue organization
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Visiting a local Thai market, learn bartering & get fresh produce
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Participating in Muay Thai lessons
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Participating in authentic cooking lessons
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Attending a beach barbecue in Hua Hin or a traditional Lanna dinner in Chiang Mai
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Thailand is considerably lower than what you would expect in your home country. Here is a quick run down of what to expect:
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Average Salary - 30,000-40,000+ TBH per month (£700 / $1150+)
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Average Living Cost - 15,000 TBH per month (£370 / $480)
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Average Accommodation Cost - 4000-10,000 TBH (£100/£250 / $150/$320)
As well as your teaching job in Thailand you can earn extra cash by private tutoring and teaching online in your spare time.
Enrolment & Course Fees
Please read the following information carefully.
The Fewer Things asks all successful applicants to pay an enrolment and course fee of £1700 which can be paid in instalments, first payment being £700 to secure your place on the programme and to start the placement process as well as unlocking all of the pre-departure information and guidance. The remaining £1000 can be paid overtime in your run up to moving to Thailand. Please check the live conversion rate if this is different to your local currency at https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter, which changes daily.
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4 weeks TESOL course - In Thailand
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4 weeks free accommodation included!
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Orientation week
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Welcome dinner/beach BBQ
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Thai cooking & Muay Thai Classes
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Pre and post departure visa guidance
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Guaranteed job teaching English in Thailand!
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Thai sim-card
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Local bank account set-up assistance
We work on a first come first serve basis for this Thailand programme and spaces are limited due the popularity of the programme, we recommend to not dwell on the idea of applying too long and book your video-chat interview with us as soon as possible.
We also have an Online TESOL & Placement option available, keep reading below for more information!
What's Included Again?
Guaranteed Job
Everyone who is successful in completing the course is offered a guaranteed teaching placement at a local school. You will of course be able to have a preference for the type of teaching role you would like. The typical monthly salary throughout Thailand is around £700-£1000. This is a great amount of money compared to the cost of living in which you can refer to above. You will be able to dine out, party and save some cash on the side for your travels! Initial contracts are usually around 6-10 months in length. You will teach around 20-25 hours per week with additional office hours included. You can choose from primary, middle or high school!
Accommodation
Your accommodation is covered through out the course, In each city you can expect to stay in either of these places: a local hotel, a local guest house or a residential property owned by our partners. You can of course have a preference of which type of accommodation you stay in, but it will be subject to availability. Many applicants often sign up with a partner/friend, if this is the case for you, you can request to stay together. Like anywhere in Asia the accommodation is basic and clean with Wifi and air-conditioning.
Other Financials
Other than the course fee you have to take in to account other factors such as: plane tickets, travel insurance and living expenses until your first pay check. We recommend taking two months living expenses and a months rent for your new apartment. Please see above for the cost of living. You will have to get your degree certificate legalised by the Thai Embassy before you go which you will be given detailed instructions on how to do so closer to the time and the cost is around £80/£100. All together for everything included above you should expect the total to be no less than £1600.
Online TESOL & Placement Option
We strongly recommend you to take the 4 week in-class course, especially if you haven't taught in Asia before. However, if you do not think this option is for you, we can provide you with a 120 hour online TESOL qualification and placement. You will receive all of the same support and even get to take part in our Orientation Week where you will meet all of the other teachers who have signed up. The total cost of this option is £1250. We are happy to advise you on what we think would be most suited to you during your interview.