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There is a dress code for anyone teaching a lesson at the TEFL Institute: You must dress professionally, as you would be required in a Thai school environment. You can acquire inexpensive and excellently made custom tailored shirts, slacks, shoes and jackets here in Bangkok, or be sure to bring over a couple of sets so you are “sartorially” ready to teach!
• Buy a digital camera if you do not have one, and purchase additional picture storage cards for the camera. You will be able to keep a photo diary of your time here, use pictures in your class (see below), email them home etc. Prices for electronics are not low in Thailand, so it is generally better to buy cameras at home.
• Unless you are going to be a backpacking traveler who does not want to burden him- or herself with the expensive equipment , consider the purchase of a laptop: It will be great to create and store your lesson plans, photos, and teaching materials plus keep your life organized in a hassle free way. There are many places with WIFI access in Bangkok and surroundings, and it is free on our premises.
• Look at your home town through the eyes of a tourist-take pictures of anything noteworthy, picturesque, or different-in the near future you will be able to show your students where you are from and have them describe what they see on the photos etc. A great way to enhance mutual understanding!
• Sit in on as many English lessons taught in your home town as possible: It is easy enough to do, just call volunteer agencies such as the YMCA or YWCA to find out when they offer classes for Non English speakers, and ask to observe a lesson or two. It will be very informative and will help you understand the situation English learners and teachers face in this environment. Mention your reason for wanting to do so, then interview the instructor regarding problems, benefits, disadvantages and challenges they face as teachers. See if the instructors use certain materials the students really enjoy, then determine if you want to buy a copy. Take notes, and bring them along to Bangkok, then evaluate if your experiences match those of the interviewed after some lessons. It will be an eye opening experience!
• Read up on Thailand and its culture: we recommend the Lonely Planet guidebook series, and the “Culture Shock: Thailand” book for a good introduction to the complexities and details of cultural differences. Have a look at the www.lonelyplanet.com website and see Thailand.
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In order to be a successful teacher, you need to be able to connect with your students. Knowing the foreign culture with all its intricacies is essential in making this connection. We have practice- and activity based methods to get you first to a deeper understanding of your own culture before getting you on a complete comfort level with the Thai culture.
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To work legally in a Thai school environment, it is required that you have a teaching license. While in Thailand, it is enough to have a Thai teaching license along with your academic credentials to work as a teacher, but if you ever decide to leave Thailand, the Thai teaching license in combination with the earned US graduate credits in education is an additional benefit. Not only are these earned graduate credits acknowledged and recognized by any and all academic entities worldwide, but they will enable you to complete an advanced degree, should you decide to pursue such an endeavor.
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TEFL, pronounced 'teffel', stands for "Teaching English as a Foreign Language". The teaching of English in an environment where English is not already the predominant language, such as in a non-English-speaking country, to someone whose first language is not English
Example: Teaching English to non-English speaking Thais in Thailand.
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TESL, proncounced 'tessel',
stands for "Teaching English as a Second Language".
The teaching of English in an environment where
English is the predominant language, to someone
whose first language is not English.
Example: Teaching English to non-English speaking
immigrants in England or the US.
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TESOL, pronounced 'teesol'
, stands for "Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages (or) Teaching English as a Second
or Other Language"
This acronym might be a substitute for TESL more
than for TEFL. It is sometimes preferred over TESL
because English can be a third, fourth or fifth,
etc. language to a student.
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Taking five weeks to commit to a course is a substantial
investment of time.
We understand this and therefore offer you the
best teacher preparatory course the market has
to offer in a concentrated format:
- We introduce you to teaching styles that are
fun, different, and engaging
- We go over the intricacies of English grammar
as part of our course and train you how to
teach grammar in a clear, interesting and easy
to understand manner
- With us you teach in three different settings
so you grow in experience and self-reliance.
- The resume workshop gets you to present yourself
and your best qualities in an honest and professional
manner and format
- We enable you to be your best in the classroom
of your choice!
Our TEFL course offers a quality teaching experience
for fair-market value, and is the only course
in South East Asia which does not only enable
you to help others while learning, but lets you
earn a US Master's degree in education while living
and working in Thailand. For more details, please
visit www.uecthai.com
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Whether you already have taught English to foreign learners for several years or are just starting out, you undoubtedly want to do your best. Often, caring teachers of English with a long history of English language instruction are the ones who most acutely realize they could do better - with the benefits of formal training techniques acquired through a professionally-taught TEFL course.
A TEFL certificate from a respected school helps you secure quality teaching positions in Thailand and in any part of the world. Our TEFL Certificate is provided under International TEFL standards and is Asia's only graduate level accredited course.
Anyone who possesses excellent English skills and wants to do an effective job - or more effective job - teaching English to Asian learners, particularly Thais. This includes Thais and other Asian trainees.
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The TEFL Institute is a school of high academic
standards. Our teachers have instructed
in many companies, schools of all levels and government
agencies. They are teaching in many primary
and high schools, both government and private.
We depend upon word-of-mouth recommendations of
our quality, integrity and professionalism.
The International University Standard TEFL
Certificate from The TEFL Institute is valued
and respected by language academies across Thailand,
Asia, and the world.
Our TEFL Program is designed to meet the needs
of Asian learners of English in general; and to
Asian business persons in particular. It
is geared towards teaching Thai and other Asian
students in the real environments and cultures
of Asia.
Our TEFL students practice their newly acquired
skills in three different teaching environments
outside of course hours: One on one teaching of
adults, small group setting with adult students,
and a Thai classroom setting with young learners.
You will be teaching for a minimum of eight hours
as part of the course, and have the opportunity
to teach many more hours if interested. All practice
teaching is observed and supervised by a trainer
who will help you be a better teacher.
We at TEFL believe in helping you while helping
the less fortunate in our midst. All of us here
donate our time twice a week to teach English
for free, and we have teamed up with the non-profit
Fatima Foundation which offers a variety of classes
geared towards helping disadvantaged Thai women
attain essential job skills and a healthy sense
of self. Classes include typing, computer skills,
handicraft and English. You will help teach speaking
and listening skills to their beginning and intermediate
learners using a variety of academic texts. You
are certainly welcome to donate additional teaching
time upon completion of the course.
Teaching practice begins in the second week of
your TEFL course. All practice teaching is observed
and supervised by your trainer, and you will receive
both written and verbal feedback after each lesson.
You will start by teaching one on one in week
two of the course, then move to teach a small
group of adults before reaching the third stage
of your teaching practice, which is the supervised
teaching of a class in a Thai public school. You
will practice teach at least eight hours during
your course, but you can opt to practice teach
additional hours to further hone your teaching
skills.
All TEFL classmates are invited to attend their
peers' practice teaching sessions: to observe
and to provide moral support! An experienced observer
will evaluate your performance, providing deserved
praise and helpful suggestions for improvement.
We have a maximum enrollment number of six students
in each TEFL course. This makes for a beneficial,
fruitful and individualized experiential learning
process for all TEFL course participants.
If you are already in Thailand, we invite you
to come for a visit, meet the trainers, talk with
the current students, and sit in on all or part
of a lesson.
See what we do, how we do it and get your own
impression. We are best known for our approachable
classroom atmosphere, professional teacher-trainers,
and well-priced tuition. Read what some
of our former
students have to say.
All that you need to undertake our TEFL program
is a valid Tourist Visa.
Please contact
us for more information.
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We created this course to give you as many options as possible:
What we teach you will not narrow your career path to only be a teacher of English but will enable you to teach any subject matter you care about in an effective, innovative and efficient manner.
With what you learn with us, you can start your teaching career as a well trained professional, or you can continue your higher education and professional development, earn a Master's degree here in Thailand (have a look at www.uecthai.com/bsc) and become eligible for international school teaching positions!
As this course has been licensed and accepted by The Thai Ministry of Education, it allows you to apply for a Thai teacher's license, which further simplifies your search for work in Thailand. To read what one of our graduates wrote about our course Click here.
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In Bangkok there are approximately 50 international schools. This large number of schools can be separated into a sizeable number of schools using English and Thai, and sometimes English, Thai and Chinese as the languages of instruction, and a smaller number of international schools, accredited by Western or Australian school academic accreditation agencies, and hiring experienced and credentialed teachers primarily at international recruiting conferences annually sponsored by International Schools Services (www.iss.org) or Search Associates (www.search-associates.com). In Bangkok, there are four such top of the league international schools: The United Nations related New International School Thailand, NIST, (www.nist.ac.th), the International School Bangkok (www.isb.ac.th), Ruamrudee International School (www.rism.ac.th) and the British curriculum oriented Bangkok Patana School (www.patana.ac.th).
Working at international schools does not only provide teachers and teaching assistants with the latest and best in teaching opportunities, supplies and professional development opportunities such as a Buffalo State Master's degree, (currently offered at NIST and ISB), but also a substantial salary, housing allowance, roundtrip flights per year etc. We are proud to mention that a number of our graduates have been hired as full time English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers and teacher assistants at above schools, upon graduation from the TEFL Institute.
International schools around the globe belong to organizations representing their best interests and providing for healthy exchange of ideas among international teachers in their geographic area, such as at the East Asia Regional Conference for Overseas Schools EARCOS (www.earcos.org).
The TEFL Institute with its graduate level accredited tefl course opens to you a completely new world of opportunities, be it training you to teach in a Thai government school, or getting you on your way to an advanced degree and an international school teaching position in top schools around the globe! It is all about options, and the more you know, the better you can decide.
No other course provides you with such choices!
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The numbered and dated 120-hour TEFL course certificate indicates the cooperation of the TEFL Institute with Buffalo State College, SUNY, New York, USA, the fact that the TEFL Institute is a participating member of the ThaiTESOL organization and the fact and date of your graduation. A separate grade report indicates the results you have received for your course work, practice teaching etc. and a narrative report in Thai and English regarding your performance as a practicing teacher is included as part of your initial teacher portfolio. The license number issued by the Thai Ministry of Education is included in the documents to certify the validity of the TEFL course to local authorities.
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The TEFL Institute issues to all successful graduates a TEFL certificate which is Thai Ministry of Education approved, and which indicates the US university graduate level work completed by the individual mentioned on the certificate. This shows to all interested parties around the world that your completed course is academically sound and has been well scrutinized by independent agencies. This established legitimacy helps you secure quality teaching positions in Thailand and in any part of the world.
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If you currently reside outside of Thailand and have paid your course deposit (http://www.teflthai.com/enroll.htm), we can issue a letter to the Thai embassy or consulate of your choice indicating that you are enrolled in or course. This will enable you to receive a three month visa, which in turn gves you enough time to take the course and enjoy Thailand or secure work in that time. Just email us for more information at info@teflthai.com.
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The teaching profession is held in very high esteem in Thailand, and teachers are role models for their students and the public in general. This is why we ask our trainees to dress as professionals while doing any teaching in connection with the TEFL Institute. Fortunately Thailand is the best place to get clothes custom tailored inexpensively, or just remember to bring a set or two of "interview" outfits with you, and you will be well prepared for success.
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• Small Groups of Learners
We have a maximum enrollment number of six students
in each TEFL course. This makes for a beneficial,
fruitful and individualized experiential learning
process for all TEFL course participants.
• Maximum Teaching Exposure
Our course includes a minimum of supervised eight
hours practice teaching in three different teaching
environments: one on one, small group, and Thai
classroom teaching. Practice teaching in each
of these settings helps you choose your teaching
preference later on. More practice teaching can
be arranged.
• Making a Difference
All of our practice teaching is done for Thai
students who do not have the funds to pay for
English lessons. All of us donate our time to
teach English lessons every week to the less fortunate,
and invite you to do the same: You will make a
world of difference!
• Progress through Education
When you take our course you earn nine graduate
credits in education from Buffalo State College,
State University of New York (SUNY), NY, USA.
You can complete the 21 credits of the 30 credit
SUNY Master's degree in fourteen months in Bangkok,
Thailand! This is the only TEFL course in Asia
accredited with graduate level course credits!
• Creating Quality Educators
Private schools, corporations as well as government
schools have been eagerly hiring our graduates
since our first class in 2001. The need for respectful,
professional and knowledgeable educators in Thailand
is growing. If you are keen on teaching at one
of the many excellent schools around Bangkok,
let us help you prepare your resume and yourself
so you can obtain the teaching position of your
choice.
• Quality Instructors
All of our instructors currently teach English
as a foreign language themselves and have done
graduate course work in education. This way, you
get not only the latest academic wisdom but practical
insight from real teachers out there!
• Understanding Thai Culture
In order to be a successful teacher, you need
to be able to reach out to your students. Knowing
the foreign culture is essential in making this
connection. You will learn and understand the
subtle and not so subtle cultural differences
as part of our course.
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No, you do not. Fluency in the
English language, an eagerness to learn, being open
to new ideas, respect for your fellow students
and the willingness to do what it takes to become
a professional teacher is however essential.
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No there is not. As long as you
are eager to learn new things, are open
to new ideas, have respect for your fellow (and
possibly younger) students and the willingness
to do what it takes to become a professional teacher
you will enjoy the course.
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The TEFL Institute in cooperation with United
Education Consultants, Thailand, enables eligible
TEFL Institute graduates to complete a fully accredited
US Master's degree program in little more than
one year with Buffalo State, State University
of New York (SUNY), while teaching in Thailand.
Graduate courses are taught on weekends to accommodate
the busy schedules of teachers. The TEFL Institute
is the only teacher training facility in South
East Asia to offer its graduates this opportunity.
For more information and enrollment details please
visit www.uecthai.com
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That depends on where you want to teach. The Thai Ministry of Education requires teachers at Government, private and international schools to have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or graduate diploma in education and have passed the 20 hour Thai Language and Culture Course, at which point they must apply for a Thai teaching license. Individuals wanting to teach at university, language schools, corporate English teaching or conduct tutoring lessons privately are not by law required to have a degree or a teaching license at this point, but the hiring institution may require additional qualifications. Thai university degree programs, accepted worldwide, are available for part- or full time enrollment for anyone wanting to get a degree.
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No, you do not need to be a native
English speaker. You should however be able
to read and comprehend university level textbooks,
be able to express yourself in a manner consistent
with English language rules, and be ready
to answer questions and add your opinion
in a classroom setting.
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Since we have set our
maximum number of students per course at six
, yes, we do reach capacity for courses rather quickly.
It is therefore advisable to reserve your seat
early for a course date you have in mind. You
can reserve your seat by following the instructions
on http://www.teflthai.com/enroll.htm.
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1.
Teaching methodology and techniques. Classroom strategies,
identifying objectives. Lesson planning activities
and methods.
2. An introduction
to Asian and specifically Thai-people, culture,
language and specific teaching-learning problems
you might encounter.
3. How to
correct English grammar: a thorough teacher-friendly
review, aimed at correcting typical learner errors
by practicing conversation interactively and dynamically.
4. A review of teaching books and
resources, how to use them effectively in accordance
with specific course requirements, and how to use
them for efficient lesson planning.
5.
A look at specialized language teaching (ESP): children
and younger learners, business English and writing,
academic English, vocational training (hotels, tour
guides, banks, airline/aviation and technical English),
and more.
6. Alternative teaching
methods: Games and activities, post-grad reviews
and teacher development.
7. Course
design and curriculum development.
8.
Maximum in-class teaching practice and critique.
9. The real world of institutionalized
teaching. How to schedule your teaching times and
be most effective. Time management, part and full-time
options, etc. Visa and work-permits, teacher
licensing and pro-active job placement.
10. And, very importantly: Teaching Practice
in a 'live' classroom with real students, monitored
and evaluated outside of class learning hours.
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Yes, you will do this during your
'practice teaching' period under close
supervision by our trainers, who will help you in
case you need it. You will start with one-on-one
teaching, followed by teaching small groups of English
learners, and in the end teach a class of teenagers
or children. As a result of these practical experiences
you will be exposed to the different challenges
and pleasures of teaching the various ages and skill
levels.
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Our students are all Thai individuals who want to learn English but cannot afford to pay for classes. They are generally members of the lower to lowest rung on the socio-economic ladder in Thailand, and knowing a second language will greatly improve their chances to obtain well paying work. The observed practice teaching hours will start in the second week of your five week course:
While the initial one on one teaching hours will be held on our premises, the majority of small group practice teaching hours will be off site, which will allow you a look at organizations aiding the less fortunate in Thai society.
The TEFL Institute is working with the Fatima Center, run by the Good Shepherd Sisters, and teachers at the Bangkok School for the Blind. The students who are part of the Fatima Center are Thai women between the ages of 12 - 19 years. The non-profit organization offers educational and vocational training to young girls and women struggling to break out of the unending cycle of poverty. Under the expert direction of those whose sole concern is the welfare of others, the Fatima Center has become as self-sufficient as possible. Education plays a large role in helping these women trying to escape poverty. They are encouraged to enter education programs and to further their studies, thus enabling them to help themselves. You will practice teaching English with your trainer for an assigned class at the Fatima Center.
The Bangkok School for the Blind has a very enthusiastic staff of Thai teachers of English who do tremendous work with the blind and visually impaired children at this boarding facility, and the TEFL Institute practicing teachers come to share their gained knowledge and expertise with the teachers in a relaxed setting. There are always volunteer opportunities available for our course graduates at the School for the Blind, and few children are more thankful for any time you can spare and spend than the children at the School for the Blind. Not emotionally easy, but an incredibly fulfilling experience!
Teaching at the Thai government school is the final step in your practice teaching experience. A classroom of up to fifty active middle school children awaits to give you a first hand feel for teaching in this type of an environment. While it may sound daunting, all our practicing teachers spend time observing lessons taught in the various environments before it is their turn, and the encouraging trainer always stands by for help or advice if needed.
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No, you do not need to have teaching
experience. Of course, it is valued but not
essential. Our training program will provide
you with the essential concepts and skills and strategies
to successfully teach different levels of students
and for different purposes. An important part
of our program is supervised practice teaching for
a minimum of six hours with actual Thai students
either at our language school or at a foundation
with which we closely work.
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Usually newcomers have questions
like, "Can you get me a job? How much can
I earn? Can I get a work permit?"
Most people who have not taught before think in
terms of teaching English only and need to ask themselves
many allied questions. Where do I want
to teach? In Bangkok, in towns, or in the countryside?
Who do I want to teach? Young children, teenagers,
or adults?
You will find the answers to some of these questions
during the course. You will start to appreciate
that the most important task after finishing the
course is getting as much experience as possible,
as quickly as possible. It is not unusual
for you to be asked to teach a course with only
a couple of days of notice. You will find
that there are no materials and you will only have
the briefest outline of your students' capabilities,
and what you are expected to teach them. In
general, if you teach in a school outside Bangkok,
you will be expected to sign a contract for one
year. The pay will be Baht 30,000 to Baht
40,000 per month, and you may get help with accommodation,
health care, and a work permit. Please remember
that in many parts of Thailand that income will
go a very long way, as the cost of living is so
low. Your Thai colleagues will be lucky to
be earning one third of your wage. In many
of these places, however, you may not find too many
people who speak English, and books, magazines and
newspapers may be rare. This may appeal to
some, but don't forget you are there for one year!!
In the Bangkok metropolitan area with an estimated
population of 10 million, the available work is
a lot more varied, and many people seem to end up
doing a number of different classes at different
schools. The current employment situation
in Bangkok is that we receive daily requests from
kindergartens, primary and high schools, international
schools and from universities as well to provide
qualified teachers. Thus, our students have
a wide range of teaching job choices that we can
offer them. The pay in the Bangkok area will be
Baht 30,000 to Baht 40,000 (some schools offer more)
and they also may provide you help with accommodation,
health care and a work permit. If you get
hired on a per job basis, the rates tend to be between
Baht 350/hr and Baht 550/hr, e.g. teaching a specific
class at a school for a 30-hour conversation course.
The implication is that, if you do the course well,
there will be more work for you.
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In Bangkok, there are hotels that you rent as
normal by the day, or negotiate for weekly or
monthly rates, even in cheap hotels this normally
works out as an expensive option.
Some apartments or "serviced apartments"
listed below will normally rent for periods of
1 week or more. Obviously, the longer you
stay the more you can negotiate the price. If
you rent for the month, you will often be asked
to pay 1 month rent plus 1 month deposit.
Within this there are many variations: some places
include electricity and water, and some don't.
We can recommend the following accommodations
which are in close distance to the school, and
we can also assist you if needed:
Red Stone Apartment
11/1 Soi Tantawan, Suriwongse Rd. Bangkok
Tel. 02-236 0108 02-236 9324 02-236 2857/8
25 sq.m. studio from 6,000 baht per month
UK Mansion
17 Silom soi 6 Silom Road
Tel. 02-266 0446/8 02-266 8015/17
28 sq. m. studio from 8,000 baht per month
Second Home
Address: 121/6 Soi Boonprarop, Ratchaprarop Road
Rachatawee , 10400
Tel. 09-781-9798
Studios 8,000 baht per month
http://www.geocities.com/ourhome2stay/
PR Place
Address: 178/11 Soi Vuthiphan, Rajprarob Road,
Rajthevee, BANGKOK
Tel. 02-656 3535
Studios 9,000/month
http://www.bangkokapartments.info/prplace.htm
Alta House
222 Sukhumvit 4, Soi Ulit, Bangkok 10110
Tel. 02-656 7781-7 02-215 6401-4
40 sq. m studio to 95 sq. m. starts from 12,000
baht month
http://www.altahouseapartment.com/
Rose Hotel
118 Suriwong Road, Bangkok 10500
email: reservation@rosehotelbkk.com
Tel. 02 266-8268 - 72
Prices: Baht 1500/night • Baht 7,000/week
• Baht 30,000/month
www.rosehotelbkk.com
Tarntawan Place
119/5-10 Surawong Road, Bangkok 10500
Tel. 02-238-2620
e-mail:tarntawan@tarntawan.com
Prices: Baht 2000/night for 5 weeks if you mention
the TEFL Institute
www.tarntawan.com
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