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Country: THAILAND
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Program description: |
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Global Crossroad offers an amazing paid English teaching program for citizens of USA, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand (native English speakers only) in Thailand. Teaching English in Thailand focuses mainly on developing the English speaking skills of students presently studying in high schools and colleges. With the rapid growth of business, especially the tourism sector, fluent English speakers are in high demand in Thailand. The younger generation is especially zealous in their hunt for fluent English conversational opportunities. As an English Instructor your classes will be filled with these enthusiastic students. English teaching in Thailand also offers you exceptional opportunities to build your career in teaching and public relations, and explore the beauty of the Thai culture, hospitality and people during weekends and other holidays.
Activities:
Full time (20-22) hours per week of official teaching
Teach mainly conversational English
Develop/Join English camps, trips, and other activities with teachers and students to practice spoken English
Teaching positions in mathematics, business administration, music etc. are also available for qualified teachers
Text books or teaching materials are normally provided
Most placements are in Bangkok and its vicinity. However, placements are also available in other areas countrywide.
Colleges/academic institutions - volunteers will teach 15-22 years (secondary to bachelors) students
Bilingual private schools - The age of the children varies from 3 to 18 years depending upon the type and level of school.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
How long does the program last?: 1-2 weeks
What are the dates of this program: Dates of Programs:
First semester: mid-May to Mid-August
Second semester: 1st week of Nov. to 1st week of March
Summer camps: 1st week of April to end of May (each camp is 1-2 months, depending on the particular program, school, or college)
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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US$ 300 monthly salary (Only for native English speakers; Bachelor's degree in any subject required; must have TEFL or equivalent if degree is not in English) Up to US$ 500 monthly salary for applicants with a degree in English and at least one year teaching experience or ESL/EFL, TEFL or TOSEL training Thai language and cooking lessons (if interested) Thai host family or on-campus housing and local food free of cost Arrangement for working visa and support of field staff Free internet and local telephone access Certificate of working experience Free trip to Bangkok - Grand palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, etc. and boat trip along the river in Bangkok (1 day) Free trip to Ayuthaya, Kanchanburi (1 day) Pre-arranged placement guaranteed for accepted applicants
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Qualifications required: |
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Requirements:
Native English speakers from US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand.
Possess a bachelor's degree in any subject; for example, Arts, English language/literature or a technical field.
Previous teaching experience and additional ESL/EFL, TEFL or TOSEL training are preferred.
A minimum commitment of at least one full semester (~3 months) up to a maximum of one year.
Summer camps/classes (about 1-2 months but depends on program or school/college.
Visa:
Apply at least 3 months in advance with CVs and photo to the Global Crossroad USA office. You will need a proper visa to work in Thailand. Our National Coordinator will send an invitation letter with which you can apply for and receive a non-immigrant visa (type "F, O or B") from the Royal Thai Embassy or any Thai consulate office near your town (Asia Pacific, Americas and Europe). Contact our Thailand office for detailed information and arrangements.
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