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— Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

Beware of several websites that are copying job ads ('stealing' is actually the correct word) from Ajarn dot com. We only post job ads that are sent DIRECTLY to us. An employer will sometimes ask us to make changes to a job description but those changes will NOT be made by the website copying the ad. Trust the info, trust Ajarn! View all the current teaching positions on the Ajarn jobs page. 


— If I need a TOEIC score, is it better to do the test in Thailand or in my home country?

If I need a TOEIC score, is it better to do the test in Thailand or in my home country?

Answer - It doesn't really matter but as one South African Ajarn reader said, "take it here in Thailand because it's far cheaper and easier. You will only need it for your work permit application and you have the three months of your initial 3-month non-b visa to do it. The test is done twice a week in Bangkok, but sometimes takes place in Chiang Mai, Phuket and Hat Yai. Over the past two years, I haven't even needed my TOEIC because the Bangkok labor office didn't require it. However, that might change so good to have it just in case.


— What's Phrae (North East Thailand) like for teachers?

What's Phrae (North East Thailand) like for teachers?

Phrae, a beautiful corner of Thailand that always seems to have a friendly welcome. But is it English teacher friendly?


Do you live and teach outside Bangkok? Please help us update one of our region guides if you can spare a few minutes. 


— Launching a school magazine

Launching a school magazine

What's involved in creating a brand new student publication that everyone will enjoy reading?In this article, I’ll cover the details of the first edition, which surprisingly came together smoothly.



— "Thailand is everything I dreamed of when I decided to give up on those cold English Winters"

"Thailand is everything I dreamed of when I decided to give up on those cold English Winters"

Our next cost of living survey comes from Robert, who does a bit of this and a bit of that (language school work, university substitute teaching, corporate training, etc). The 'freelance lifestyle' can be fairly lucrative if you hit it right and can market yourself successfully. Robert clearly has! 


— Send your letters to the Ajarn Postbox

Send your letters to the Ajarn Postbox

If you've got anything to say on the topic of teaching in Thailand, the Ajarn Postbox is the place to say it. Latest letters include 'When age beats qualifications'


— Tips from the Trenches

Tips from the Trenches

A few ideas based on 30 enjoyable years in the EFL classroom, including establishing a student buddy system, dealing with homework assignments, using activities when the new textbooks still haven't arrived, what to do when the lesson time runs short, and lots more.


Featured Jobs

Deputy Principal for Kindergarten

฿80,000+ / month

Samut Prakan


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Thailand Based Online English Teachers

฿441+ / hour

Online


South African Online English Teacher

฿218+ / hour

Online


Experienced Teachers

฿65,000+ / month

China


NES English Teachers

฿50,000+ / month

Bangkok


Mathematics Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Bangkok


Full-time Native English Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Bangkok


Filipino Math and Science Academic Coordinator

฿45,000+ / month

Thailand


NES Kindergarten Teacher

฿48,000+ / month

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Shein


    Myanmarese, 35 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Mr.ishaq


    Pakistani, 26 years old. Currently living in Pakistan

  • Veronika


    American, 23 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Artem


    Russian, 34 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Aurora


    American, 35 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Mylene


    Filipino, 29 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Patrick


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Yusuf


    South African, 26 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Chris


    Filipino, 30 years old. Currently living in Malaysia

  • Shard


    Indian, 40 years old. Currently living in India

  • Don


    American, 61 years old. Currently living in Vietnam

  • Sampson


    Ghanian, 33 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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Joseph Hunt

What's involved in creating a brand new student publication that everyone will enjoy reading?

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Creating a variety of lessons that will appeal to most of your students

Teaching English really ain't that easy

Laura Thomas

You have to earn the right to be a decent teacher

Thai teacher tourism

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Is this a good thing or not?

Good adverts last a lifetime

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A good teacher can have a lifelong impact on their students

How's the 'decorate' and the 'supervise'?

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With AI shaping our lives, is it actually possible to still ask kids what they want to be when they grow up?'

I definitely made the right choice

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The expat teacher lifestyle is filled with rewards