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— 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.
— 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.
— "I started to feel uncomfortable about the future"
Our next great escape survey is from Gee, who taught in Thailand for five years before returning home during Covid. He's now working in Cambodia, where there seems to be easier access to better-paying international schools.
Are you a teacher who worked in Thailand but moved on to pastures new? We would love to hear from you!
— How much can I earn at an international school in Bangkok?
Answer - Presumably you are talking about 'true' international schools rather than a school that has the word 'international' in its name purely because it looks good? At the true international schools, 150-200K baht a month plus a benefits package that included a nice apartment, paid flights home and free international school education for any kids in tow is not unheard of. Note that international school positions are quite difficult to pick up locally. The better schools tend to recruit directly from abroad through events such as education and job fairs, etc. Some schools here in Bangkok have a strict policy not to hire locally. Oh, and you will certainly need to be well-qualified.
— What's Phitsanalok (North Thailand) like for teachers?
To the locals and the regulars, it's known as P-Lok. It's got plenty of cultural attractions and a reasonable cost of living. But what about TEFL vacancies?
Do you live and teach outside Bangkok? Please help us update one of our region guides if you can spare a few minutes.
— How do students learn?
How do you create a variety of lessons that will appeal to most of your students? Theory often comes near the bottom of the pile when it comes to teaching, but there are several things worth knowing about how people learn and how best you can teach them.
— 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 'Light-fingered teachers can't be trusted'
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