Getting started as an English teacher

A quick overview of TEFL certificates, degrees, work permits and visas

If you didn’t go to university, don’t pretend that you did. You may be able to bluff your way through an interview and produce a certificate upon which the ink has just dried; however, all it takes is one phone call to immigration and you won’t just lose your job, you could lose your freedom.


Does your school have a work permit / visa superhero?

Every teacher would love their school to have a Khun Oat

Foreign teachers need someone who takes away all those red tape headaches? Do you have such a member of staff or is your place of employment generally clueless about immigration / ministry of labor procedures and are teachers left to fight for themselves?


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Featured Jobs

NES English, Science and Math Teachers

฿42,300+ / month

Thailand


Experienced NES Teacher

฿34,000+ / month

Songkhla


NES English Instructor

฿40,000+ / month

Nakhon Pathom


K1 / Nursery Class Teacher

฿70,000+ / month

Bangkok


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


NES Teachers

฿40,000+ / month

Pathum Thani


Featured Teachers

  • Joseph


    Filipino, 24 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Tom


    American, 59 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Agnes


    Filipino, 57 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Peter


    British, 59 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Judy


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Pete


    Canadian, 64 years old. Currently living in Thailand

The Hot Spot


The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

Many schools ask for demo lessons before they hire. What should you the teacher be aware of?


Air your views

Air your views

Got something to say on the topic of teaching, working or living in Thailand? The Ajarn Postbox is the place. Send us your letters!


Teacher mistakes

Teacher mistakes

What are the most common mistakes that teachers make when they are about to embark on a teaching career in Thailand? We've got them all covered.


Contributions welcome

Contributions welcome

If you like visiting ajarn.com and reading the content, why not get involved yourself and keep us up to date?


The Region Guides

The Region Guides

Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.


Need Thailand insurance?

Need Thailand insurance?

Have a question about health or travel insurance in Thailand? Ricky Batten from Pacific Prime is Ajarn's resident expert.


Will I find work in Thailand?

Will I find work in Thailand?

It's one of the most common questions we get e-mailed to us. So find out exactly where you stand.


The cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.