Teach in Thailand with CIEE | Guaranteed Placement Before Departure

Name: Teach in Thailand with CIEE | Guaranteed Placement Before Departure
Brand: CIEE Teach Abroad & TEFL
SKU: 29440
Rating: 4.82 (113 reviews)

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Location

Thailand
- Chiang Mai
- Khon Kaen
- Bangkok
- Chiang Rai

Length

12 - 52 weeks

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood Middle School High School University Students

Financial Support

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Qualifications

Native English speaker
Bachelor’s degree in any field
Citizenship in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or South Africa
Must be 50 years of age or younger

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood Middle School High School University Students

Housing

Apartment

Age Max

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Salary / Benefits

Participants earn at least 28,000 baht and up to 33,000 baht per month and receive free, furnished accommodation. Additional experience could earn a higher salary.

Starting Price

1700

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Whats included with CIEE

Job placement prior to departure
Pre-departure support– including visa assistance and a comprehensive online pre-departure course
iNext international insurance with 24-hour emergency assistance services
24/7 support from staff in Thailand while you're abroad
Multi-day orientation – including excursions, meals, and accommodation
Provided accommodation
Transport to your assignment
Cultural and professional development activities

What's Included

Accommodation Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Some Meals Travel Insurance

What's Not Included

Airfare

Last Updated: Jan 09, 2023

Last Reviewed: Nov 22, 2022

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About Program

CIEE's Teach in Thailand program places teachers in paid positions teaching English at public and private schools in locations all across this beautiful country for 6 or 12 months.

With CIEE, you're guaranteed to receive your teaching placement and work visa BEFORE departure. This means you don't have to stress about finding a job or applying for a visa after arriving in Thailand. You'll know exactly where you are going to be teaching before confirming your participation on the program.

You'll connect with other CIEE teachers at orientation in Bangkok so you can build a network of new friends. Orientation includes hotel accommodation, meals, cultural activities, and Thai language lessons to ensure you'll be set up for success while teaching in Thailand!

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Program Highlights

Guaranteed job placement and work visa prior to departure give you peace of mind!
Connect with other CIEE teachers and build a network of new friends
Orientation in Bangkok – including excursions, meals, and accommodation
Expert visa assistance and comprehensive online pre-departure course
Rent-free housing and competitive salary so you have money to travel

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Benefits 4.7
Support 4.85
Fun 4.45
Facilities 4.3
Safety 4.9

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CIEE has provided me with an incredible experience to travel overseas for an extended period of time while also making enough money to break even and even save money to return to the U.S. I am so happy with my school placement and cannot wait for the adventures of a lifetime these next 10 months in Thailand.

Pros

Cultural immersion
Close proximity to everything I need
Salary

CIEE creates a fun, safe, and collaborative environment! I taught in Uttaradit for 6 months and had so much support through CIEE staff, the locals, and the other members of my travel buddies. I had plenty of time on the weekends and holidays to travel, whether that was by myself or with the friends I met along the way. Figuring out the ins and outs of traveling was easy with CIEE. I was paid almost double what locals get paid, so money was never an issue. Things in Thailand tend to be cheap too.

Response from CIEE Teach Abroad & TEFL

We're so glad you had such an amazing experience teaching in Thailand and felt supported by CIEE throughout the experience!

By CIEE Teach Abroad and CIEE TEFL on June 10, 2022

I would 100% recommend the Teach in Thailand program through CIEE. Following college, I had the dream of teaching while traveling abroad, and through this organization, that dream was able to come true. CIEE was affordable, reliable and helped make the pre-departure process go as smooth as possible. I highly advise doing this program, and have absolutely nothing negative to say. This was by far the opportunity of a lifetime! I was able to travel the country, teach the MOST adorable students all while making a surplus of friends.

Pros

I was able to be fully immersed in a new culture.
I made tons of life-long friends!
I got to travel for CHEAP

After graduating from college, I was looking for opportunities to teach abroad and CIEE was highly recommended; I am so happy I decided to do this experience with them! Before I even officially applied for the program, I was able to speak with the Teach In Thailand US coordinator to gather details about the program such as pay and housing. I also made frequent calls with her when applying for the program (it's a rigorous process to teach in Asia and I needed a lot of support, CIEE was there for me the whole application process!)They have continued to support me through my teaching and living in Thailand for the past 6 months. I trust this program so much that I decided to sign up for a full year abroad, and it has been the best decision! (bonus perk, you get a stipend for teaching for the entire year and a 10% discount if you sign up for another program with them again). So many non-CIEE teachers that I have spoken to in Thailand have had questionable or difficult experiences with the program they chose to travel and teach with; I can honestly say I have NO complaints with my experience with CIEE! The support you have with the team in Thailand is so amazing; I've gotten support anywhere from step-by-step Visa application instructions to restaurant and hostel recommendations! If you are wanting to teach abroad, I would DEFINITELY go with CIEE

Pros

Getting paid to travel, adventure, and experience new cultures
The local people are SO kind, helpful, and respectful of teachers!
The food!

There is so much history and culture in Thailand! It has been so fun to learn about and experience first hand

You HAVE TO visit an Elephant Sanctuary; we were able to visit this one in Chiang Mai over a long weekend! We fed, bathed, and learned more about one of Thailand's most amazing creatures(:

Response from CIEE Teach Abroad & TEFL

Thanks, Mary! We're so glad you have felt supported by CIEE during every step of your journey teaching abroad in Thailand.

By CIEE Teach Abroad and CIEE TEFL on May 31, 2022

After graduating college I decided that I wanted to teach abroad. When I researched programs CIEE was one of the first ones to come up. CIEE provided many unique teaching opportunities that really stuck out to me. I decided to apply for their 12 month Teach in Thailand Program, and it was the best decision I have made! CIEE supported me through every step of the application process. Even as I've been teaching and living here for nearly half a year they are still here to support me. I have grown so much through this experience and can not wait to see what the next few months hold!

Pros

Experience a new culture
Get out of your comfort zone
Meet new people

Response from CIEE Teach Abroad & TEFL

That's awesome to hear you're having such a positive experience teaching in Thailand and feel so supported by CIEE. Thanks for sharing!

By CIEE Teach Abroad and CIEE TEFL on May 31, 2022

I have really enjoyed using CIEE to travel to Thailand as a teacher! They have been so willingly helpful since I started my application process back in 2020, and they continue to provide full support for me during my time abroad. Everyone in the staff is very kind and attentive. They are always looking to do whatever they can to make this experience the best it can be for us. I would absolutely recommend using this program to travel abroad because they have made every moment easy, fun and worthwhile!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Say YES to everything! Life is every country is different, so you have to be willing to try things that you may not have at home. You never know what funny moment or amazing memory could be waiting for you just outside your comfort zone!

Some of the amazing pals I met over here!

I recently graduated from Louisiana Tech University in March 2021 and began teaching science and English to secondary students (7th through 12th grade) in Thailand in October of 2021. I was lucky enough to be placed in Phuket. CIEE is a little pricey but totally worth every penny. They help with all of the paper work and over seas communication. They helped me feel safe and secure traveling alone to live in a new place. I always knew I had the correct documents when traveling and to work as a foreigner. I would have been lost if I'd tried to move to a new country alone for the first time. They also follow up with you and make sure your doing well once you are settled in to your new position. The transition is of course challenging but CIEE helps ease that. The work load you have a teacher varies greatly depending on the subject and age you are teaching, but that has nothing to do with CIEE.

What would you improve about this program?

It'd be great if teachers were able to receive the classes they'll be teaching before the arrive in Thailand so that they can begin preparing early.

I came across CIEE through a simple Google search knowing little about it. After exploring the website I decided to apply for their Teach in Thailand program. I didn’t know much about traveling abroad or what that process would look like, but I decided to apply. After submitting my application I anxiously awaited to hear back about my acceptance. When I heard back from CIEE, they were quick to send me a timeline of steps I needed to take to begin my journey in Thailand. The process of traveling and teaching abroad is not an easy one, and it was much harder than expected. Everything is time sensitive and going through this process alone would've been very stressful. I am so thankful that CIEE was there every step of the way. My coordinator, Shanice, was available by phone and email whenever needed and was quick to respond back. With the amount of questions I was constantly asking I was so thankful I found such a supportive organization that was so willing to help. Even after I had arrived in Thailand and started my teaching, CIEE checked back in with me to make sure all was well. I couldn’t be more happy with my decision!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

My best advice, as cliche as it sounds, is to always say yes and be willing to get out of your comfort zone. I have been teaching abroad for a little over a month, and I’ve already done so many things I never thought I’d do. Teaching in a foreign country is all about trying new things, and to get the most out of your experience you need to say yes to things that might seem scary at first.

Trip go Pattaya Beach! We had to climb a fence to get back to our Airbnb

Questions & Answers

Would you recommend the Teach in Thailand Plus program, or is the visa process simple enough to do on your own?

We currently provide the same level of visa support to all Teach in Thailand participants and only offer one program.

By CIEE Teach Abroad and CIEE TEFL on May 12, 2020

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It says that housing is included in the program. Can you describe what type of housing is provided?

It varies depending on where your school placement is. Many teachers are in studio apartments in the same apartment complex as other foreign teachers. I've also heard of shared houses or apartments, always with your own room though!

By Madeline Rogers on March 3, 2020

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Can I apply while in the last semester of earning my bachelors degree?

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Can I stay there for two weeks ?

Unfortunately due to the nature of this particular program you must sign up for either 6 months or a year. But there are plenty of other volunteer organizations that would be happy to have you come volunteer for two weeks!

By Gabriela Perez-Dietz on November 9, 2017

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program based on several recommendations from close friends who also applied through the CIEE Teach in Thailand program. I did a lot of research on my own and determined that this program would give me the opportunity to travel, experience new culture, meet new people, try new food, as well as the unique opportunity to connect with and inspire a wide range of Thai students. I hope that they have learned as much from me as I have learned from each of them.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

CIEE did an outstanding job assisting me throughout the entire process leading up to my departure. Their interactive and user friendly website made the application process as simple and easy as possible. Once I was accepted into the program, I was in constant contact with my coordinator (Kerry Plath) via email and by phone conversations through the processes of completing important tasks such as filing for Travel Visa, finding a school/region that met my requests, living accommodations, and preparing for teaching abroad through CIEE's online pre-departure course. I truly felt like she was my personal liaison as any questions or concerns I had would be addressed in a timely and effective manner.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

One piece of advice I would give to someone going on this program would be to allow themselves to be comfortable being uncomfortable. Not every little thing will work out in the exact way you thought it might, but that's okay. If you are a person who can go with the flow and adapt to a new setting and environment, this program will give you the opportunity to experience a beautiful and unique part of the world as well as a brand new culture that can only positively impact your life.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

An average school day for me starts at 7 AM when I take a 10-minute motorbike ride to my school. I teach multiple classes throughout the day to multiple matthayom's (grade levels) with about two periods off for class planning/preparation and lunch. The school day winds down at 4:30 PM. After school is let out, I head back to my apartment and meet up with friends and fellow teachers for dinner and to hang out.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was not being able to speak Thai. How would I be able to communicate with my students? How would I be able to communicate with the school administrators and faculty? I quickly understood that although not everyone around the school (or community) speaks fluent English, communication is formed by much more than just words. By using a combination of body language, hand gestures, and some of my newly learned Thai from orientation, I have had very little issue with communication.

What has been the most difficult adjustment teaching in a Thai school system?

Overall, there have been two glaring differences between teaching in a US school system vs teaching in a Thai school system. The first is "Thai time". Thai time is a cultural difference from the States that does not place any emphasis on punctuality. The first few weeks I was teaching, I would be shocked to arrive at my class that starts at 8 AM only to have students start to trickle in around 8:05 AM through as late as 8:25 AM. It is very easy to take this the wrong way and assume students are purposely arriving to your class late, or are being disrespectful, but they aren't. This is simply the result of long walks from one class to another across campus as well as "Thai time".

The second glaring difference is in the way that class curriculum and planning is handled from an administrative standpoint. The week before I started teaching classes, I was handed a binder with each class’ curriculum attached with subjects simply reading "Agriculture" or "Business", and that’s it for the most part. It is essentially 90% up to the teachers to determine what materials they think are most important and what materials they feel strongly enough about to teach their students. As far as lesson planning, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests are concerned, it is 100% on the teacher.

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Interview

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite travel memory is from studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I spent a week backpacking through Patagonia with friends. I went ice trekking on Perito Moreno Glacier, explored Los Glaciares National Park, and hiked for the first time in El Chaltén. This trip really cemented my love for travel and adventure.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

In the time that I have worked here, I’ve become more knowledgeable on how to provide solutions and offer support for teachers. It’s important to take the time to listen and respond to requests in a timely manner. I really enjoy being able to share my own experiences teaching abroad and hope it encourages other teachers as well.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I enjoy hearing stories about CIEE Alum who choose to continue teaching abroad; whether renewing their contract or teaching abroad with us in another country. Having taught abroad in Spain and South Korea, I understand the excitement of wanting more time abroad. I also enjoy hearing about teachers who have met their partners while teaching abroad!

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

If I could go on any program, I would choose CIEE's Teach in Thailand program. I have always wanted to travel to Thailand and learn more about Thai culture. I like that the program has a one-semester option and includes housing. Also, I’d love the chance to take Thai language lessons and meet other teachers at orientation.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

One aspect that makes our team unique is first-hand experience teaching abroad. I think it’s important to offer teachers an authentic perspective on what it’s truly like to live and work abroad. For me, I participated in our CIEE Spain Volunteer program a few years ago. My experience in this program led me to continue teaching abroad for the next few years.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I believe the biggest factors of success for a company are directly attributed to its values, leadership, and culture. Encouraging collaboration and responding with integrity creates a healthy work environment. I am glad to be a part of the CIEE Teach Abroad & TEFL team and to work with individuals who truly enjoy what they do.

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Stephen Bush

Teach Abroad Director

About CIEE Teach Abroad & TEFL

CIEE Teach Abroad & TEFL will support you through every step of your English teaching adventure, empowering you to explore new cultures, meet amazing people, and make a lasting impact on the lives of your students! CIEE TEFL's online courses will teach you everything you need to know to be a successful English teacher, from how to plan and deliver...

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Alumni Interviews

Ryan Bunyon

Why did you choose this program?

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

What has been the most difficult adjustment teaching in a Thai school system?

Staff Interviews

Alissa Malbrough

Interview

What is your favorite travel memory?

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?