Teach in Thailand with IST Plus

Thailand - the backpacker's favourite!

What very few "gap yearers" get to do however is to immerse themselves in the real life and culture of this nation.

teach in thailand participants with children

Teach in Thailand offers just that - a chance to spend 5 or 10 months working at a Thai school, living like a local and getting beyond the tourist traps!
With full support "in country" PLUS a week's orientation in Bangkok and beyond, accomodation provided by your school, and a GENEROUS local salary, the Teach in Thailand Programme allows you to go secure in the knowledge you have a team behind you to help you make the most of your time abroad.
Participants rafting at Orientation

Teach in Thailand with IST Plus allows you to:

Experience a unique culture, giving you a multi-cultural perspective of the world

Travel and see famous landmarks that you've only read about or seen on TV
Gain professional work experience and strengthen your CV
Build/develop your confidence
Make international friends
Participate in the Thai Education Service
Engage in healthy cultural exchange with Thai students
Meet and get to know Thai people

IST Plus provides:

Placement as an English teacher for 5 or 10 months

A minimum local salary of 15,000 Baht per month. Click here to see exchange rates
Furnished accommodation, provided free of charge by the host institution
An intensive 7-day training and orientation course in Bangkok and the resort of Kanchanaburi, covering basic TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) theory and practice, cultural seminars, survival language training and sight seeing trips
7 nights accommodation and meals during orientation
Transportation from the orientation site to your host institution
24-hour emergency in-country support during your stay
Necessary legal documentation required to work in Thailand

Teach in Thailand Participants at dinner

Teaching hours that are typically between 16 and 22 hours per week. Participants mostly teach English, however there may be the opportunity to teach other subjects depending on your academic background
Optional group flight. All those arriving with the group flight or arriving on the same day as the group flight will be met at Bangkok airport by local staff
A free one-way flight from Bangkok to those who successfully complete a continuous 10-month contract at the same institution* This only applies to those who depart in May
A comprehensive handbook written by Programme staff, including useful information on Thailand, advice on teaching and how best to prepare for the experience
A Lonely Planet travel guide
TEFL Certificate upon successful completion of the teaching contract

Eligibility

To take part in the Teach in Thailand programme you should be:
A graduate of any discipline
Under the age of 65
Flexible and adaptable
In good physical and mental health
In possession of excellent English language skills

Programme Fees

One semester placement (5 months) £725
Two semester placement (10 months) £825
Application deadline for October 2008: September 19th 2008
Orientation - 19th - 25th October 2008 (In Bangkok)
Application deadline for May 2009: March 27th 2009
Orientation - 3rd-9th May 2009 (In Bangkok)
Fees do not include the Thai visa (currently £45) payable to the Royal Thai Embassy.