Program Overview:Teach English In Thailand With GeoVisions
Why is there a placement fee?
Over the years we have met teachers who have had horrible experiences when they think they are going into a fantastic overseas teaching job only to find out they are not going to a real school, but a corporate school and not a true International school. They have been caught in a signed contract without having visited the school or met the administrators. Where do they turn without a support team who's only job is to look out for you?
At GeoVisions, we have pre-screened the school and the position and in most cases, we have placed teachers at that school before. We make sure you're being paid the highest salary possible. We provide a formal orientation, starting when we pick you up at the airport in Bangkok. You will learn survival Thai language and we'll take care of your first week's accommodation. You will meet other teachers just like you the day you arrive. Attend our BBQ on the beach and start enjoying the GeoVisions safety net immediately. We help you with your visa, your formal documents and we make sure your new school is ready to receive you. In fact, if your placement doesn't work out, we will move you to another school or another part of Thailand.
Will Schools Hire Teachers That Are Age 50 Or Older?
Most schools do not impose age restrictions, but there may be a subtle age bias towards younger teachers. However, if you are active, vibrant, energetic and a creative educator wholoves being around young people, you will be able to secure a job. A few countries do impose age restrictions set by the government for issuing work visas, but most do not.
This is a full time teaching position.
You may apply at anytime during the calendar year and we accept applications each month throughout the calendar year. We have hundreds of great paying full time teaching jobs in Thailand with full benefits. We can fill 150 full time teaching positiions each month.
This is a paid position with a minimum salary of 30,000 Baht per month (approximately US$ 1,000). Host institutions provide assistance in finding comfortable accommodations. The cost of living in Thailand is very low. The salary may not seem particularly high in Western terms, but it is generous in local terms—about three times what local teachers earn—and wages can easily finance independent travel during the year.
Why Teach In Thailand?
Go beyond the beaten path and experience Thailand the way no tourist ever could. GeoVisions' Teach in Thailand program allows you to live and work in one of the world’s favorite holiday destinations while helping to improve the English skills of local children and experiencing and engaging in an important cultural exchange. You will find a rich culture built upon a fascinating history and a country populated by a caring, vibrant people. You will truly come to learn why this country is often referred to as “The Land of a Thousand Smiles”.
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GeoVisions accepts only native English speakers for Teach in Thailand.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teaching English in a classroom setting, working to improve students listening and speaking skills.
- Prepare in-class activities focused on language development such as dialogues, games, pronunciation and grammar activities, songs, role-playing and conversation groups.
- Plan lessons and presentations to your class.
- Attend some faculty meetings.
- Help plan and implement some extra-curricular activities (after-school English clubs, art projects, sporting activities etc.)
- Teach Monday through Friday.
Thai schools are showing a preference for teachers with an Education degree or teaching qualification in their home country. Any applicants meeting these requirements will be hired much more easily than those who do not (and it is also possible that they could earn a higher salary based on their qualifications). Most applicants are accepted within about 3 weeks of making application to GeoVisions.
Applicants will receive their conditional school assignment prior to departure. Upon arrival in Thailand you will meet iwth the school for a formal interview.
GeoVisions has screened all jobs and schools and provides all of the benefits listed below for the Program Fee:
- A week of training during orientation, to be prepared for your teaching assignment before you ever reach your school. Accommodation is included.
- Survival Thai language lessons.
- An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Thailand.
- In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
- Premium online membership at the ESL-Lounge.
- Daily living advice.
- A 12 month contract with a screened school.
- Airport pickup in Bangkok is provided if you arrive no more than 4 days before the start of orientation. Pick up is not provided if you arrive late for the program.
- TESOL courses are provided for an optional fee. You can also take our online TESOL course or combine the online course with the last two weeks in Thailand and we provide 4 days of practice teaching in a Thai school before you go to your new home school.