Summer Paid Teach In Thailand

• To apply, you must complete the online application and submit the required documents.
• Once your application has been submitted,  your Operations Coordinator will provide you with a list of documents required for the program.
• We will then submit your completed application to our Thailand office for approval.
• Within 1-2 weeks after we send the documents to Thailand, you’ll know if you’re accepted to the program.

• Your completed online application.
• A color copy of your passport.
• A reference list.
• Copy of your degree, transcripts, or a letter of expected completion if you haven’t graduated.
• Resume.
• Criminal Record Check.
• Any certificates related to teaching (ex: TEFL/TESOL, First Aid, Teaching Certification, etc)
• A photo of you.

You are eligible to apply if you meet the following requirements:

• Native English speaker.

• Age 21+.

• Bachelors degree.

• Citizen of US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.

• TEFL/TESOL Certification strongly preferred but not required, especially if you are a classroom teacher.

• Teaching experience is recommended.

Be certain you pack to bring with you:

• Your original University Degree Certificate or Original University Degree Transcript. If you do not feel comfortable bringing your original diploma, you can bring a notarized, stamped copy.
• Criminal Background Check

It is more difficult to place friends and couples in the same school. Since this is a shortened summer placement, we do have friends who do come together and we are able to place them near one another.

You may submit your preferences for teaching location, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to honor your request.

Yes, you will be picked up at the Bangkok International Airport if you arrive within 4 days of the Monday orientation.  You are brought to a local hotel and the group is picked up for the start of orientation on that Monday.  

You will have assistance arranging your transportation and travel plans by bus or train to your placement.

You will receive a stipend at the end of your program that can offset your rent as you would in your home country. School staff will assist you in finding accommodation near your school. Please keep in mind that housing in Thailand might not live up to your current standard of living at home. In some towns or locations there are not as many housing options available. Accommodation will typically be Thai-style studio apartments with private bathrooms, or in a shared townhouse with your own room. There will be an A/C Unit or fan, hot water, a double-sized bed and closet. Extra amenities like refrigerators or TVs can typically be rented from the landlord.

You will pay your monthly rent directly to the landlord.

No teacher will be required to share a room, but it will be likely that teachers will be located in the same complex. However, this is not guaranteed, as it will depend on the placement.

Beds and other furnishings are provided, but bedding is not. You can either bring your own, or buy some in Thailand to save space in your luggage.

When possible, GeoVisions will provide you with information in advance of your departure from your home country.  Typically, placements are provided during orientation.

The length of your contract is 6 weeks. (The program is 7 weeks including the orientation.)

Placements are made in Kindergartens, Primary, and Secondary schools.

Age can often be a deceiving indicator of English ability among Thai students. For planning purposes, we recommend preparing your expectations for lower ability students ranging from elementary to advanced beginner.

Some private primary schools will have Thai co-teachers, but it is best not to expect a co-teacher – you will likely be leading your class on your own.

The maximum will be 50 but the average will be 20-35 students.

The contract will state that you need to be at the school from 7am until 4pm or 8am to 5pm. Teaching hours will be between 18-24 per week. Many schools might let you leave a reasonable amount of time after your last class (2:30/3:30pm) but that is dependent on the school. Therefore, the contract will read 7am-4pm and 8am-5pm.

Not officially or formally. But for anyone who wants to learn Thai, you will find everyone around you more than helpful and encouraging!

Think lightweight fabrics, as it gets very hot and humid in Thailand!  You will be provided a "how to dress" document prior to going to Thailand so you can pack accordingly.

Thailand is an incredibly safe country to visit in terms of the crime, illness, and general hazards. Malaria is one of the main concerns for those traveling to Thailand, however it is very uncommon. You should consult your doctor before coming over as to the appropriate precautions to exercise for preventing illnesses of any kind as well as for their recommended inoculations.

For summer only teaching placements, teachers will be provided approximately US$800-1000/month as a “thank you gift” from the school at the end of your teaching position. You are technically a volunteer teacher that will receive a stipend at the end of the program since these positions are for teachers with teaching experience.

Thailand has very low cost of living; however, it really depends on your lifestyle. Food and accommodations are extremely affordable but things like running your air conditioner 24/7 can run up your electric bill.

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 thank you gift from the school as possible. We provide a formal orientation, starting when we pick you up at the airport.  You will learn survival Thai language. You will meet other teachers just like you the day you arrive. Start enjoying the GeoVisions safety net immediately. We help guide you with your visa, your formal documents and we make sure your new school is ready to receive you. 

One question we often get is whether it is possible to teach in Thailand with a friend, family member or significant other. The answer is absolutely! Finding placement for two or more people in the same school or area makes the task of job placement more challenging and tends to narrow the placement options, however, if you are open-minded to location and age group, and do not have narrow preferences, we have a very successful track record of placing friends and family if not at the same school, then certainly in the same town.

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 who loves 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.