Qualifications to teach English in Thailand - Employment and Work Permits

RE: Qualifications to teach English in Thailand

Darren — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:27:08 +0000

ok cheers for that. 👍

RE: Qualifications to teach English in Thailand

Lars — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:55:38 +0000

There's online teaching, of course, which has always been a bit of a grey area here as far as work permits go, so that might be a way round the degree thing, especially if you're freelancing...

RE: Qualifications to teach English in Thailand

Gareth — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:21:27 +0000

@darren Yes, I would say so if you're looking for a regular salaried teaching job in Thailand. Things were a bit more lax here 20 years ago, but the degree is a requirement for a work permit, and you can't legally work without a work permit. So it's a government rule rather than an employer one.

RE: Qualifications to teach English in Thailand

Darren — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:51:06 +0000

So is the degree thing a dealbreaker then? No way round that?

RE: Qualifications to teach English in Thailand

Gareth — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 08:08:21 +0000

I would add that at least one year's experience of teaching is usually required too.

RE: Qualifications to teach English in Thailand

Shaun — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 06:15:23 +0000

You're talking min. bachelor's degree plus TEFL/TESOL (or teaching licence) if your degree isn't in education.

Qualifications to teach English in Thailand

Darren — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:24:23 +0000

What qualifications do u need to teach English in Thailand?