THAILAND - PATTAYA
TEFL / TESOL TOTAL
TEFL / TESOL Thailand - Pattaya is a 4 week international (Teaching English
as a Foreign Language) TEFL / (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other
Languages) TESOL training course program in Thailand and Cambodia that is
certified for 144 hours, above the 120 hours TEFL / TESOL international
standard which includes 30 hours of cultural and language training as well
as a teaching English job at the end of the TEFL / TESOL course.
A unique feature of this TEFL / TESOL Thailand program is the opportunity
to spend the first 2 weeks of training in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in a joint
session with trainees from Cambodia, Thailand, China and Vietnam. A tour
of the city is included, and you will also have the option to participate
in an excursion to the Angkor Wat temple in northern Cambodia, one of the
Seven Wonders of the World. After the joint training session, trainees will
return to Pattaya for the remainder of their program. Transportation is
included for trainees traveling between Thailand and Cambodia.
You become an internationally qualified TEFL / TESOL English teacher with
the help and guidance of our experienced teachers and assistants. You gain
knowledge of teaching practices and classroom experience allowing you to
build and develop your own teaching style.
All TEFL / TESOL Thailand teaching English courses offer teaching English
jobs in Thailand for a year or more with the help of our local teaching
staff, with the option to work in other countries such as Cambodia, Vietnam,
China through our international schools and other countries around the world.
You get to have the adventure of life time learning, working and traveling,
with people just like you. Your new found skills and knowledge allow you
to become employable worldwide through our TEFL / TESOL training course
program.
Thailand Overview
Located in southern
Thailand two hours from Bangkok, Pattaya is the country’s premier beach
resort. A tropical climate, active nightlife, golden sand and friendly people
attract millions of tourists a year to this city on the Gulf of Thailand.
In recent years, new shopping malls, outlet stores, and jewelry stores have
opened, increasing the influx of visitors. When you’re not in the TEFL classroom,
you can spend your time exploring
Pattaya’s
shopping venues, golf courses, or water sports—and, of course, experiencing
its famous nightlife.
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What's included in the TEFL / TESOL Course
TEFL /
TESOL Course: 4 week TEFL / TESOL training course that is internationally
recognized. Spend two weeks of teaching theory in Cambodia and two weeks
of teaching practice in a Thai school
Culture
& Language Classes: 20 hours of Thai culture & language classes
Make International
Friends: Study with other TEFL / TESOL Asia graduates from other
countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia and China and build international contacts
and make new friends
Transfer
Costs: We pay for your travel cost from Cambodia to Thailand
Angkor
Wat Trip: We take you to Siem Reip to experience the ancient Khmer
culture to learn about the history of the amazing Angkor Wat temples. Then
you explore the markets, restaurants and nightlife of Siem Reap
Weekend
Excursion: A weekend trip to Thailand's beach resort town of Koh
Chang. You'll have lots of time to relax and unwind before you start teaching
Job Placement
Assistance: During your TEFL / TESOL course we assist you in finding
the Teaching English Job and lifestyle that is right for you in Thailand
24/7 Support:
during the course with UK/USA staff based in Thailand
Welcome
dinner: Meet your training colleagues
International
TEFL / TESOL Certificate: Certificate that are accepted world wide
Graduate
Credits: Graduate Credits available through the international recognized
Pannasastra University for advance studies in education, TEFL, TESOL, DELTA
and master degree courses in education
Graduation
dinner: Celebrate your achievement
Extra
Job Placement Assistance: TEFL / TESOL Thailand - Pattaya will
provide extra assistance for graduates looking for teaching English jobs
or work in Vietnam, China or Cambodia. This service is available after successfully
completing the first two weeks of the TEFL / TESOL training course.
Tour of
Phnom Penh: We take you to see the best parts of Phnom Penh city
Mobile
Phone: Get a mobile and Thai sim card during the length of the
course
Accommodation:
Housing will be provided by TEFL / TESOL Thailand in a guest house or shared
apartment near our training center. All accommodations have air conditioning
and western style bathrooms
Airport
pick up: One of our staff will pick up you from airport and take
you to your accommodation
Trip to Laos
: Take a several day excursion to Vientiane and Vang Vieng
Transportation:
Transport for the 4 weeks of training to the school
IMPORTANT: When you book the Thailand TEFL / TESOL program
you must book your international flight from your home country to Phnom
Penh Cambodia for your first 2 weeks of training. We will pay for the transfer
from
Cambodia to Thailand after you have finished the first 2 weeks of TEFL /
TESOL program to start your last 2 weeks teaching practice and language
and cultural training in Thailand.
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The TEFL / TESOL Course Syllabus
The HEART of the program is a specially designed 144 hour TEFL / TESOL course
that combines what we feel are the essentials of what you need to become
an effective Teacher and to successful in your new country. The program
has an academic class work component, a foreign language component, and
a teaching practice component.
When you arrive at Phnom Penh airport in Cambodia, where you will be met
by a member of our local staff and they will take you to your accommodation
in Phnom Penh.
On Sunday evening you will attend a welcome dinner to meet your peers who
are training on the Cambodia, Vietnam and China program.
On Monday you will join students from Cambodia, Vietnam and China TEFL /
TESOL programs for the first 2 weeks of the course of your academic training.
We have developed this model at the request of TEFL / TESOL Asia members
to meet and develop relationships with their counter parts in other countries.
Additionally while in Cambodia those taking a full 144 hours TEFL / TESOL
Training course will be give a free 3 days excursion to Siem Reap - Angkor
Wat.
Let's walk through the program and see what you will be doing on a day to
day basis.
During the first two weeks of class week, your time will be dedicated to
academics. At the end of the second week you will return to Thailand to
complete your local language training and teaching practice. We want to
you have a solid base so that at the beginning of the third week, you are
ready to begin student teaching. The day starts at 9 AM and finishes at
approximately 5.30 PM. The day is broken up into four two hour teaching
segments with breaks and lunch as appropriate. Topics covered during this
first part of the program include:
History of English Teaching
& Language Acquisition
Context – Content – Modeling
Materials Development
Peer Teach – Warmers
Developing Dialogues
Peer Teach - New Language
Grammar 1 - Word Classes & Parts of Speech
Grammar 3 - Verbs & Related Issues
Peer Teach - Language Practice
Peer Teach - Increasing Vocabulary
Lesson Planning
Peer Teach - Listening Skills
Early Childhood Development
Peer Teach - Extension Activities
Using Drama to Teach English
Peer Teach - Reading & Writing
Using Chants & Songs
Employment & the Legal System
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Warmers – Introduction
of function & Types
Writing Resumes
Phonetics
Introducing New Language – Oral Format
Using Phonetics with Asian Language Issues Organizing
Language Practice
Grammar 2 - Sentences & Clauses
Increasing Student Vocabulary
Classroom Management
Listening Skills
Teaching One to One
Extension Activities
Young Learners
Teaching Reading & Writing
Introduction to Business English
Testing and Assessment
Assessing & Using Textbooks
Testing & Moderation
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The third and fourth weeks the schedule changes dramatically. First class
session of the day will be putting into practice the academic pat of your
TEFL / TESOL training. You will be teaching English to students in a school
or an organization. You will be expected to teach as many as twenty hours
of time with "real" students. You will have additional time to
go over your plans, and your previous day’s presentation with TEFL
/ TESOL Thailand - Pattaya staff. Second session varies between Thai language
and cultural classes training and language practicum. While the third and
fourth sessions of the day center around lesson planning, lesson development,
materials development for your next teaching lesson and looking for teaching
English jobs.
With
the above as a basic framework, there are a number of program options that
are available to fit your individual needs and backgrounds.
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Teaching Jobs Overview - Thailand
THAILAND TEACHING JOBS - Public, Private, Special Language Schools
The job description below is an example of the jobs we place people in who
complete TEFL / TESOL Thailand - Pattaya training course. These jobs are
not open to the general public and we do not find jobs for already qualified
TEFL / TESOL teachers.
Teaching Institution:
Students Age:
Teaching Class Size:
Teacher's Salary:
Classrooms Conditions:
Teaching Facilities:
Other Teaching Info: |
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Teachers needed across the board from
public schools to private schools to special language schools and
corporate.
All Ages
Generally reasonable class sizes from reputable programs
25000 Baht to 50,000 Baht and higher per month, depending on various
factors
Variable
Good Facilities
Well motivated students and cooperative administrative staff. More
evening and weekend classes, less likely to have air con.
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To
apply for an English teaching position
you must meet all of the minimum teaching requirements.
• Be a Native English Speaker from one of the following: United States,
Canada, United Kingdon, Europe, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand.
Other countries will be considered.
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in any subject. Although it is possible
to get a teaching job without a Bachelor's Degree however, it is normal
for a school to pay less than someone who has a degree.
• Have a Criminal Records Bureau Check that is not less than 12 months
old
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Travel/Trip Locations
When you sign up for a TEFL / TESOL Cambodia - Phnom Penh course you get
to go on the coolest trips
Trip to Laos
The trip to Laos
includes a day of local site seeing
in Vientiane, as well as a three day excursion to Vang Vieng, famous site
for white water kayaking, caving, mountain bike treks and rock climbing.
The geography is pristine and breathtaking, and the activities are the thrill
of a lifetime. This is a trip people go on over and over.
This trip originates in Bangkok and includes pickup and overnight train
trips to and from Nong Khai.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TEFL & TESOL PROGRAMS SIGN UPS:
We strongly advise that you do not book your TEFL / TESOL program on a month
that coincides with a trip you really want to go on. Should you decide to
do this your TEFL / TESOL program will be 8 weeks long due to you missing
your allocated teaching English practice in Thailand. We recommend that
you do the TEFL / TESOL program a month before going on a trip, giving you
time to find teaching job or travel around the other parts of the country
or Asia.
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Course Start Dates
Course Price
Thailand - Pattaya
TEFL / TESOL TOTAL
• TEFL / TESOL Course
• Culture & Language Classes
• Make International Friends
• Transfer Costs
• Angkor Wat Trip
• Weekend Excursion
• Job Placement Assistance
• 24/7 Support
• Welcome dinner
• International TEFL / TESOL Certificate
• Graduate Credits
• Graduation dinner
• Extra Job Placement Assistance
• Trip to Laos
• Tour of Phnom Penh
• Mobile Phone
• Accommodation
• Airport pick up
• Transportation
$2,550 USD Apply Now
IMPORTANT: When you book the Thailand TEFL / TESOL program you must
book your international flight from your home country to Phnom Penh Cambodia
for your first 2 weeks of training. We will pay for the transfer from
Cambodia to Thailand after you have finished the first 2 weeks of TEFL /
TESOL program to start your last 2 weeks teaching practice and language
and cultural training in Thailand.
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To begin the process of signing up for a English Teaching TEFL / TESOL Program
please complete the application form.
This application process is free and you are under no financial obligation
until we accept your application, and request your written commitment and
payment.
• Fill in all areas of the application form
• Provide a convenient phone number so we can call you
• Make sure you say why you have chosen this course and your objectives
for teaching English
• Check that your email address and phone number are correct
• Submit your application and we will get back to you soon
You MUST be & have the following before signing
up if you plan on working in one of the counties.
1) Be a Native English Speaker from one of the following countries: United
States, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand.
2) Have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is any subject
