Teach Thailand

Description Teaching in Thailand has become a very popular choice for South Africans wanting to explore international work opportunities. Our partner in Thailand, Island TEFL, has secured Teaching placements for both degree and non-degree holders in schools, all over Thailand. The minimum requirement for these positions is a 120 hour Island TEFL/OVC TEFL certificate in combination with a 6 day Thai Immersion & Culture training done in either Phuket or Bangkok, Thailand. Even though living expenses in Thailand are generally very cheap, doing the TEFL course in Thailand can be a costly exercise. You will need to have enough money to support yourself financially during this time. OVC has developed a very affordable option. We can now offer you a TEFL course here in South Africa, followed by a 6 day Thai Immersion & Culture Training course in Thailand, including a GUARANTEED job placement offer.            Program Details: The world is your classroom! In just 120 hours you will be a qualified EFL/ESL teacher, prepared to begin your new adventure! OVC will guide you through the process of becoming an effective and confident teacher of the English language.  We give you loads of practice and assistance in the training centre, before you "Step onstage".  By this time, you will be feeling very confident and secure in your abilities to deliver a fun, stimulating and effective lesson to your students. The TEFL Certificate course has a very practical emphasis and deals primarily with the real skills and knowledge needed by teachers in the EFL/ESL classroom. Salaries: • Degree Holders: 30,000 to 35,000 Baht per month • Non Degree Holders: 27,000 Baht per month *Food and Accommodation may or may not be included and varies from school to school. In most cases, the school will assist the teacher in finding appropriate accommodation close to the school. OVC TEFL – 60 hour Online plus 1 week in-class practical TEFL Course in SA, including the Introduction to Thai Culture as well as 1 job placement offer: TOTAL Cost: +- US$980.00 You can also choose to complete your TEFL course in Thailand: PHUKET - 4 week TEFL course, including the Introduction to Thai Culture as well as 1 job placement offer: TOTAL Cost: +- US$1,790.00 BANGKOK - 4 week TEFL course, including the Introduction to Thai Culture as well as 1 job placement offer: TOTAL Cost: +- US$1,295.00 KOH SAMUI - 5 week TEFL course, including the Introduction to Thai Culture as well as 1 job placement offer: TOTAL Cost: US$1,790.00 ** If you already hold a 120hour TEFL/TESOL certificate, you will be required to complete the Introduction to Thai Culture in either Bangkok or Phuket which will included 1 job placement offer TOTAL Cost: US$530.00 PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY FLIGHTS, VISAS FEES OR SPENDING MONEY ## Island TEFL is an IATEFL member (Member No. 17506), and works in collaboration with the Thai Ministry of Education. Island TEFL Certificates are internationally-recognised, as well as being accepted by the Thai Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Labour and the Department of Employment Eligibility You do not need a degree to apply. A high school diploma and being a native English speaker from the US, UK, CAN, AUS, NZ, SA or IRE with a sense of adventure is all you need. Please note that if you are a native English speaker but do not have a university degree, or if you are a non-native fluent English speaker holding a degree, you cannot be guaranteed a job offer. Based on past experience, however, your odds of being offered a government school teaching position are still excellent. The demand for EFL teachers in Thailand far exceeds the supply. PLACEMENTS for NON-DEGREE HOLDERS: There are thousands of teachers in Thailand without university degrees. Although the preferred qualifications for a foreign English teacher would include both native-speaker status and a university degree, the MOE and Immigration understand that there is a shortage of such teachers and give some discretion to the school as to who they hire and the issuance of work permits and teacher licenses. Rural Thailand has many more teaching jobs than teachers available to fill them. Nothing is impossible when it comes to Thailand.     Start/Finish Dates Cape Town Online course start date: 30 January 2012 In-class session: 27 February to 2nd March 2012 Johannesburg Online course start date: 27 February 2012 In-class session: 26th to 30th March 2012 Cape Town/Johannesburg/Durban Online course start date: 15 March 2012 In-class session: 12th to 17th April 2012 Thai Culture Training - Thailand Bangkok or Phuket : - 26th to 30th March 2012 -23rd to 28th April 2012 *TEFL courses in Thailand normally start on the 1st Monday of each month. please enquire with your OVC Consultant for exact dates. PLEASE NOTE, MARCH & APRIL ARE VERY BUSY MONTHS FOR TEFL TRAINING AND SPACE ON ALL COURSES WILL FILL UP QUICKLY Visa Info OVC will assist you to apply for the Asian visas once you have registered, been accepted for a course and paid the relevant fees. Application OVC will assist you with all your travel arrangements and issue your travel and medical insurance. More Info In Asia, you will receive an orientation and assistance with all aspects of settling and living in Asia. You will only be offered assistance with finding employment after you successfully completed the course/s. For more information about on fees and further details of the courses, please speak to your OVC consultant.