Teach in Thailand with CIEE | Guaranteed Placement Before Departure

I lived in Kalasin, a small town near Khon Kaen in Thailand's Northeastern region, Esan. My one-bedroom apartment was just a 7-minute walk from school, or a quick 2-minute motorbike ride for me! Before I rented a motorbike, my teachers would give me rides—here's a little secret: very few people in Thailand actually enjoy walking! A day in my life wasn't complete without my routine walks through Dinosaur Park or my regular visits to Shabu with the other teachers from school. If I wasn't spending my weekend in Kalasin, I'd ride up to Khon Kaen to explore the city or catch a flight for the weekend, meeting up with fellow CIEE teachers!

As someone who has never traveled abroad alone, this program gave me all the support and knowledge needed to make it as stress free as possible. The program helped me pick an area that was best for me and allowed me to rank my preferences in order to be placed in a school I would love. The orientation gave me knowledge to help me prepare for my time here and give me accurate expectations. I was placed in a school that set me up in comfortable and convenient housing as well as helped me apple for work documents and banking. Overall, I am very glad I applied for this program.

I'm currently in my gap year after University and couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my time. Every day, I am discovering something new about Thai culture and becoming a better version of myself. No, it is not always easy, but that's part of the experience. Everyone on this program will have a different story- there are so many differences between schools, provinces, and student populations that I couldn't even begin to try and explain to you what to expect. You just have to go into this program with an open mind and heart. The orientation from CIEE was extremely helpful from an informational standpoint, but also for the social aspect. Meeting people before starting work was a great way to transition and I would recommend it to anyone!

CIEE and the program OEG are super supportive, with just the right amount of guidance. The orientation was fun, and the set up with a place to live, a school, and contacts before departure, was great. The visa support was crucial, and they continue to support you to help you with visa renewal three months into your program. They also make it easy to extend your teaching contract, and set you up with very nice schools. Roi Et is a charming if small city, with a great school. Highly recommend for someone interested in teaching abroad, especially in Thailand. This is not my first time using CIEE, I also studied abroad with them in college, when I went to Hyderabad, India, and loved my experience.

I had an amazing experience with CIEE, and I can’t recommend them enough! Everyone in the program was incredibly supportive, especially Ashley, who was there for me every step of the way. From the application process to settling into my placement, the guidance I received was outstanding.

The best part of my experience is my school placement. I’ve worked at two other schools as part of internships during my degree, but this school, as an official employed teacher, has been the best by far. The environment, support, and overall experience have been unmatched.

Ashley and the CIEE team were great! They are always accessible and prepared for any question regarding moving abroad. I am genuinely so grateful for CIEE and their help on coming to Teach Abroad in Thailand. If you are on the fence, take my advice as someone who was also on the fence- do it! Teach abroad with CIEE- they will make the process easier and as stress free as possible. From pre-departure advice and information to in-country support once arriving, this program is definitely the way to go when considering teaching abroad.

I have been wanting to teach abroad for a very long time. And finally went through with it this year and I’m so happy that I did. Especially going through a program like CIEE. It was such a smooth process that truly makes a difference when you move your entire life abroad. They handled it all and I just had to pack my bags. I am very happy with my decision and if you’re questioning what program or agency to go with this is you sign to go with CIEE. I have nothing bad to say about CIEE and will always be grateful I went with them.

My adventure to Thailand took place in the beautiful province of Petchabun. It was more of a rural placement and that initially had me a little nervous about potential challenges. However, the challenges were not too daunting! I quite enjoy the nature and peaceful area while still being able to travel to more busy areas to do other things. In a short period of time, I was able to enjoy holidays and festivals, hang out with other teachers and explore the local area. In free time I can learn Thai, cook and exercise. The staff at the school always offer their time to support and share with you their culture. So overall, there are many things to do as long as you take the time to plan it. I really cannot wait to explore more and travel throughout the country.