Location
  • Thailand
Length
12 - 26 weeks
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Native English Speaker (preferred)
  • MUST have Bachelor's Degree (in any field)
  • 21-50 years of age
  • TEFL certificate and/or teaching experience (preferred but not required)
Job Type
Government
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School
Housing
Apartment
Weekly Classroom Hours
24
Age Min.
21
Age Max
55

Pricing

Salary / Benefits
• Base salary of 30,000 Thai Baht monthly, with increase depending on qualifications (e.g., Education graduates, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA holders)
• 3,000 Thai Baht monthly housing allowance
• Free work permit and 3,000 Thai Baht Non-B working visa reimbursement upon contract completion, with all paperwork sorted by our staff
• Free accident insurance
• Paid Thai public holidays
• Dedicated team of Thai and curriculum consultants supporting you throughout the semester
• Full curriculum and textbooks provided by MediaKids
• Maximum of 24 classes per week
• Free orientation and training course
• Assistance with opening a Thai bank account and obtaining a Thai sim card
• Semester-to-semester contract for flexibility
Price Details
No program or placement fees!
What's Included
Accommodation SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Curriculum, accident insurance, orientation and training, in-person and online consultant support through the semester, bank account

What's Not Included
Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Meals Transportation
What's Not Included (Extra)

MediaKids Academy provides placements for free - we do not charge for our services! However, teachers are expected to support themselves for personal expenses, ie. transportation, meals, etc.

Feb 02, 2023
Mar 20, 2025
28 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

MediaKids Academy is Thailand’s top English teaching placement provider. If you are looking for a unique life experience while making a difference in the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you! MediaKids has placed and supported thousands of teachers from around the world, providing teachers with the opportunity to fully immerse in the culture and become part of the local community.

Whether you are a recent university graduate looking for a unique life experience or a seasoned professional, we have a position for you. No TEFL or experience? No problem! We are looking for energetic, creative, responsible and culturally sensitive teachers, with a positive attitude and the desire to develop as a teacher. MediaKids provides full training for new teachers, so even novices can feel confident and well-prepared before entering the classroom.

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Program Highlights

  • Experience Thailand through the eyes of the locals as a TEFL teacher, and experience Thailand beyond the beaten path
  • Create a strong network of friends and support system to live, travel, explore, and make memories with
  • Live and teach in Thailand stress-free. Leave everything in the hands of our expert staff from start to finish
  • Teach in a country that acts as a launch pad to the rest of the world - world travel is right at your doorstep!
  • Make a difference in the lives of others by teaching, encouraging, and inspiring your students and local community

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Program Reviews

4.00 Rating
based on 27 reviews
  • 5 rating 48.15%
  • 4 rating 33.33%
  • 3 rating 3.7%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 14.81%
  • Benefits 3.7
  • Support 3.95
  • Fun 3.7
  • Facilities 3.85
  • Safety 4.65
Showing 1 - 8 of 27 reviews
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afia
1/5
No, I don't recommend this program

Hid my Google review

First of all, the fact that this scandalous agency has hidden my Google review says more than enough. the following is what I had posted.

In the most simple, basic terms, do not ever go through MediaKids, contact a school directly. Do not go through this agency. They will exploit you, take half of your salary (or more), gaslight you into thinking their faults are your own, and not return you the money they take for 'tax', despite promising that if you only work for one semester, you do not pay taxes.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Not going through mk.
8 people found this review helpful.
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Lauren
1/5
No, I don't recommend this program

Awful organization

The pay is the lowest in all Thailand. They try to make as much money as they can from you and don't take good care of you. Even if I loved the school I was working in, I would never ever work for Mediakids again.
They don't inform you well about the place where you are going and they can change their minds about your destination whenever they feel like it.
If you are not a native speaker you are worth nothing to them and they will despise you as well as pay you much less than to native speakers, even if you have a masters and teaching experience.
During orientation we weren't told much and when they say they will reimburse you for your visa that's just not true. They give you back 3'000 Baht when just the trip there and getting your visa will cost you over 10'000 plus a visa extension that is another 2'000 so they are not paying for much.
They place you in the accommodation that they want and then you cannot leave it or you would have to pay an entire month's rent as a fee to leave the place.
Once you are in it's difficult to get out so don't do it.
Simply awful.

What would you improve about this program?
Salary, communication with HR, trainings, freedom about choosing accommodation, visa reimbursement, etc.
122 people found this review helpful.
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Aletta
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching with MediaKids

I've only had good experiences with MediaKids.

They have taken care of everything I've needed since my arrival here in Thailand.
From opening a bank account, purchasing a Thai sim card to the full visa and work permit process.

I was put up in a hotel for orientation. Many cultural norms and etiquette was discussed during the orientation and I found that very helpful. i was taught some basic Thai greetings and given tips on being polite and friendly the Thai way; which is really important when you are a guest in a foreign country.

The first school I was placed at had quite a few teachers from different parts of the world teaching for MediaKids. It was an eye-opener and lovely to be exposed to citizens of even more countries. Lasting friendships were forged and I am grateful for that.

A full curriculum is provided for you, with help at any stage of the game literally a phone call away. Flashcards and test are available to download and print.

The ongoing support from the MediaKids consultants has helped me to grow as a teacher.
I feel confident moving to a new province and teaching and living there knowing that I am supported by the MediaKids staff members.

What was your funniest moment?
Strangest things I ate:
Live, raw, but most specifically raw little prawns. Jumping prawn salad!
Oh, and chunks of raw meat, as in not carpaccio, simply chunks of raw meat!

Funny moments:
The Thai language has many more vowels than we have because of pronunciation.
I've told people that they are very beautiful but because of my incorrect pronunciation I unwittingly wished them bad luck!
120 people found this review helpful.
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Samira
1/5
No, I don't recommend this program

Corrupt agency

Media kids has got to be the worst agency that I've ever worked with. Unprofessional, corrupt, and the communication sucks. They do what they want when they want with very little notice to us. And it doesn't matter what your contract says. You get paid once a month at night! I had a good experience in Thailand as I made the best out of my situation. However, the company is very corrupt I highly recommend you run when you see them coming. From the consultants with the strong accents and you trying to make out their words. To expensive paperwork that you need to complete each month. Your promised a reimbursement by the end of the month and then surprise they say oh we'll pay you end of this semester!! They are full of terrible surprises. Say no to media kids.

124 people found this review helpful.
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Ronnel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

ESL-Teacher-Thailand

Hello guys I'm Teacher Nhel and I'm proud to be part of Mediakids Academy. One of the best happened to me here in Thailand is to be an ESL Teacher. Life is really amazing when you're working with great people. I love Thai culture the way they respect teachers. When you love to discover new culture and to travel at the same time mediakids is one of the best company here in Thailand. I've been working with Mediakids for almost four years now and it's really a great experience. Once you're a Teacher you'll never stop sharing your knowledge and you'll never stop learning at the same time. We have different consultants who always there to guide us with our visas, work permit and including our safe accomodation. It's not all about the salary all the time but it's all about how will they treat you in one company. I love Mediakids as it's best. They changed my life to better . I really enjoy working abroad with Mediakids. Life is really amazing to work here in Thailand with Mediakids. I will definitely recommend Mediakids because I've been part of the company since 2015.

PS. Be one of us 😊😊😊
More power and God bless to all of us😊😊😊

Your journey begins here. 😃

What would you improve about this program?
I think Mediakids must provide more seminars and workshop for teachers every semester not only for the new teachers but for all the teachers from Mediakids Academy. So we can gain more knowledge and to share to our students in the future.

Thank you 😉😄
125 people found this review helpful.
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Amor jr.
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching In Thailand with Mediakids

Working with mediakids is great.Teaching in Thailand is not that easy, but, with Mediakids, everything is flawless, the uneased feeling has lifted because of the supportive staff.At first, it was not easy.I have made some adjustments especially with the culture.The best thing I have done is to learn how to embrace and love theirs as mine.In just more than a month when I realized that I am enjoying and loving my new environment.
If you want to learn and explore, do it while teaching.This is the best place to do such things.I maybe subjective if I say Mediakids is one of the best programs I have worked with but thats how I assess them.I cant imagine myself doing stuffs alone to be legalized as worker in this foreign country, thankful to be with Mediakids.With full support and assistance from the staff, no way to feel alone.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
To future travellers, enjoy not only the beauty of Thailand but also explore their great culture and the best way to do it is to teach with Mediakids.
145 people found this review helpful.
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Mazuin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Adventure in Thailand

My experience as an English teacher here in Thailand is such a fun and amazing adventure. My students are all jolly and participative that makes my classes interactive and fun. Also, my co-teachers are all kind and helpful all the time. Aside from working as an English teacher, I also got ample time to travel and visit different places in Thailand which adds to my rich cultural experiences here. When it comes to the agency, the staff and personnel of the MediaKids Academy are like our family. They are very approachable, reliable and responsible mentors of us. They always respond to our queries and concerns on time. They always make us feel at ease in our work and stay in Thailand. Hence, if ever that someone would like to come in Thailand to teach, I would definitely recommend Mediakids Academy to him/her.

What would you improve about this program?
I think it is better if the MediaKids Academy will facilitate some tutorials or extra classes during the semestral break and summer break so that the teachers will have some money to support themselves during the breaks.
111 people found this review helpful.
Mazuin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Adventure in Thailand

My experience as an English teacher here in Thailand is such a fun and amazing adventure. My students are all jolly and participative that makes my classes interactive and fun. Also, my co-teachers are all kind and helpful all the time. Aside from working as an English teacher, I also got ample time to travel and visit different places in Thailand which adds to my rich cultural experiences here. When it comes to the agency, the staff and personnel of the MediaKids Academy are like our family. They are very approachable, reliable and responsible mentors of us. They always respond to our queries and concerns on time. They always make us feel at ease in our work and stay in Thailand. Hence, if ever that someone would like to come in Thailand to teach, I would definitely recommend Mediakids Academy to him/her.

What would you improve about this program?
I think it is better if the MediaKids Academy will facilitate some tutorials or extra classes during the semestral break and summer break so that the teachers will have some money to support themselves during the breaks.
113 people found this review helpful.

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