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

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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.
23 people found this review helpful.
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Lauren
1/5
No, I don't recommend this program

Awful organization

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

Teaching with MediaKids

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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!
133 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.

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

ESL-Teacher-Thailand

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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 😉😄
138 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.
159 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.
124 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.
128 people found this review helpful.

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