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
Aug 22, 2019
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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

4.12 Rating
based on 26 reviews
  • 5 rating 50%
  • 4 rating 34.62%
  • 3 rating 3.85%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 11.54%
  • Benefits 3.8
  • Support 4.05
  • Fun 3.8
  • Facilities 3.95
  • Safety 4.65
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Max
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Experience to Remember in Thailand

Everyone has their reason for coming to Thailand. Some come for the adventure, some come for the partying, some come for the culture, and some--like me--have come for work. As I got on the plane that would take me to Bangkok for my orientation with MediaKids, I was, understandably, very nervous. Spending four months teaching hundreds of kids who speak a language that I don't seemed particularly daunting. But after the three-day orientation course with MediaKids, that nervousness was largely put to rest. From day one they did their best to quell any fears we had and make everything as clear as possible to us about what we should expect during this chapter of our lives. I left orientation with confidence I didn't expect to have and have never looked back. Yes, I was still a bit nervous on day one of teaching, but, because of MediaKids and their excellent staff, I was prepared. I'm over three months in now and can say that MediaKids still continues to be a delightful company to work for. Just about everyone I interact with from the company is very nice and genuinely cares about any issue I may have. It is quite refreshing to work for a company like them. If someone asks me about teaching English in Thailand, I will definitely speak favorably of MediaKids.

What would you improve about this program?
I don't like that we are not given a full-functioning debit card. With the Bangkok Bank card they give us, I am not easily able to make purchases online (for plane tickets, etc.) or even at some stores. Also there is a 15 baht withdrawal fee every time I need cash. Not much, but it adds up.
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Rhea
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Experience

This experience allowed me to be exposed to the Thai culture. I am able to speak a little bit of Thai now. I met many great teachers through this program. They pick you up from the airport, which I thought was great. My Area Consultants were very helpful when I needed them.

My school had a mid semester break. It allowed me to travel to other parts of Thailand on my spare time. I got to visit Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Koh Larn, U-Thong, Korat, and of course Bangkok.

I worked with high school students in Essan. The children can be fun to work with. They have a lot of fun school activities you can observe.

What would you improve about this program?
Communication and Organization could be improved.
44 people found this review helpful.
Carlos
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Experience

Working with MediaKids has been a memorable experience. I am going to continue working with MediaKids because this company is definitely a stepping stone to broaden my horizon, to learn, and teach in many other countries. Although there were emails lost in translation, MediaKids always got back to me with prudent information I was seeking. I will definitely recommend MediaKids to any other person looking to start their career in teaching abroad or simply trying to see the world by learning and teaching.

What would you improve about this program?
This program can improve by hiring more staff members assisting with passing crucial information regarding technical requirements ie visas. MediaKids can also improve by replying back to emails more promptly.
42 people found this review helpful.
Samantha
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching changes your life.

Teaching with Media Kids was life changing. I found myself pushing out of my comfort zone all to have the most fun and teach my students the best I could. I grew as a person and came to love all my children along the way. Working with MK was easy, they take care of the legalities of living and working in Thailand, that was the biggest help. I would recommend working with MK and definitely recommend teaching in Thailand.

What would you improve about this program?
I think further teacher training would be useful. Especially for beginner ESL Teachers wanting to become better instructors.
43 people found this review helpful.
Sheralin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Take the leap, start your career teaching in Thailand

If you enjoy the social aspect of life, make sure you posted in an area where there are other foreigners.

When you sign up with Media Kids they do get you to fill out a preference form, they use this form to place you to the best of their ability. Many areas are in rural Thailand but you can make the most out of any situation 😉

Overall my experience has been good. It’s an awesome opportunity to be able to teach English abroad.

42 people found this review helpful.
DjNelson
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching @ Banthaenwittaya School

This is my first experience teaching in a foreign country and I didn't regret doing it. The experiences I had for the past 3 months plus will make me a better teacher for sure. I got to learn the culture of Thailand through the daily encounter I have with my students and my co-teachers. I will always remember how my colleagues laugh at me when they let me repeat a Thai word which I failed badly. On the other side, Salary-wise , its not that big specially if you have a family to support but I did make the most out of my stay with my school and Mediakids.

What would you improve about this program?
Increase the base pay of Filipino teachers. I want to stay with the agency because I enjoyed working with the people and the support they give to the me is awesome but I find it hard to budget the salary I am receiving monthly. If you want your teachers to stick with you at least dont be too stingy with your base pay.
43 people found this review helpful.
Ellie
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching in Thailand

Media kids is a good way to begin your teaching experience in Thailand however I was placed in a location I didnt want and had problems with regards to getting my wages from my Thai bank into my UK and Mediakids also seemed to have no idea how to do this which I was very surprised by.

Very helpful with somethings however I still sometimes felt I did not have the support system they advertised.

45 people found this review helpful.
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Shiela
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Bliss Journey

Sawadee-kha... :)

This is my first time to travel and work abroad. My journey here in Thailand with the help and support of Mediakids is great and blissful experience especially to a first timer traveler like me. I am so grateful to the staff of Mediakids, they are very accommodating and friendly. All of my queries and concerns were answered accordingly. We are reminded now and then on where, how, when, and what to do. I would like to commend them for a job well done, from the employment process, accommodation, visa extension and visa run, Mediakids is my all- through-out support and guide to make this experience a memorable one.

What would you improve about this program?
I don't have any feedback for their improvement cause I know that they all doing their jobs efficiently and effectively.
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