Teach Abroad with BFITS Thailand

Name: Teach Abroad with BFITS Thailand
Brand: BFITS Thailand
SKU: 223314
Rating: 4.58 (33 reviews)

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Location

Thailand
- Bangkok
- Surat Thani
- Korat

Length

52+ weeks

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood High School Middle School

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Program Details

Job Type

Government

Classroom Audience

Early Childhood High School Middle School

Housing

Apartment

Weekly Classroom Hours

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Salary / Benefits

Benefits:
• 40,300 baht (EP/Content) salary per month plus 500 baht per hour if overtime.
• 12 month (EP/Content) academic year contract that can be extended for additional years and additional benefits. *No unpaid months or reduced pay due to school holidays or reduced teaching hours
• Monthly supplemental attendance bonus of 750 baht per month.
• End of Contract bonus up to 34,000 baht.
• Guaranteed yearly 3% cost of living pay increase minimum.
• BUPA medical insurance paid.
• BUPA dental insurance paid.
• 2 weeks paid vacation (additional week for additional years of employment up to 4 weeks).
• All Thai government holidays off with pay (13-15 days annually) *These are mandatory government holidays in addition to the paid vacation.
• 2-4 Paid personal/sick days (unused personal days reimbursed at 500 baht per day at end of contract).
• Assistance with visa extension and in obtaining a Non-B visa (Teacher must provide proper documentation-Original degree/TEFL/Police clearance).
• Work permit and teacher’s license paid by BFITS.
• Assistance (if needed) in locating housing.
• Airport pickup (if needed).
• Yearly professional development training provided for free during school breaks. Topics of training based on teacher requests and
needs.
• Western Management.

Working Conditions:
• Teaching hours range from 15-20 hours a week.
• Class sizes range from 25-40 students per class with air conditioned classrooms and LCD projectors.
• School hours are approximately 07.30-16.30 Monday to Friday.
• Curriculum and lesson plans are already developed and provided to teacher.
• All teaching materials are supplied by BFITS in digital format on a notebook computer: Teacher Editions, Student Editions,
Interactive Chalkboard (pre-made PowerPoints), Examview Test Generator, Learning Management System (LMS), etc.
* Classrooms equipped with LCD projectors so Power Point experience is needed.

Responsibilities:
• Teach assigned subjects to assigned classes as per schedule provided.
• Adapt and deliver power point lessons from Interactive Chalkboard (pre-made Power Points) provided by BFITS.
• Modify and adapt lessons to meet the needs of your class.
PLEASE NOTE: All lessons are delivered via notebook computer using Powerpoint.
IT skills are a prerequisite of this position.
• Maintain weekly office hours.
• Maintain student grading/assessment using company online Learning Management System.
• Attend office meetings or professional development held during office hours (if/when needed).

Minimum Requirements:
• Native English Speaker (Passport and Degree from USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand).
• Bachelor's Degree (preference given to degrees in education or content area wishing to teach).
• TEFL/TESOL Certification.
• Police Clearance.
• Basic Office/IT Skills.
• One or more years teaching experience preferred (non-experienced teachers will be considered provided they have degrees specific to the content to be taught).

Price Details

Paid teaching positions in Thailand for our English Program teaching Science, Math, and English Literature and for our Intensive English program.

What's Included

Activities Airport Transfers Domestic Airfare Travel Insurance Visa Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare SIM cards

Last Updated: Jun 20, 2019

Last Reviewed: May 27, 2025

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About Program

Bright Future International Training & Services (BFITS) is a full service English education provider promising a comprehensive learner-centered experience in Thailand. We pride ourselves in taking a proactive approach to the learning experience. We believe in delivering modern and integrated educational programs that respond to the needs of our learners while working in partnership with client schools to provide modern curriculums that put the Thai student at the center of the learning experience. We prepare students to be globally competitive. We shape future leaders and success stories by cultivating real world skills through comprehensive curriculum and modern instruction by quality teachers.

The BFITS Programs provide students with a modern curriculum to develop the enjoyment of and commitment to learning by means of engaging and stimulating activities. We build on the strengths, interests and experiences of our students and develop their confidence in their capacity to learn.

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Program Highlights

BFITS teaches integrated Science for grades 7 to 9, Biology for grade 10, Chemistry for grade 11, and Physics for grade 12.
BFITS teaches Pre-Algebra for grade 7, Algebra for grade 8, and Geometry for grade 9, Trigonometry for grade 10, Pre-Calculus for grade 11, and Calculus for grade 12.
BFITS teaches Language Arts for grades 1 to 6 and English Literature & Grammar for grades 7 to 12.
Training and professional development workshops prior to teaching employment.
Curriculum and academic resources provided.

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4 rating 12.12%
3 rating 3.03%
2 rating 0%
1 rating 6.06%

Benefits 4.35
Support 4.55
Fun 4.4
Facilities 4.55
Safety 4.65

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There are many companies running English programs in Thailand. BFITS is one of the ops. Resources provided, good assistance, and pay on time. I enjoyed my time teaching in Thailand and hope to come back and teach again. If I ever return I would look for employment with BFITS again. Currently there schools are located mostly in Bangkok and the northeast but I hope they can expand into the South, so I can work in those areas.

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Why did you choose this program?

I had a good meeting with HR of BFITS. She was understanding and helpful. She was even willing to wait for my decision when I was considering other offers. In addition to that, I love the choices of locations. BFITS let me choose between three locations all over Thailand to teach--all of which needed a science teacher.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

BFITS paid for some of my moving costs, like the airfare. The head teacher helped me find an apartment, but I already have a place in mind. The school staff gave me many suggestions of where to eat, drink, party, travel, and pray. In the classroom, BFITS equipped me with a complete teaching package, including PowerPoint lessons, worksheets, classroom activities, lab activities, quizzes, and tests. This helps me save so much prep time for each class.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

If you care more about your quality of life than the amount of money you will make, then Thailand may be the answer. You won't make much money here, compared to other countries, but you can still have a lot of fun. You can eat at a restaurant, go out drinking, listen to live music, or just hang out with friends at fancy coffeeshops or bars... EVERYDAY.

You will get a house or big apartment with AC, water heater, or even a dog at the location of your choice to cut down the commute time. People are friendly. It is easy to find someone you like. There are many holidays with plenty of opportunities to travel. Bottom line is, if you want a fun, comfortable life, try teaching in Thailand.

If you are career oriented workaholic, I recommend more industrialized countries.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

On typical day, I have three teaching periods. Each period is 50 minutes long. I teach life and physical science to grades 7, 8, and 9. I see them four days a week, one period a day for three days and double period for one day. The double period is designed to be for experiments or activities, which works out very well.

I arrive at school between 0730 and 0750 hrs, but my first period is not until 0840 hrs. Then I make tea, coffee, or ovaltine and chat with other foreign teachers. There are three of us in the English Program office (EP). There are 20 more foreign teachers in the other offices. I have a desk in the EP office, but I find it more quiet and comfortable to just stay in my lab.

Normally, I teach two periods in the morning from 0840-1020 hrs. Then I go out of the school to get lunch. Food at the cafeteria is good for students, but many teachers, including me, don't like it. There are many restaurants and coffee shops within a five minutes drive of the school. After my lunch, I often go and hang out at a coffee shop with good wifi to prepare for my next class. I need wifi to access the PowerPoint lessons on my iPad (provided by BFITS).

After two periods of lunch (1020-1200), I go back and teach one more period (1200-1250), then I am free for the rest of the day. Sometimes I go home if I have things to do there, but often times I hang out at the school until 1530 or 1600 and go home.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Money was a major concern, but when I get to know the town and know where to eat, drink and have fun, then I don't need to worry about money anymore. In Thailand, you can live on almost any budget comfortably. Food on the streets is $1 a dish. Food at normal restaurants is $2 a dish. Food at fancy restaurants is $5 a dish.

Do you have any advice for a future traveler?

The bottom line is this: Teaching in Thailand as a whole is fun, not stressful, and very enjoyable. If you are not serious about making a lot of money and if being happy is more important than making money, then I highly recommend you to try teaching in Thailand. You can pursue any of your interests here or find a new one. I love hiking, scuba diving, live music (playing and listening), traveling, and the outdoors in general. I was able to enjoy all those activities at the fraction of the cost if I did them in the US.