KET 2026 Paid Teaching Professional Umbrella & UNESCO Orientation

KET 2026 Paid Teaching Professional Umbrella & UNESCO Orientation

Location
  • Thailand
    • Chiang Mai
Length
52+ weeks
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School
Payment plans, Work exchange

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in any field
  • Native English Speaker or high-level proficiency.
  • Clean Criminal Background Check.
  • A willingness to learn and be open
Job Type
Government
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School
Housing
Hotel
Weekly Classroom Hours
18
Age Min.
21
Age Max
65

Pricing

Salary / Benefits
Earn 30,000–36,000 THB monthly.
Full management of your Teachers Council of Thailand (TCT) license, Non-Immigrant B Visa, and 2026 digital e-Work Permit.
Accident Insurance: Comprehensive accident insurance coverage for all KET teachers while under contract and some Health Coverage.
Complete a full school year to receive reimbursement for visa extension and work permit fees.
Stay longer to extend your contract or explore new placements.
We provide professional references to support your future career.
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Price Details
Teachers pay $0 to find work.
KET partner schools pay our recruitment and management fees.
Verified 30k-36k THB salary.

VETERAN BYPASS: $0 fees for teachers with prior Thai experience.

ORIENTATION & RESETTLEMENT: New arrivals pay a one-time $400 USD fee ONLY upon arrival in Sukhothai.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
VIP transport from Bangkok.
Single-occupancy AC Hotel Room.
UNESCO Heritage excursions.
Thai SIM card.
All meals & refreshments.
Professional photo session for TCT/Visa.
Personal province escort & housing move-in.
Thai bank account & 90-day reporting setup.
24/7 on-the-ground squad support.
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Total Legal Umbrella: Full management of legal required documents.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Meals SIM cards Transportation Visa Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Legal Umbrella: Full TCT license, Non-B Visa, & 2026 e-Work Permit management.
Orientation: AC hotel, SIM, VIP transfer, UNESCO tour, & all meals.
Support: Province escort, housing move-in, & accident insurance.
Bonus: 5,000 THB fee reimbursement post-contract.

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

Living Costs: Rent (3k–4.5k THB/mo) & utilities at placement.
Travel: Airfare & travel insurance.
Daily: Meals (post-training) & local commute.
Setup: Relocation capital ($1.5k–$2.3k USD) for flights/apartments, deposits, living expenses & personal laptop is a must.

Mar 19, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
22 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Are you seeking more than just a classroom?
Kids English Thailand (KET) offers a gateway to a professional lifestyle in the heart of the "real" Thailand.
We are currently recruiting for the May 2026 – March 2027 academic cycle across our flagship regions: Lamphun, Lampang, and Phetchabun.
Choose Your Adventure:Lamphun: Experience ancient Lanna charm just 20 minutes from the buzz of Chiang Mai.
Lampang: Step back in time in the "City of Horse Carriages," a relaxed haven for young professionals.
Phetchabun: Live in the "Switzerland of Thailand," surrounded by misty mountains and cool alpine breezes.
Plus many more places!

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers thorough support with paperwork, visa, accommodation, and training that eases cultural transition and teaching preparation.

Program Highlights

  • Begin your 2026 journey in Sukhothai, the historic first capital and cultural heart of the nation.
  • A week-long immersion video-verified as the most beautiful arrival experience in Thailand.
  • Guaranteed 2026 digital e-Work Permit, Non-B Visa, and mandatory TCT legal licensing.
  • We personally drive you to your province, help you move in, and set up your Wi-Fi on Day 1.
  • Enjoy over 30+ paid days hoilday

Official 2026 Summer Residency Partner: Experior Asia

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

As a female-led, local Thai family organization, we pride ourselves on a "family-first" culture that treats every participant with equal respect and warmth. Our community in Ban Lum is an inclusive environment where we provide personalized, on-ground support to ensure all participants feel safe and celebrated.
We operate with an open-door policy, welcoming all individuals into our family compound regardless of identity. Being female-owned and operated, we prioritize a safe, judgment-free space and provide local cultural guidance to ensure our LGBTQIA+ residents feel at home in Thailand.
Our residency is small and family-run, allowing us to offer flexible, individualized support for neurodivergent participants. We focus on clear communication and a supportive "village" environment to help everyone thrive in their teaching roles.
We assess accessibility on a case-by-case basis to ensure our local accommodations and school placements meet specific physical needs. While Thai infrastructure varies, our family team provides dedicated logistics and private transport to support participants with chronic conditions.

Impact 🌎

Our HQ is a family ecosystem featuring our own pesticide-free organic farm since 1945. We promote a "farm-to-table" lifestyle and encourage low-impact travel to ensure our programs benefit the Sukhothai environment and local community.
We focus on deep-rooted community impact through official partnerships with local schools and the Ministry of Education. By prioritizing local family-led management over corporate structures, we ensure that every residency supports the long-term educational growth of our heritage town.

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Program Reviews

4.87 Rating
based on 67 reviews
  • 5 rating 88.06%
  • 4 rating 10.45%
  • 3 rating 1.49%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Benefits 4.7
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.65
  • Facilities 4.65
  • Safety 4.95
Showing 25 - 32 of 67 reviews
Kris Choy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Journey with KET

I was a bit skeptic at the beginning of my journey. When I first got an e-mail from KET, I was wondering if going to Thailand & teaching under this program will be worth it & yet here I am having the best time of my life & that’s all thanks to KET. I haven’t tried working in another country before & to be honest, going out of my comfort zone (the Philippine) isn’t an easy decision to make, but I took the risk. Luckily, KET, especially Matt helped me throughout my journey. I cannot thank KET enough for the help they’ve given to me & the opportunity as well.

Pros
  • Thailand has the kindest people you can ever meet.
  • Food and breathtaking sceneries that Thailand can offer you.
Cons
  • Language barrier
89 people found this review helpful.
Anda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

KET

So, you must learn to be flexible. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but if you are used to rigid time tables and thrive in that, this may not be for you. However, everyone is friendly and helpful. They do their best to help you. You can exceed greatly if you put in the effort.

The students are friendly. They want to like you. You make enough to travel on breaks around Thailand. You can have whichever adventure you want to take available in Thailand. The scenery is beautiful.

I will never regret coming to Thailand and teaching here.

Pros
  • Great support
  • Everyone is friendly
  • You gain valuable experience
Cons
  • You must learn to be flexible
102 people found this review helpful.
Jordan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

KET english program

First I wanna talk about why I gave a 3 for fun! it depends on your definition of fun! my town was very social, there were lots of things to do around it, the kids were so fun, but it lacked a night life scene of course. I was in Phicit . it’s great to save money. However, you have access by train to go to chiang mai or bangkok if you really need to have your night time fun or try out different foods! Just want to put that out there if making friends with other people your age 21-25 is important to you because it’s a bit difficult to do in smaller areas, but you can always make younger friends again in the city and see them on the weekends!

Other than that, it was such an amazing experience to teach these kids and learn the language and culture. it was stress free for the most part when it came to paperwork and stuff because the program deals with all of that for you and if you have any questions it’s PERFECT.! very kind people and check in occasionally, but super easy to reach if you need anything. Definitely recommend them if it’s your first or even second time teaching . it’s so lovely and if i could do it all over again I would!

Pros
  • Time off
  • Access to beautiful places
  • Kind people
Cons
  • communication from school sometimes very late
  • not many cons really!
92 people found this review helpful.
Samantha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Kids-English Thailand

I have been living and teaching in Thailand for the past four months. My experience here in Thailand has been overwhelming but extremely enlightening.

I applied for a teaching job through Kids English Thailand who were absolutely transparent and professional. KET made the placement process seamless and timeous. Moving to Thailand was quite a daunting prospect initially as the thought of moving to a new country far away from home was something completely new for me. However, KET gave me peace of mind. Not only was I given answers to all my hundred and one questions, but I was also sensitised about Thai culture and my new lifestyle.

Induction week in Sukhothai was extremely informative and I met other foreign teachers including the incredible staff of KET, who welcomed us like family. After induction I was transported to my placement school in another province where KET assisted me in finding my apartment and helped me with all the necessary running around that I needed to do. In no time I was settled into a new routine and immersed into a new culture.

The KET programme has provided me with the foundations I need to feel confident and assured about my new life here in Thailand. They have been absolutely phenomenal, not only from my pre-departure but they continuously remain in contact and provide me with all the support I need.

I highly recommend KET to all teachers as they are one of the most reputable agencies in Thailand.

Pros
  • KET is professional
  • Transparent
  • Dependable
110 people found this review helpful.
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Ivy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Journey with KET company

If you're looking for teaching jobs in Thailand, I highly recommend the KET company. Finding work abroad is difficult for me. But, thanks to the KET team, I was able to teach in an amazing school here in Thailand, where my teaching skills were honed. In my placement school, I met amazing co-teachers, made new friends, and most importantly, I was able to immerse myself in Thai culture. I am immensely thankful for this experience, which will be in my heart forever. Thank you for the opportunity, KET. 🙌❤️😍

140 people found this review helpful.
Mikile
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

To infinity... and beyond

I applied to a lot of online sites, submitted my cv and intro video. One such site was called Dave's ESL cafe, an individual contacted me and told me that I would have to pay him $200 dollars before he could start looking for a placement school for me. I was so desprate to get out of my situation, that I almost did that. After speaking to my parents they, they convinced me not to pay any money up front.

In September of this year, my aunt had given me a guys number, she said that he recruited people from South Africa to teach in Thailand. I spoke to him and also sent my cv and intro video. I waited for two weeks, before giving up hope on him. So I figured that there had to be other agencies. I ran a google search: teacher recuitment agency thailand. A bunch of sites popped up, amongst them, was Kids English.

I finished my applications, and all I had to do was wait, not one of my strong suits, I got a response from them within two days. I spoke to Matthew. At that time I did not know much about him and was a little sceptical at first, I did not know the guy, I did not know if this was another scam or not. After speaking to him, he assured me that I would not have to pay anything up front, and would only have to pay him, when I got to Thailand, and that was for a training program that would immerse me into Thai culture. He asked me to send him a Thai friendly cv and intro video. A few days after that, I got a job offer from a school.

This was my oppertunity. This was my oppertunity to start anew. After so many rejection letters and not having a job, this was my chance to go at life on my own. I took it. I made the trip over to Thailand, met Matthew. The guy just keeps on blowing my mind away, not only at how he handles himself professionally, anyone can do that, Matthew is the kind of guy that will sit for hours trying to solve a problem, the guy is like a scent dog whose following a particularly appealing scent: he won't stop until he's got it. If there is a problem, even if its after school hours, he will talk to you and help sort the problem out.

So if you have gotten this far, know this: This is not a scam. This program is by far, the most chapest option. I have friends who have paid way more than I did, and they regreted it after I told them what I went through with Matthew.

I implore you: Give them a chance. If you are like me, then you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Read that again.

Pros
  • Price
  • Food
  • Cost of Living
Cons
  • The heat
  • Mouth burning, tongue killing spicy, but tasty food
  • Water tempreture
142 people found this review helpful.
Patrick
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience!

Kids English Thailand (KET) is a fantastic agency located in Sukhothai which can help you get a job in Thailand supporting you in every step. The team is incredibly friendly, kind and supportive. They provide the training, basic Thai lessons and the environment is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Kids English Thailand supports you in application for the job and prepare the documents you need in advance, they are the best of the best, you will never be left behind with them. This agency offers a lot to you, sometimes more than you expected, they are very comprehensive.

Pros
  • Kindness
  • Supportive
  • Comprehensive
141 people found this review helpful.
Andrew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Kids English Thailand

KET is an awesome agency which can help you get to work in Thailand every step of the way. The team is incredibly friendly and supportive. They make the training genuinely fun, and foster a great environment to meet other teachers and build friendships. When lever we have to apply for documents KET prepares everything in advance to make sure we have what we need. More than just fulfilling their obligations they have repeatedly been there to help when I have needed support navigating Thailand, settling in, and even moving house!

Pros
  • Prompt to respond
  • Understanding of needs
  • Fun!
141 people found this review helpful.

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