Teach in Thailand | Meaningful Work & Travel

Name: Teach in Thailand | Meaningful Work & Travel
Brand: Kids-English Thailand (KET)
SKU: 268891
Rating: 4.89 (64 reviews)

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Location

Thailand

Length

52+ weeks

Classroom Audience

Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School

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Program Details

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (any field).
TEFL/TESOL certification is an advantage.
Clean background check

Job Type

Government

Classroom Audience

Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School

Housing

Apartment

Weekly Classroom Hours

Age Min.

Age Max

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Salary / Benefits

Earn 30,000–36,000 THB monthly.
Complete a full school year to receive a 5,000 THB bonus, plus 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.

Starting Price

400

Price Details

Join our Program Orientation in October 2024 or April 2025, designed to immerse you in Thai culture and prepare you for a teaching career.
The program includes:
Round-trip travel to our training headquarters.
Comfortable accommodation during orientation.
A local Thai SIM card for connectivity.
Daily beverages during training.
A cultural outing to a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A celebratory Thai dinner to conclude orientation.

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Some Meals SIM cards Transportation Visa Wifi

What's Included (Extra)

Teacher’s license, work permit, and visa processing support.
Orientation includes accommodation, a local SIM card, and transport.
Enjoy a UNESCO site visit.
Receive a 5,000 THB reimbursement for visa and work permit costs after completing a full-year contract.

What's Not Included

Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Travel Insurance

What's Not Included (Extra)

Personal accommodation and utilities during teaching placement.
International airfare and travel insurance.
Some meals and personal transportation are not included in the orientation.

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2025

Last Reviewed: Apr 27, 2025

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About Program

Kids English Thailand (KET) offers a structured program for graduates from any discipline to teach in Thailand while experiencing its rich culture.

Our comprehensive training, which lasts over a week, equips you with the teaching skills and cultural knowledge necessary to succeed in the classroom. We handle all logistics, visas, teachers' licenses, work permits, and extensions so you can focus on teaching and exploring.

After training, we support your transition to your teaching placement, helping you settle into your new community, find accommodation, and connect with colleagues.

With ongoing support, you’ll join a network of international educators making a difference in students’ lives.

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Program Highlights

Begin with a week-long orientation in Sukhothai, Thailand’s historic first capital.
Teach subjects like English, Math, Science, Health, Physical Education, or IT, with salaries of 30,000–36,000 THB per month.
Benefit from full support for visa and work permit processing, plus reimbursement for extension fees.
Enjoy affordable living costs in Thailand, with assistance finding suitable accommodation.
Access 24/7 support from our English-speaking team and connect with a community of international teachers.

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4 rating 10.94%
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Benefits 4.75
Support 4.9
Fun 4.65
Facilities 4.7
Safety 4.95

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Leading up to my arrival in Thailand, Kid's English did an awesome job handling my visa application and placement at a school. They collected all the necessary documents and the visa application went very smoothly.

After arriving in Bangkok, they booked my bus ticket to their Headquarters in Sukhothai, checked up on me, and made sure I was okay every step of the way.

The training programme they provided was solid and has been very useful.

They continue to provide me with excellent support, whenever an issue arises I know they're just a message away.

I would highly recommend using the Kid's English Thailand agency if you are considering teaching in Thailand. They're an amazing team and the move here would undoubtedly have been more difficult without their assistance.

Pros

Friendly team
Excellent support

Everyone there' is so willing to help you and they want to get to know you. It's a great introduction to a new culture and country, they tell you the do's and dont's to be a part of the culture! They connect you with a lot of people who are working/already live in the province your going to so you never feel too alone or lost. Its a great touch as they will take you out to visit the temple ruins in Sukhothai and take you out for a classic Thai meal.

Top experience and the staff were brilliant!

Pros

Outstanding staff
Takes all your worries away
They will help you with anything and everything

Cons

Two days was not long enough

KET have been with me and my partner every step of the way, even before the flight. They made the dreaded VISA process easy, and they were on hand with any issues with documentation. Any worries I had about the process of training to be a TEFL were taken care of and I could focus on the important stuff- teaching skills, and enjoying myself.

They are a company that cares about helping people develop their professional skillset and I would highly recommend this programme. Even if you don’t want to make teaching your career, challenging yourself with the support of these guys is the most fun you could have.

Pros

Support throughout entire placement
Demystified Thai culture and the process with many day-to-day tasks
My partner has a nut allergy and they went above and beyond in ensuring we wouldn’t have any issues with allergens during our time in Thailand

Cons

Whistle stop tour of class content
Thai lessons (whilst extremely enjoyable) had some unnecessary overlap in content
These are all I can think of, but I just wanted more!!

My experience with KET has been great so far, even pre departure Matt and his team were so helpful and informative. It made the move super easy and comfortable and once I arrived they were in constant contact and provided everything necessary to assimilate nicely into Thai culture.
The few days training on arrival really helped boost confidence in making to move to my new city and to feel more comfortable in Thailand as well as providing a great starting base for teaching. Would highly recommend KET to others!

Pros

Great communication and support
Friendly staff
Great connections

Kids English staff and management have been very helpful and supportive to me since I have been under their care. They will assist you in all your needs to make your teaching experience more enjoyable and memorable. They will make sure that you are comfortable enough so that you can focus on your teaching. I have also learned a lot of new things from them. I would like to thank all of you for your kind support and understanding. I will be forever grateful and thankful to have met everyone in the team.

All the best and more power!

Pros

visa assistance
relocation assistance
school placement

Great company to go with. The staff are ready to help you at any time. Your problem could be translation, medical problems, car accident, they have seen it all and can sort you out without any problems. Gives you the opportunity to travel to the less travelled parts of the country and get a better insight into the culture. The training sets you up well to live in the country and intigrate into your school. Would recommend the program to everyone who wants to come here. Thailand is what you make it , if you come with a open mind you will have a excellent time.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Come with a open mind and be willing to learn from the people around you. The best people to learn from are the people you work with. If you have a open mind you will have many great spontaneous experiences.

Kids English Thailand have been an excellent company since our first interaction with them before we even arrived in the country, they have given us thorough support, training and guidance which gave us confidence and prepared us for our placement. We applied very late in the year so we were not able to choose where we went, but KET still managed to find us 2 positions at the same school, even if our placement town is a little quiet! Overall our experience with KET and Thailand has been excellent

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Definitely try to learn as much Thai as possible, quickly. The faster you learn and the more words you pick up, the easier your life will be! And your Thai colleagues will also appreciate it.

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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

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Samantha Martin

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Teach in Thailand | Meaningful Work & Travel

Samantha graduated from the University of South Africa with a BA (Honours) in Psychology. She always wanted to travel and teach in another country but always found an excuse not to. It was more of the fear of the unknown in her case. She eventually overcame her fear, completed her TEFL diploma and is now an English Teacher in Thailand. Samantha has proven that it's not to late to follow your dreams.

Interview

Why did you choose this program?

I chose Kids English Thailand because it's a reputable agency with an excellent track record. They have professional staff who are always willing to assist with any concerns or questions you may have. Although they have many foreign teachers, they make each one of us a priority.

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

KET provided me with pre-departure orientation which was extremely helpful. They assisted me with the entire recruitment process, from getting me a job to processing all the paperwork required in obtaining my Non-B visa, teacher license and work permit. The only thing I had to do was to make sure that I had all the necessary documents.

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

I would say it's very important to keep an open mind. Remember that you are visiting a totally different country from your own. Embrace and respect the new culture of the country you visiting. Do lots of research before you leave. Be receptive and open to change. Basically just go with the flow.

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

A typical week would involve walking to and from school. The school is not far and I quite enjoy the walk as I encounter lots of interesting and diverse things. I teach in a primary school with classes ranging from twenty-one to thirty-three students.

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

My biggest fear was coming to a new country and being alone. I thought I would be the only foreign teacher in my school and I would be uncomfortable. Well, that fear was quickly overcome as I have met several other foreign teachers at my school who have become my new friends.

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What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite travel was when my family took me to Myanmar. We got to visit some ancient sites, temples, and cultural sites. We also got to go up in the air in a hot air balloon at sunrise and to this day it is one of the most memorable moments of my life. I have many pictures from that trip that I treasure and have displayed around my house.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Working for kids English Thailand really allowed me to use my degree in communications in a real-world situation. I am more confident; my English ability has increased, and it is statistically proven via English Proficiency exams that I have taken after the fact. Using English everyday instead of my native tongue Thai has accelerated my growth, which is something I am eternally grateful for and have admiration for Kids-English Thailand for creating an environment that is conducive to personal development.

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What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

Working for Kids-English Thailand means that I meet foreign teachers from multiple countries and multiple walks of life! Some people are very independent whilst others need the 24/7 support that Kids-English Thailand provides. My favorite story that I tell people is from one night back in late 2021 a teacher called the Kids-English Thailand Hotline and I answered, and they needed advice on how to use a rice cooker that they had just bought, because the instructions were in Thai. For someone who has been using a rice cooker from aged 10 at first it felt like an unusual question, and I had to take a step back and put myself in someone else’s shoes and see something from a different perspective and provide the necessary support and guidance. This memory and life lesson will live on I me for the rest of my life!

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

Kids-English Thailand before 2020 had a successful China program, but post 2020 the China program is on pause and Kids English Thailand now focuses on Thailand. I would have loved to experience the teaching in China Program. I watch Chinese drama shoes and movies and I am huge fan of the ancient history of China. Having the opportunity to visit the ancient sites I see in dramas and movies would be an amazing experience for me and one I don’t know if I can ever fulfill!

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

Kids English Thailand is a company that is attempting to make coming to work abroad as affordable for everyone involved. There isn’t a profit driven culture inside Kids English Thailand, it is a culture shaped around personal development, personal responsibility, and most of all affordability for all parties involved. Kids English Thailand truly lives up to their motto of:
Inspiration, Immersion, Impact

A teachers’ impact is the inspiration for the younger generation!”
— Kids-English Motto

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

The biggest factor in my mind to make a company successful is transparency. Always striving for transparency and taking feedback seriously and attempting to improve the internal working of the company. I see this in the day-to-day work life and culture at Kids English Thailand and I believe it is a business model that can succeed, however, it’s a long-term approach and not a short-term profit driven mindset. I am proud to be working for a company that cares about the work they do and the impact they have!

Kids-English Thailand is striving for a genuine meaningful work and travel experience despite the challenges and the hurdles that is the primary focus and culture inside the company.

Location

Location:

Thailand

Currency:

Thai Baht

Weather:

Jan-Mar

95 F / 57 F

Apr-Jun

91 F / 72 F

Jul-Sep

90 F / 73 F

Oct-Dec

88 F / 59 F

Airports:

Suvarnabhumi Airport

( BKK )

Don Mueang Airport

( DNK )

Phuket Airport

( HKT )

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About Kids-English Thailand (KET)

OUR MISSION: To provide unique & meaningful work & travel opportunities where people can immerse themselves in a new culture, make new friends, & discover the diverse and beautiful landscape of Thailand. All the while, making a significant impact on the lives of Thailand’s Young Generation! We have over a decade of experience providing salaried &...