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 49 - 56 of 67 reviews
Gigi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Kids English Teaching English as a Second Language in Thailand

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
118 people found this review helpful.
Jonathan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Kids English Thailand

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.
128 people found this review helpful.
Jessica
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching English with Kids English Thailand

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.
125 people found this review helpful.
Fergal
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Kids English Thailand

My whole experience with Kids English Thailand has been absolutely fantastic thus far.
Matthew provided me with all the necessary information and what I need before I left to come here.
I was guided all the way and helped with absolutely everything as soon as I arrived.
The training was first class and very experienced as Matthew has been doing this for a long time and is highly experienced.
I have been placed in a great school and I am very excited.
Despite the weather factor, it will be a great experience have the help of Kids English Thailand

121 people found this review helpful.
Ewan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching English with Kids English Thailand

I decided to come to Thailand following the loosening of the covid restrictions in the UK. I was supported throughout the whole preparation process and the documentation was very simple and easy to acquire. KET were in constant contact and supportive in expediting the process.
Once I had arrived in Bangkok, KET organised transport to Sukhothai to engage in a training camp, although the camp did come at a substantial cost, it was completely worth it and was, in my opinion, necessary to my acclimatisation in Thailand. KET then drove me to the school placement town, a school they had found which conveniently needed two teachers in my partner and I, and had organised the accommodation that we would be staying in.

While the town we are staying in is a very small and the social opportunities are limited, KET have kept in regular contact to ensure we were having a good time and settling into the job well.

We were offered exceptional support through an unforeseen and tumultuous issue with visa documentation which with support was solved with minimal hoop jumping necessary.

In conclusion, KET were very helpful in getting us to Thailand quickly and helping us deal with several unexpected issues. While the placement town is quiet and lacks in social ability the advice given to us about being patient and language learning has paid off and a small circle of Thai and Filipino friends has now developed. KET have been essential in our fantastic year so far and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to have a hassle and carefree time in Thailand.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The road rules and general traffic in Thailand was a total shock to me. Thanks to KET's training camp, I was well equipped to deal with the plentiful unexpected traffic issues. (flashing headlights is completely different in this part of the world!!)
113 people found this review helpful.
Josh
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Kids English Thailand GREAT!

Even before arriving in Thailand, KET provided help and assistance to make sure everything ran smoothly. I was confident that things would work out and they would be there if ever I needed them. Their support continued when I arrived in the country as they arranged for me to get from Phuket to Sukhothai where training took place. All of the staff at KET were great, I enjoyed cultural activities such as going to a market and making papaya salad. Matt, who's company it is, ran the training. He is a charismatic guy who explains things really well. After training I felt ready to begin my teaching adventure. Ever since, Matt and his team have always been on the other end of the phone whenever I needed help.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Do everything with a positive attitude and go with the flow.
118 people found this review helpful.
Oleksandra
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Kids English Thailand. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Kids English Thailand. Truly amazing experience working with them! The KET team is very professional, friendly and always ready to help. They are always in touch. Teacher training program upon arrival is also provided by the team. And it's very useful. It helps to understand not only Thai culture better, but as well the process of teaching here and many other aspects that are really important to know for comfortable stay in the country. The team helped with all the documents, provided me with SIM card, helped to find accommodation etc. I'm really grateful to Kids English.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Read the pre-departure guide carefully. It really helps and all the information in it is very useful.
119 people found this review helpful.
Yuliia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

10

It's great experience....
Amazing culture and very kind people... Thai students they are hardworking... For me everything what going around is new..... But I am in love with my students, because I can see how they exiting..... Everyday I am learning a lot of new things together with my students.......
I living in Tak.... And it's very nice and quiet place..... Sure not everyone here can speak English.... But even without English they everytime ready to help you in any way and in any situation...

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be ready for new culture... Be flexible to understand and respect different view...
131 people found this review helpful.

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