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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Benefits 4.75
Support 4.9
Fun 4.65
Facilities 4.7
Safety 4.95

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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

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!!)

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.

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.

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...

The Kids English team were very helpful in my preparation to move to Thailand. They outlined what paperwork I was required to obtain and assisted me with my visa application. Kids English then provided an excellent training course upon my arrival to Thailand after quarantine. I learned a lot about Thai schools and culture and the course also included fun activities such as a cooking class, excursion to the historical park and a bbq night with karaoke! I have felt supported here since starting work and feel comfortable contacting KE when I have any questions or need anything.

Kids English really start of your experience in Thailand in the best way. The entire team are so welcoming and friendly, and the course is a lot of fun. They support you every step of the way and it was really helpful for me to know I had them there to give me advice on anything that might happen when settling in to a new environment. They gave great advice on what to expect when teaching in Thailand and they even help kick start your Thai language skills! I would recommend them to anyone looking to teach in Thailand.

My experience with KidsEnglish is nothing but positive.

Employment is legal even for non-native speakers such as myself, so you don't have to worry about that.

The pre-departure guide they send you is very helpful. It covers all of the aspects - from documents and future expenses to culture tips and recommended clothes. Just take the time to read it carefully and you will be fine.

Their team walks you through the visa process, helps with all the required paperwork, assists with transfer, banking, accommodation, and provides support along the way.

In a nutshell, it's safe and transparent, and you get what you expect.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Learn how to ride a bicycle or a motorbike so you feel comfortable

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 &...