Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Thailand

Name: Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Thailand
Brand: International TEFL Academy
SKU: 225485
Rating: 5 (10 reviews)

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Location

Thailand
- Chiang Mai

Length

120 hours

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

Yes

Job Placement

Yes

Certifications

Online TEFL Online TESOL TEFL TESOL

Housing

Apartment

Pricing

Starting Price

1449

Price Details

Tuition includes lifetime job search guidance featuring:

✔️ Personal guidance from an experienced Job Search Advisor.

✔️ ESL Job Search Manual: All of our graduates receive a 400-page manual containing all relevant information for major job markets around the world.

✔️ESL worldwide school directory listing over 20,000 schools & online teaching companies worldwide.

✔️ Referrals to preferred recruiters, placement agencies, online teaching companies, and language schools.

✔️ Job interview assistance for International TEFL / TESOL course participants.

✔️ Engaged alumni community of 45,000+ ITA graduates in 80 countries worldwide.

What's Included (Extra)

✔️ University-level instructors
✔️ Award-winning accredited TEFL courses
✔️ Personalized pre-enrollment guidance
✔️ All courses include live practice teaching

What's Not Included

Accommodation Airfare Meals

Last Updated: May 02, 2025

Last Reviewed: May 26, 2021

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About Program

Are you a native English speaker from the US or Canada, aged 21 or over, passionate about education, and wanting to travel? If so, you can get paid to teach English in Thailand and over 80 countries with International TEFL Academy (ITA).

Earn your accredited TEFL certificate online or at one of 20 locations worldwide, including Chiang Mai, Thailand. ITA also offers lifetime job search guidance and advanced training in areas like teaching English online and teaching business English.

Thailand is one of the fastest-growing job markets for teaching English in Asia. Many teaching jobs offer lucrative salaries and great benefits. A four-year university degree and a TEFL certificate are required for teaching in Thailand.

We've helped more than 45,000 people get TEFL certified & experience the world. Change your life, make a difference, and earn some money along the way!

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Why is International TEFL Academy the Right Choice?

One-on-One Pre-Enrollment Guidance: What TEFL class is best for teaching English in Thailand? Is Thailand the right country choice for me? How much money do I need to bring with me to Thailand & what kind of visa do I need? Your personal ITA Advisor will help you navigate these questions about TEFL certification & teaching English abroad in some of Thailand’s most popular cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Professional TEFL Certification Courses: We offer accredited TEFL certification courses online (11 weeks online) and in-person (4 weeks) in 25 locations worldwide, including a 4-week class in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Every ITA TEFL class exceeds international professional standards for instructor qualifications, accredited curriculum, and student teaching hours.
We Have Been in YOUR shoes: Everyone on the ITA staff has extensive international experience. Travel is in our blood. It’s our passion to help people realize how realistic this dream of living & working abroad can be. We all appreciate the challenges & rewards of living, traveling, and working abroad.
One-on-One Job Search Guidance for Teaching English in Thailand: How do I actually find a teaching job in a city like Chiang Mai? Once enrolled in any ITA TEFL class, you’ll work with our team of expert Student Affairs advisors to help you prepare for your job search in Thailand. Enjoy access to the most comprehensive job resources & guidance on the planet to help you navigate international job markets across Thailand, Asia, and in 80 countries worldwide.
Access to ITA Worldwide Alumni Network: Don’t know anyone in Thailand? No problem! ITA has a massive group of ITA alumni in Thailand, and you’ll be able to connect with a bunch of fellow teachers before you head abroad. As an ITA alumni you have exclusive opportunities to network, connect, and correspond with our 20,000 ITA alumni teaching English across the globe. This is a great way to meet friends before you leave for Thailand & get all of your questions answered by current ITA alumni on the ground abroad in Asia!

How Do I Get Started?

Contact International TEFL Academy for your starter brochure or call us directly at 773-634-9900 & start working with your personal Admission Advisors. Your advisor will work with you one-on-one to answer your all of your questions, go over your options & set up your game plan to see the world. Your advisor will be happy to speak with you as many times as you need to go over job markets, hiring requirements, TEFL course options & much more.

Your journey begins now so let’s get in touch & let’s get started!

Program Highlights

Earn an accredited TEFL certificate that qualifies you to teach English in Thailand & 80+ countries! ITA offers TEFL courses in Chiang Mai, online & in 20 additional onsite locations.
Join ITA's exclusive and engaged community of world travelers & teachers—with more than 50,000+ alumni worldwide, you can connect with ITA grads, share travel tips, and make friends around the world.
ITA's job search guidance is the best in the industry and you'll work directly with your expert advisor throughout your entire job search and in any future TEFL job searches—we've got your back.
Learn from university-level instructors in our Online & In-Person TEFL classes; every ITA TEFL class includes live practice teaching to help you gain experience and confidence teaching live classes.
Work with your ITA Advisor one-on-one to create your plan for teaching English in Thailand; ITA is unique in that all our staff have lived abroad & been in your shoes—we're here to help YOU!

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For those seeking to teach English in Thailand without the hassles of dealing with recruiters & confusing visa regulations, International TEFL Academy offers guaranteed job placements for teaching English in Thailand. Our team will match you with top jobs at approved schools that match your preferences.

From the job placement process and visa paperwork to 40 hours of cultural training, our program provides the end-to-end support you need to find your ideal job teaching English in Thailand.

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Job Assistance 4.6

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I do not even know where to begin! When I got to Thailand, I did not think I would have met amazing people, and build such great friendships that have lasted from 2013 when I did my course in Chiang Mai!
Learning how to teach Eng was not as easy as I thought, but, it was one of the best things I could have done for myself, as I love to travel! The results of learning this skill set has brought me so much joy as I get to give the gift of education, another language to another human being. There is no other joy that could have filled my heart!
TEFL allowed me to go to the place I loved the most, BRAZIL! :D I am forever grateful!

Thank you to TEFL for allowing me to spread joy in my own way to the children and adults seeking to learn! :D

THANK YOU!

Deepa

What would you improve about this program?

I have no complaints. Challenges are going to be met with every course we take. But, it just takes determination to get through it and studying. I was happy with everything.

Super helpful staff from beginning to end. My teacher was great and answered all of my questions. The resources they provide for students are unparalleled. I took the online TEFL course. I would say the online course needs to have more in class practice. Nothing can replace in class experience teaching to students. My one suggestion would be to have approved locations where students can complete their practicum hours to get real hands on experience teaching before teachers head to their first teaching job.

What would you improve about this program?

Having satellite schools or instructors that can assist alumni or current students with real classroom settings as they complete their practicum so they are better prepared before heading to their new job.

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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program because I wanted something that was short-term and that had lots of assistance along the way; it being during Songkran was a bonus! I looked around at a lot of TEFL courses and this one stuck out to me with the amount of extras and benefits you got for the amount of money you were spending.

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

They assisted me with a lot actually. One major thing was obviously some onboarding and visa information as well as numerous email threads and phone calls where needed; vaccine information, country/city information, etc. They connected me with the on-site director, who also gave me information on things I may need or recommendations for accommodation in the area.

I did not take their specific recommendation, so I had to look for my own accommodation. I also obviously had to coordinate getting the visa they told me I should get as well as doing a currency exchange.

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

Looking back on it I wish I had joined a group chat beforehand so that I could've had understood the various modes of transportation better; even some phrases. If I had done this earlier it would have saved me A LOT of walking and sweating, but that also is a highlight of my trip as well. So I'd advise you to get into some group chats and connect with the alumni network if you can, and JUST GO!

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

The average day consists of you showing up to the learning center building and having a light conversation than starting the day's lesson. You'll have handouts and various other lessons and break-out sessions to try and aid and hone your skills. The week is usually set up that way and then towards the end of it, every day is out getting practical in-person experience.

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

I believe my biggest fear was just jumping into it as well as being alone after I arrived. I never really got over the first fear, so I just had to tell myself to do it and get it done. There's only so much "prep" you can do to where you could potentially psych yourself out, and it becomes overwhelming, or all you do is prep. The fear of being alone went away after I began classes, but it was nice for a little to experience this new place on my own without having anyone else with me. I wasn't afraid something bad would happen, just knowing that the festivities would've been better with a friend.

About International TEFL Academy

International TEFL Academy is passionate about two things: 1. Providing the highest quality TEFL certification classes. 2. Ensuring all of our graduates find professional, paid English teaching jobs abroad & have a wonderful experience overseas. All of our staff at ITA have worked, lived & traveled abroad extensively. We "get it," and we're...