I had an amazing experience teaching English in Thailand with the TEFL institute of Ireland! I received a lot of support and guidance from the team which helped the process of moving abroad stress-free, especially because it was my first time living and working in Asia.

I chose the TEFL institute of Ireland because I had heard of the company from a friend and I checked out their website and social media to get more information about the courses on offer. The website had a clear description of the courses. After reading many positive reviews, blog posts on their website and speaking with the course recruiters, I decided that it was my best option. They offer many courses, and I decided to go with the 120-hour TEFL certificate which is the industry standard and allows you to teach anywhere in the world. After completing the course, I decided to apply for the 5-month Thailand internship. I found the course very interesting. It was a great learning experience; the platform is easy to navigate. The course covers a range of topics, from grammar to classroom management. The team are so supportive, and they would answer any questions I had.

The Thailand internship was well organized. I taught M1 and M2 student (ages 12 to 14), in a local city in the northeast. I got to experience authentic Thai culture and lifestyle. The locals were so welcoming, and I made lifelong friends. The cost of living has been affordable, and the salary is more than enough to live comfortably. I am so grateful for the internship program, and I have learned so much about myself on this journey.

I was provided with job support including document preparation and in-country support. It was very clear what was involved in the program, so everything felt well organized, especially when arriving in Thailand, with orientation, travel plans, and visa prep work. I was guided throughout the whole process. The support of the team was reliable, and I would highly recommend them. A special thanks to Oliva, Lisa, and Walter for their support throughout the whole process. Even after settling into the school, they would check up on me to see how everything was going and provide any guidance I needed. Overall, I had an amazing experience, and I would highly recommend the TEFL institute of Ireland for those looking to start their English teaching journey!

I chose TEFL Institute after researching providers online, they had come highly recommended, and I can see why! The experience has been life changing and I can't recommend them enough. Before I even signed up I was receiving support from the team, they answered all of my many questions about the program.

The 120-hour course itself is well-structured and covers the core foundations needed for teaching including, lesson planning, classroom management, teaching methodologies and student engagement. It’s self-paced, which made it easy to complete alongside my daily life. As someone new to teaching, the lesson planning and video links were particularly useful in helping me feel prepared for the classroom. While it is theory-based, it gives a very solid grounding for first-time teachers and helped me feel more confident before starting work abroad.

From Ireland to Thailand I was provided with excellent job support including documentation preparation and in-country support. This helped keep the process stress-free, especially as a first-time teacher in Thailand. Everything was very well organised, particularly when landing in Thailand, orientation, travel details, documentation and visa prep work went very smoothly.

I taught M1 and M2 students in a small city in NorthEast Thailand, it truly was a life changing experience. The locals were very welcoming and I made lifelong friendships with other teachers. I am so grateful to the internship program, I have learned so much about myself as a teacher, a traveller and the impacts I can make abroad.

Overall, I would recommend this program to anyone looking for a flexible and structured entry into teaching abroad. Again, the support of the team was reliable and dependable, I couldn't recommend them enough. Special thanks to Olivia, Lisa and Walter for their support throughout the process.

My experience on the Thailand TEFL programme with The TEFL Institute of Ireland has genuinely been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From the very beginning, the support, structure, and guidance made the whole process feel manageable and not overwhelming, especially as someone moving abroad alone.

The 120 hour TEFL course itself was a huge part of that. The course was very practical and realistic. It covered everything from lesson planning, classroom management, student engagement, teaching methodology, grammar, pronunciation, and classroom structure. It also focused a lot on how to manage different learning levels in one classroom, how to keep students engaged, and how to structure lessons in a way that actually works in real life, not just on paper. As someone with no teaching background, this made a massive difference for me.

It didn’t just tell me how to teach English, it taught me how to manage a classroom, how to communicate clearly, how to build confidence as a teacher, and how to handle real classroom situations. When I arrived in Thailand and stepped into my first classroom, I wasn’t confident because I “knew everything”, but I was confident because I had a foundation to work from. I understood lesson structure, behaviour management, pacing, and how to adapt when things didn’t go exactly to plan. That preparation made the transition into teaching abroad feel far less intimidating and far more manageable.

The Thailand internship itself was incredibly well organised, from the orientation week in Bangkok to school placement and ongoing support. I’ve been teaching M1 and M2 students (ages 12 to 14), living in a local area outside of tourist zones, and experiencing real Thai daily life rather than just a tourist version of the country. The cost of living has been very affordable, the salary is more than enough to live comfortably, and saving money is completely possible if that’s a goal.

The friendships I’ve made with other teachers and the kindness of the local Thai community have been a huge part of my experience. I’ve built a real life here, not just a temporary stay. Teaching in Thailand has helped me grow in confidence, independence, and self belief in ways I never expected.

I received a full support system from the TEFL team, especially Lisa who helped me with getting prepared for my Thailand adventure. The team have made teaching abroad feel accessible, achievable, and exciting rather than intimidating. I couldn’t recommend The TEFL Institute of Ireland enough to anyone even remotely considering teaching abroad.