A Breath of Fresh (Thai) Air

This was really despite all potential initial doubts, a fully-funded program (including pre-orientation for those of us who couldn't find flights right at the start date) that was such a nice break from the monotony of 'regular' life back home!

I would recommend this as a fantastic way of trying out teaching while also exploring a new country, culture and language. I have also made wonderful friends along the way and gained a new sense of independence and self-confidence.

I was lucky enough to be placed alongside two lovely young teacher volunteers like myself in central Thailand.

The programme has been wonderful. The host - head teacher Ratree and the Wat Chaisri school and local community in Thap Khlo - have been beyond hospitable and have treated me and the other teachers like their daughters. It has been an absolute honour to get to know them and work alongside them as well as discover Thailand.

I’ve loved the teaching experience and host school who have absolutely gone above and beyond in making us have a wonderful experience, get to know Thailand and also try out teaching in a supportive and encouraging environment!

My most enjoyable moments have been:
- receiving handmade jewellery from a student;
- surprising my classes by secretly learning classroom command words in Thai and using them when they were particularly confused or rowdy;
-trying out paddle boarding on the Chao Phraya river with my school's director;