When you make your decision to join us for a course here in Phuket, you have chosen by far the best course with the best location in Thailand.

There are several schools that are licensed to issue TEFL certificates in Phuket, and we’re one!

Here’s a scan of our license (click to see larger image):

From TEFL Phuket

We also have a very qualified TEFL instructor, Jim Heard, with a Master’s Degree in Education and fourteen years of experience teaching in Thailand and Korea; he will be able to impart to you both the most up-to-date techniques for teaching and practical knowledge on how to deliver effective lessons.

We keep class sizes small! Your class will never be larger than fifteen students.

We have the best location in Phuket- just a few minutes walk to the beach! Here we are:

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But you don’t want to take one of those courses where it’s just filled with people wanting to sit on the beach, right? You want to be with others who are looking to teach and start a new career. Well, how about a guaranteed job? Yes – take our TEFL/TESOL course, follow our advice, do a diligent job search and you will find work to teach English in Thailand. We will help with CV refinement for the Asian market, provide you with contacts and placement service (for those who excel in our course), and access to our online jobs board that is exclusive to our students and alumni.

Throw in twenty hours of teaching observation and practice to get you into real-life teaching environments, and you have yourself a serious TEFL course. The proof of this is a 100% success rate for people finding work when they do a diligent job search and employers soliciting us for graduates of our courses.

So: spend four weeks in an intensive, serious training course, relax by the beach a few minutes away, and start a new career. Let’s get you going: Enroll Now

There are two main hiring seasons for government schools in Thailand: February-April, and August-October for the semesters starting in the middle of May and beginning of November.

The best course date to take to make yourself available for this coming opportunity is the Phuket course starting August 24. There will be many employers looking for graduates of our course; we have connections with school districts throughout Thailand and can help you get off to a quick start in your first job teaching here.

Enroll now before the course fills up and you miss out on this opportunity!

Sure, you are a native speaker of English or have near-native fluency, but can you actually teach English?

It depends on what are you bringing to the table. Have you ever done any teaching? How about any training outside of a strict educational organization? How about any presenting to small groups? Have you ever worked in a service-intensive position? Any way in which you have been employed as a sharer of information can indicate that you would make a great teacher.

The core of teaching is sharing information. The Thai people have studied English in their school system. The catch is that they usually have studied without the benefit of having a native speaker to model the language. The primary function of teachers teaching English in Thailand is to be a pronunciation coach and a model for correct usage.

So the job boils down to a few requirements – knowledge of English, a people-oriented personality streak and the ability to relax and have fun.

In the TEFL teacher training course, you have the chance to refresh your knowledge of the ins and outs of English – this is the “what to teach” part and we call it language awareness. You also learn effective and valuable tips, techniques, tools and activities for use in the classroom – this is the “how to teach” and we call it methodology. You will also have practice opportunities with actual Thai students and this is where you put the two together and gain confidence in your ability to teach effectively. Additionally, you will have a chance to learn some Thai Language and be introduced into some of the nuts and bolts of Thai culture.

The relax and have fun part comes from being immersed in the lovely culutre that Thailand offers. The people are incredibly friendly and warm and they are masters at relaxing. This attitude towards life will most certainly rub-off on you as you spend time here.

So, the next bit is up to you. We assist you with your initial visa, in finding great housing, with airport pick-up and even a few extras to help you settle in – like a complimentary massage during the month of your course. All you have to do it to contact us to get started.

To do so, or for more information, please visit TEFL Phuket.

In one of our recent Thai Language and Culture classes, which are a part of our TEFL teacher training course, our students were introduced to the amazing variety of tropical fruits found in Thailand. The class covered not only the fruit names and how to select the best fruit, but also how to haggle with fruit sellers. The class also practiced their Thai language skills through some role-playing about fruit shopping. Then, the best part… each fruit was “opened” – peeled, cut, seeded and everyone enjoyed a fresh and delicious second breakfast.

The students found that using actual mangos, pineapples, lychees, watermellon, coconuts, Thai Kiwis, papayas, rambutans and pomellos made for a delicious way to experience the Thai language in action. Plus it was fun to demystify the bounty of food so readily available every day and to learn to to shop, prep and enjoy with confidence.

This is a key principal of teaching English in Thailand to Thai people or anywhere. Rather than having a more sterile approach to teaching English, we encourage our trainees to use realia – actual items – to assist the student in learning the language. As a TEFL student, you will experience this: that learning by doing is the best way. You’ll learn how to create engaging and fun situations for your students to practice their skills and they will gain confidence in actually using English in real situations.

Plus, this method is fun: mistakes are made and easily corrected in a gentle and safe environment for the student with lots of laughter. Again, here are a couple of culturally-oriented principles of our course and imparting effective teaching skills to you. The Asian concept of “face saving” (avoiding the generation of embarrassment in others) is easy to manage in a more relaxed, playful situation. For Thai people, Sanook (fun) is a cornerstone of life. If it is not fun, we find that the Thai people lose interest quickly and having fun in your English classes will be a central part of your English teaching career in Thailand.

You’ll discover that in teaching English in Thailand, you’ll need the skills of a game show host just as much (maybe more) as those of a seasoned grammarian.

So, if you are ready to switch into a more fun way of making your living in a beautiful country surrounded by gentle and kind people, drop us a line or visit our enroll page to get started.

We have some fruit with your name on it!

Since you are investigating the idea of earning a TEFL certificate, perhaps it would help to have a bit of information about the program location. Phuket is an incredible place to begin your adventure teaching English in Asia or teaching English in Thailand.

Thailand’s premiere tourist spot is the southwestern island of Phuket. Connected to the mainland by both Phuket International Airport and the Sarasin bridge, Phuket is easy to reach and attracts some 5 million visitors every year. The island is Thailand’s premiere setting for some of the world’s best resorts, and is an amazing blend of wildlife & rain forest ringed by white sand beaches. Its size allows visitors to escape from the crowds and there are numerous cozy, boutique beaches with clear water and glorious sunsets.

Phuket is amazingly diverse, with both stone-lined and sandy beaches, sheer cliffs, rain forests, waterfalls and Wats (Temples). Phuket offers something for all, with backpacker’s hostels as well as ultra-modern luxury hotels. There is much to do on the island, no matter your budget.

Certainly, Phuket’s stunning terrain and palm-fringed sandy beaches are its most-seen features. Each of Phuket’s several beaches has a unique atmosphere & feel, and each is separated from neighboring beaches by scenic headlands. From high-energy beaches with lots to see and do, to hidden bays of fine white sand, there is surely a beach to suit the wants and needs of each visitor to the island.

Phuket also has a rich heritage of culture resulting from its ongoing role as a trading crossroads for southeast Asia. A unique mix of people coming not only from Southern Thailand, but also Thailand’s northern provinces, neighboring countries, and travelers from overseas who have remained in Phuket over the years.

Walking through a bustling fresh market, usually held in the evenings, is a feast for the senses. They are laden with today’s seafood catch, delicious fruits and vegetables and all manner of tasty hand-made treats which are available for sampling. Visiting some of Phuket’s classy boutiques or antique stores situated in restored Chinese shops is a trip through time. Mornings on the beach, afternoons on an elephant jungle safari, evenings being pampered at a world-class spa and nights tasting the frenzy of Bangla road in Patong – all available, as Phuket’s charms are endless. Whether you are a fan of doing everything or almost nothing – Phuket is ready and waiting.

Why is Thailand Southeast Asia’s most popular tourist destination?

First, visitors are wowed by the “Land of 1000 Smiles.” The Thai culture is soaked in a mai bpen rai attitude – what’s that? Like the Australian “No Worries,” the Thai have a laid back sensibility that allows them to let go of little problems and to face greater challenges with ease.

Then there is the history, terrain and culture. Thailand is sprinkled with architectural wonders, amazing shopping malls, sun-drenched beaches and secluded islands, delectable food and drink, quaint hill villages and the magnificence of ancient ruins.

She offers white, sandy beaches and gentle, clear seas of the island speckled south and gorgeous, mountain scenery and timeless way of life found among hill tribes in the north. Given this contrast with the energy and activity of the capital, Bangkok, with it’s renowned nightlife and modernity, a traveler is certain to discover a place offering what they seek.

Catering to the outdoorsy and active types, a cornucopia of activities including premier scuba diving among pristine coral reefs, trekking in the north hills, climbing among natural limestone sculpture, or quiet paddling on rivers and seas.

Standing alongside the superb natural beauty is the beauty of an ancient Buddhist culture with its wats (temples), palaces and archaeological treasures. The powerful juxtaposition of this ancient culture with a fully modern society makes Thailand a must-see destination for world travelers. Thailand is “the land of the free” – true in that Thailand has never been conquered or colonized by other countries in its 800 year history.

To see a native Thai in traditional dress puttering along on a motorbike, likely on the way to the temple is a perfect example of the adaptability of Thailand’s people. They have a gift for taking the best of foreign culture and advances while maintaining a sense of their own unique identities. Their arts are admired by people across the world. The cuisine is also a world favorite with its blend of freshness and spices.

There seems to be an almost total lack of ill-will or expression of bad feelings and this singular feature of the Thai people is their unique qualification as hospitality ambassadors to the world. This is perhaps due to their long tradition of belief in Buddhism and its tenets of peacefulness, forgiveness and compassion.

As a cultural mecca and an antidote for a harried western lifestyle, Thailand’s culture, people and places stand without peer for their sheer ability to delight. What better place could you find to enjoy yourself as you train to be an English teacher in Asia through a certified TEFL program?

People ask me what it is like to teach English in Asia. I am a teacher in Phuket, Thailand, the “pearl of the Andaman.” So, to start with, my location is fabulous. The sunsets are incredible. Yesterday, I was by the beach for sunset with colors shifting and melding – and as the blazing sun dipped below the horizon I remembered to breathe again. The beauty stopped people in their tracks. No one spoke. We all simply stood, absorbing the beauty, speechless…..

My students are delightful. There are not enough superlative adjectives (yes, I teach English) to describe the warmth, playfulness and hospitality of the Thai people. We always laugh in class. Their whole approach is to have fun while learning and this is nice to encounter as a teacher. Happy people who are having fun make great students.

Teachers are highly respected in Asia and Thailand is not an exception. The “ajaan” is seen as one who is trying to help the student, to train their most precious asset – their mind. To give the gift of learning is so overwhelmingly valued, that the teacher is seen only a bit below the monks, the King, and even their most beloved teacher, the Buddha. As a foreigner, I must constantly remind myself that their approach to what I do is perhaps different that my approach to my own teachers. My students have an entirely different way of relating to my position than I do or ever did. I have to become comfortable accepting their respect and have to take the role seriously – in a light-hearted way.

I was well-prepared for my job by TEFL Phuket So teaching is at once rewarding, challenging, interesting and fun. The work never seems hard – maybe because I try to emind myself of my good fortune in being here. At any rate, I’ll blog some more specifics as time permits. For now, rest well and sweet dreams of fresh mangoes, banana pancakes and glorious sunsets….