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

TEFL English teacher training in Phuket, Thailand.

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.

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?

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….