TESOL/TEFL in Thailand -- Pattaya

Finding its origins as a fishing village of long ago, the Pattaya of today has only fishing piers serving as the echo of its past. Today, Pattaya is a vibrant, color-streaked city spotted with various attractions - shops, restaurants, theaters. Drawing tourists and natives alike, this particular city beckons to visitors with its easily-accessible sparkling beaches, catering resorts, outstanding cuisine, and other leisure activities. Locate approximately two (2) hours from the massively-sprawling city of Bangkok, Pattaya is currently joining in Global Crossroad's ideal destinations for participants looking to add some international mileage to their resume' by joining in their world-renowned, academically-respected TEFL-Certification programs.

The School

Global Crossroad's affiliate TEFL school is located on South Pattaya Road , Pattaya, Chonburi. If you'd like all the conveniences of a big city in a compact, fun area, Pattaya is the place to be. Within easy walking distance in any direction from the school are incredibly inexpensive internet caf é s and innumerable food shops offering mouthwatering Thai cuisine at ridiculously low prices.

Two TEFL Programs in Pattaya

. TEFL Certification (6 weeks)
. TEFL Advanced Skills Diploma Course (Conducted over 16-weeks on Sundays only)

(6-week) TEFL Certification trains and develops participants' skills and confidence to teach conversational English as a foreign or second language to natives of non-English speaking countries, and offers the unique advantage of allowing graduates to discover, in advance, what learning problems their students have and what to do about them, regardless of where in the world they are teaching. This class's emphasis is on conducting successful, competent communication within classes. In addition, this course qualifies successful participants to teach writing and reading courses at any level to anyone, anywhere in the world.

Dates/Fees

6-Weeks TEFL Certification Course Dates (2008)   28 January -  7 March   17 March -  30 April   12 May -  20 June   30 June -  8 August   18 August -  26 September   6 October -  14 November   24 November -  23 December Dates (2009)   6 January -  17 February

Fees Course fee: £650 GBP (+$45 for insurance) Program fee does not cover:   Airport pick-up and drop-off   Food/Housing Accommodations   Personal Expenses   International Flights   Visa, Immunization, Insurance. (Note: free assistance will be given for acquiring a long-term visa!)

Housing Options

With advanced notice, the Global Crossroad-affiliate school can reserve excellent housing accommodations for participants. Most accommodations are available within a 5 minutes' walk of the TEFL school. Many accommodations run up to 4,300 baht ( less than £50/ $100 ) per month. Participants are provided with a large one-bedroom, air-conditioned apartment which is fully furnished with large bed, dresser, table, chairs, refrigerator and telephone, as well as a cable television connection. A 5,000 baht ( about £60/ $115 ) security deposit is charged upon arrival and is refunded (fully/partially) when departing.

Paid English-Teaching in Thailand

Native English-speakers are in great demand in Thailand . Many private schools, colleges, universities, and private business are looking for qualified TEFL teachers. Should participants decide to remain in Thailand , our coordinators' local knowledge and contacts will prove very useful - having connections throughout the country (primarily within private schools). English-teachers can expect salaries ranging from $800-$1000/month.

Generally speaking, our TEFL graduates seldom (if ever) encounter any problems finding employment in Thailand . With a well-written resume/CV, and a little effort on your part, 99% of TEFL participants are offered a job within 0 to 30 days of the successful commencement of their certification course. For more information on these positions, please visit: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/thailand/.

Job Placement Services in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand

Our success in China has inspired us to offer even more English-teaching opportunities in other parts of the world. We recently teamed up with a number of well-respected, long-established schools and language institutes all whom offer paid English-teaching positions in such countries as Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Regardless of how and where you receive your TEFL certification, we can provide assistance in locating an English-teaching position in any of the above-mentioned countries.

Salaries and benefits vary from country-to-country and are usually determined by education and qualifications. Below is an example of some of the salaries English-teachers can expect to receive:

•  Thailand : $800-$1000/month
•  South Korea : $1800-$2500/month
•  Japan : $1800-$2075/month
•  Taiwan : $1950-$3850/month

Additionally, many of these countries offer a variety of benefits such as severance pay, bonuses, airfare reimbursement, living accommodations, meals, paid vacations, sick leave as well as health insurance. For more information pertaining to each school's benefits, please go to: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/

Course Recognition

Thailand 's TEFL courses are recognized by the Middlesex University of England as well as the Thailand Ministry of Education - meeting Thailand 's exact standards, thus improving the chances of those receiving their TEFL certification in Thailand to be offered an English-teaching position in Thailand .

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