Teach English in Thailand
The classic teach-abroad adventure.
Change your life — and others' — through teaching abroad.
Bring meaning and fulfilment by developing your leadership, teaching, and organisation skills. Let others be grateful for your contribution, while you grow in ways you never expected.
"I went to Thailand chasing a girl. Seventeen years later, we're married with five kids and we've helped over 3,000 teachers do what I did. Teaching abroad doesn't just change your year — it changes your life."
What's included in the Thailand program
Everything you need to land safely in a paid teaching role — handled personally by our team.
Accredited TEFL Options
Full in-person TEFL certification, delivered by expert trainers at our Thailand centre.
Guaranteed Paid Placement
Every program graduates you into a paid teaching role at a vetted Thai school.
Visa & Work Permit Support
We guide you through Thailand's B visa and work permit process from start to finish.
Life on the Beach
Train by the sea, live in one of the world's most loved teaching destinations.
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Why Thailand
Thailand has been the home of TEFL Heaven since 2007. You train at our beachfront centre, learn to teach real students under expert trainers, and step into a paid classroom with the full backing of our in-country team. Friendly people, incredible food, weekends on the islands — and a job waiting for you.
What teaching in Thailand is really like
Thailand runs one of the most developed English teaching markets in Asia. Public schools, private bilingual schools, and a huge network of language academies all hire foreign teachers year-round. You'll be teaching Thai students who are genuinely curious, respectful, and used to having international teachers in the classroom.
The standard week is 20–22 teaching hours with desk time for prep, meaning you have real space outside class to travel, explore and rest. TEFL Heaven graduates are introduced directly to vetted schools — no job-hunting, no scrolling job boards, and no surprises when you land.
Most placements are in government and bilingual schools, with some language academies and corporate English positions for certified teachers on the Placement Program route.
Cities we place teachers in
Placements happen across Thailand. Here's a taste of the cities our teachers live and work in.
Thailand's megacity — endless food, street life, BTS skytrain, and the biggest job market. Where most first-year teachers land.
Mountains, temples, digital nomad scene, and a slower pace than Bangkok. A favourite for teachers who want balance.
Our original TEFL training base. Seaside living, surfing weekends, and a genuine Thai community outside the tourist areas.
This could be you in a few months.
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What it really costs to live in Thailand
Honest numbers on what teachers spend and what they save. We never share fees on our website — enquire to get the program pricing directly.
Furnished one-bed apartments in most Thai cities. Bangkok skews higher.
Street food is cheap, safe and incredible. Eating out is often cheaper than cooking.
BTS, buses, motorbike taxis and cheap petrol — motorbikes are standard upcountry.
Most teachers save 20–30% of their paycheque while still travelling at weekends.
What life is really like as a teacher in Thailand
Life in Thailand is the reason most of our teachers stay longer than they planned. Weekends are for islands, night markets, diving in Koh Tao, or hopping on a flight to Laos or Cambodia. The country's Buddhist-rooted culture is remarkably welcoming to foreigners who make even basic effort to learn the language.
Our teachers describe their first year in Thailand as the point where their ideas about what life could look like fundamentally shifted. The food, the people, the pace — it rewires how you think about work and time. It's also one of the safest and most accessible places in Asia for a first posting abroad.
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Thousands of people sent abroad
Here are some of their stories — straight from teachers who lived it.
FAQ
Do I need a degree to teach English in Thailand?
Thailand has options for both. Degree holders move into the standard Placement Program; non-degree teachers have a paid internship route. Enquire and we'll confirm exactly what's possible for your situation.
What's the difference between the Thailand programs?
We offer an in-person TEFL Course + Placement Program (with a Degree route and a Non-Degree Paid Internship route) and a Placement Program for teachers who are already certified. Every route comes with a guaranteed paid placement and full in-country support.
Is Thailand a good country for first-time teachers?
Yes. Thailand is the country most first-time TEFL teachers choose. The cost of living is low, schools are used to international teachers, and our in-country team is there to help every step of the way.
The Thailand Full Program PDF
When you enquire, we'll send you the full Thailand program PDF — start dates, what's included, arrival logistics, visa checklist, monthly salary + cost breakdown, and a sample week in the classroom. All the detail we can't put on a public page, sent straight to your inbox.
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Enquire now and one of our team will walk you through the next steps — including everything you need to know about the tefl course + placement program / placement program.
No pressure, no commitment — we'll just answer your questions.