Skirting around the problem
Why focus on issues that have nothing to do with problems in education?
Why are these banal topics regularly raised when so many critical and more pressing problems are evident in the Thai education system? What about the huge shortfall of qualified teachers? The embarrassingly low salary offered to them?
Back to school
A brief overview of primary and secondary schools in Thailand
There are three main kinds of schools in Thailand: government schools, private schools and international schools. Internationals schools are the most expensive, with average yearly fees ranging from 200,000 to 600,000 baht, depending on the quality and reputation of the school.
Advice you can truly use
Don't listen to those barstool experts!
Having been warned-- or advised-- that appearance is very important here in Thailand, (just as important as Japan, Korea, or Taiwan I suppose), I set out on job interviews. Most of the advice for teachers on the Thailand websites struck me as either superficial or downright absurd.
Featured Teachers
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John
Certificate (3), BSc (1)
Nigerian (male, 36 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Aleksandar
BA (1)
Serbian (male, 28 years old, native Serbian speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Mieder
Certificate (7), BSc (1)
South African (male, 34 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Carol
Certificate (1), BA (1)
Zambian (female, 29 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Robert
Certificate (3)
British (male, 38 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Jamie
Certificate (2)
British (male, 37 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Kum Oliver
BSc (1)
Cameroonian (male, 28 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Limunga
BA (1)
Cameroonian (female, 28 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Marie Dane
BEd (1)
Filipino (female, 27 years old, native Tagalog speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Rizelle
BA (1)
Filipino (female, 27 years old, native Cebuano speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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About Ajarn.com
Ajarn.com was started as a small hobby website in 1999 by Ian McNamara. It was a simple way for one Bangkok teacher to share his Thailand experiences and pass on advice. The website developed a loyal and enthusiastic following. In 2004, Ian handed over the reins to Phil Williams and 'Bangkok Phil' has run the ajarn website ever since.
Ajarn.com has grown enormously and is now the most popular TEFL site in Thailand - possibly even South East Asia. Although best-known for its vibrant jobs page, Ajarn has a wealth of articles, blogs, features and help and advice. But one principle has always remained at Ajarn's core - to tell things like they are and to do it with a sense of humor. Thailand can be Heaven or Hell for an English teacher. It's always been Ajarn.com's duty to present both sides of the equation. Thanks for stopping by.
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Renting an apartment?
Before you go pounding the streets, check out our guide and know what to look out for.
Fun Quiz
Find out how employable you are in Thailand as an English teacher. Is it a case of 'welcome aboard' or "Mom, I need you to send some money again"
The cost of living
How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.
E-mailing for jobs
E-mailing potential employers in Thailand can be a very frustrating experience. Teacher Chris is on hand to give you some top tips.
The Region Guides
Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.
Fancy teaching freelance?
How easy is it to cut out the middlemen and rake in the cash teach students at their own homes?
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