The 10 biggest mistakes schools make when hiring foreign teachers
And how to avoid turning your English program into a revolving door of regret
Hiring a great foreign teacher isn’t rocket science, but it does require respect for the process. It requires honesty, and understanding that teaching is a profession, not a gap-year hobby or a free English lesson for your Thai staff.
Why are Thailand's English teaching age limits getting stricter?
Postbox letter from Robert
Not too long ago, if you were under 50 and wanted to teach English in Thailand, you had a decent shot at finding a job. These days, though, a growing number of schools are setting the cut-off at 45. It’s left a lot of experienced teachers scratching their heads and wondering - what’s going on?
A native speaker's surprise
Postbox letter from Stephen
The TEFL job market in Thailand is definitely evolving, and while native English speakers are still in demand, I don't think they have the automatic advantage they once did.
How to recognize a weak job offer?
Postbox letter from Jimmy
one red flag is a constant search for new teachers (what happened to the previous ones?).
It can be tough to find teaching work
Postbox letter from June
I feel like I have to work harder than my white counterparts to get a job in this field. I practice a lot, have props, watch videos on how to teach young learners but once they see me, it's like I'm doomed.
Job-hunting in North-East Thailand
Well, job-hunting and snake-hunting to be exact.
So the morning of all mornings finally arrived and it was time for me to become a teacher; a giver of knowledge, a mentor; all of these things. Who was I trying to kid?
