The world wide rise in popularity of English language has augmented it to the status of Lingua Franca, with a steady increase in the demand for teachers of English as a second language. The demand is reasonably high in the Asia, South African, South American and some European countries, where English is not commonly used. Among Asian countries, Thailand is a major center for ESL teachers. Bangkok the capital is an important base for ESL job. There are many recruiting agencies in this city, which employ teachers almost the year round. ESL assignments in Bangkok are not restricted to the regular schools; there are opportunities in the corporate sector as well as in the language institutes who require teachers for training adults.
The teachers in Thailand are well remunerated and prospects for teachers with
experience and high academic qualification is even better. Add on benefits like
free accommodation, some amount of medical insurance and flight charges are
provided to the teachers. Besides working as teachers in schools or institutes,
the ESL teachers in Bangkok can make good money by private tutoring.
The TESOL course of American TESOL Institute arms the teachers with whatever
training necessary for becoming an accomplished ESL teacher. The course is a
perfect balance of theory and practice and helps the native English speakers in
their quest for becoming a successful teacher.
If the teachers are job hunting in a place other than Bangkok, it is better to
post one’s resume in different websites so that schools or institutes in other
parts of the world can study your resume. American TESOL Institute has excellent
connections with many eminent private schools, International Schools and
Government Schools in Thailand so we assure you 100% job assistance. The
placement wing is very experienced and will help the trainees in every possible
manner. Eligible candidates may also earn a guaranteed placement. ATI is reputed
worldwide and its acclaimed intensive 120 hour course helps the teachers in
securing ESL jobs anywhere in the world.
The ESL teachers in Thailand can expect to get a salary of 25000 to 45000 Thai
Baht depending on their eligibility, experience and academic qualification. The
ESL teachers are often given free accommodation and Visa assistance. It is
illegal to work in Thailand without a work permit. Work permit is only issued to
the teachers, who have a degree and a Non Immigrant B Visa.
If the candidates are not interested in teaching assignments in Thailand, may
opt for jobs in other parts of the world. The best way to advertise the CV is to
publish it in the websites, solely meant for ESL jobs. It is more useful to post
a video resume rather than normal one in the website. Some websites also
advertise for various ESL jobs.