Teaching english

You might get a better overview and more in depth answers to your queries on a specialist TEFL teachers site like ajarn.com Lots of good case studies there from folk actually teaching here.

Personally I have done TEFL, but most employers are not too fussed here. TEFL was good for me to relearn my English grammar!!

However if you want to be legal in Thailand you offically need a degree or Masters to teach in Thai schools and Universities.

I have not taught here.

Carcocad, I was in the same boat as you 3 years ago, also from Jo'burg. These days they called it TESOL, more universal term. Don't worry about CELTA. As thetefldon says, schools aren't bothered. We need one full-time teacher and part-time teachers at our language school for kids in Silom, Bangkok. Reply to me for full details, or see our ad, Boston Bright Kids, on this site under Jobs.

hi, there are so many mixed reports. Some say you cannot teach english with just a tefl course as you must also have a degree. Is this true in Phuket, and if not, how easy is it to get english teaching jobs at kids schools?

The work-permit requirements are that you need a degree. But the reality is that you can get a job at a Language School without a degree. Especially for kids. It depends on the school, but it this does not mean that it's legal. It means that the school is covering up for you. That's all. Or. They will employ you on a Non-immigrant B visa and employ you as a non-teacher with a work permit...it really depends on the school. There is no 'black and white' area here. And another option is to teach part-time, then some schools don't bother with a degree. Also not legal, but reality.

hi thanks for your info. Wouldnt one get arrested if you work without a work permit? As then its not worth it obviously. My partner will be working so technically I dont need to, but would like to be involved with something and earn some money?