4-week In-Person TEFL Course & 5-month Internship

Paid 6 Month Thailand Chiang Mai TEFL Internship with 6 Months' Payment

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Overview

Overview

Thailand has always been a favorite among TEFL teachers worldwide, and the 'Rose of the North,' Chiang Mai, is an unmatched place to plant yourself for 4 weeks of in-class teacher training before beginning your placement. Nowhere else is the gentle, easy-going nature of the Thai people on more display than in chilled out Chiang Mai. This culture hub promises adventure of all kinds—waterfalls, temples, street food, meaningful friendships—and puts you right in the heart of hill country culture.

Essential information about this trip

  • 120 hour on-site TEFL course in Chiang Mai
  • Arrival orientation & hotel
  • 5-month teaching placement
  • Accommodation assistance
  • Sponsored work visa
  • Ongoing & emergency support
  • Monthly stipend: 30-34,000 THB (US$995-US$1,125/€890-€1,000/£760-£860)
  • 4 weeks in-country TEFL training with 6 observed teaching practices
  • 30 night hotel accommodation during training
  • 30 Hour Teaching Young Learners Course (Online)
  • Visa support
  • Pre-arrival familiarization training
  • Airport pick-up
  • Welcome orientation
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • More TEFL job assistance post-internship
What you'll get

Fully Inclusive Programme

  • 120 hour on-site TEFL course in Chiang Mai
  • Arrival orientation & hotel
  • 5-month teaching placement
  • Accommodation assistance
  • Sponsored work visa
  • Ongoing & emergency support
  • Monthly stipend: 30-34,000 THB (US$995-US$1,125/€890-€1,000/£760-£860)
  • 4 weeks in-country TEFL training with 6 observed teaching practices
  • 30 night hotel accommodation during training
  • 30 Hour Teaching Young Learners Course (Online)
  • Visa support
  • Pre-arrival familiarization training
  • Airport pick-up
  • Welcome orientation
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • More TEFL job assistance post-internship

Your Trip Itinerary

Day 1 1 day Getting there

On arrival to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) where you'll be picked up by our in-country team, and taken to your orientation hotel.

Day 2-30 4 weeks Orientation

You will have a full four-week TEFL training course and orientation upon arrival, while staying at a central Chiang Mai hotel. Your single room B&B hotel stay is the perfect way to forge new friendships. After class you can relax by a nearby pool, get competitive over a game of ping pong or grab an ice-cold mango smoothie at the cafe. Your first week of classes will prepare you to deliver engaging English lessons. By week four you will have put your new skills into practice and have teaching practice sessions at local schools.

Day 31-180 5 months Your teaching experience

Placements are in formal Thai schools around Chiang Mai and surrounding provinces, but will vary from kindergarten to college-level institutions. Expect to work Monday-Friday, from ~7:30am to 4:00pm. You'll lead ~15-20 hours of English classes each week, leaving you plenty of time for extracurricular support, prepping future lessons, or grading your students' latest essays. On weekends you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the areas around your placement town or city.

Day 181+ Ongoing After your internship

Congratulations, you did it! Make sure to celebrate this achievement. You might decide to extend your stay in 'The Land of Smiles' and teach for longer by renewing your contract. The possibilities are endless for you now as a confident and experienced TEFL teacher.

What our interns say

I teach the youngest grade of three and four-year-olds. Their energy and enthusiasm for learning English makes the job extremely rewarding.

I teach at an all girls' school, with a beautiful idyllic campus and one of the best bakeries in the city.

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Lost my fear in the classroom

Teaching in Thailand has taught me to be more confident in front of crowds. I've always had an irrational fear of looking stupid, now I embrace it! Never felt better about it, and yes, I'm normally quite an introverted person. Within days I made friends that I could call brothers, so don't stress about soloing it. You'll be fine!

Seb PaulMar 2025
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Travel, experience, growth — just do it

If you value travel, life experiences, and growth, you should put all the fear of 'what ifs' aside & do it! It feels incredible to be immersed in a new culture & be a student yourself! You will have the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and the experiences you may wind up having are priceless.

Amber CarolloMay 2025

Seb Paul

March 2025

Lost my fear in the classroom

Teaching in Thailand has taught me to be more confident in front of crowds. I've always had an irrational fear of looking stupid, now I embrace it! Never felt better about it, and yes, I'm normally quite an introverted person. Within days I made friends that I could call brothers, so don't stress about soloing it. You'll be fine!

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Amber Carollo

May 2025

Travel, experience, growth — just do it

If you value travel, life experiences, and growth, you should put all the fear of 'what ifs' aside & do it! It feels incredible to be immersed in a new culture & be a student yourself! You will have the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and the experiences you may wind up having are priceless.

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Locations

Locations

You will spend a semester gaining hands-on teaching experience in one of a variety of locations in Northern Thai provinces such as Chiang Mai, Khampaeng Phet, Utthai Thani, Phayao, Phitsanulok, Fang, Mae Hong Son and Nan.

Cultural excursions

Wondering what you're going to do with your precious free time? We're glad you asked! We know your adventure bucket list is long, but make sure you tack these recommendations from past TEFL interns in Thailand towards the top!

  • Chiang Rai

    Chiang Rai

    Visit Chiang Mai's sister city, Chiang Rai. It's Thailand's oldest city and home to one of the coolest temples-turned-art-exhibits in the world, Wat Rong Kun.

  • Food

    Food

    Lanna cuisine, unique to Thailand's north, is finger-lickin' good. Try khao soi (egg noodle curry), banana-leaf-wrapped sticky rice, and sai oua (sausage).

  • Activity

    Activity

    Strap on your hiking boots & set your sights on the highest mountain in Thailand—plus hundreds of tropical birds & lush greenery—in Doi Inthanon National Park.

How it works

Before you go, you’ll have an application form to fill out and documents to submit, a video chat and then you’ll be on your way.

  1. Apply

    Apply

  2. Interview

    Interview

  3. Document

    Document

  4. Teach!

    Teach!

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Questions & answers

Things people ask, before signing up.

Can't find your answer? Talk to a course advisor

What help is there to find an apartment?

Your local school representative will arrange viewings of suitable apartments. Condo-style housing can start from as little as 3,000 THB US$100/€95/£85 monthly. TIP: For those seeking a more plush pad, you can upgrade accommodation in some locations, budgeting in the region 6,000 THB.

How can I earn the upper pay scale?

Experienced teachers can expect to earn the upper end of the 30,000 – 34,000 THB pay scale. A handful of schools offer salaries up to 40,000 for applicants with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) such as primary or high school teachers. For newly qualified ESL teachers, a salary of 30,000 THB offers a very comfortable life with the opportunity to save money each month if you want.

Where will my teaching placement be?

After your 4-week classroom TEFL training (including 30 nights of bed & breakfast accommodation at a central Chiang Mai hotel) you will take a bus to your placement location. There are both urban and more rural placements throughout Northern Thailand locations including Chiang Mai (city and province), Khampaeng Phet, Utthai Thani, Phayao and Phitsanulok.

Can I teach for longer than a 5 month semester?

Yes absolutely. After your 4-week classroom TEFL training you'll typically have a couple of weeks of free time before your first day of teaching at your school placement. You will teach for one 4-5 month long semester in a local Thai school. If you love it and never want to leave you will be able to extend your teaching contract and renew your visa easily.

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