Paid TEFL Internship

Paid 4.5 Month Thailand TEFL Internship

Overview

Teach English in Thailand — The Land of Smiles

Teaching English abroad in Thailand is super-sized, and the highs come by the dozen. Rent-free housing, weekends to roam temples and waterfalls, and a classroom where Thai students greet you with the warmest smiles on earth.

Our 4.5-month placement is fully organised, fully supported, and built for adventurous TEFL teachers who want a real, immersive teaching experience without arranging it all themselves. You'll arrive with a Bangkok orientation, settle into a school as the main classroom teacher, and earn a Thai salary that comfortably covers everyday life — plus enough to travel on your weekends off.

Essential information about this trip

Monthly salary of 30,000 – 35,000 THB
Renting allowance of 3,000 THB
4.5-month teaching placement
120-hour accredited TEFL course
3-day pre-departure online training sessions (dates TBC)
3-day Bangkok orientation (stay provided)
Visa and legalisation assistance
Ongoing in-country support

Be a native-level English speaker
Hold a passport from USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand (EU passports considered)
Bachelor's degree certificate (official hardcopy required for your visa)
Academic results (official digital or hardcopy required for your visa)
Be aged between 21 – 45
120-hour TEFL certificate (included)
Police certificate (12 months validity)
Physically and mentally healthy (please enquire if you are currently on medication or receiving on-going medical treatment)
Please enquire if you have any visible tattoos or piercings that cannot be covered
Be ready for a life-changing teaching experience abroad!

Not required

Any teaching experience
To speak any other languages

International flights: You'll need return flights (can be two one-way flights).
Budget: Spending money for your first six weeks including excursions etc.
Police check: You'll need a clean criminal record.
Visa cost: You'll have support to obtain your Non-Immigrant B visa. Any legalisation of documents for your visa incurs an additional fee.
Health check: You'll need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (school requirement).
Insurance: It's really important to sort your travel and health insurance before you go.
Vaccines: Consult your local doctor for advice.

What you'll get

Fully Inclusive Programme

Monthly salary of 30,000 – 35,000 THB
Renting allowance of 3,000 THB
4.5-month teaching placement
120-hour accredited TEFL course
3-day pre-departure online training sessions (dates TBC)
3-day Bangkok orientation (stay provided)
Visa and legalisation assistance
Ongoing in-country support

Your Trip Itinerary

Day 1 1 day Arrival in Bangkok

Land at Bangkok (BKK), meet the in-country team and check in to your orientation accommodation. Rest, settle, and prep for the week ahead.

Days 2–4 3 days Orientation

Three days of in-person and online sessions covering Thai cultural etiquette, classroom management, lesson planning and survival language. Includes networking with fellow interns and optional Bangkok sightseeing.

Days 5–134 ~4.5 months Teaching phase

Move to your placement school and start teaching as the main classroom teacher. You'll deliver 25 hours of lessons per week across Monday–Friday with weekends free to travel, explore and unwind.

Day 135+ Optional Optional extension or travel

Choose to re-contract for another semester, travel onwards through South East Asia, or head home. The Thai semester structure means many teachers return for a second placement.

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A team behind every step

I chose Premier TEFL because I liked that I was able to get a TEFL certificate, get real resume-building teaching experience, get paid, and have the help of an agency the entire time. The fact that I had a team to help take care of my work permit and visa really helped.

Brianna USAMar 2025

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Weekends in the mountains and temples

I loved just being a part of Thai Culture. My friends and I would spend weekends riding a motorbike up into the mountains and just enjoying the luscious green views. I also loved walking around the city visiting the different temples, trying out as much local Thai food as I could.

Angelique South AfricaMay 2025

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Waterfalls, hikes and wild elephants

Thailand is probably the most beautiful place I've been to in the world. When I'm not in the classroom I like to go on adventures. I've swam in beautiful waterfalls where little fishes nibbled at my feet, hiked what felt like a mountain and I've seen elephants in the wild just living their lives.

Steph UKJul 2025

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Pulled to the Land of Smiles

I simply wrote down about ten countries Premier TEFL had to offer. I could not stop thinking about Thailand; something inside me kept pulling me towards the Land of Smiles. I am extremely happy with my decision and extremely happy with my life. I'm really enjoying the "mai bpen rai" lifestyle.

Sean Kitchen USASep 2025

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Tiny voices, big lessons

I currently teach kindergarten, they love to talk about everything and if they don't know a word, they try their best to get their point across. It's also a good way for me to teach them new vocabulary. The Thai teachers are always willing to help with any questions I've had about their culture.

Stefanie Kreisman USANov 2025

Locations

After you settle in, you will spend the semester teaching in one of our stunning placements throughout Thailand. Locations are varied and include North, North East and Central Thailand.

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.

Thailand

Buzzing Bangkok is worth a deeper look. Forego Khao San chaos for a ride along the Khlong Saen Saep to the city's older neighborhoods.
Food

Hit up the 7/11 for foodie fun. Banana marshmallows, strawberry milkshake potato chips, fried chicken skin, milk in a can. It's fun. And definitely weird.
Activity

If you're teaching in the fall, you'll love Loy Kratong, the "Festival of Lights." Floating candles are sent down waterways to honor the river goddess.