WINTER TESOL PROJECT, THAILAND

AMERICAN TESOL INSTITUTE

November 2008

 

What is it that draws thousands of people to Thailand? Is it the food, the shopping, the people, the beaches, the mountains, the temples or the culture? If you want to find out then you have to come to this amazing land yourself. Living and working in an exotic country like Thailand can seem quite alluring. Live your life to the full. Enjoy adventure that will change your life forever

An unique opportunity to explore Thailand while you Learn, Travel and Earn too.

American TESOL Institute is identified as the pioneer in TEFL training and globally accredited TEFL teachers training organization. The TESOL Certificate course provided by American TESOL Institute is globally acclaimed and accepted across a whole gamut of institutions and organizations. American TESOL Institute offers the best deal in TEFL certificate program amidst the cultural and natural opulence of Thailand. The special TESOL training project presented by ATI caters to all those who wanted to explore Asia while being a TEFL teacher, but could never make it, this fascinating dual package of TESOL program and short term jobs promises to pamper your traveling needs and passion for teaching in the form of - the Special Thai Project.

It is the best and the most lucrative opportunity to experience the culture and hospitality of Thailand, not just as a farang tourist but also to be living amongst the Thai people and teaching English and other subject to the Thai kids. These projects which are currently based in Thailand are best value for money in terms of TESOL training and year term yet well-paying TEFL jobs; helping you to qualify and be globally certified as a TESOL trained teacher, guaranteeing an international standard of teaching skills. This special TESOL qualification and training is recognized and accredited anywhere in the world guaranteeing attractive permanent jobs as TEFL teachers in variety of schools, even after the contract of your special program is over.

As a part of this winning combination of an intensive in class TESOL Certification program followed by 4 months of ESL job program, this international level of TESOL training implants within the prospective ESL teachers, all the fundamental TEFL techniques. The real time classroom teaching on the other hand unfolds Thailand for you in its vivid Asiatic colours.

Most of the teacher training courses that provide TESOL or similar TEFL certificates to native English speakers have a limited number of hours for practice teaching. But this specially rated yet globally recognized TESOL program from American TESOL Institute exposes you to 4 months of real time teaching and a chance to immerse yourself in the exotic and exciting platter that Thailand offers through its language, its enticing range of food, motley mix of culture and history spread across the breathtakingly beautiful yet surprisingly assorted regions of Thailand – Chiang Mai, You pay a very affordable rate of 750 USD for an International TESOL course and in return earn an attractive salary of US $ 900 ++ per month with free accommodation by the virtue of the offer for immediate job placements provided to TESOL certified teachers, now equipped to rule the world of ESL teaching.

 Get International TESOL Certification and a Guaranteed Job

Special attractive offers to learn and work in Thailand as a TESOL professional!!!

Chiang Mai takes your breath away. The imposing hills, the bio diversity of   the rain forest, the ethnic tribes and the unique architecture makes this region one of the most sought after locations in Thailand and therefore the ideal setting to hone and experiment with your TEFL skills.

What is the American TESOL Institute’s TESOL advantage?

  • An internationally acclaimed 120 hrs (three weeks full time ) of TESOL certificate from American TESOL Institute, followed with immediate teaching placement in Thailand

  • TESOL training inculcates in you, all the instrumental techniques of teaching basic language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing to speakers of other languages.

  • Thai Cultural Training

  • An ESL job for four months in a local Thai school will fetch a monthly salary of 900 USD + plus accommodation.

  • The exotic locations of Thailand – Chiang Mai elevates your learning and working to the level of pleasure and leisure.

  • Immediate placement in schools of Thailand.

  • TEFL Certification at an attractive and very special price of US$ 750

  • Free accommodation (double occupancy) at a beautiful resorts hotel in Chiang Mai above during the course

  • Orientation on Thai culture and Thai Language on the first day of the project leading to an exhaustive TESOL program.

  • Non-immigrant visa and work permit suitable to Ministry of Education procurement assistance.

  • Free Transport from Airport in Chiang Mai to the TESOL training site.

  • Opportunity to explore two cities in Thailand, one where the TESOL program is conducted, other city is the School where you are going to teach.

  • Insurance, Work permit, Visa papers and Visa assistance for the TEFL trainee turned teacher.

  • Unique cultural experience

 

An International TESOL Certification; a guaranteed ESL-teaching job in an invigorating setting of a International school; a vacation that is filled with riveting cultural experiences – the Special International School Project conducted by American TESOL Institute in Chiang Mai promises to unleash your spree to explore the thrills of Thailand and the world of TEFL teaching.

 

The Special Thai Project is a winning combination of

  • An intensive in-class three weeks TESOL Certificate Program in Chiang Mai, followed by

  • An ESL job program for twelve months with free accommodation provided

What is SIP?
The Special International Project (SIP) is unique in its concept. It provides the opportunity to spend twelve months in Thailand, experience the local culture, interact with the people, taste the regional food and at the same time earn a teaching qualification and get paid for all of this. Sounds unbelievable?! It is true! The project involves a three-week TESOL Certification Course followed by 4 months of teaching in a Thai school.

Is it for you?
Are you just out of university and looking for some excitement in life? Do you wish to travel to places that you have only read about but don’t have the means? Are you stagnating in your present job and want a career change? Have you been a teacher all your life but want to teach in another country or a different set or level of students? If the answer to any of the above is yes, then the Special International Project is for you. It helps you earn while you travel, it gives you the opportunity to just not be a bumbling traveler but someone who is willing to contribute to society while you travel. It gives you the scope to interact with young minds. It helps you assimilate and understand new cultures, people, sample new food and take in sites and sounds that otherwise would have been impossible to experience.

In order to stand eligible as a TESOL trainee, all you need to be is above the age of 21, a native English speaker with a degree as qualification.

Why should you do the STP?
Many people complete a Teacher Training Course but then spend a couple of months applying for a job, going for interviews, getting paper work organized in trying to get a job. But once you have enrolled in the SIP program, all you have to do is plan for your trip, buy your ticket and the rest is our headache. From the time you land at the Chiang Mai Airport to completing the course and your twelve-month paid job is our responsibility. So you not only qualify as a TESOL Trained Teacher but also have the experience to back your resume, which helps you get better jobs later.

After the SIP program you have the option of continuing as a regular school teacher or you can be absorbed as corporate trainers, Language School trainers, Voice and accent trainers and Soft skill trainers. With the growing need for learning English in Non English speaking nations the demand far exceeds the supply. So there is never a dearth of teaching opportunities for TESOL trained teachers.
 

The location:
Chiang Mai is known to the world as the land of the white elephant - an animal that symbolizes Thai culture and sentiments. The rainforests of Chiang Mai is also the habitat for a host of tropical animals and plants. Therefore it is a haven for nature lovers. Chiang Mai with a 700 year history, has its own very distinctive culture, arts, architecture, festivals, and traditions as well as an exciting mix of local, ethnic as well as expatriate communities from all over the world.

 

The benefits and Course fee:

Special Thailand Project for Chiang Mai starts from Nov 2008

  • You pay just 750 USD for the TESOL Course which otherwise costs 1290 USD.

  • You get paid a monthly sum of 30,000 baht per month + housing (in comparison, local teachers earn only about 10,000 baht per month so this is more than enough to live comfortably) for the 4 months of teaching in Thai Schools.

  • An internationally acclaimed 120 hrs of TESOL certificate from American TESOL Institute, TESOL training inculcates in you, all the instrumental techniques of teaching basic language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing to speakers of other languages.

  • A great destination like Chiang Mai elevates your learning and working to the level of pleasure and leisure.

  • Free accommodation (double occupancy) at a beautiful resort in Chiang Mai during the course

  • Orientation on Thai culture and Thai Language on the first day of the project leading to an exhaustive TESOL program.

  • Non-immigrant visa and work permit suitable to Ministry of Education procurement assistance.

  • Free airport pick up from Chiang Mai Airport, Thailand.

  • You earn a TESOL Certificate course from the world’s most respected Course provider, American TESOL Institute.

  • Unique cultural experience in interacting with the local people and while teaching in local schools.

 

Accommodation during the TESOL training in Chiang Mai 

  • Your accommodation will be available from 12 noon on 8th November 2008. This will help you acclimatize to a new surrounding and the local Thai culture.

  • American TESOL Institute provides well-equipped accommodation for teacher trainees during the training, free of cost. (Double Occupancy)

  • Accommodation in Chiang Mai for the Special Thailand Project will be at a reputed Resort in the heart of the city. The private rooms are air-conditioned with attached bathroom and balcony. Each room has Television with International channels, hot and cold water, Refrigerator. Bed sheet and towels will be changed every 3 days.

  • The hotel itself has a restaurant, internet café, lounge area with television and video player, plus laundry and cleaning services.

  • The resort-hotel is centrally located and is 50 meters from Chiang Mai University. Food, shopping, Spa, Coffee shops, Internet cafes are within 100 meters of the resort. The nearby locations offer excellent restaurants and some great tourist attraction!

  • Accommodation after TESOL program and before starting teaching assignment.

  • School will provide accommodation within 24 to 48 hrs prior the school contract begins. Teachers may have to organize their own accommodation for a period of 3-5 days between the completion of the TEFL program and before starting the teaching assignment. The school assignments will start around 1st week of December 2008, and our accommodation in Chiang Mai will be available for you till 2nd December noon.

Accommodation during teaching at school

  • We aim to provide our teachers with the best possible accommodations.

  • Accommodations in Thailand and throughout SE Asia are generally smaller and have fewer amenities than do Western style accommodations. Most of the schools we work with are in smaller or more remote areas of Thailand and thus do not have accommodations that are up to Western standards. *If you require (cannot live without) Western style amenities (A/C, fridge, TV, DVD, kitchen, washing machine, etc.), you will most likely not be happy working with us. However majority of the accommodations in the past have had A/C*.

  • Laundry is easily and inexpensively done by many local ladies (300 - 500 baht/month) or at small coin-operated shops. There are internet cafes everywhere and are usually very cheap. Restaurants and street vendors are everywhere and usually very inexpensive. TV’s and DVD players can be purchased for a reasonable price, but there are many other things to do in Thailand other than watch TV and movies.

  • Accommodations that are arranged by the schools will be provided free of charge throughout the teaching contract. Teachers accepting arranged accommodations must agree to remain in arranged accommodations or may be liable to be charged the security deposit which the school will incur as a result.

  • Most arranged accommodations will be apartments with en suite bathrooms. Some accommodations for some schools/cities will be shared houses with separate bedrooms for each teacher.

  • Accommodations will vary from school to school and city to city. All accommodations are scouted and chosen based on location of the school, amenities provided, cleanliness, comfort, and budget. Some accommodations are provided and/or arranged by the individual schools.

  • All accommodations will include basic amenities such as a bed, fan (if no A/C), dresser, and closet or a clothes rack.

  • Some accommodations may include extras such as A/C, fridge, TV, table, balcony (most apartments have balconies), etc.

  • Accommodations do not include kitchens or cooking utensils as most apartments in Thailand do not have kitchens.

  • Monthly electric, water, and phone bills will be the responsibility of the teacher. Average water bills per month are 50-150 baht. Landline phones generally cost 5 baht/minute. Electricity is generally between 5-7 baht per unit which equates to anywhere between 500-2500 baht/month depending on the use of A/C and/or fan, fridge, lights and other electrical equipment.

  • Some accommodation may need a deposit for 1-2 months which is refundable after completion of the project. Some schools cover this deposit and deduct the same from the salary while others may ask the teacher to pay for this.

 

Important Dates Chiang Mai


Date of landing
Don't land later than 9th November 2008 noon, as our program starts on 10th November sharp at 9 AM. We always recommend landing a few days earlier to get adapted to the place and for this we have arranged for accommodation from 12 noon of 8th November 2008

Airport Pick up and transfer

  • We have free Airport pick up from Chiang Mai Airport and transfer to accommodation (confirm us your time of landing)

  • Teachers landing before 8th November 2008 in Chiang Mai can arrange for their own stay and join us at our resort on 8th November from 12 noon. (details will be emailed)

Accommodation Availability

  • Accommodation in Chiang Mai is available from 12 noon 8th November 2008. Teachers landing before that must arrange for their own accommodation.

  • Accommodation in Chiang Mai will be till 2nd December 2008, 12 noon; we will try our best to transfer you to the school accommodation by then.

NB: Your school can be anywhere in Thailand, you need to arrange your own transportation to your school from your training venue. We will be there to guide you

TEFL Program

  • The TESOL Certificate Program starts on Monday, 10th November 2008, sharp at 9 AM

  • The TESOL Certificate Course will end on 28th November 2008

  • The program is normally conducted Monday to Friday, but additional classes may be organized on 1 or 2 Saturdays also.