TEFL Course Thailand - Koh Samui
Asian College of Teachers (ACT), globally accredited teachers training organization, is identified as the pioneer in TEFL course training. The TESOL Certificate provided by ACT is accepted across a whole gamut of institutions and organizations. The Special Thai Project - TEFL Certification is a winning combination of an intensive 120 hours in class TEFL Course followed by 4-5 months of teaching English in Thailand. This fascinating dual package of TESOL program and short term on-the-job training will fuel your travelling needs and passion for teaching and act as a catalyst to enrol for our in-class TEFL course.
Course Details
Location Overview
Koh Samui has a large expat community, with the majority being from the UK, France, Germany, Scandinavia and Russia. The island has several good schools, and boasts the UK affiliated International School of Samui to cater for both the expat family needs as well as those of wealthier Thais. Most locals can speak a fair amount of English, being exposed to so many foreigners, and with tourism being the island's main income. Samui offers all the modern conveniences, with supermarkets such as Tesco Lotus, Big C and Macro. The island has a bowling alley and cinema, five hospitals, and an abundance of optometrists, dentists and pharmacies. It does not at this stage have the large shopping malls of Phuket. With all of these western influences, Samui may no longer be considered 'modern Thailand', with plety of cultural stints to be found. One only has to attend a buffalo fight, bird singing competition, or authentic Muay Thai fight to see where the locals congregate in their free time.
Samui has a number of excellent viewpoints, though you'll either need to be on a tour or have your own transport to reach them. The most popular is Secret Garden, a large sculpture garden off the Airforce road towards the centre of the island. Built by a fourth generation Samui natives who died a few years ago, the sculptures are based on the Buddhist scriptures and are certainly worth taking a peek at. The big selling point here though is the stunning views. Other viewpoints include Woodlands Resort and the Yod Khao Restaurant. Both are marked on maps of the island. A road constructed in 2010 now joins Lamai to Mae Nam. From Lamai, it leaves the Ring Road near Tamarind Springs, and from Mae Nam, turn left at the bridge opposite My Bar. This road winds through the jungle with banana and coconut plantations as well as over hills, offering spectacular views as well as scenery from old Samui.
Program Details
Enrolling for the Special Thai Project will enable you to attend special orientations of Thai culture and language, and explore exotic Thai cities in an exhaustive way. You can pursue TEFL in Koh Samui, in Thailand as it is the ideal location to do your TEFL course, before venturing to other locations in Thailand, Asia or beyond if you are planning to begin your TEFL career. A 4-week TEFL course featured by Asian College of Teachers from Samui will equip you with the knowledge and ability to obtain a TEFL job worldwide. In order to feel the beauty and vibrant culture of Samui we do conduct our teaching practice sessions at local temple schools and these sessions really benefit the local kids as well. Being immersed into a real school environment, also prepares you for entering the school system, should you decide to teach at a school.
ACT’s international standard TESOL training acquaints the prospective ESL teachers with all latest the fundamental TEFL techniques. The real time classroom teaching on the other hand unfolds Thailand for you in its vivid Asiatic colours. Moreover, the experience that you gather here will also work as a great beginning in boosting your career as an ESL teacher at a global level.
Accommodation
Accommodation choices
The 4 weeks accommodation is arranged in Choengmon Residence where you are stationed during your training days. It has all the best possible services to meet up your needs and give a comfortable stay during your training days. The training centre is 2 mins walk from this accommodation.
Check in is anytime from the day before the course (sometimes from the Saturday afternoon is fine by prior arrangement, as the previous trainees will still be checking out. Check out the day after the course is by 11am, so that they can prepare the rooms for the next group of trainees Read more.
Visa Rules
Teaching in Thailand is a revered profession and the teachers are looked up to with immense respect. And at par with this honor it is recommended to embark upon a legal hassle free teaching career with an appropriate visa and a fitting work permit Read more.
Placement
The TESOL Course is followed by guaranteed ESL job for 4-5 months in an exotic Thai location. The ESL teaching in Thailand involves maximum of 24 classes per week involving 20-22 hours of teaching; not repeating a single class twice in a week. The duration of a class is usually 50-60 minutes, depending on the school.
Though it’s for limited number of hours of practice teaching but this specially rated yet globally recognized TESOL program gives a chance to immerse you 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.
You pay a very affordable rate of 1490$ for an International TESOL course in Koh-Samui and in return earn an attractive salary of up to 30,000THB per month with free accommodation by the virtue of the offer for immediate TEFL Job in Thailand provided to TESOL certified teachers, now equipped to rule the world of ESL teaching.
Course Dates
Upcoming TEFL Koh Samui Dates - 2019
- 12th Aug – 6th Sept
- 9th Sep – 4th Oct
- 14th Oct – 8th Nov
- 11th Nov – 6th Dec
Fees
TEFL Course in Samui is available at an affordable price of 1263 USD which includes 4 weeks intensive TEFL course. The TESOL applicant has to pay a deposit amount of 500 USD for enrolling in the 4 weeks' TEFL course in Samui. The final payment of 763 USD and the accommodation charge will have to be paid on arrival in Samui before the course commencement date.
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I heard great things about this TESOL course from 4 different people who went through it last year. I have always wanted to travel and teach, so this program was perfect for me. -
After looking at other programs in Thailand, I found ACT was offering the lowest price. Also, Kiersten and I came together and her friends had previously done the ACT program and they had nothing but good things to say about the program. -
The ACT program seemed to be a great way to receive hands on training. It was a great learning experience. Sangeeta and Pak did a great job throughout and I was continually impressed with them and how professional the company was.
