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Salary Earning Placements
Being that Anglo Thai Cultural Exchange,
Ltd. is a not for profit organization (as well as a not for salary),
we will do the best we can in finding you a suitable placement in
Thailand without any extra added costs. We do urge you to do
your best and can assist you in doing both volunteering AND a salary
based position.
There is a constant need of teachers in
major cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai in which potential
teachers have the ability to earn a salary. Placements
elsewhere are less frequent and harder to find (due to cost
restraints of the schools to employ a native English teacher).
Hence, the reason as to why we ask you to volunteer.
There are, however, requirements that
schools need from teachers. These vary to a large extent from
one school to another. Here is a list of what a typical school
looks for in a teacher, in terms of qualifications:
Not all schools look for everyone of
the above qualifications. As mentioned before, this varies
from school to school. If you would like to undergo a TESOL/TEFL
course, please do visit our link above. The course which we
recommend to all is one which is highly regarded in Thailand (if not
the most) and placements are easily done with this certification.
There are some benefits of teaching
English in Thailand earning a salary - besides the fact that you
will be earning money. Here is a simple list as to why:
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Visas: Once accepted a
placement, schools will assist you in getting the correct visa
for your stay.
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Work Permits: Similar to
visas, schools will assist you in getting the correct paperwork
done.
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Insurance (Medical): Most
schools will provide this type of insurance during your stay as
a teacher.
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Accommodation: This varies
between schools - whether or not they provide it. Most
schools will assist you in finding a place to live during your
teaching position and may even give you a stipend to do so.
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End of Contract Bonus: Some
schools do give bonuses, but not all.
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Extra Salary: Most schools
give you the opportunity to work overtime (i.e. tutoring and
having private classes). This is a simple but yet easy way
to increase your salary immensely.
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MAKING MONEY! (Look at the Money
Matters Section Below)
Money Matters:
We took the liberty to do some maths
calculations as to how you can not only travel but leave Thailand
with a fair amount of money in your pocket.
We figure the approximate costs of each
of the following:
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Per
Month Costs (in baht) |
One
Time Costs (in baht) |
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Accommodation: 10,000 baht |
Plane
Flight from the UK to Thailand: 35,000 baht |
| Food
Costs: 6,000 baht |
TESOL/TEFL
Course: 47,150 baht |
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Transportation Costs to School: 3,000 baht |
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Salary is figured in as 40,000
baht a month, plus 8,000 baht of overtime
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Month #1:
-101,150 |
Month #7:
+72,850 |
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Month #2:
-72,150 |
Month #8:
+101,850 |
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Month #3:
-43,150 |
Month #9:
+130,850 |
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Month #4:
-14,150 |
Month #10:
+159,850 |
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Month #5:
+14,850 |
Month #11:
+188,850 |
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Month #6:
+43,850 |
Month #12:
+217,850 |
Therefore, after 6 months, you walk
away with the equivalent of about £675 and after 12 months, £3,350.
This, of course, does not take into account any other purchases such
as gifts, souvenirs, alcohol, among other things.
If you are interested in finding a paid
position in Thailand, please do contact us at
Info@SupportATCE.org.
We are more than willing to assist you in doing so!
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