An independent guide to teaching in Thailand
Choose your TEFL path.
Know your numbers.
A clear-eyed guide to in-person TEFL courses in Bangkok: what each route costs, what support actually means, and how much cash to have ready.
The decision, in plain English
Less brochure. More useful.
Thailand can be a great place to train and teach. The right choice depends on your budget, qualifications, risk tolerance and how much of the move you want to organise yourself.
Essential TEFL, reviewed
What the current course pages say, who may be eligible for support, and the questions worth asking in writing.
Read the independent review →Standard vs All-In
Compare ฿45,000 tuition with a ฿130,000 bundle that includes first-month housing and added support.
See what the difference buys →Estimate your cash runway
Build a personal estimate from course fee, months to first pay, living costs, flights and a buffer.
Open the calculator →A useful starting point
“A course fee tells you what tuition costs. Your runway tells you whether the move is workable.”
Understand the full Bangkok budget →Before you pay a deposit
- Ask which qualification the exact price and intake includes.
- Confirm placement eligibility for your nationality and degree.
- Get housing, visa and refund terms in writing.
- Plan for the weeks before your first salary arrives.
- Check current dates and fees directly with the provider.
Choose a route to explore
Start with the question you have.
Ready to compare the actual options?
See course formats and current fees on the provider’s official site. Verify all terms before booking.