Hello: I'm considering a move to Thailand with my native Thai wife and daughter. The idea of teaching English in Thailand for a profession is of interest to me.
I'd like to ask those of you who are there about the realities of hire. I have no college education, no college degree. I'm willing to take a private course here in the USA from a school like Oxford/TEFL/TESOL... but do these kind of degrees hold any weight in Thailand? Do they get you any "real" jobs? or do you need an English degree from an actual collegiate program?
The areas we would be living would either be in Bangkok area or in the rural areas east/southeast of Bangkok so I'm interested in hearing, for example, if the requirements are higher in the capital and lesser in rural areas, etc.
I'm 48 years old, so USA college is not the most convenient time commitment for me at this time. I'm hoping the private language schools will suffice. Thanks so much for your advice.
I'd like to ask those of you who are there about the realities of hire. I have no college education, no college degree. I'm willing to take a private course here in the USA from a school like Oxford/TEFL/TESOL... but do these kind of degrees hold any weight in Thailand? Do they get you any "real" jobs? or do you need an English degree from an actual collegiate program?
The areas we would be living would either be in Bangkok area or in the rural areas east/southeast of Bangkok so I'm interested in hearing, for example, if the requirements are higher in the capital and lesser in rural areas, etc.
I'm 48 years old, so USA college is not the most convenient time commitment for me at this time. I'm hoping the private language schools will suffice. Thanks so much for your advice.