{"id":4044,"date":"2021-08-08T15:14:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-08T14:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onceuponatefl.com\/?p=4044"},"modified":"2024-03-23T10:54:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T10:54:06","slug":"can-us-citizens-teach-english-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onceuponatefl.com\/can-us-citizens-teach-english-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Can US Citizens Teach English In Thailand? (Answered!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to teach in Thailand as a US Citizen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Citizens of the United States of America are welcome to come to Thailand to teach English as a foreign language. American English is becoming increasingly popular in Thailand. Companies that deal with the US prefer to be educated in American English rather than British English, as do students who wish to go to American universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some American owned international schools have preferences for US teachers. Mainly for their first-hand knowledge of American English but also the hard-working ethic of United States citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many Thai citizens grow up watching American movies and listening to American music. Some find the American accent familiar and easy to understand. Americans often speak slower and pronounce clearer than English speakers from the UK, Ireland and Australia, which is excellent for teaching ESL students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do US citizens need a TEFL certificate to teach English in Thailand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, all teachers holding passports from the United States of America must have TEFL certification<\/a><\/strong> to be hired by schools in Thailand. Even if you have a university qualification, you should get a TEFL certificate before applying for teaching positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

US citizens teach English in Thailand after completing a four weeks training course in Thailand. There are TEFL courses in Thailand<\/strong><\/a> that you can take to assist you with everything from the visa process to finding you a job in a local Thai school when you complete the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can US citizens teach British English in Thailand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, Americans can teach British English in Thailand no different than British English teachers can teach American English in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The differences in both styles of English is not huge. A few differences in spelling, pronunciation and sometimes word choice. Most people already know the differences, and those that don’t could easily pick it up in less than an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do US citizens need a work visa to teach English in Thailand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All US citizens planning to teach English in Thailand should apply for a non-Immigrant ‘B’ Visa from a Thai embassy before leaving for Thailand. This visa is for those going to Thailand for study, business or work, and you will have 90 days before this visa expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This must be done after you secure a teaching job or TEFL course in Thailand as you’ll need an invitation letter from a Thai company to send to the Thai embassy near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you begin working at a Thai school, they will assist you in obtaining a work permit, and they should also cover the cost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where are the Thai embassies in the USA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the four Thai embassies in the USA with links to their websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n