This the Powerpoint Presentation that Ralph Allemano of ist plus gave at the University Sheffield as part of EASsoc's 'Go East!' week. ist plus is a company that specialises in teaching placements in both China and Thailand. This is the Thailand presentation.

1. Teach in Thailand

2. We can place you in primary or secondary schools
Placements are all over Thailand – but not in the western,
tourist resorts!

3. Your placement
Teaching role:
16-22 hours a week, mostly oral English
“English Corner”
International Exchange role:
Lectures on “Modern-Day Britain”
Extra-curricular activities with students
Become involved in your local
community through your school,
students and clubs

4. Eligibility requirements
 University degree (any discipline)
 Native or near-native level of English
 Excellent written and spoken English
 Good physical and mental health
 Commitment to the ideals of cultural exchange
 Flexibility and adaptability
 CRB check
No upper age limit
TEFL qualification / experience not required

5. Orientation and Teacher Training
in Bangkok

6. Meeting school representatives at
the orientation

7. Sightseeing

8. Street scenes in Bangkok
Bangkok- Tuk-tuk!

9. Monks at Ayutthaya

10. Relaxing dinner in Bangkok

11. Orientation continues in
Kanchanaburi !

12. A chance to ride an elephant!

13. Relaxing in Kanchanaburi

14. Off to school!
Watbenchamabophit Secondary School

15. Teachers’
accommodation

16. The children are great fun!

17. What the participants receive:
• 5 or 10 month placement • Furnished accommodation
• TEFL Certificate on • All utilities paid for
completion of placement (except telephone)
• Comprehensive pre- • 24/7 emergency in-country
departure materials,
support
• 7-day residential
orientation in Bangkok and • Bonus of 20,000 baht for
Kanchanaburi completion of 10-month
contract (for May starts only)
• Transport to individual
placement locations • Lonely Planet Guide
• Good local salary

18. Important Dates
Departures are May & October each year
Application deadlines
• Early March for May departures
• Early August October departures
It is never too early to apply!

19. Programme Fees
Teach in Thailand 2013
£850 for 5 months
£900 for 10 months
Programme fees include pre-departure information,
handbook and guidebook; the 7-day residential
orientation; transport to individual placement locations;
24/7 emergency support.

20. IST Plus
www.istplus.com
info@istplus.com
020 7788 7877