American Tesol

Special Thai Project

If you have your heart set on teaching English as a foreign language in an exotic country and want to immerse yourself in a unique and exciting culture, then American TESOL Institute’s Special Thai Project is perfect for you. Our program is designed for adventure seekers with a passion for teaching.

What the project covers

American TESOL Institute’s Special Thai Project offers two customized programs: The 3 Weeks Intensive TEFL Course in Bangkok and The Fast Track TEFL Course. Both programs are aimed at people looking for a rewarding career with growth potential, a comfortable salary package, and the chance to travel the world. The demand for TEFL teachers has never been greater, so you can travel the world as you earn and save money.

3 Weeks Intensive TEFL Course in Bangkok

Features

• 3 weeks intensive In-class training with teaching practice and orientation at $1190
• Guaranteed job after completion of certification.

Fast Track TEFL Course

Features

• Flexible 120-hr TEFL program with 80 hrs of Online TEFL at $499
• Followed by a week-long orientation and teaching practice session
• Followed by a guaranteed job

Both courses provide trainees with the requisite skills to become an effective teacher and ease the road to TEFL for the teacher-traveler. An attractive package of TESOL program and short-term job not only opens doors to diverse career opportunities but is designed to accommodate both traveling and teaching. EFL/ESL jobs are aplenty around the globe and traveling becomes all the more fun when teaching can be used to afford it.

3 Weeks Intensive TEFL Course in Bangkok

Program Content

Week 1 – Components of language teaching methods: TESOL methodology, approaches to language, theatre techniques, warmer, context setting, foreign language experience, error correction, lesson planning (Basic model and Young Learners) with in-class peer teaching experience and observed feedback.
Week 2 – Teaching skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), overview of grammar and phonology, classroom management skills, text-based lesson planning (listening and reading) with in-class peer teaching experience and observed feedback, plus preparation for practice teaching in school.
Week 3 – Teaching practice sessions in schools based on the basic, young learners, and receptive skills models; grammar and phonology assignment.

Fast Track TEFL Course

Program Content

The trainees get access to the study material comprising an 80-hr TEFL course once they sign up. There is an assignment at the end of the study material, and teaching practice dates are available throughout the year in Bangkok.

Areas covered in the program:

• Classroom Management
• Maintaining Teacher Portfolio
• Lesson planning and testing
• Preparation for TP
• Job Placement

Special Thai project has guaranteed placement in different schools all over Thailand (Chonburi, Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, etc.).

• The remuneration starts at $1000 (30,000 THB).
• The session is 4-5 months, which can be mutually extended for another session.

Certification is globally recognized with short-term and permanent jobs in varied schools even after the contract of the special program is over.

With ATI TEFL certification, the teachers are eligible to work as ESL / TEFL teachers and also as Corporate Trainers after their job tenure.

Accommodation

Accommodations are provided and/or arranged by the individual schools. Accommodations vary depending on the school; however, all accommodations are scouted and chosen based on location, amenities provided, cleanliness, comfort, and budget. Most arranged accommodations are apartments with en suite bathrooms, while others are shared houses with a separate bedroom for each teacher.

Feedback

I heard great things about this TESOL course from 4 different people who went through it last year. I have always wanted to travel and teach, so this program was perfect for me. This location has been an amazing experience. I’ve made a lot of great friends and have a better understanding of teaching ESL students. The trainers were wonderful, and the program overall has been a great experience.

Avery Anderson

I chose ATI because I wanted to get a TESOL certificate and teach in Thailand. It seemed like the best option and the price was great. They also guaranteed job placement, which was also great. My experience was great as well. Our teacher was wonderful—she was experienced and challenged us, and I feel more confident and prepared now. The hotel and location were also awesome. The hotel was clean, and everything I wanted was nearby.

Joseph Petriccione

Cheapest option I could find. Most straightforward website. Great training program. The hotel was a great place to stay. I would have preferred something closer to central Bangkok but besides that, JL was great. The experience with ATI was always positive. I felt taken care of. The instruction was professional.

Zachary Latta