Start Your Journey
in Thailand 2026
Submit your profile for full-time teaching positions, one-semester terms, substitute cover, community volunteering, or university internships. Review program details below and select the exact track matching your goals on the intake form.
Which Program Do You Tick on the Form?
The secure intake form directly below serves every KET track except our standalone TEFL Practicum (which maintains its own dedicated intake page). When completing the form, look for the field titled Which Program? and select the option matching your qualifications:
School Employs Directly on Paid Contracts: For paid teaching contracts (11 months, one semester, or substitute cover), your hiring partner school is your legal employer on contract. KET coordinates your candidate profile, prepares school sponsorship letters, and manages your Non-B visa documentation, work permit, and teacher licence waivers. $0 placement fee charged to teachers.
Explore Your Track Details
Review the requirements and next steps for your chosen track before completing your details.
Teach in Thailand (11 months)
Full academic year salaried placements in Thai public and bilingual schools. Earn 30,000 to 36,000 THB net per month in Northern partner schools (or 40,000+ THB in large cities).
Prerequisite: Original, unlaminated Bachelor degree in any subject (mandatory under Thai law for work permits). $0 placement fee.
Teach One Semester (5 months)
Teach for a single 4 to 5 month term (May to September or November to March). Earn the exact same monthly salary rate as full-year teachers with full Non-B visa support.
Learn More: Review contract timelines on our One Semester Page. Bachelor degree required.
Substitute Teacher with KET
Step into temporary classroom cover positions across partner schools when mid-year vacancies occur. Operates under the same legal Non-B visa and work permit pipeline.
Prerequisite: Bachelor degree required. Candidates must be ready for prompt in-country deployment.
Volunteer in Thailand
Grassroots community youth mentorship in rural village schools and media lab content creation at our Sukhothai headquarters. 100% free community track: 0 USD program fee and no placement charges.
No Degree Required: Open to gap-year travelers and professionals aged 18+. After submitting the form below, email Matthew John directly at matthew@kids-english.org to discuss dates and skills. Volunteers do not need a hiring intro video. Learn more at Volunteer Residency.
Intern in Thailand
Structured cultural teaching internships designed for university students seeking accredited academic credits and verified international practicum hours.
Coordination: Tick 'Intern in Thailand' on the form below. Our academic coordinators reply after submission to review university requirements, dates, and campus credit documentation. Explore details at Teaching Residency Page.
Intro Video Rule for Paid Tracks (11-Month, Semester, Substitute)
If you are applying for a paid teaching role, record a short 45 to 60 second introduction video after completing the form below. Thai school directors review intro videos before written CVs to evaluate pronunciation, warmth, and professional presence.
Upload your video as an unlisted link on YouTube or Google Drive (with link sharing set to public view), and email the link to: placement@kids-english.org. Note: Volunteer applicants do not need to film this video.
Review Timed Script & Filming Tips →Non-Native English Speakers
Non-native speakers holding an unlaminated Bachelor degree and demonstrating verified English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEIC 860+) are eligible for paid placement and legal Non-B visa support.
Filipino Applicants Policy
To satisfy cross-border visa processing and embassy clearance regulations, applicants holding Philippine passports must be located outside of the Philippines at the time of application.
🗓️ October 2026 Intake Arrival Pickups
For the October 2026 term intake, KET operates three scheduled Saturday morning group VIP van departures from Bangkok Mo Chit 2 terminal directly to Sukhothai:
• Rotation 1: Saturday 10 October 2026 | • Rotation 2: Saturday 17 October 2026 | • Rotation 3: Saturday 24 October 2026
Classes commence on Monday 2 November 2026. For first-time paid teachers, the 5-night arrival orientation week fee is 400 USD (settled on Sunday in cash as 13,000 THB). For the May 2027 intake, the first pickup departure is scheduled for Saturday 17 April 2027.
Application FAQs
Which program do I tick on the application form?
The form field 'Which Program?' has five choices. Tick 'Teach in Thailand (11 months)' for a full academic year contract. Tick 'Teach One Semester (5 months)' for a 4 to 5 month term. Tick 'Substitute Teacher with KET' for temporary classroom cover. Tick 'Volunteer in Thailand' for the free community residency (no degree needed). Tick 'Intern in Thailand' for academic university credit internships.
What are the requirements for paid teaching contracts?
Paid positions (11-month, one-semester, and substitute roles) legally require an original, unlaminated Bachelor degree in any discipline, a clean national criminal background check issued within the last 6 months, and a valid passport with at least 6 months validity. Non-native English speakers must hold an IELTS score of 6.5+ or TOEIC score of 860+.
What is the difference between an 11-month contract and one semester?
Both pathways pay the same monthly salary (30,000 to 36,000 THB net in Northern schools) and offer legal Non-B visa support. An 11-month contract runs the full academic year (May to March). A one-semester contract runs for a single 4 to 5 month term (May to September or November to March), with an option to extend.
Who needs to submit an introduction video?
Applicants applying for paid teaching contracts (11-month, one-semester, or substitute cover) must record a short 45 to 60 second introduction video following the guide at /intro-video, upload it as unlisted to YouTube or Google Drive, and email the link to placement@kids-english.org. Applicants ticking 'Volunteer in Thailand' do not need an intro video.
Are there any agency placement fees for candidates?
No. KET charges 0 USD in recruitment or placement fees to applicants. Partner schools fund our recruitment service directly. First-time paid teachers attend a 5-night arrival orientation in Sukhothai with a 400 USD fee (settled on Sunday in cash as 13,000 THB) that covers private AC lodging, meals, SIM card, and transit escort.
What is the policy for Filipino applicants applying for paid roles?
To satisfy visa and immigration processing regulations, applicants holding Philippine passports must be located outside of the Philippines at the time of application.
Complete the Application Form Below
Fill out the official intake form directly below to begin your credential review. On the Which Program? field, remember to tick your target track: Teach in Thailand (11 months), Teach One Semester (5 months), Substitute Teacher with KET, Volunteer in Thailand, or Intern in Thailand. Our team reviews submissions and replies within 24 to 72 hours.