Next Paid Arrival Is
April 2027 (May Term)
Every October 2026 school placement is 100% taken. Applications for our next salaried teaching group are open from November 2026 through March 2027. Partner schools confirm exact vacancies in February and March, you arrive in April 2027 for our 5-night orientation in Sukhothai, and classes begin in May.
October 2026 – March 2027 Term
Every October 2026 seat—primary, secondary, English, and mathematics—is filled. Pickups for Semester 2 are closed.
April 2027 Arrival · Northern Partner Schools
Pay confirmed at written offer: Northern band, usually 30,000–36,000 THB net/month ($0 agency placement fee). English, mathematics, and primary or secondary posts are matched as partner schools confirm their May 2027 rosters in February and March.
Note: We do not list specific city names as open seats today (Tak, Lampang, and Phetchabun are not open seats right now) until a partner school formally confirms a vacancy in Feb/Mar.
Current openings · April arrival · November–March
3-Stage Timeline to Your May 2027 Classroom
Applying early in November or December gives you the longest matching window and stress-free document prep.
1. We Build Your Teacher File
Submit your 2-minute application, degree & transcript scans, home-country police clearance check, and a 45–60 second unlisted intro video link. This is when the priority April 2027 group is built.
2. School Offer Secured
Partner schools confirm their May term vacancies. You receive a written offer detailing exact town, salary, grade level, and housing setup. Contract, Non-B visa papers, and travel dates are set then. Do not book a flight before your school is confirmed.
3. Sukhothai Orientation & Move-In
Meet our VIP van at Bangkok Mo Chit 2 on your assigned Saturday (17 Apr, 24 Apr, or 1 May 2027). Complete your 5-night Sukhothai orientation week, then move into your school town for the May term.
April 2027 3-Rotation Schedule
First-time teachers attend our 5-night Sukhothai orientation week ($400 USD, settled as 13,000 THB cash on Sunday—covers hotel lodging, training meals, 5G SIM, and the Bangkok VIP van).
Saturday 17 April 2027
VIP van pickup from Bangkok Mo Chit 2 Terminal on Saturday morning, 17 April. Five-night Sukhothai orientation, then escorted to your school town by 22 April 2027.
Saturday 24 April 2027
VIP van pickup from Bangkok Mo Chit 2 Terminal on Saturday morning, 24 April. Five-night Sukhothai orientation, then escorted to your school town by 29 April 2027.
Saturday 1 May 2027
VIP van pickup from Bangkok Mo Chit 2 Terminal on Saturday morning, 1 May. Five-night Sukhothai orientation, then escorted to your school town by 6 May 2027.
What K.E.T. Does for You ($0 Placement Fee)
The partner school is your legal employer. Once a seat is confirmed in February or March, we match you to the written offer, coordinate your Non-B visa packet, Khurusapha teacher licence waiver, and digital work permit, and run your 5-night Sukhothai orientation week.
You book your own international flight to Bangkok after your school offer is confirmed. Our group van leaves Bangkok Mo Chit 2 on Saturday morning (not Suvarnabhumi Airport).
What to Prepare Before February 2027
- Passport: Valid with at least 6 months remaining.
- Original Degree & Transcripts: Unlaminated Bachelor's degree in any field (see degree legalisation).
- Police Clearance: Home-country criminal background check issued within 6 months of arrival.
- Intro Video & Photo: Formal passport-style ID photo + a 45–60 second unlisted intro video link emailed to placement@kids-english.org.
Explore Our TEFL Practicum or Volunteer Residency
While salaried school placements start with the April 2027 orientation, you can come to Sukhothai earlier on two dedicated tracks:
Friday pickup, 3-day orientation (Fri–Sun), Mon–Fri school practicum, Certificate & Job-Seeker Directory. Upcoming cohorts: Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12, Jun 4, Jun 18 & Jul 2.
View TEFL Practicum →Free community volunteering, youth mentorship, and media lab support in Ban Lum, Sukhothai. Enter on a 60-day visa exemption + TDAC.
View Volunteer Residency →Open Placements FAQs
Are any October 2026 teaching seats still open?
No. Every October 2026 placement across primary, secondary, English, and mathematics is 100% filled. This page is exclusively for the April 2027 arrival intake (May 2027 school term).
When should I apply for the April 2027 intake?
Applications are open from November 2026 through March 2027. Partner schools confirm exact vacancies and issue written offers in February and March 2027. Applying between November and January gives you the longest matching window and time to prepare your documents.
What are the April 2027 orientation pickup dates?
Group VIP vans depart Bangkok Mo Chit 2 Terminal to Sukhothai on three Saturdays: 17 April 2027, 24 April 2027, and 1 May 2027. You complete a 5-night orientation in Sukhothai before moving to your school town for the May term. Do not book your flight until your school offer and rotation date are confirmed.
Do I need a university degree for paid school placements?
Yes. You must hold an original, unlaminated bachelor's degree in any field along with official transcripts and a clean home-country police clearance issued within six months of arrival for Non-B visa and degree legalisation compliance.
Is there a placement fee to apply or get matched with a school?
Zero placement fee. KET does not charge teachers for school matching or visa coordination. First-time teachers in Thailand pay a $400 USD orientation week fee on arrival in Sukhothai (settled as 13,000 THB cash on Sunday), which covers 5 nights of private AC hotel lodging, training meals, a 5G SIM card, and the Bangkok VIP van.
Can I come to Thailand before April 2027?
Yes. If you want to arrive earlier, you can join our $700 USD TEFL Practicum + Job-Seeker Directory course on January 15, January 29, or February 12, 2027, or apply for our free Skills-Based Volunteer Residency ($0 fee, no degree required).