✨ Sunday BKK Pickups: May 10th & Nov 8th
Est. 1945 • Ban Lum Legacy

Experience is the
Only Currency.

Theory gets you certified; Verified Practicum Hours get you hired. Staffing real schools across Thailand since 2009.

May Cohort 🗓️ Term 1 Pickup:
Sunday May 10th
November Cohort 🗓️ Term 2 Pickup:
Sunday Nov 8th
Year Round Path 🚀 Job Seeker Directory:
Access the K.E.T. Network
Secure 2026 Intake 🚀
Academic Flexibility • Local Heritage • 2026

Verified IQ.
Authentic Soul. 🏯

We provide the physical classroom; you choose the certification path. Arrive with your own TEFL, earn our KET Practicum Certificate, or choose the optional Ofqual-regulated Level 5 pathway through our faculty partnership.

Matthew John KET

The Mentor

With 20 years of verifiable global academic experience, Matthew John provides the professional staffing reference that high-tier international schools actually require.

Mum KET CEO

The CEO

Led by Gang’s Mum, our matriarch, we are a woman-owned agency rooted in Ban Lum’s educational heritage since 1945. We aren't corporate; we are a family.

📍 VILLAGE LEGACY
Gang Organic Farm

The Organic Soul

Eat from our family’s Gang Organic farm. We aren't corporate recruiters; we are a community welcoming you into the authentic village lifestyle.

🌿 PESTICIDE FREE

CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL Equivalency ✨

Gain an Ofqual-regulated Level 5 Certificate in Observed Teaching Practice. We provide the real hours of live lessons, recording tech, and mentor feedback required for global accreditation.

Academic Flexibility • 2026

Your Choice. Your Credential. 📜

We provide the physical classroom; you choose the certification path. Our residency is built to launch your career, whether you need a UK Diploma or direct KET field experience.

TTA

Option A: The TTA Level 5

Academic Focus: Complete your Observed Teaching Practice videos during our residency to earn a CELTA-equivalent Level 5 Certificate. Ideal for international school contracts.

UK GOV / OFQUAL REGULATED
KET

Option B: The KET Practicum

Experience Focus: Join us strictly for the field hours. Receive a Verified KET Practicum Certificate and a Professional Staffing Reference from Matthew John to secure your own placements.

DIRECT STAFFING IQ

BKK Sunday Pickup 🚐

Term 1: May 10th
Term 2: Nov 8th
Meet our VIP van in Bangkok for a direct transfer to Sukhothai.

The Soft-Landing 🏨

Move into your private AC ensuite room immediately upon arrival. SIM card and meals are managed by the team.

Practicum Ready 🏫

Spend 1 week in orientation followed by 1 week in a real school (Li Thai or Ban Lum) before your permanent start date.

2026 Intake Deployment

Sunday Pickups & Tracks 🎯

Term 1 Start 🗓️

May 10th: BKK Sunday Pickup.
May 24th: Apartment Move-in.
June 1st: First Day of School.

Term 2 Start 🗓️

Nov 8th: BKK Sunday Pickup.
Nov 22nd: Apartment Move-in.
Dec 1st: First Day of School.

Practicum Ready ✅

Orientation + 1 Week school placement. Gain the confidence to command a classroom before moving to your permanent home.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten (YL)

Master TPR and play-based engagement. This is our most in-demand track for provincial private schools.

HIGH DEMAND
Primary Learners

Primary Learners

Focus on foundational grammar and conversational confidence. Ideal for Grade 1-6 environments.

CORE FOUNDATION
Secondary Teens

Secondary (Teens)

Master complex grammar and advanced dialogue. Targets academic depth and secondary placement IQ.

ACADEMIC FOCUS

The Young Learners Edge (+ $200) 🍼

Add specialized Early Childhood certification to your practicum. Gain the specific TPR and behavioral skills required by the directors of Thailand's elite regional centers.

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Premium All-Inclusive Orientation

The Sawasdipong Oasis. 🏊‍♂️

Experience a world-class transition at Sawasdipong Hotel. We handle every detail, from your 5G data connectivity to elite resort pool access, ensuring you are classroom-ready.

📶 5G Local SIM
🍱 Halal & Vegan Expert
🚐 VIP Sunday Pickup
❄️ Private AC Suite
🏊 Resort Pool Days
Sawasdipong Private AC Oasis

Private AC Oasis

Enjoy your own ensuite suite at the Sawasdipong with high-speed Wi-Fi and elite Siriwilai Resort pool access for weekend decompression.

RESORT LIVING
VIP All-Inclusive Onboarding

Total Soft-Landing

Fully managed transition: VIP van pickup from BKK, immediate 5G SIM activation, and all meals handled by our dietary inclusion experts.

ALL INCLUSIVE
Family soul Gang Organic

The Family Soul

Eat 100% pesticide-free from our Gang Organic farm. Join an 80-year legacy rooted in the heart of Ban Lum since 1945.

HERITAGE ROOTS

Expert Staffing Authority 🤝

Under the mentorship of Matthew John, your success leads directly to a verified professional CV reference accepted by tier-1 international schools.

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2026 Strategic Intakes

Timing Your Career Launch 🚀

Choose between our two primary Sunday deployment windows designed for maximum placement probability and cultural immersion.

Sunday Pickup May 2026
Sunday BKK Pickup 🚐
May 10th, 2026

The Term 1 Launch

Join the primary semester hiring wave. Arrive for our VIP Sunday pickup on May 10th, complete your orientation and practicum, and move into your permanent home before the school term kicks off in June.

Secure May Intake
Sunday Pickup November 2026
Sunday BKK Pickup 🚐
Nov 8th, 2026

The Term 2 Launch

Perfect timing for the mid-year hiring surge. Arrive on November 8th and settle into provincial life just as Sukhothai illuminates for the Loi Krathong celebrations.

Secure Nov Intake

Real Classrooms. 100% Verified.

Secure your career launch with the family agency staffing real schools since 2009. Our joint residency ensures you command the classroom from day one.

2026 Boutique Deployment Rates

The Practicum Standard. 💎

We manage every logistical detail so you can command the classroom. Your rate covers VIP Sunday Pickups, elite AC suites, and a professional staffing reference.

Joint Residency

2-Week Intensive Intake

🚐 Next: May 10th | Nov 8th
$700 USD
  • ✅ Sunday VIP BKK Pickup
  • ✅ Sawasdipong AC Room
  • ✅ All Orientation Meals
  • ✅ 1-Week School Practicum
  • ✅ K.E.T. Alumni Directory
  • ✅ Reference from Matthew
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ELITE MATCH

Kindergarten Track

Residency + Young Learner Cert

🍼 Specialized TPR Training
$900 $700 + $200
  • ✅ All Joint Residency Inclusions
  • ✅ Early Years Specialization
  • ✅ Play-Based TPR Certification
  • ✅ Regional Center Priority
  • ✅ Behavioral Management IQ
  • ✅ Young Learner Resource Pack
Apply for Kindergarten
Institutional Authority

The Safeguarding Umbrella. 🛡️

As an 80-year family dynasty rooted in Ban Lum since 1945, we don't gamble with your legal status. Standard for all K.E.T. programs: Mandatory Government Background Checks and Thai Forensic Screening before sending you to our partner schools.

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Verified Expertise • Updated Jan 2026

The Practicum Source of Truth 📖

We don't sell dreams; we manage careers. Navigate 2026 Thai legalities with the technical intelligence of a 17-year staffing veteran.

Thailand has moved to digital permits. KET manages the entire upload process. Our legal team handles the backend, ensuring you stay 100% compliant with the Department of Employment.
Digital Permit Guide ➜
Matthew John (20+ years global academic experience) provides a verified professional staffing reference upon completion of the school practicum at Li Thai or Ban Lum. This reference is formatted to meet the standards required by high-tier international schools.
Standard for 2026: VIP Sunday Pickups from Bangkok directly to the Sukhothai compound on May 10th and November 8th. These Sunday windows are non-negotiable to ensure the entire cohort begins training together on Monday morning.
Yes. We operate under strict Ministry of Education guidelines. This includes mandatory Thai Forensic screenings for all staff and training provided by faculty who are currently active within the Thai school system.
We refuse to gamble with your residency. For nationalities prone to visa trap-doors (Pakistan, Nigeria, etc.), we utilize the Job Seeker Directory path. This ensures you aren't tied to a single sponsor who can trigger immediate deportation upon a failed probation. You can mail and ask for the Job Seeker Directory.
Every graduant receives our 2026 Thai School Directory. This isn't just a list; it’s a verified network of 500+ schools that actively hire KET-trained teachers. Using this with Matthew's reference yields an 85% independent hire rate. If you'd like to request the directory via email to seek work before attending the program feel free.
If deemed necessary, we provide additional training and practicum hours free of charge. We don't just "pass" people; we ensure you have the actual skills to survive a 40-student classroom before you sign a contract.
Yes. Unlike competitors, your fee covers your private ensuite AC room at Sawasdipong Hotel and three meals a day during the orientation period. There are no hidden "resort fees" or "SIM card charges" once you land.
We provide the ultimate DIY roadmap for the Vientiane/Savanakhet crossing. KET provides the guidance and the document prep for those on the Non-B pathway.
Visa Run Guide ➜
A degree is required for a formal Non-B Work Permit in Thailand. However, we support degree-holders and non-degree holders through the Practicum + Job Seeker path, ensuring every applicant finds a legal and sustainable way to teach.
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The TEFL Academy

Theory Meets Staffing Mastery

The TEFL Academy delivers the world-class certification; Kids English Thailand delivers the real-world classroom hours and 17-year provincial staffing legacy.