CELTA Bangkok - TEFL Course in Bangkok, Thailand

TEFL Certification in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is not just known for its untamed nightlife, best street food, and frenzied city life; it is also regarded as the economic heartbeat of Thailand. Therefore, while you take your CELTA and enjoy the culturally rich city with its ornate shrines and amazing floating markets, you should be set to explore fulfilling career opportunities at the end of your training.

Our training institute in Bangkok is one of the leading training centers in Asia for the world-renowned Cambridge CELTA qualification. We deliver the training using dynamic and enjoyable teaching methods tailored to meet the needs of our candidates. Our CELTA trainees undergo approximately 120 hours of intensive training with course inputs on classroom management, teaching context, and a minimum of six hours of teaching practice.

You will be trained by our team of tutors with a high level of expertise that is intended to inspire you and expose you to the best teaching practices to emulate. Therefore, at the end of the training, each of our graduates becomes more confident English teachers with new effective outlooks on how best to teach in Thailand or any part of the world.

Bangkok Course Highlights - A Quick Glance

A minimum of 120 contact hours at our center, with additional hours spent outside class for self-study: background reading, lesson planning and assignment writing.
Trainees are involved in lesson planning, language analysis, observation of peers and experienced teachers, reflection on their teaching practice and feedback from trainers.
6 hours of assessed teaching practice along with peer observation.
6 hours of observation of live lessons taught by experienced ELT professionals.
On-going job support, suitable assistance and continous professional development services.

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Bangkok Course Dates

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the CELTA courses continue to be delivered Online. However, both Mixed-mode and Face-to-face courses are being conducted depending on the interest. Please contact us to inquire about the specific course formats available.

Note that, an Online CELTA holds the same value as the Face-to-face course, and is equally recognized by ESL employers worldwide.

Bangkok Course Details

Entry Requirements

You should be 20 years old by the commencement date of the course (trainees can be accepted over 18 at the center’s discretion).
While the course itself does not require you to have a degree, you should have a standard of education equivalent to that required for an entry into primary or higher education.
Have a strong command, awareness of English language with equal skills over verbal and written English so as to follow the course and complete the assignments.

Course Syllabus

Some of the main units of learning are:

Learners and teachers and the teaching and learning context
Language analysis and awareness
Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
Planning and resources for different contexts
Developing teaching skills and professionalism
Classroom observation and management skills
Teaching practice and guidelines

Assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course and there is no final examination. The two types of assessment are:

Teaching Practice
Written Assignments

CELTA course trainees will always be kept informed of their progress during the course and an external assessor, appointed by Cambridge English, moderates each course.

Teaching Practice

Teaching Practice, Observation

Teaching practice is an integral part of the course where trainees work in groups to plan, observe and give feedback to each other.

Six hours of assessed teaching practice with real students in real classes.
Detailed oral and written feedback of your teaching practice.
Observation of both peer and qualified ELT teachers for six hours.

CELTA Training Center in Bangkok

Our Bangkok training center is strategically located right in the middle of the city at Sukhumvit 13, the Khlong Toey-Nua area of Wattana district. We are situated only a few minutes away from the BTS Skytrain and the MRT giving our teachers easy access to the bright lights and adventure spots of the city.

The center provides the best facilities to ensure our CELTA trainees have a fulfilling training period. There are CELTA specific classrooms with modern equipment, including wall-length whiteboards, visualizers, projectors, and PCs. There is also a well-stocked library with books and video resources, a student lounge for relaxation and a resource room with computers and free internet access across the center.

We also provide a course and accommodation package which helps our CELTA candidates settle down in the city and makes commuting to the center very easy. This allows them less time to worry about boarding and transportation and more time to focus on study. Accommodation is offered in modern studio apartments with hi-speed internet, air conditioning, a gym, and a rooftop for relaxation.

Job Support and Placement: Bangkok, Thailand

The Cambridge CELTA certificate provides teachers with a gateway of opportunities in Bangkok and across the world as it is one of the most accepted certificates amongst employers globally. To assist our CELTA graduates in exploring these opportunities and progress in their professional career, we offer useful advice on job placement and employer relations.

In addition to these, upon successful completion of the CELTA course at our Bangkok center, teachers can apply within and take advantage of available openings. We train about 500 teachers every year and employ the best of our graduates; hence, there is a chance for career progression with us.

Why Choose CELTA in Bangkok?

Bangkok is a regional hub of economic activities in Thailand with a growing market for ESL teachers. The Big Mango, as it is often referred to, is a bustling city swarming with opportunities for teachers with a CELTA certificate. The variety and number of opportunities provided in Bangkok cannot be compared to any other cities in the country, and so it remains a great option for CELTA graduates seeking immediate employment after their training.

The locals are eager to improve their knowledge of English language for better chances of getting a job, companies need teachers to train their employees, and there is a host of language schools with opportunities for qualified teachers especially since the government has included English lessons in the public school curriculum.

The average salary for an English teacher in Bangkok ranges between 1,000 USD to 3,000 USD per month, especially if you combine a regular job with extra income from private tutoring. Private schools in Bangkok usually offer higher salaries than public schools.

Compared to most other cities, especially in Europe, the cost of living in Bangkok is low, and teachers can live comfortably and even save. Also, you will find that most teaching jobs and flexible giving you enough time and freedom to explore the city and other parts of the world while you earn enough to make a decent living.

Things to do in Bangkok, Thailand while taking a CELTA

The Big Mango is undoubtedly one of the most visited cities in the world and offers visitors a wide range of exciting activities. From the hustle and bustle of the town to the colorful floating markets, amazing traditional dishes, breathtaking skyscrapers, ornate temples and mystic palaces, Bangkok has more than enough to offer CELTA students who would love to get some adventure.

Begin by visiting the Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn with its beautiful golden lights and matchless architectural design. The Temple is sited on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River facing the Grand Palace, which used to be home of the Thai King and one of the most famous monuments in the city. There is also the sky bar and hotel, one of the tallest buildings in Thailand that offer a fantastic view of the entire Bangkok Skyline.

The floating markets of Bangkok are also a must-visit. Here, you will find stalls on boats floating atop a river and anchored on either side of it. You can explore the market by getting a boat tour and enjoying the sight of fresh fruits and vegetables displayed on boats. Some of the most popular floating markets in Bangkok include the Klong Lat Mayom and the Damnoen Saduak.

Bangkok is also famed for its food. There is a wide array of options to choose from the best traditional street food to the classiest restaurants with international dishes. You can take a street food tour or visit some nice restaurant to ty the amazing food. A must-try is the Pad Thai which is the Thai style fried noodles, Kanom Krok, tradition Thai rice cake and Kanom Jeeb, steamed dumplings or Mango sticky rice.

Finally, the Bangkok nightlife is a feature you can hardly ignore if you love some frenzied nights after a long day of training. Visit some of the best bars in town around Khao San Road or Soi Cowboy. Due to the intensity of the nightlife, it is advisable to visit on the weekend to avoid disrupting your week of study.

Apply now for your CELTA in Bangkok and take the most crucial step in becoming an English teacher with one of the most recognized English teaching certificates amongst employers across the world.

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