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Job Prospects & Pay:

We guarantee LanguageCorps Flagship Program participants job placement in the primary focus area in and around Pattaya, Rayong, Chonburi, Bangkok, and other cities in South-Central Thailand. While we do not guarantee job placement if you choose to go outside the primary focus area, our teachers, with our assistance, have been very successful finding multiple opportunities. However, this process may take longer, and may require additional out of pocket expenses on your part.

An average workweek is usually 25-30 hours, including class time and preparation. Schools usually open at 8:00am and generally close at 3:00pm. A typical teaching day consists of two or three lessons and then planning time.

Typical wages for LanguageCorps teachers range from US$800-$1,200/month. Benefits vary greatly from school to school. (Salaries are always paid in baht and are usually paid at the end of the month.) Quite often, if a Teacher stays for one year, the school will pay for the airfare to another destination or will give a bonus. As you would expect, the larger cities have higher living costs, but pay rates are also higher.

Most Teachers take jobs in public schools. Jobs are available in the private sector as well, however, and these are often salaried at a higher level than the public schools. Local living expenses are low: about US$500/month. Most LanguageCorps teachers can earn enough to live very comfortably, enjoy local entertainment and restaurants and travel to local attractions.

The Chart below offers some APPROXIMATE information about average teacher salaries and costs of living in Thailand. Salaries can vary based on specific assignments. Living expenses and Discretionary Cash can vary widely based on lifestyle and spending practices of individuals. (Monthly figures in US$ equivalents, based on 10-12 month commitment)

Notes:

1. Although the Chart presents salaries and living costs in US dollar equivalents, LanguageCorps teachers are typically paid in the local currency of the assignment country.

2. Approximate salary ranges are based on 10-12 month paid teaching assignments. Salary for shorter-term assignments may be on the lower end of the displayed range.

3. Some teachers earn additional income by doing private tutoring.

* Benefits vary depending upon the school, and may include full or partial reimbursement of airfare, free housing, medical insurance and/or an end of year bonus.