Finding its origins as a fishing village of long ago, the Pattaya of today has only fishing piers serving as the echo of its past. Today, Pattaya is a vibrant, color-streaked city spotted with various attractions - shops, restaurants, theaters. Drawing tourists and natives alike, this particular city beckons to visitors with its easily-accessible sparkling beaches, catering resorts, outstanding cuisine, and other leisure activities.
Located approximately two hours from the massively-sprawling city of Bangkok, Pattaya is an ideal destination for participants looking to add some international mileage to their resume.
The School
The school is located school is located on South Pattaya Road, Pattaya, Chonburi. If you'd like all the conveniences of a big city in a compact, fun area, Pattaya is the place to be. Within easy walking distance in any direction from the school are incredibly inexpensive internet café s and innumerable food shops offering mouthwatering Thai cuisine at ridiculously low prices.
The six-week TEFL certification course trains and develops participants' skills and confidence to teach conversational English as a foreign or second language to natives of non-English speaking countries. It offers the unique advantage of allowing graduates to discover, in advance, what learning difficulties their students may have and how to address them—regardless of where in the world they are teaching. This class's emphasis is on conducting successful, competent communication within the classroom. In addition, this course qualifies successful participants to teach writing and reading at any level to anyone, anywhere in the world.
The course is very intensive and requires a strong commitment by the student. Students can expect to be in class for about five to six hours a day. The student can also expect to practice teaching for about six hours. Additionally, the student is responsible for homework which is to be completed outside of class. TEFL Institute recommends that trainees have no other personal or professional commitments outside the course during the six weeks of training.
Housing
Housing options and pricing are dependent upon availability and season at the time of your course. Your onsite coordinator will be able to provide more details and recommendations.
With advanced notice, excellent housing accommodations can be reserved for participants.Some accommodations are usually available within a 5 minutes' walk of the TEFL school. These accommodations usually run up to 4,300 baht (less than $100 US) per month. Participants are provided with a large, one-bedroom, air-conditioned apartment which is fully furnished with large bed, dresser, table, chairs, refrigerator and telephone, as well as a cable television connection. Housing options and pricing are dependent upon availability and season at the time of your course.
A 5,000 baht (about US $115) security deposit is charged upon arrival and is refunded (fully/partially) when departing. The school may also assist you, at your own cost, to acquire a direct telephone line and Internet service for your apartment, if you so desire.
Transportation
While airport pickup is not available, transportation in Pattaya is easily accessible and affordable. Your onsite coordinator will provide the address and a map of the school so you can easily arrive.
Travel around the city by Baht Bus, Motorcycle Taxi, or Taxi. Or even rent your own motorcycle or car. For longer trips there are trains and highway buses that leave from stops in and around the city. Many Expats purchase scooters for easy transport around the city.
Climate
Pattaya has a tropical wet and dry climate, which is divided into the following seasons: warm and dry (November to February), hot and humid (March to May), and hot and rainy (June to October).
Tuition Includes
Tuition Includes:
Tuition DOES NOT Include:
Course fee
Job placement assistance
Pre-enrollment and departure advice
Assistance finding housing
Course materials
Assistance in obtaining a long-term visa
Accommodation and meals
Personal expenses
Travel to and from the course
Visa, if needed
Airport pickup
Medical insurance (TEFL Institute can recommend medical insurance)
The school is located school is located on South Pattaya Road, Pattaya, Chonburi. If you'd like all the conveniences of a big city in a compact, fun area, Pattaya is the place to be. Within easy walking distance in any direction from the school are incredibly inexpensive internet café s and innumerable food shops offering mouthwatering Thai cuisine at ridiculously low prices.
