Paid Summer Teaching in Thailand

Spend your summer making a real impact with our Summer Teach Thailand Program – a short-term, paid teaching experience designed to fit perfectly into a university break or summer holidays. Over 7 weeks, you’ll start with a 1-week in-country orientation in Hua Hin, where you’ll settle in, meet your cohort, get classroom-ready and dive into Thai culture.

After orientation, you’ll move on to 6 weeks of paid teaching at one of our trusted partner schools across Thailand. You’ll gain real classroom experience, build your confidence as a teacher, and experience everyday life in Thailand far beyond the usual tourist trail – all while having weekends and free time to explore beaches, markets, temples and national parks.

Teachers on this program earn a monthly stipend of approximately $900–$1,200 USD, paid in Thai Baht, which is typically enough to cover local living costs such as accommodation, food and transport. Please note: your final earnings in your home currency may vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations, as salaries are paid in local currency.

With two start dates in June 2026, this program is ideal if you’re keen to teach abroad, gain international experience and travel, without committing to a full academic year.

To join the Thailand summer teaching program, you’ll need to:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field

• Complete a 120-hour Online TEFL course if your degree is not in Education (a course option is available through us)

• Be 21–55 years old

• Be in good health

• Have a clear criminal record

• Hold citizenship from one of the following countries:

  • USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

You can join the Summer Teach Thailand program through one of these routes:

1. Placement Only (Existing TEFL or Education degree)

   • Perfect if you’re already qualified and just need a reliable placement, orientation, and full support in Thailand.

2. Online TEFL + Placement

   • Ideal if you’re new to teaching and want the flexibility of training from home before you go.

Placement Program - $1,999 USD

(For Education degree holders or anyone who already has a TEFL)

• Enrollment fee: $599 USD

  • Paid after acceptance and completion of the application steps

• Final program fee: $1,400 USD

  • Due 12 weeks before your departure

This includes school placement, pre-departure guidance, in-country support, and the full Thailand summer teaching experience.

Online TEFL + Summer Teach Thailand - $2,498 USD

If you don’t yet have a TEFL and your degree is not in Education, you can bundle TEFL and placement together:

• Enrollment fee: $599 USD

• Online TEFL fee: $499 USD

  • Due 2 weeks before your chosen TEFL start date

• Final program fee: $1,400 USD

  • Due 12 weeks before departure

You’ll complete a 120-hour Online TEFL course before arriving in Thailand so you feel confident stepping into the classroom.

Choose from two summer intakes in 2026:

• Intake 1: 1 June – 17 July 2026

• Intake 2: 22 June – 7 August 2026

Your experience starts with a 1-week in-person orientation in Hua Hin, where you’ll settle in, meet your cohort, and get classroom-ready. This is followed by 6 weeks of teaching at a local school.

Deadlines

• For the 1 June 2026 start date: apply by 9 March 2026

• For the 22 June 2026 start date: apply by 30 March 2026

Applying early gives you more time for visas, flights, and planning your adventure.

TravelBud is built for people who want more than just a trip abroad - you want it to mean something.

We help you teach, travel, and immerse yourself in a new culture in a way that’s structured, supported, and genuinely impactful. From your first inquiry to your final day in the classroom, you’re never doing this alone.

What You Get With TravelBud

1. Ethical, vetted placements
We partner with trusted schools and organizations that value their teachers and follow fair, sustainable practices. You’re not just thrown into any classroom - your placement is carefully matched and checked.

2. Support from day one (before you even book flights)
You get step-by-step guidance on visas, documents, flights, and what to expect, plus honest advice about whether a program is the right fit for you and your goals.

3. In-country orientation & ongoing help
When you land, you’re welcomed by a team who has been in your shoes. You’ll settle in, learn about the culture, make friends, and know exactly who to call if you need help throughout your stay.

4. Quality teacher training options
Whether you’re brand new to teaching or already certified, there’s a path for you. You can complete an Online TEFL, join in-class training, or use your existing qualifications and go straight into placement.

5. Real cultural immersion, not just surface-level travel
You’ll live like a local, build relationships at your school, and experience daily life in your host country in a way that short trips or tours can’t offer.

6. A community that has your back
From fellow teachers to our support team and alumni network, you’re joining a global community of people who’ve taken the same leap and are ready to share advice, stories, and encouragement.

You bring the curiosity and courage - we’ll bring the structure, guidance, and support to make it all possible.