Important update: Text & Talk TEFL Academy has closed. This school is no longer operating, so the courses, prices, and enrollment details described below are no longer available. We have kept this review online for reference only. If you are looking for a TEFL course in Bangkok, please choose another accredited provider.
Do you have the itch to move to Thailand? Do you want to escape the drab cubicles of the corporate world for a more adventurous life in the Land of Smiles?
Then you should consider teaching English in Thailand.
But before you jump in, there’s one thing you need to think about: a TEFL.
A TEFL certificate lets you teach English to non-native English speakers.
But not all TEFLs are the same. In fact, there are only two TEFL academies in Bangkok that are backed by Thailand’s Ministry of Education.
Before I tell you about the TEFL academy I recommend you join, let me tell you why having the right TEFL is so important.
When I came to Thailand I had a 100-hour online TEFL. I paid $400 for the course, only to find out it held absolutely no weight in Thailand. I was able to find teaching work, but the jobs were the lowest paying in Bangkok—no one else wanted them.
I knew I had to get a legit TEFL in order to thrive as a teacher in Bangkok. That’s when a friend of mine recommended a TEFL academy that would change the course of my life in Thailand.
What’s the name of the school, you ask?
Text & Talk TEFL Academy is one of Thailand’s first Ministry of Education accredited TEFL schools in Bangkok. But Text & Talk TEFL Academy is more than just a TEFL school. Here’s what else they offer:
- 100% Guaranteed Job Placement*
- Flexitime TEFL Course
- Paid Research Volunteer Program for Non-degreed Applicants
- Long-term Visas Assistance and Advice
- Continued Education**
*For eligible applicants only
**Please fill out the contact form below for more information
Key Takeaways
- Text & Talk TEFL Academy has permanently closed. The information below is kept for historical reference only. If you are looking for a TEFL course in Bangkok, choose a different accredited provider.
- Not all TEFL certificates are equal in Thailand. An online TEFL without Ministry of Education accreditation can leave you eligible only for the lowest-paid teaching work, regardless of how much you paid for it.
- A Ministry of Education-approved TEFL, combined with a bachelor’s degree in any field, is the standard requirement for obtaining a work visa and work permit to teach legally in Thailand.
- When the school was active, eligible candidates (native English speakers from specific countries, age 20-50, with a degree) could earn up to THB47,000 per month through their guaranteed job placement program.
- For non-degree holders, paid research volunteer programs were an alternative path into teaching in Thailand, though options and requirements vary by provider.
100% Guaranteed Job Placement
By taking Text & Talk TEFL Academy’s TEFL course you may be eligible for their 100% guaranteed job placement. This means right after you graduate you’ll be making up to 47,000 baht per month. How do you know if you’re eligible for this guarantee? It’s simple:
- you must practice English as a mother tongue and be from The United States, Canada, The United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa
- you must have at least a bachelor’s degree
- you must be between the ages of 20 and 50
Self-paced Study
With Text & Talk TEFL Academy’s Flexitime TEFL Course, you study for part of your TEFL course at home, at your own time, convenience and pace.
For three weeks, you study at the Text & Talk TEFL Academy in Bangkok (Courses are held every month).
You can register for the course and start your home-study segment immediately on receipt of your deposit and you may postpone the Bangkok segment by up to 6 months.
Long-term Visas
If you have at least a bachelor’s degree in any field, Text & Talk TEFL Academy and the employer school will help you get a Work Visa and Work Permit, so you can work in Thailand legally for as long as you’d like.
Further Education
No degree? No problem. If you don’t have a degree but would like to work in Thailand legally, through Text & Talk TEFL Academy’s Further Education program, you can enroll in a leading institute in Bangkok, which offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and an official teacher’s license program.
Course Fees
Here are Text and Talk’s course fees:
| Text & Talk TEFL Courses | Price |
|---|---|
| Flexitime TEFL Course | $1,299, VAT excluded |
| Paid Research Volunteer Program | $1,299, VAT excluded |
Still thinking about getting your TEFL through Text & Talk? Here’s what else you’ll get:
Employment Portal
- Automatic inclusion of your profile and CV/resume
- Paid employment and work visa for non-degree holders
All-inclusive Teacher’s Bundle
- Teach English to Young Learners handbook
- Grammar reference guide
- English pronunciation CD
- Job hunting guide and assistance
- Budgeting plan
Hands-on Experience
- Practice lessons at Thai schools
- Field trips to observe teaching English to adults
- English school camps
- Observed teaching practice in a fun, laid back environment
Certification
In addition to the above, Text & Talk Academy also offers:
- Pre-arranged TOEIC English proficiency test for non-native English speakers
- Help with visa extensions and renewals
- Thai Ministry of Education accredited TEFL certificate upon completion
- Letter of recommendation
