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Thailand Teaching Internship (Long Term) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Phang Nga, Thailand
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter
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  • Program Sponsor: GVI 
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Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options: Dormitory, Hostel/Hotel, Other Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad, Work Abroad
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Program Description:

Thailand TEFL & Teaching – Long term Internship

CoverStart your career teaching English abroad by earning your TEFL certification and completing this education internship in Thailand.
 
PROGRAM FOCUS
 
The internship runs over 6 months and is split into 2 parts.
 
First Half:

Interns will live and work with other GVI interns at the GVI base in the small fishing village of Ban Nam Khem.

Interns will complete a 170-hour TEFL course which will prepare them for teaching in a classroom. Additional instruction includes training on how to teach phonics, plan lessons, and managing classrooms. Classroom observation and practical classroom experience is also included. 

Teaching experience opportunities in and around Ban Nam Khem include formal classes at local kindergartens and primary schools, tutoring sessions with students that require additional educational support, adult education classes, and after school conversational English classes for students of all ages. These varied teaching opportunities give interns the chance to experience a range of teaching environments, allowing them to learn which applies most to their sensibilities. 

Upon completion of their TEFL course, interns will become Newly Qualified Teachers and will teach more independently for a term.
 
This program includes the ILM Endorsed Leadership program, designed to develop your leadership skills and put you a step above other candidates.
 
Second Half:
 
After the successful completion of the first 12 weeks of the internship, interns will earn a position either as an education project staff member at the GVI base or a spot at one of our education partner institutions in Thailand, including a local primary school or kindergarten. The specifics of your work placement are subject to the needs of our partners at the time of your internship. This is because, as a sustainable development organisation, we are committed to supporting the needs of our local partners, which change over time. 
 
LOCATION
 
Travel to southern Thailand to live and volunteer in Phang Nga, a province along the Andaman sea. Contribute to conservation projects in a region consisting of mangrove forests, limestone cliffs, white-sanded beaches, and tropical islets. On the weekend, or after your GVI volunteering project, you can visit Ao Phang Nga National Park to learn about the largest mangrove forest in Thailand. 
 
Along with local community members and conservation organisations, GVI works towards marine conservation, environmental awareness and educational enhancement objectives. 
 
If you are looking for a Thailand volunteer experience that combines tropical landscapes with meaningful sustainable development, a GVI program in Phang Nga is the province for you. You’ll have the opportunity to assist in preserving sea turtle populations, or gaining experience in teaching or health education. 
 
Thailand Trio
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
1.Gain an internationally recognized 170-hour online TEFL certification with 3 months of in-field training with all age ranges/skill levels at multiple local schools.
2. There are a variety of options regarding your placement, ranging from teaching young children to holding advanced adult education classes.
3. Experience life in a small Thai fishing village, and immerse yourself in the culture, the food, and the lifestyle of a local. With regular Thai lessons and bi-weekly Friday Projects, there's always new ways to assimilate Ban Nam Khem's culture.
4. Gain impactful experience during your 3-month placement, which will be valuable for future teaching positions.
5. Teach in an area of Thailand that doesn't have many foreign English teachers, and provide the students with a higher quality of education with more practical speaking experience.
 
If applying for this program to obtain credit from an institution, GVI can supply learning outcomes and support in the application.
 
For more information, check out our video https://youtu.be/OW8dYhZ5Oo8