Thread: How do I get a teachers licence??

Hi guys
I'm a newbie here from Ireland and have a question about obtaining a teachers licence in Thailand. I started work in a government school over 2 months ago, which is great because I love teaching there and really love working with the students. Here's my problem, when I signed my contract I told my employers that I don't hold a degree of any sort,but do hold a TEFL cert and would this be a problem for me when it comes to obtaining my non-B visa and work permit, they said not to worry that they would sort everything out for me, which they did with no issues. My non-B expires in 2 weeks time and this morning I was told that I cant get a 2 year teaching licence waiver letter from Bangkok as I have no degree which means I have to do a border run every 3 months for a new non-B. I do know of other teachers who like myself don't hold a degree but are teaching over 2 years in Thailand and don't have this problem. Is this a new law and if so what do I need to do to get my licence as the head of my department doesn't seem to have any answers for me. Would greatly appreciate any advice.

Hi cream, I have a 1 year work permit already, but to extend my non-b visa for one year I have to receive a waiver letter from Bangkok.

Cheers for that cream, yes from what I have gathered I was lucky to get my work permit, but as you say I really don't fancy doing a border run every 3 months.

I think in your case you're talking about a provisional teaching permit. The road to a teacher license is a long one.

PROVISIONAL teaching permit

Announcement Being in Force on 1st February 2012 Requirement for Issuance of a Teaching Permit to Foreign Teacher Without the License ------------------------------------ Requirements Must not be less than 20 years of age. Hold a Bachelor’s degree and benefits education which certified by either the Teachers’ Council of Thailand (TCT) or the Teacher Civil Service and Educational Personnel Commission (TEPC) or the Civil Service Commission (CSC) or shown in the list at The World of ALMANAC (the applicant may check your degree certification at ¶ÇÒ¾ÃоÃÍ͹äŹì :: ¤ØÃØÊÀÒ by selecting “professional license section, foreign teacher’s qualification check” or at the website of TEPC or CSC). Having specific skills, abilities and knowledge needed for foreign teachers in the teaching and learning of foreign language curriculum. Verification of a passing score on the Test of TOEIC (except those who come from 5 countries: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The United States of America, Commonwealth of Australia, New Zealand and Canada) or passing score on the other foreign language proficiency test. Required Documentation A cover letter from the educational institution. The Teaching Permit without the License Form (KS 10) (download at www.ksp.or.th - selecting menu “Form Download”). Copy of all pages of the applicant’s passport, the present Non- B Visa in particular. (The applicant shall submit all documents before the Non- B Visa expiration at least 30 days). Copy of educational background or degrees along with transcripts, including the degree certification check from the website of TCT/ TEPC/ CSC – as stated in item 2. of the requirements. Copy of passing TOEIC scores. The employment certification of the employment contract. In case of the second round of permit 7.1 Copy of the expired teaching permit 7.2 Copy of documents relating to self-development provided by the Teachers’ Council of Thailand such as the certification of Thai language, Thai Culture and Professional Ethics or evidence of passing the Professional Knowledge Test.

Khurusapah - The Teachers' Council of Thailand

Cheers stamp, I think the best route for me is to do a recognised online degree. Thanks for your quick replies guys.

Originally Posted by croc10

Cheers stamp, I think the best route for me is to do a recognised online degree.

You're welcome.

Perhaps is the course posted on the website below something for you.

BA, DipHE and CertHE in English | University of London International Programmes

Once again thanks stamp for this useful information.

Or you could try the online BA in TESOL which is in Bangkok a ********* International:
http://*********international.com/in.../programs.html

Originally Posted by Maka

Or you could try the online BA in TESOL which is in Bangkok a ********* International:
http://*********international.com/in.../programs.html

Good one.

The impostor has revealed himself.

Originally Posted by Maka

I'd forgotten that Louis had that collage url blocked.

Great again, imposter.

You're trying to resemble his spelling mistakes. Wrong, mate.

Can one of the moderators please take care of that donut.

Originally Posted by Stamp

BA, DipHE and CertHE in English | University of London International Programmes

Thanks Stamp!

Originally Posted by Maka

http://*********international.com/in.../programs.html

Why the stars? Does the URL have the word fuck or shit in the name of it?

Originally Posted by TeacherInDistress

Why the stars? Does the URL have the word fuck or shit in the name of it?

Ask Maka. He posted the link.