Passport of ESL Teachers in Thailand
Private tuition is more paying than any kind of teaching job and it comes with the liberty and comfort in working. The job involves going to the student’s home in the evening for the development of certain skills and to help the student overcome his weakness. An efficient teacher has to fulfill the student’s expectations, teach them for a god period of time and reap financial benefits in the process.
Private tuitions are not only lucrative earning opportunities but they can also serve to supplement their income. The average monthly income in Thailand is 7000 THB. If you are teaching at high societies then only you stand a chance to make a fortune. The average fees are around 500 baht. However, Thais are willing to pay up to 1000 baht in case of a native English teacher who will teach them grammar, academic and business writing, TOEFL preparation etc. Negotiation skills play a big part when a teacher aspires to charge around 1000 baht per hour.
The flip side of teaching is that Thai students are notorious for last minute cancellations. Hence it is best to treat this profession as a stop gap arrangement only. A workable knowledge of the Thai language along with smartness, professionalism and a little bit of business acumen is essential to set up the business. The best way to start is to look for students in the school where you teach. Students here are always are on the look out for evening or weekend classes against a decent remuneration.
The prospective teachers can do well to remember the following points:
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Teach in small groups and not individually
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Instruct students to pay for lesson one month in advance.
