Qualifications for Teaching English in Thailand
In Thailand a TEFL certificate is now necessary even if you already have a degree. A TEFL certificate gives you the confidence to teach a group of people, provides an insight into the teaching methodology which will surely make you a teacher. Thus the basic qualification of being a teacher in Thailand would be an undergraduate degree and a TEFL/TESL/TESOL certificate. There are various organizations which issue certificates that vary widely in acceptance. In countries that are widely influenced by the British system of education UCLES CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL are more common forms of certification. Some universities issue TEFL certificates as part of their curriculum. In United Sates a pre-service MA TESOL is more recognized though shorter certifications do exist.
