TESOL Courses in Ban Phe, Thailand

TESOL course - General location information

Our TESOL course in Ban Phe, Thailand is validated by the Thai Ministry of Education as is therefore recognized for teaching English in Thailand and also for teaching English worldwide. All of our TESOL courses meet the highest standards and our highly qualified and friendly staff will make sure you have a fantastic experience both during the TESOL program and in your free time.

Ban Phe is a quiet and typically Thai fishing village/town that is situated about 2 hours south of Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok. Ban Phe is ideally located as it fronts one of the many lovely beaches in the Gulf of Thailand. This friendly and charming seaside town is very Thai in style and thus provides an interesting glimpse into typical Thai lifestyle and culture. Ban Phe is home to a number of superb Thai restaurants and the seafood here is particularly good. In addition to Thai cuisine, both international and Thai shopping facilities can be found here. The overall sedate and relaxing atmosphere in Ban Phe is very conducive to studying and therefore Ban Phe is a good choice of location for your TESOL course.

Despite its other attractions, Ban Phe is probably best known as being the gateway to the beautiful island of Samet. This enchanting island is not more than a 30 minute journey by ferry ride from Ban Phe pier. Koh Samet is justifiably world famous for its pristine beaches and the island has something for every taste - ranging from fun on the beaches with jet skis and live music performances, to relaxing and peaceful spots where you are able to sample the delights of the island in privacy. Koh Samet is also a great location for doing some rainforest trekking and admiring the flora and fauna of Thailand.

Koh Samet is a national park with very little development and is visited mainly by Thais, although a growing number of foreign visitors are being attracted to the island.

Ban Phe is also located near the famous nightlife and resort city of Pattaya (approximately one hour by taxi). Pattaya is known for its markets, international shopping malls, drinking establishments and the widest range of go-go bars imaginable. Pattaya predominantly seems to cater to the tastes of the single male but all are welcome in this exciting and vibrant city and more recently there would appear to be a growing number of families visiting.

The climate in Ban Phe is typically Thai and typically tropical with dry and rainy seasons. Therefore the climate is either hot and wet or hot and dry depending on the time of year. The temperature remains fairly constant during the year at around 27°C, which makes most days warm and pleasant. The sea breeze also helps to keep you cool and fresh.

As Ban Phe is situated within a short journey from Bangkok, this allows for weekend getaways if the more sedate and laid back lifestyle of Ban Phe isn’t to your taste. Ban Phe offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself into the daily life of Thailand and its culture. As there is an abundance of TESOL positions throughout Thailand, Ban Phe is a quiet and relaxing location in which to take your TESOL course and embark upon a career in teaching English.

About the TESOL training school

The TEFL International TESOL course in Ban Phe is situated in a pleasant, multi-functional building only a few minutes stroll from one of the pristine sandy beaches on the Gulf of Thailand.

The training facility is modern, clean and comfortable with air-conditioning keeping the classrooms cool. The school offers a wide range of services to our TESOL students including an internet café and a restaurant which serves a tasty and relatively inexpensive variety of Western and Thai cuisine.

The school is well-equipped with all the necessary teaching materials and resources and offers a pleasant environment in which to take a TESOL course.

TESOL course accommodation

TEFL International can offer clean, comfortable and relatively well-furnished accommodation for TESOL course students at very inexpensive rates.

Our accommodation in Ban Phe is a small but private room with air-conditioning and adjoining private bathroom in a pleasant hotel located next to the school. The hotel is situated only a few paces from the beach, the heart of Ban Phe town and a range of bars and restaurants. The hotel offers most services including a restaurant/bar, internet café, television and video lounge as well as an inexpensive laundry service.

TESOL Course Dates 4 January - 29 January 2010 1 February - 26 February 2010 1 March - 26 March 2010 5 April - 30 April 2010 3 May - 28 May 2010 7 June - 02 July 2010 5 July - 30 July 2010 2 August - 27 August 2010 6 September - 1 October 2010 4 October - 29 October 2010 1 November - 26 November 2010 29 November - 24 December 2010 TESOL Course Fees US$ 1690 (£) (including accommodation) US$ 1590 (£) (excluding accommodation) Ban Phe, Thailand - Map: Click here for the map