TESOL courses in Phuket, Thailand

TESOL course - General location information

Our TESOL courses in Phuket, Thailand are fully accredited both internationally and also by the Thai Ministry of Education and therefore offer the highest standard of TESOL training available. The TESOL certificate you gain after completing the course is not only valid for teaching English in Thailand but also teaching English worldwide.

The beautiful, tropical island of Phuket (fortunately pronounced as Poo-ket) is frequently and justifiably referred to as the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea" and is the largest island in Thailand. Phuket offers something for everyone and it really is the ideal location for a TESOL course in Thailand.

Phuket is situated in the crystal clear, tropical waters of the Andaman Sea, just off the south-west coast of Thailand. Although classed as an island, Phuket is connected to the mainland by means of a bridge. Phuket has rightly become famous all over the world as a tropical wonderland and a water-sports paradise.

Phuket offers a wide variety of terrain which includes gorgeous lengths of powdery, white, sand beaches which are gently lapped by the warm and crystal clear Andaman Sea with forested cliffs and mountains for a backdrop, numerous waterfalls and a great variety of flora and fauna.

However, Phuket isn't just about the scenery and beaches, as it hosts an amazing variety of water-sports, attractions, nightlife, and entertainment. Phuket probably offers the widest variety of activities that can be found anywhere in Thailand.

World famous diving and snorkeling facilities, sea kayaking, wind surfing, horse-back riding, bungee jumping, elephant trekking and hiking through rainforests are just a few of the activities that you can take part in.

As Phuket is a tropical island situated close to the equator the climate is tropical and as such the island offers warm/hot temperatures 356 days of the year. Days are either hot and sunny or hot and rainy and while the temperature doesn't vary greatly during the year the hottest months are usually from November through March. Despite the hot climate, the sea breeze helps keep the island pleasant even during the hottest days.

Thai culture is becoming increasingly known around the world and despite Phuket's popularity as a tourist destination, you will also have the opportunity to witness genuine Thai culture and lifestyle. There are numerous, attractive Buddhist temples on the island, outdoor markets can be found in many areas in and around Phuket Town. Thais love Muay Thai boxing and you will have the opportunity of attending matches, visiting one of the many malls, or just enjoy the simple life chatting with locals. Thai people are famous for being peaceful and friendly and it is for good reason that Thailand is named the 'Land of Smiles'.

Phuket is also an ideal location for visiting other provinces and regions of Thailand, as well as for traveling to interesting neighboring countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar (Burma). Phuket has an international airport and an extensive public transport system and so such travel is relatively quick, inexpensive and straightforward.

This tropical paradise is guaranteed to please just about everyone and with the incredibly low cost of living, a TESOL course in Thailand shouldn't work out any more expensive than taking a course elsewhere.

There is a huge variety of teaching jobs available throughout Thailand and in the whole of Asia - including some of the best paid jobs in the EFL profession - Phuket is one of the most popular locations to take a TESOL course and to find employment teaching English.

About the TESOL course in Phuket

Why TESOL in Phuket?

• Highly qualified, friendly and professional TESOL course training staff
• Modern, clean and comfortable teaching premises with spacious classrooms
• All required TESOL materials and resources provided
• Free classes in Thai language and culture

Other optional activities:

• PADI scuba diving certification available at many locations on the island
• Meditation classes at Buddhist temples around the island
• Learn how to prepare and cook genuine, spicy Thai cuisine
• Trips to the many uninhabited islands off the coast of Phuket
• Visit a genuine Muay Thai boxing contest
• Keep fit with membership at one of the many local gyms
• Try your hand at Marlin and Sailfish fishing

The TESOL course training center in Phuket is situated right in the center of Phuket Town which is an interesting and vibrant, yet typically Thai city. Phuket Town offers a fascinating glimpse into Thai life and offers the best of local and international cuisine, plus a variety of shopping facilities.

The TEFL International TESOL training facility is very spacious, comfortable, well-equipped and air-conditioned. The center is located in one of the quieter parts of the town and is attractively set against a background of forested mountains. Despite being in a quieter area, a wide range of restaurants, bars and entertainment areas is only a short walk away and a two minute taxi ride will take you to the best shopping area on the island.

TESOL course - Accommodation

TEFL International offers its TESOL course students two different accommodation options. Both types of accommodation are clean, comfortable and well-furnished and are certainly suitable for a 4-week stay while you complete your TESOL course in Thailand.

Firstly, we have a number of self-contained rooms on the upper floors of the training facility itself or in a similar building on the same street, just a few steps away. All of these rooms are very nicely situated and all have adjoining bathrooms with bath and shower. All rooms also are cooled by fan or air conditioning. These rooms are referred to as `standard´ accommodation and are priced at US$ 100 (for your 4-weeks stay). These rooms are usually free from the Wednesday or Thursday before the course begins until the Monday after the course has finished.

The second accommodation option is a private room, in a small hotel, located no more than a 5-minute walk from the TESOL training center. This accommodation option is referred to as our 'premium' accommodation. All of these hotel rooms have adjoining bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, refrigerator and in-room safe. The hotel also offers our TESOL course students free use of its swimming pool and restaurant/bar area. This option is attractively priced at US$ 250 for the whole course (including the weekend before and after the course dates).

All of above accommodation prices are in addition to the course fees.

We can arrange an airport collection for our TESOL course students from the Wednesday until the Saturday before the course starts.