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Basic English Teaching

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Bring your energy, creativity and encouraging nature to assist at local schools in Thailand
  • Teach kids from 6 to 12 years old in a beautiful beach region
  • Increase your skills as a teacher by teaching the children on your own or with another volunteer

Highlights

  • Bring your energy, creativity and encouraging nature to assist at local schools in Thailand
  • Teach kids from 6 to 12 years old in a beautiful beach region
  • Increase your skills as a teacher by teaching the children on your own or with another volunteer
  • Teach basic grammer, prounciation, reading and writing

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    50+

    About the program

    On this program you will teach basic English to students in various local schools in Hua Hin, to students aged 6 to 12 years old.

    On this program you will teach English to students in various local schools. Our local team have strong relationships with several child development centres, kindergarten, primary and secondary schools and the age of the students may be anywhere from 6 years to 12 years of age.

    The teachers and ...

    About the program

    On this program you will teach English to students in various local schools. Our local team have strong relationships with several child development centres, kindergarten, primary and secondary schools and the age of the students may be anywhere from 6 years to 12 years of age.

    The teachers and schools are fairly open to different approaches to teaching, allowing you to be creative and teach in your own style. You will be able to share your own ideas, concepts and approaches to teaching, and interact with the local teachers, to combine methods.
    Many of the local teachers are not fluent in English, so you being able to not only teach the children, but also interact with the other teachers is a fantastic opportunity for them to pick up the English language. This project can greatly benefit the children in being confident speaking English and talking to foreigners, as well as providing greater opportunities for them in later life. You will also gain an insight into the Thai education system, as well as having the chance for a cultural exchange with the staff at the school.

    Location
    Hua Hin, is a lively fisherman-town and popular tourist spot these days offering all the standard beach stuff like snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing and with plenty of restaurants and tourist things like spas, water park, golf, shops and markets. There is a mountain at the end of the beach called Khoa Tekiab, with a temple that overlooks the beach. Surrounded by national parks, it’s a mountainous region where you can explore waterfalls and caves on various adventures. Buddhism is very prominent here and you will certainly get a good taste of the Buddhist way of life.

    Motorbike Hire
    Please note, motorbike hire is strictly prohibited for volunteers, including when outside the centre on weekends. If a participant is found to have hired a motorbike, this will result in termination of the program with no refund. 

    • Luggage Allowance Policy for Buses (Bangkok to Hua Hin Transport)
      • Passengers are allowed to bring up to 20kg of luggage on the bus. If the luggage exceeds this limit, an extra charge will apply.
      • The exact charge can be confirmed directly with the bus company upon arrival at the bus station.
    • Thailand Digital Arrival Card
      • All incoming passengers are required to submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card via this link: tdac.immigration.go.th. The system has changed from paper to digital submission. For more information, please review the link.

    Typical day

    You will leave the centre between 08:30 a.m., 09:30 a.m, 11.00 a.m. and 1. 00 p.m. depending on the school. Expect also to teach for 2-3 hours in a day. The classes will be scheduled either in the morning or afternoon based on the availability of the time slot and the school. Further, there are days ...

    Typical day

    You will leave the centre between 08:30 a.m., 09:30 a.m, 11.00 a.m. and 1. 00 p.m. depending on the school. Expect also to teach for 2-3 hours in a day. The classes will be scheduled either in the morning or afternoon based on the availability of the time slot and the school. Further, there are days when you have to teach kids in both morning and afternoon. Lunch will usually be served at the school or the centre depending on the program scheduled on a particular day. You will be working alongside other teachers and participants in the class where you can also help create lesson plans and organize activities in the classroom.

    *Please take note of the long holidays (mid-March till mid-May and October) as well as public holidays. During such times you can join special classes and English camps that are regularly requested by the local community. If this is at a kindergarten, please keep in mind that you will be working with young children who will require a much different approach than primary or secondary school. Please use your creative skills through song, dance, games, and repetition to help young children to learn and enjoy their introduction to basic educational concepts.

    *Schedule possible to change due to the project and community needs at the time. Volunteer flexibility and adaptability is important to a positive volunteering experience. 


    Free-time activities

    Tuesday & Wednesday Evening
    Volunteers have the option to go to the night market in Hua Hin city. Try some of the delicious local food that is freshly cooked in front of you. The street food is super cheap and tasty!

    Friday Evening
    You can go to the Cicada Market, a colourful night market offering ...

    Free-time activities

    Tuesday & Wednesday Evening
    Volunteers have the option to go to the night market in Hua Hin city. Try some of the delicious local food that is freshly cooked in front of you. The street food is super cheap and tasty!

    Friday Evening
    You can go to the Cicada Market, a colourful night market offering freshly cooked food from different stalls. Look around the many art exhibitions, see the local handmade products and souvenirs and listen to live music featuring local artists.

    Apart from chilling out at the beach, on weekends you can also try snorkelling, eat at the many seafood restaurants, play a game of golf, relax at a spa, go shopping, visit local markets (including a popular night market), and Hua Hin’s Vana Nava water park.

    Khao Tekiab, a mountain at the end of the beach with a temple above, is also a popular spot, overlooking the beach. Hua Hin is also surrounded by beautiful national parks. A little further away is the Pa La-U Waterfall and the  mystical Phraya Nakhon cave for the more adventurous!

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level)

    Education Requirements

    at High School level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Accommodation
    3 meals p/day weekdays / 2 meals p/day weekends
    Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
    Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
    1 day orientation
    Daily transportation to project
    In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
    Fundraising support
    University course credits (where applicable)
    Certificate of Completion

    Airport Pickup at Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.

    A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Bangkok BKK (Suvarnabhumi) Airport, Level 2, Entrance 4. You must arrive between 06.00 and 16:00 on Sunday.

    If arriving outside the pickup times on Sunday, you can book a private transfer or extra night for a small charge. 

    From the airport to the accommodation in Hua Hin, it takes around 4 hours by public bus and then a shuttle bus. 

    Accommodation

    You will be placed in one of our two centres in Hua Hin: Lotus House and Sunshine House (roughly 7km apart). Allocation is random and requests cannot be made in advance. Both are located in a village closer to Hua Hin with easy access to all daily necessities so that the participants can be at ease. The centres include a canteen, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden. All rooms are equipped with bunk beds, shared bathrooms, and air conditioning. Rooms are single gender and sleep 4-12 people. The accommodation has wifi, hot showers, and western toilets. There are also private room options available.

    *To ensure the security of our facilities, a key deposit of 300 THB (in cash) is required from every participant. This needs to be paid at the check-in time of your upon arrival at the accommodation and then you will receive your keys. This deposit will be refunded when the keys are returned, provided none are lost. If any keys are lost, the deposit is non-refundable. We advise you to bring a padlock if staying in Lotus house and for Sunshine house you will get a locker key.

    Hua Hin centre has access to local shops, and laundry and easily get a transport facility by using the app GRAB.  

    • - 10 Km from the accommodation to Hua Hin airport (15-20 mins)
    • - 11 Km from the accommodation to the Bus stop to go to Suvarnabhumi airport
    • - 8 Km from the accommodation to Hua Hin night market/ mall
    • - 9 km from the accommodation to Hua Hin Private Hospital
    • - 5 Km from the accommodation to medical center

    *Accommodation may be in our local centre or in close proximity, depending on availability and time of year.


    Food & Beverages

    You will receive 3 meals on weekdays, and 2 on weekends. All the meals served inside the accommodation are homestyle, vegetarian-friendly and you can expect that they will be typically Thai, including plenty of rice or noodle dishes with vegetables and occasionally some meat will be provided as well, along with seasonal fruits for dessert.

    While we do our best to accommodate our participants, what we provide for most meals is local cuisine. If you are a picky eater, have dietary restrictions, or if you think that you will not be satisfied with the local dishes provided, you might want to consider supplementing our menu with your own western type foods and snacks that are more to your liking. 

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

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    Details on arrival

    Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.


    Minors traveling to Thailand

    Minors traveling to Thailand with/without parents/legal guardians are required to adhere to instructions of the Thai immigration. For more information, please check here.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $418 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

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    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    This program was amazing ! I will remember all my life ! I did teaching and switch for the last week in kindergarten ! I hope I was able to ...
    Chiara LAURENT

    Basic English Teaching

    2025
    Such an amazing experience - the welcome to the village and local culture was very special. The school and teachers were incredible and what ...
    2024
    I really liked the volunteering because it gave me so much insight on Thai culture and also on the school structure. It was interesting to ...
    2025
    Working with the children in the kindergarten was great, and I also really enjoyed being in different groups. I learned a lot of new things ...

    Location

    Asia > South East Asia > Thailand > Hua Hin

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