Teaching English
Join our volunteer teaching program and teach English to the friendly children of rural Surin province in NE Thailand.
As a volunteer teacher you will have the opportunity to teach in orphanages, primary schools & secondary schools, as well as teaching children with special needs.
Special Offer
3 months for the price of 2, just £1,100
Join our volunteer teaching program and teach English to the friendly children of rural Surin province in NE Thailand. As a volunteer teacher you will have the opportunity to teach in orphanages, primary schools & secondary schools, as well as teaching children with special needs.
Whether you are on a gap year, presently studying, a mature volunteer or looking for an alternative holiday you can make a real difference as a volunteer Teaching English in Thailand. Our teaching volunteers get opportunity to work in different environments such as primary schools and secondary schools. They also have the opportunity to help children with special needs. Unlike schools in the west there are no special classes for children with learning difficulties. You will encounter challenges when volunteering but the rewards are clear.
For qualified or student teachers Starfish organises an unforgettable summer volunteer travel break in July and August; a four week placement which combines teaching and travel. After two weeks teaching some of the loveliest kids in the world you and your group will explore the beauty of Thailand; from an activity weekend in a national park to sunning yourself on an island. More information is available on this placement in our Promotions Special Projects section.
By becoming a volunteer teacher you will give rural Thai children the opportunity to learn English with a native speaker. A competence in English opens so many more doors later in life. Tourism is the No1 industry in Thailand and all international companies with operations in Thailand expect a competence in both written and spoken English.
Do something amazing and volunteer to teach helping Thai children prepare for a better future.
For more information on our volunteer teaching program contact us!
- Fact File
- Location
- Schedule
| Location: | Surin |
| Arrival Airport: | Bangkok |
| Arrival Dates: | 10 Feb, 9 Mar, 11 May, 8 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 2 Nov, 7 Dec |
| Availability: | Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Duration: | 4-12 weeks |
| Cost: | 2 weeks £400, 4 weeks £600, 8 weeks £900, 12 weeks £1100 |
| What is Included: | Airport pick up and transfers, Bangkok stopover, journey to location, accommodation, local coordinator |
| What you need to arrange: | International flight, visa, vaccinations, food, expenses |
Surin is located in the Northeast of Thailand, about 7 hours from Bangkok. It can be reached by bus or by train from the capital or from the North of the country. From Surin it is only one hour to the border crossing with Cambodia.
Surin and Northeast Thailand are a little off the tourist radar, but you will be rewarded when you visit, as you will get to experience the real, untouched Thailand. There are many local bars, shops and restaurants in the town plus a night food market. Surin is an extremely safe place to stay.
Surin once belonged to the Khmer empire so you will find scattered ancient temples from the same period as the temples of Angkor in Cambodia. Surin is now most famous for the annual elephant festival that takes place in November. The elephants are well treated in this region and the mahouts are proud of their standard of care.
The countryside surrounding Surin has many places of interest to visit including silk, silver and basket villages, where you can buy authentic locally made goods. Our volunteers in Surin are provided with bikes to explore Surin and the surrounding region, so you will have time to visit all of these places if you wish.
Surin has a bus and train station, so there are many ways to travel to and from the region. Easily reached from Surin include Khao Yai National Park, the Cambodia border and rural Thailand further Northeast for the more intrepid traveller.
Surin has a bus and train station, so there are many ways to travel to and from the region.
Volunteers work a 4 day week with the long weekend to relax or travel. On volunteer days our staff will pick you up in the mornings and take you to your project. Your pick up time will about 8am and you will back at your accommodation 3-4pm. Our staff are on hand to help you settle in at the school and give you advice on lesson plans and ideas.