Thailand TEFL Starter Program - No experience needed

Although I was very excited at the prospect of moving to Thailand, there were a lot of quite complicated steps to go through before I was actually able to fly out, especially during the COVID pandemic. The Fewer Things were very helpful during this process, sending general guidance emails but also answering lots of specific questions that I put to them (at all times of the day). They’ve also been in frequent contact since I’ve arrived in Thailand and have made it clear that I should ask them any further questions if I need to.

The Fewer Things has been so helpful from the very first stages of application all the way to providing us with support in Thailand while teaching! As a first time TEFL teacher, I was not sure where to begin with the process and felt completely lost (especially since I wanted to teach abroad during a pandemic which created extra hoops to jump through) but Jaemi made me feel so comfortable and assured through the entirety of it all. I've been teaching for almost a month now and Jaemi has continually checked in on us and stepped in to help with things along the way. Additionally, the friendships I've already made through TFT has been priceless. Would highly recommend TFT to anyone looking to teach abroad, whether you are an experienced ESL teacher or someone looking to get your foot in the door for your first time!

I could not recommend The Fewer Things enough to anybody who wants to teach abroad!

I initially applied in December 2020 for the China programme but in June this year with COVID there were a lot of bumps in the road meaning I couldn’t get to China as originally planned but Jaemi without any hesitation easily transferred me onto the Thailand programme and always offered great support when needed- even if it was just a quick phone call to talk through a few issues/ questions.

The Fewer Things are there with you every step of the way right from application to now when we are out here in Thailand. Being part of a group chat really helped with the whole process as we were all going through the same emotions and speaking to other teachers about your feelings really puts your mind at ease. Even before heading to Thailand a few of us met up in London which was really nice to get to know some faces before heading out.

The majority of the Thailand group all headed out at the same time where we all did the Phuket sandbox and it was such an amazing start to the journey; meeting some great people and making connections before we started our teaching journey. I have made really good friends with a lot of the teachers here and even though we are all placed across the country we are already planning meet ups and travelling for the semester break- it is really exciting.

As far as the placements go, you really get to experience the “real” authentic Thailand you wouldn’t normally get with coming here for just travelling or for a holiday. I am placed in a small rural town just outside of Khon Kaen city and I love it. The people here in Thailand are so friendly and can’t do enough for you.

So if you’re reading this and thinking about taking the plunge to get out of your country and experience Thailand- completely do it, you won’t regret it!

TFT have been excellent from joining the course to arriving and beginning to teach in Thailand.
Nothing is ever too much for Jaemi and his team and they always make sure to get back to you with efficient advice no matter how big or small your query is.
They handled everything with Covid excellently and gave us plenty of updates and advice throughout our journey of applying and arriving in Thailand.
Thank you for the constant support TFT and for introducing me to a new way of life and new friends!

I first heard about The Fewer Things in 2020 when it won the best TEFL provider of the year, ironically a year where teaching abroad was anything but easy.

However, the process of getting into Thailand was refreshingly easy thanks to its founder Jaemi who offered constant support throughout the process.

This made everything much easier, and the personable aspect of the company made it feel as if you were actually being heard and that your interests were prioritised.

The support wasn't limited to the pre-departure process, but once we reached Thailand we were pleased that Jaemi has still been incredibly active in his support.

Since, we have embraced a unique lifestyle with a great work/life balance while thoroughly exploring the Land of Smiles.

It took me years to convince me to teach abroad as I didn’t feel confident that I could do it but more importantly finding trust from an organisation to guide me into teaching abroad. I came across The Fewer Things on social media after a really bad time in winter lockdown and as soon as I spoken to the team member especially Jaemi, I immediately felt reassured and felt I was in good hands from the start.

What makes The Fewer Things unique is the endless amount of support on documents for pre-departure, reassurance on travelling during covid times and advice on overcoming obstacles, I honestly couldn’t be more happier thanks for the hard work they did to help me achieve my goal!

I now live and work in the most beautiful area of North West Thailand with friendly and helpful locals and working in a job that I feel I can say “I love what I do!”
Best decision I’ve ever made!

The Fewer Things gave me phenomenal support throughout the job placement period during the pandemic. Even during covid, this agency have been very accommodating in finding me a suitable location based on my preferences. Jaemi will work with you to find and check the visa application, quarantine, flights and insurance to ensure a smooth transition to Thailand. The experience so far has been amazing, it is such a blessing to teach and guide Thai students in such a beautiful part of the world. The Thai people are very kind, relaxed and happy people and I am so glad I made the decision to work as an English teacher overseas

I flew out to teach in Thailand in the midst of the pandemic, and I'm so so glad I did. I was looking for an experience that would excite me and push me out of my comfort zone and teaching in Thailand definitely ticked both of those boxes! The teaching was super chill and fun, and every day really was completely different so it was never boring. I've met wonderful people from all over the world whilst teaching here and had so many new experiences, from living in a rural Thai village to swimming in waterfalls and hiking to hidden beaches. I would urge anyone to think about coming to live and teach abroad and I couldn't have chosen a better company to go with. The Fewer Things have been fantastic every step of the way, I came out here with my boyfriend and they were really accommodating to us as a couple. They were really helpful in organising so we could go out together, and found a placement for the two of us in the same school, so they are brilliant whether you want to travel solo or with a partner/friend. Jaemi has been great and has checked in on us regularly whilst in Thailand, he goes above and beyond to ensure your move to living and teaching in Thailand is smooth and stress free, I can't recommend the fewer things enough.
If you're thinking of coming out here, definitely do it!