TEFL Overview | Salisa Language School Pattaya Thailand

TEFL

Our TEFL Mission

We will share with you the knowledge and expertise that will ensure you realise your capability as a proficient teacher of English.

We will actively assist you to pass the TEFL course and in so doing, become a self-assured, effective and competent teacher, able to design and deliver lessons in a meaningful and informative way.

We will be consciously aware of your individual needs and will support you in achieving your goal. Our understanding and guidance, together with continuing professional development, will allow you the optimum chance of consistent and sustained success.

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SLS TEFL Programme Information

SLS TEFL Programme Costs (Read below for special package discounts)

Regular TEFL course is baht 39,500. 2025 discount to baht 38,000.
Step by step communication from first enquiry to course start date
SLS provide active job search support
You may inquire about our integrated on-line TEFL course.
Check our other discounts and benefits below
Get in touch with us here: Contact Us.

2026 Programme Dates

5th Jan – 30th Jan
9th Feb – 6th Mar
16th Mar – 10th Apr
20th Apr – 15th May
25th May – 19th Jun

29th Jun – 24th Jul

3rd Aug – 28th Aug
7th Sep – 2nd Oct
12th Oct – 6th Nov
16th Nov – 11th Dec

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If you are sure about registering for your TEFL course or any language course and have sent a confirming email to info@slsthailand.com you may pay SLS by direct bank deposit to our local Thai bank account using QR Code, local transfer or international wire. Enquire about additional payment methods if not listed above. Click here to view our payment details.

In addition, we offer a generous discount for couples and other benefits when choosing one of our courses. (contact us for full details)

TEFL bag with text book, markers, pen, USB stick, lever folder, writing materials, writing book, and hand-outs provided
Extra 5 hours free TOEIC test preparation training for Non Native English Speakers
50% discount for one person in a ‘couple’ (one of any two persons considered together)
Baht 5,000 discount for ASEAN countries applicants (excluded in other discounts)
5 hours free Thai lessons with all TEFL courses
Discuss pass-through, best price, accommodation or book with hotels/guest houses directly.

Programme Information

Duration of the course :
120 hours
Total study in the classroom and teaching practice

Student qualification :

1. Proficiency to good knowledge of English
2. Age 20+ years old
3. Must be a person with no criminal record or a legal case under Thai law.

Objectives:

To develop teaching skills that will enable graduates to enter the classroom with confidence in their performance.
To evaluate trainees and ensure that they understand the necessary teaching skills in the classroom.
To produce English teachers who understand Thai culture well.

Lesson Schedule: SLS school is open 6 days in a week.
The course is operated 5 days and 6 hours per day.
Lunch with morning and afternoon breaks.
Divide into 4 sessions a day. 1 session = 1.5 hours.
Total 30 hours per week.

Assessment

1. Ratio of Theory and Practical assessment = 60% : 40%

2. To “Pass” the course for Student will include the following:

Attendance & Perseverance: student must atend in class = 80 %
Theory Assessment: student must achievement score = 70%
Practical Assessment : student must achievement score = 70%

3. Grades are based on the following criteria:
Grade A+ For student who has score between 95 –100%
Grade A For student who has score between 90 – 95%
Grade B+ For student who has score between 85 – 89%
Grade B For student who has score between 80 – 84%
Grade C+ For student who has score between 75 – 79%
Grade C For student who has score between 70 – 74%

Curriculum

Foundation Courses (duration 20 hours)

English Language Teaching and Learning
Principles of English Language Teaching
Foundation of English Language Study
English Language Assessment and Evaluation

Study English (duration 30 hours)

Teaching Receptive Skills (Listening and Reading)
Teaching Productive Skills (Speaking and Writing)
English Language Teaching (ELT) Material and Media
Teaching English for Workplaces
Bilingual and Multilingual Education

Linguistic, Language and Culture (duration 40 hours)

Reading and Writing for English Language Teachers
Phonetics, Phonology, and Re-spelling Techniques for English
Language Teachers
Sociolinguistics in English Language Teaching (ELT).
Professional Oral Communication Skills
Second Language Acquisition – “SLA”
Thai Culture for English Language Teachers
Discourse and Pragmatics for English Language Teachers
Syntax and Semantics for English Language Teachers

Preparation for Lesson Plan and Teaching media. (duration 15 hours)

Writing a Lesson Plan
Teaching Media

Professional Teaching Practices (duration 15 hours)

Teaching Vocabulary Sound and Structure (VSS)
Teaching Individual Skill
Teaching Integrated SkillsTotal study in the classroom and teaching practice – 120 hours

Instructor

CILLIAN CLIVE HAYES

B.Ed. (Hons) Newcastle, Dip. Clinical Psychology, Birmingham
Advanced Certificate in Education, Birmingham
TEFL Certificate
FA ‘A’ Licence Soccer Coach (UEFA “A” License)

Cillian is an experienced, professional, committed teacher with internationally recognized specialist qualifications in education and sport.

He graduated in 1983 from the University of Newcastle with a B.Ed. (Honours) degree in Education and Professional Studies and later obtained further qualifications in Special Education and Clinical Psychology, from the University of Birmingham.

He began his teaching career in a comprehensive school as a teacher of geography and physical education and then moved into residential special education where he taught for eighteen years. As such, he has extensive teaching experience in both comprehensive and special schools.

On moving from England to S.E. Asia in 2010, he became a sports instructor and English language teacher in Vietnam, and latterly a TEFL trainer at teacher training centre’s in Pattaya, Thailand.

The skills acquired in pursuing his chosen profession successfully demonstrates a capacity to prepare and deliver relevant information to a wide variety of audiences.

Job Opportunities

As part of the course, we will assist you in honing your job-search skills. Once employed, you will find that many more doors open for you; the visa process becomes easier, acquiring a work permit entitles you to live in Thailand legally and even opening a Thai bank account becomes simpler.

SLS TEFL has links to recruiters and Thailand schools. Those successful TEFL graduates and other teachers, matching the qualification criteria, can be referred on to work in one of the schools across Thailand.

SLS supports the Hands Across the Water Charity/Hands Group (https://www.handsgroup.org.au ) who support Homes across Thailand for kids at risk and in need. If you are a teacher or a TEFL graduate you may wish to apply for an assignment at one of their Homes https://www.handsgroup.org.au/hands-english-program/

Why choose SLS?

SLS TEFL Programme Costs (Read below for special package discounts)

Regular TEFL course is baht 39,500. 2025 discount to baht 38,000.
Step by step communication from first enquiry to course start date
SLS provide active job search support
Part-time & trainer interactive on-line (120 hour) TEFL course is also available for baht 38,000 THB. Check start date with SLS
Professional development course – practical methodology and our classroom experience to supplement and endorse your existing online qualification or education degree at baht 35,000THB
Check our other discounts and benefits below
We have limited availability of on-line TEFL (ask us if available). Alternatively, we can connect you to on-line TESOL courses with Language Training Institute, Australia, where you may or may not choose to do your teaching practice at SLS in Thailand. Get in touch with us here: Contact Us.

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Average TEFL Students per month

30

Average individual learners of English per month

60

Average number of Company Employees per month

8

Average Learners of Thai per month