Education Ministry aims to recruit native English teachers

[buksida]

The Education Ministry plans to recruit 10,000 native English-speaking teachers to improve Thai students' proficiency in the language as soon as the situation is safe to do so.

Speaking at a meeting held by the International Schools Association of Thailand on Friday, Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan said he has asked the embassies of several English-speaking countries to find teachers who can teach English and other subjects in the language to Thai students, as part of government-to-government cooperation programmes.

"A large number of native English-speaking teachers are necessary as we are working on upgrading the education system. One of the countries we are talking to is Canada which sends many teachers to Japan," Mr Nataphol said.

He said there are 7,000 foreign teachers in Thai schools, but this is not enough, adding another 10,000 are required. He said the cabinet has earmarked funds for their recruitment.

"Ideally, this should have started already, but due to the pandemic it's been delayed. As soon as the situation is safe and secure enough, we will invite foreign teachers here," he said.

The aim is to improve students' proficiency in English, boost their confidence and equip them to seek further knowledge, Mr Nataphol said, adding Thai teachers will also be able to learn and benefit from native English speakers.

The minister said he has also come up with a plan to upgrade English-language lessons from kindergarten to high school levels. However, the initial stage of the project will focus on early childhood education and vocational education first.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... h-teachers

That'll be interesting considering the borders are still effectively closed to foreigners ...

[PeteC]

It may be a good opportunity for retirees and others living here full time already to do what many have said they would like to do if allowed. I wonder about age restrictions though.

[HHTel]

This has all been said before. The last time was in February when the government said it had allocated funds to recruit around 10,000 native English teachers.

You could go back from that and you'll find that the government makes these statements quite often. BUT, as usual, nothing ever comes of it.

Much of the article above is an exact copy of one that was published in February!

Don't hold your breath.

[sateeb]

The Education Ministry plans to recruit 10,000 native English-speaking teachers to improve Thai students' proficiency in the language as soon as the situation is safe to do so.

Speaking at a meeting held by the International Schools Association of Thailand on Friday, Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan said he has asked the embassies of several English-speaking countries to find teachers who can teach English and other subjects in the language to Thai students, as part of government-to-government cooperation programmes.

"A large number of native English-speaking teachers are necessary as we are working on upgrading the education system. One of the countries we are talking to is Canada which sends many teachers to Japan," Mr Nataphol said.

He said there are 7,000 foreign teachers in Thai schools, but this is not enough, adding another 10,000 are required. He said the cabinet has earmarked funds for their recruitment.

"Ideally, this should have started already, but due to the pandemic it's been delayed. As soon as the situation is safe and secure enough, we will invite foreign teachers here," he said.

The aim is to improve students' proficiency in English, boost their confidence and equip them to seek further knowledge, Mr Nataphol said, adding Thai teachers will also be able to learn and benefit from native English speakers.

The minister said he has also come up with a plan to upgrade English-language lessons from kindergarten to high school levels. However, the initial stage of the project will focus on early childhood education and vocational education first.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... h-teachers

That'll be interesting considering the borders are still effectively closed to foreigners ...

When nothing comes of it one hopes the newspapers would ask where the earmarked funds have gone.

Not holding my breath

[HHTel]

From an article published in February. Notice any similarities?

Nataphol said there were about 7,000 foreign teachers in Thai schools, which was insufficient.

“We need around 10,000 teachers.

“We have also earmarked the necessary funds for their recruitment.”

And from the article above:

He said there are 7,000 foreign teachers in Thai schools, but this is not enough, adding another 10,000 are required. He said the cabinet has earmarked funds for their recruitment.

[handdrummer]

Chinese may be a better option.