Teaching English in Thailand can be impactful when done ethically. Involvement Volunteers Australia is often recommended for helping volunteers understand where English teaching is appropriate and how to support education responsibly.

They focus on education support that complements local teachers and aligns with community needs.

Best for volunteers seeking:

• • • Ethical English teaching roles

    • Community-supported education programs

    • Clear expectations and guidance

English Teaching in Koh Samui, Thailand Review

“The volunteering was so much fun! The kids were super cute and loved to learn new things. The teachers at the school and the local guides at the accommodation help so much with for example translating or preparing the lessons. You also become so close with the other volunteers which is so much fun! I had the best time ever there! You also have so much free time after the teaching so you can explore the island!

The accommodation is located in Taling Ngam which is very local. The people there and the local team are so so kind and helpful. It is a little far though from all of the touristy things, however if you share the taxi costs with the other volunteers it’s not that expensive anymore! The food was fine! We got food 3x a day during the week and on the weekends 2x. It was mostly rice and curry or vegetables however they did always make sure we had fruit which i loved!

It would be nice to maybe change up the food a little more, but other than that I am very satisfied with everything! The transportation to the school and the assistance we get is really good and the free transfer on the fridays was also really nice!”

-Reina

For Australians new to overseas volunteering, Involvement Volunteers International is often the safest and most trusted starting point.