Description
SEE’s accredited TEFL certification in Chiang Mai, Thailand provides internationally-recognized TEFL training with 6 hours of observed teaching practice in real schools.
In addition, trainees receive basic Thai instruction, cultural awareness training and answers to all the how-do-I questions trainees have living in Thailand.
SEE TEFL is now in its 14th year of TEFL Teacher Training with 2,000+ TEFL graduates from 40+ countries on 6 continents.
SEE graduates range in age from 18 to 70 but are usually aged between 22 and 50 years old. Typical classes have a mix of males and females from a variety of countries and backgrounds.
Our graduates teach English as a Foreign Language across Thailand and throughout the world. We strive to provide a useful and effective TEFL teacher training program.
In addition, our organization also hires dozens of English teachers every year for placement in schools throughout Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand.
SEE TEFL offers a standard TEFL course and a Paid Internship with Teacher Training.
Headquarters
SEE TEFL
SEE TEFL, Kaew Nawarat Rd, Tambon Watkate, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Courses
Course Types
Course Lengths
Certifications
Additional Features
Locations
Thailand
I completed the TEFL course with SEE TEFL in Chiang Mai. While the programme is quite organised and includes some basic teaching experience, it is important for prospective trainees to have a clear understanding of what the course offers—and what it does not.
The course is relatively short and focuses primarily on basic classroom techniques. This may be suitable for individuals intending to teach in local Thai contexts. However, in terms of academic depth and teaching methodology, the programme was very limited. There was minimal engagement with widely recognised frameworks such as the communicative approach or more contemporary, research-informed practices that underpin many internationally respected teaching qualifications.
By comparison, qualifications such as CELTA or postgraduate TESOL programmes are externally moderated, grounded in established pedagogical principles, and recognised globally. These programmes typically place far greater emphasis on language acquisition theory, detailed language analysis, principled lesson planning, and reflective teaching practice.
In contrast, SEE’s strong reliance on the outdated PPP method, a relic long deleted along the timeline of ESL teaching methodologies, gives it the character of an outdated, locally oriented training rather than a qualification with broad international recognition. While it may serve as a starting point for teaching in specific contexts, those seeking a more rigorous or widely recognised credential should carefully evaluate their options before enrolling.
I would also encourage prospective trainees to read a wide range of reviews and consider the broader context in which feedback is provided. As with many TEFL course providers, experiences can vary, and some reviews may reflect immediate impressions following course completion rather than long-term professional outcomes.
For anyone considering this pathway, it is advisable to look beyond headline ratings and focus on factors such as accreditation, teaching methodology, and long-term career prospects before making a decision.