The short answer
The All-In bundle costs ฿85,000 more than Standard on the published course comparison. That difference buys first-month accommodation, visa document guidance, Bangkok orientation and extended career support, alongside the 120-hour course. Eligible native English speakers with a bachelor’s degree receive guaranteed interviews according to the provider; the school makes the hiring decision.
Whether the difference is worthwhile depends on your real alternative costs and how much you value a local team helping coordinate the first month. It is not automatically a saving: compare the bundle inclusions with quotes and support you would actually use.
Standard TEFL
- 120-hour in-person course
- Observed classroom practice
- Job support terms depend on eligibility
- Accommodation not included
- Flight and living expenses separate
All-In bundle
- 120-hour in-person course
- First month accommodation
- Visa document guidance
- Bangkok orientation
- 12-month career support
Published prices and package inclusions: official course comparison and All-In detail page, checked 1 October 2026.
What the extra ฿85,000 covers
| Item | Standard | All-In | Your question |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120-hour Bangkok course | Included | Included | Does this fit your qualification goal? |
| First month accommodation | Not included | Listed as included | What exact room, location and dates? |
| Visa documents | Guidance listed | Full document support listed | Which visa process and what remains your responsibility? |
| Employment support | Placement support | 12-month career support; guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates | Do you qualify? What outcomes are actually guaranteed? |
| Orientation | Not listed as included | Bangkok orientation listed | Would you otherwise buy or arrange this? |
| Employment itself | Not guaranteed | School makes final decision | Interview guarantee is not an employment guarantee. |
“Included” describes the provider’s published bundle. It is not a value estimate. Ask what is covered in the contract and what happens if the placement or arrival timing changes.
When Standard may make more sense
- You already live in Bangkok or have a reliable place to stay.
- You can organise your own arrival logistics and have a contingency fund.
- You want the in-person course and do not need the bundle’s added support.
- You want to compare different providers’ course-only prices and job assistance.
When All-In may be worth exploring
- You are moving from abroad and value having first-month housing arranged.
- You meet the provider’s stated eligibility for interview support.
- You would pay for similar services yourself and want one package to coordinate them.
- The written terms clearly match what you expect from career and visa support.
Run your own break-even comparison
Start with ฿85,000. Add what you would genuinely spend on one month of housing, orientation and any help you expect to use. Then account for what the Standard route includes already. Do not count future income as guaranteed, and do not assign a value to a job placement unless terms and eligibility support that assumption.
Use the cash runway calculator to model your tuition and pre-salary living costs. It cannot price visa services or predict employment.
Questions to get answered in writing
- What are the exact accommodation specifications and included dates?
- Which nationalities and degree types qualify for guaranteed interviews?
- Does placement mean introductions, interviews, an offer or a confirmed start? What refund remedy applies if any?
- What support is available after month one and for how long?
- What are the deposit, cancellation and course-date-change rules?
Compare current terms with the provider
Fees and package terms can change. Confirm the intake, eligibility and inclusions directly before you make a payment.
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