Duration

To get the most benefit from the experience (and to make the best contribution to the school) we would advise you to spend a minimum of 8 weeks at "your" school. Some schools are happy to welcome volunteers for shorter durations. You may choose to stay for up to 6 months or longer.

After you have finished, you’re free to travel in Thailand – by then, you’ll have got to know lots of Thai people who will have good advice about where to go and will be able to help you in your travels. Or surrounding countries (Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam are popular – they are a bit “difficult” culturally if travelling direct from UK, but after some weeks in Thailand you will be well-prepared) or further afield (Australia?).

Gap Year Thailand is a marvelous programme for the future of the youth of my country
- Prang (Vicky) Saicheua, Thai student in UK

Costs

The cost of the programme is £980 (considerably less than many providers of gap year programmes)

The price doesn't increase if you stay for longer (the longer you stay, the more help you are to the school, so we reflect that by keeping the price fixed and continuing to provide accommodation free of charge for the duration of your stay)

What's included?

Pre-departure week-end in UK (including accommodation, tuition and meals)
Orientation programme on arrival in Thailand (including accommodation, meals, visits, etc)
A Thai SIM Card
Travel from Bangkok to your school or university
Support and help-line from the local Rajabhat University
Support from our Programme Manager, Dr Chawalert and other members of our team
FREE accommodation in Thailand (many providers of gap year programmes charge extra for accommodation)

What's not Included?

Flights, visa, insurance and pocket money.

You will be surprised how inexpensive things are in Thailand – food, transport, etc – so your pocket money will go a long way.

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She is nice. Good kid. She is so careful about culture differences. If she doesn’t understand, she will ask and do right things. She has helped me on house work which I didn't expect. She has become a daughter to me.
- Mom Jum (Host family mother)

Accommodation

This is often a homestay with a local family. This is an excellent way of getting a real insight into Thai culture. And a very good way of improving your Thai language skills. The family and accommodation are approved by your school.

In some schools or universities a teachers' house may be available.

The accommodation is provided free of charge as part of the overall programme cost.