Location
Ban Phe is a sleepy and quaint fishing village 180 km south of Bangkok, and perfectly situated along the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Thailand. This coastal village is a friendly one, and offers a direct view into the daily life of the local Thai people. Several excellent Thai and seafood restaurants and many great shopping venues can be found throughout Ban Phe.
The pier in Ban Phe is a gateway to the incredible island of Samet. This beautiful island is only a 30 minute ferry ride from town, and has something for everyone - from fun-filled beaches with jet skiing and live music, to tranquil, secluded spots where one can enjoy the sea, sand and sun in complete privacy. Ko Samet is also a great place to do some trekking and discover the wide variety of plant and animal life in Thailand.
This pine forest national park has a stretch of beach frequented mainly by Thais, the perfect escape from the many touristy beaches in the country.
Ban Phe is only an hour from the famous resort city of Pattaya, with regularly-scheduled and inexpensive van trips available. Pattaya has everything that one could possibly want, and maybe even more! Filled with open markets, shopping centers, clubs and go-go bars, Pattaya is one of the most exciting tourist destinations in the world.
And Ban Phe's close proximity to Bangkok allows for easy weekend trips for job interviews, apartment hunting, or simply a fun weekend in a thrilling city. Immerse yourself completely into the daily life of Thai culture, and begin your TEFL career in the beautiful village of Ban Phe, Thailand!
Ban Phe Climate
The climate in Ban Phe is very tropical-like, with three distinct seasons: Hot from March through May, Rainy from June through October, and Cool from November through February. Average daily temperatures throughout the year are around a warm and pleasant 27°C. Even in the rainy season, the rainfall is brief and the rest of the day is normally clear and sunny.
Ban Phe Costs – In USD
Ban Phe is a very inexpensive place to live! Review these sample costs to see what we mean:
- Hot meal 1.00
- Bottle of beer 1.20
- Bottle of water 0.20
- 20-minute motorbike taxi ride 0.50
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About the School
The TEFL International School in Ban Phe is located in a unique, all-purpose facility in this beautiful and quaint village along the beaches of the Gulf of Thailand.
The school building is modern, comfortable and well air-conditioned, and offers full services including an onsite internet café, cleaning and laundry service, roof gardens and lounges, study rooms and a restaurant serving excellent and affordable Thai and Western food.
The school is perfectly-equipped to provide a very comfortable learning and study environment.
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Accommodation
TEFL International is able to provide comfortable, well-equipped accommodation for teacher trainees at very competitive rates.
Accommodation in Ban Phe consists of a private air-conditioned room with private bathroom in a beautiful hotel building adjacent to the school, which houses all the course trainees. The hotel is located within very easy access to the beach, the town center, a variety of excellent restaurants and some great shopping areas! The hotel offers everything – a restaurant, internet café, lounge area with television and video player, plus laundry and cleaning services.
Please be assured that any special requests or requirements regarding accommodation will be taken into account, and TEFL International will make every effort to honor such requests.
Course Dates
- 5 July - 30 July 2010
- 2 August - 27 August 2010
- 6 September - 1 October 2010
- 4 October - 29 October 2010
- 1 November - 26 November 2010
- 29 November - 24 December 2010
- 3 January - 28 January 2011
- 31 January - 25 February 2011
- 28 February - 25 March 2011
- 4 April - 29 April 2011
- 2 May - 27 May 2011
- 30 May - 24 June 2011
- 4 July - 29 July 2011
- 1 August - 26 August 2011
- 5 September - 30 September 2011
- 3 October - 28 October 2011
- 31 October - 25 November 2011
- 28 November - 23 December 2011
Course Fees
- US$ 1690 (£) (including accommodation)
- US$ 1590 (£) (excluding accommodation)
Should you wish to attend a TEFL course in Ban Phe for two weeks instead of four, you may want to opt for the Combined course. You would complete our 100-hour online TEFL course first, then attend the centre in Ban for the final two weeks of their regular four-week courses. You would be awarded with a TEFL International certificate on completion. The cost of the combined course in Ban Phe is $1500, including accommodation for the two weeks.
Combined Course (Online Course Plus Attendance for Two Weeks) Fees:
- US$ 1500 (£) (including accommodation)
Course fees are in US dollars and/or euros, but payment can be made in any currency. The GBP (£) figure given is a current guide only, and as the figure is subject to change may not be accurate when your balance of course fees is paid. Please check www.xe.com/ucc for a current exchange rate in pounds or any other currency of your choice.
Ban Phe, Thailand - Map: Click here for the map
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