2012 Dates
Thailand Service-Learning Program Schedule
Two-week, short-term, long-term and internship programs begin on the same date: All Thailand Programs begin on a Saturday and end on a Saturday. Participants must arrive in country no later than the Friday before their Saturday start-date. The last night on the program is Friday with departure on Saturday.
BUDDHIST IMMERSION PROGRAM UPDATE: The Buddhist Immersion Program will be moving to a new monastery and is currently in its final stages of restructuring and development. More information about the new program will be available in March and we anticipate that programs will begin running in June of 2012. Please check back for further details on the status of this program.
Start dates for the Thailand Orphanage Care and Teach English Abroad Programs
January 14 April 28* July 14 October 6*
February 4 May 5 July 28 October 20*
February 25 May 19 August 11 November 3
March 10* June 2 August 18 November 17
March 24* June 16 September 8 December 1
April 7* June 30 September 22* December 15
*Because of school and public holidays in Thailand, Teach English Abroad, EFL and Orphanage Care Program opportunities are limited during these program dates. Please contact the main office for more information before applying for one of these programs.
Integrated Program Applicants:
When considering the way you'd like to design your program, remember to make sure that your subsequent program(s) of choice offers a start date at the time you want to transition to it. Please be sure to review all Integrated Program options here.
2012 Thailand Paid Teaching Program Schedule
All Paid Teaching programs begin on the same date: All Thailand Programs begin on a Saturday and end on a Saturday. Participants must arrive in country no later than the Friday before their Saturday start-date.
January 7
April 21
July 21
October 13
2012 Rates
Included in Service-Learning Trip: Airport pickup during scheduled times; project transportation; all meals as noted; accommodations at project site for the duration of your program; basic Thai language lessons and cultural orientation; Bangkok tour; bus transportation from project site back to Bangkok (for Buddhist Immersion Program) or to Singburi (for Teach English Abroad and Orphanage Care Programs) at the end of your program during scheduled times.
Not Included in Service-Learning Trip: Travel expenses including passport charges, applicable visa charges* ($60-$150), travel insurance** ($150-$350), and airfare** ($1,500-$2,500); accommodations, meals, and transportation for any personal trips during weekend free time; any additional costs for accommodations, meals, or transportation needed for those arriving or departing early or late; transportation from Bangkok (for Buddhist Immersion) or from Singburi (for Teach English Abroad and Orphanage Care) to the airport.
*This cost depends on your length of stay in Thailand. Note: Volunteers arriving before their program start date or staying in Thailand later than their program end date may be subject to additional visa charges.
**These costs are estimates. Actual prices will depend on program length, your chosen vendors, visiting country's governmental regulations, and other factors beyond GSC's control.
Service-Learning Program 2012 Contributions:
2-Week Program $1288
3-Week Program $1691
4-Week Program $2094
5-Week Program $2497
6-Week Program $2900
7-Week Program $3303
8-Week Program $3706
9-Week Program $4109
13-Week Program $5721
Weekly fee after 9 weeks $403
Weekly fee after 13 weeks $243
Optional Add-ons:
Private Room = $160/week
Additional Week of Training in Teaching English = $200
Paid Teaching Program 2012 Contributions
$2495 for training, certificate and guaranteed 3 month minimum placement in a school
(Approximately $600/month living stipend provided to help cover living and other expenses)
Note: A completed bachelor's degree is required to participate in the Paid Teaching Program.
Individuals who are not native English speakers can participate in Thailand Teaching English or Paid Teaching English Programs; however, proof of English proficiency test scores and a telephone interview are required before acceptance into the program is granted. Please call the office at 415-551-0000 for more information or to set up an interview.
Group Discounts (2 or More People) for Service-Learning Programs:
Bring family and friends... and save! If a service-learning participant refers a friend or family member to another service-learning program, he or she will receive a discount of 10% of the second participant's fees. Discount applies for each additional referral, so the more friends you bring, the cheaper your service-learning program becomes! (Participants referred must start projects on the same date for the discount to apply, but may work on different projects.) Please contact us for large group discounts (6 or more people). Returning volunteers also receive a discount of 10% on the fees of their second program.
