TEFL Affiliate Programme
Refer students to in-person teacher training in Bangkok.
Affiliate registration
Create an account to receive your referral link. Existing affiliates can log in to view their dashboard and recorded referrals.
Commission is for referring other students. Self-referrals are not eligible. Read the affiliate conditions.
Teacher training in Bangkok
Essential TEFL offers in-person training in Bangkok with teaching practice and recruitment connections through Essential Educational Staffing. The Standard 120-hour course costs 45,000 THB. The TQUK Level 5 course costs 50,000 THB and has additional assessment requirements.
Essential Educational Staffing has worked with schools in Thailand since 2007. Students train in a classroom and gain teaching practice before applying for teaching positions.
Commission and payments
$270 USD Commission per eligible enrolment, paid via PayPal, Stripe or Thai bankEarn $270 for each eligible student enrolment you refer to our in-person TEFL courses in Bangkok. Students receive practical teacher training and job placement support, subject to eligibility and employer requirements.
Affiliate registrationCommission calculator
Move the slider to see your potential monthly and annual earnings at $270 per eligible enrolment. Estimates assume each referred student pays the full course balance and meets the affiliate conditions.
Affiliate commission comparison
| Program | Commission per Sale | Rate Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Essential TEFL (this program) | $270 USD flat | Flat rate per eligible enrolment |
| The TEFL Academy | 10% | Percentage of sale value |
| Bridge TEFL | 15% | Percentage of purchase value |
| TEFL UK | £25 GBP flat | Flat rate per verified course sale |
Published rates checked on 28 September 2026; provider names link to the sources. Each programme has its own eligibility and payment conditions. Percentage commissions vary with the purchase value; currencies are shown as published.
How the programme works
Get Your Link
Your unique referral link is available in your dashboard. Referrals are recorded through your affiliate link; our team checks eligibility before approving commission.
Share & Promote
Recommend Essential TEFL through your blog posts, YouTube descriptions, Instagram bio, newsletters or TikTok profile.
Get Paid
Our team checks each referral before payment. Eligible referrals earn $270, paid by PayPal, Stripe or Thai bank transfer within 30 days of the student’s confirmed balance payment.
Affiliate eligibility and self-referrals
Affiliate commission is available for genuine referrals of other students. You cannot earn commission on your own course booking, including through a different email address, another account or someone acting on your behalf. Arranged reciprocal referrals intended to generate commission on students’ own bookings are also excluded.
All commissions are subject to eligibility checks before payment. Essential TEFL may reject or cancel ineligible commissions and request repayment of commissions paid in error. Deliberate misuse may result in suspension or closure of the affiliate account.
An ineligible referral does not reduce the student’s course fee.
Refunded or reversed payments
If a booking’s course fees are refunded or reversed in full, no commission is payable. Essential TEFL may request repayment of any commission already paid for that booking.
Your Affiliate Dashboard
View recorded clicks, referrals and commission information. Our team checks referral eligibility before approving payment. Log in to your dashboard any time to see how your links are performing.
Affiliate support
One eligible referral per month = $3,240/year. Five eligible referrals per month = $16,200/year.
Affiliate registrationWho the programme is for
This programme works particularly well for:
- TEFL and ESL bloggers
- YouTubers and TikTok creators covering travel or teaching
- Digital nomads and expat influencers
- Travel & lifestyle content creators
- University gap year and career services teams
- Student travel agents
The programme is suitable for audiences interested in teacher training, teaching abroad or living in Thailand.
Course information for your audience
- Real in-person course, not another online certificate
- Job placement support through our recruitment connections, subject to eligibility and employer requirements. Course enrolment does not guarantee a particular job, salary, location or start date. See our job placement page and placement terms
- Two qualification options: the Standard 120-hour TEFL certificate or the TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF). Level 5 is the Ofqual-regulated qualification and requires additional assessment
- Visa and work permit support included
- Trusted since 2007 by schools across Thailand
Information to share with your audience
You can introduce the course through content such as:
- “How I Got a Teaching Job in Thailand”: share your own experience
- Bangkok cost of living guides: link to the TEFL course as the path to funding the lifestyle
- TEFL course comparison posts: explain the course format, teaching practice, qualification and fees so readers can choose a suitable course
- Teaching English salary guides: explain training options alongside each employer’s entry requirements
- Gap year or career change content: TEFL is a natural fit for this audience
- Thailand travel and living content: explain training options and encourage readers to check the visa and work permit requirements for their plans
Affiliate programme summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | $270 USD per eligible enrolment; self-referrals excluded |
| Payment Methods | PayPal, Stripe or Thai bank transfer |
| Payout Schedule | Within 30 days of the student’s confirmed balance payment for eligible referrals; checked before payment |
| Tracking | Recorded through your affiliate link; eligibility checked by our team |
| Course Price | Standard 120-hour: 45,000 THB; TQUK Level 5: 50,000 THB |
| Course Type | Four weeks of in-person training in Bangkok; Level 5 has additional assessment requirements |
| Qualification | Standard 120-hour TEFL certificate, or TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF). Level 5 is the Ofqual-regulated option |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Essential TEFL affiliate program pay?
Essential TEFL pays $270 USD per eligible enrolment referred through your affiliate link. Commission is for referring other students; self-referrals are excluded. The referred student must pay the full course balance, and our team checks eligibility before payment.
How are referrals tracked?
Referrals are recorded through your unique affiliate link. Your dashboard shows recorded referral activity and commission information. Our team checks eligibility before approving payment; a recorded referral does not by itself guarantee commission.
How and when do affiliates get paid?
Our team checks referrals before payment. Eligible commissions are paid within 30 days of the referred student’s balance payment being confirmed, by PayPal, Stripe or Thai domestic bank transfer. Our team will keep you updated on your confirmed referrals.
Do I need a website to join?
No. You can promote Essential TEFL through a blog, YouTube channel, TikTok profile, Instagram bio, email newsletter or any other platform where your audience can click a link. The key is having an audience that is interested in teaching abroad, living in Thailand, travel, or career changes.
How do I sign up?
To join the Essential TEFL affiliate program, create your account on our affiliate portal. You will receive your unique referral link straight away, and our team is on hand if you have any questions.
Can I use my affiliate link for my own booking?
No. You cannot earn commission on your own booking, including through another account or someone acting on your behalf. See the affiliate eligibility conditions.
What happens if a booking is fully refunded or its payment is reversed in full?
If a booking’s course fees are refunded or reversed in full, no commission is payable. Essential TEFL may request repayment of any commission already paid for that booking.
Registration is available through our affiliate portal. Please read the eligibility conditions before creating an account.
Affiliate registration