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Get Paid to Teach English Abroad with TEFL Certification

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A job teaching English abroad is a fantastic way to live overseas and get paid to travel the world! Armed with an International TEFL Academy TEFL TESOL certification, you will be able to work abroad teaching English while getting paid. After completing the TEFL training program, you can quickly begin working in major cities throughout the world. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) are the industry terms for a professional English language teacher in a foreign country. Teaching English overseas not just an opportunity to work abroad: it is the chance to truly immerse yourself in a new culture, while changing your life and the lives of others. While teaching English abroad, you will be more than a tourist. As a paid English teacher, you will engage with the people and culture firsthand. Successful International TEFL Academy English teachers are true global citizens. They embrace opportunities to share their own cultural identity with others, while immersing themselves in new and different worlds. Though neither previous teaching experience or foreign language skills are required, all International TEFL Academy Teachers must possess excellent native-level English, excitement to live around the world, and a willingness to become dedicated English teachers to their students abroad. Whether it's Asia, Latin America, Europe, or somewhere in between - International TEFL Academy can be the gateway to making your travel dreams a reality. To become qualified to teach and get paid as a language instructor abroad, you will need to become TEFL / TESOL Certified. Our 180-hour online course provides the world standard in TEFL TESOL certification. You will complete 180 hours of curriculum combined with an additional 20 hours of in-person, hands-on experience. Once you've completed your certification with us, we'll help you with LIFETIME job placement assistance with our accredited TEFL TESOL certification. Popular Countries to Teach English With a TEFL TESOL Certification: Europe: Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras Asia: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand How does this work? It's as easy as 1-2-3! 1) Choose to enroll in either a 4 week, full-time TEFL certification course at an international location, or our part-time, 3 month online TEFL certification course. 2) Receive high-caliber interview and job guidance from our student affairs office 3) Begin your career abroad! Contact International TEFL Academy for a brochure describing the process, read over the charts of where you can teach, how much money you make and the educational requirements. Advisors in our office are waiting to help you through the decision process. Join hundreds of thousands of others who teach abroad each year by starting with a professional TEFL TESOL certification.

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Locations:
  • Multiple Countries
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year Round
Age Requirement: All Ages
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Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • European
  • Kiwi
  • British
  • Irish
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Last Updated: Aug 04, 2026

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A Life-Changing Journey" "

November 12, 2025by: omoyemwen ehiozuwa - Nigeria
5

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Locations

  • Multiple Countries

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Teach Duration:

    Age Requirement

    Open to All Ages

    Guidelines

    Nationalities:
    • American
    • Australian
    • Canadian
    • European
    • Kiwi
    • British
    • Irish

    This Program is also open to Solo

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    Qualifications & Experience

      Language Skills Required

    • English

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • In-Person Interview when Feasible
    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Online Application
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    A job teaching English abroad is a fantastic way to live overseas and get paid to travel the world! Armed with an International TEFL Academy TEFL TESOL certification, you will be able to work abroad teaching English while getting paid. After completing the TEFL training program, you can quickly begin working in major cities throughout the world. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) are the industry terms for a professional English language teacher in a foreign country. Teaching English overseas not just an opportunity to work abroad: it is the chance to truly immerse yourself in a new culture, while changing your life and the lives of others. <strong>While teaching English abroad, </strong>you will be more than a ...

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