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Teach Abroad in Colombia

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Teaching jobs in Colombia are much sought-after, and with good reason. Teaching English in Colombia allows teachers to experience colorful South American life while teaching at excellent schools. Teaching English at private international schools in Colombia offers many benefits. Teachers can expect to earn a salary that allows them to live comfortably no matter where they are placed. While salaries may seem low compared to a teacher’s home country, the cost of living in Colombia is also much lower. Most teaching jobs in Colombia for licensed teachers provide a salary of approximately $1,000 per month tax-free, though this amount will vary depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits may include accommodation or an accommodation allowance, return airfare, medical insurance, paid vacation time, and contract completion bonuses. Typically, contracts for teaching jobs in Colombia are two years in length. Private international schools require that candidates have at least two years of relevant teaching experience.

Program Highlights

Live and work in Colombia, the world’s only source of emeralds.

Spend your free time exploring Colombia, home to 10% of the Amazon rainforest.

Visit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest coastal mountain range.

Taste Colombian coffee, which is one of the best coffee varieties in the world.

Learn Spanish, the official language of Colombia, or any other indigenous dialects spoken throughout the country.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Armenia, Colombia
  • Bakar, Colombia
  • Barrancabermeja, Colombia
  • Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Bogota, Colombia
  • Bucaramanga, Colombia
  • Cali, Colombia
  • Cartagena, Colombia
  • Cartago, Colombia
  • Cucuta, Colombia
  • Gidarot, Colombia
  • Ibague, Colombia
  • Leticia, Colombia
  • Manizales, Colombia
  • Medellin, Colombia
  • Monteria, Colombia
  • Neiva, Colombia
  • Palmira, Colombia
  • Rionegro, Colombia
  • Rural Areas, Colombia
  • Santa Marta, Colombia
  • Turbo, Colombia
  • Uraba, Colombia
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundTeach Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year
Age Requirement: 21+
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
  • English
  • Irish
  • British
  • Australian
  • South African
  • Kiwi
  • Scottish
  • Welsh
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Last Updated: Aug 22, 2025

Awards

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Armenia, Colombia
  • Bakar, Colombia
  • Barrancabermeja, Colombia
  • Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Bogota, Colombia
  • Bucaramanga, Colombia
  • Cali, Colombia
  • Cartagena, Colombia
  • Cartago, Colombia
  • Cucuta, Colombia
  • Gidarot, Colombia
  • Ibague, Colombia
  • Leticia, Colombia
  • Manizales, Colombia
  • Medellin, Colombia
  • Monteria, Colombia
  • Neiva, Colombia
  • Palmira, Colombia
  • Rionegro, Colombia
  • Rural Areas, Colombia
  • Santa Marta, Colombia
  • Turbo, Colombia
  • Uraba, Colombia

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Teach Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year

Age Requirement

21+

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
  • English
  • Irish
  • British
  • Australian
  • South African
  • Kiwi
  • Scottish
  • Welsh

This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Job Search Support

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Online Application

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