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* GoAbroad's 2024 People's Choice Award Winner For Best International Education Organization! *Do you want to get paid to teach English online or in countries like Spain, South Korea, Thailand, or Costa Rica?Armed with your ITA TEFL certification & lif...
MAXIMO NIVEL
Get TEFL certified and start your career as a professional English teacher, a role that is in high demand all over Latin America and the rest of the world! Maximo Nivel offers a 4-week internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL course every month at our ins...
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Teach, Live & Explore in South KoreaSpend a year teaching English in one of Asia’s most exciting destinations. This paid 12-month internship blends adventure with full support, starting with a 120-hour accredited TEFL course to prepare you for the clas...
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With a booming economy and breathtaking scenery, there's every reason to teach in Cambodia!Join our Teach in Cambodia Program, offering comprehensive assistance throughout your ESL journey. From the initial click on the enroll button to contract comple...
Global Work & Travel
Making such a remarkable change in your life does not come around often! Embark on a journey to the other side of the world, obtain an internationally recognized qualification, and teach English in a stunning and exotic location. Earn sufficient funds ...
GLOBAL INNOVA SCHOOL
Global Innova School hires passionate educators to teach English Language, Social Studies, and Geography. Our school provides a bilingual learning environment where students develop critical thinking skills and a global perspective. We are committed to...
How to Teach Abroad
How to teach English abroad
Wondering how to be an English teacher abroad? Don’t worry—it’s actually fairly straightforward! Here’s a brief overview of how to teach English abroad:
- Get TEFL certified. Although not always required for every teaching job, this is the most basic step to prepare yourself for teaching English abroad. Having a TEFL certificate is quite frequently a prerequisite for teaching opportunities abroad anyway, so having one will open you up to jobs in almost every country in the world. You can get certified online or in-person, in as little as 60 hours or as much as 8 weeks! The right certification for you depends on your level of teaching experience, as well as your career goals, so make sure you evaluate the TEFL program before investing your time and money.
- Have a degree. Yes, a Bachelor’s degree isn't always required for teaching jobs, but it is actually required to teach English abroad in many destinations that offer decent compensation packages. Your degree definitely doesn't have to be in education, though, so if you have a bachelor's degree in any field, then you could be eligible for hundreds of English teaching jobs. However, a relevant degree won't hurt your on-the-job skillset either!
- Apply for teach abroad programs. You can find ESL jobs abroad without a teach abroad program, but it’ll require a lot of research on your part. Not to mention, it can be easy to get scammed or accidentally work illegally if you go it alone, so be sure to consider every detail in your application process. Formally arranged teach English abroad programs will find you a reputable placement, and may even secure a salary on your behalf, so it's worth considering having expert support along the way. Check out our most recently posted teaching jobs now!
- Prepare for interviews. Submitting your application with all the right degrees and certifications they are looking for is only the first part of getting your dream teaching job. You also have to nail the interview! Make sure you prepare for all the right interview questions and you'll be on your way to getting hired.
- Get your visa and passport. Once you've got a teaching job secured, the legal paperwork begins. Most teaching abroad programs will make your life easier by organizing all the logistics involved in getting a valid work visa for teaching English abroad, and they can even assist you in applying for a passport if you don’t have one. But if you're going it alone, make sure you qualify for a visa that will allow you to legally teach English in your destination—especially if you intend to earn a wage.
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Teaching English abroad is a great way to travel the world and make money at the same time. Not only that, you can also turn teaching English abroad into a career, or use it as a resume-builder or networking opportunity.
To teach abroad, you'll need to get TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certified. In most cases, you'll also need a bachelor's degree in any field and native English skills. After, you'll apply directly to jobs in your target destination and have an interview.
The most popular places to teach English abroad are Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, and Korea. This is due to the massive demand for English skills. Other places to teach English include central America and Eastern Europe.
Sometimes! Many countries require you to have a TEFL certificate in order to be legally employed, but some don't. You can research this requirement for your intended destination.
There are a few requirements for teaching English abroad. In general, you will need a bachelor's degree in any field, a TEFL certificate, and native English skills. These requirements vary from country to country.
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