Israel’s education system is quite diverse, offering a variety of different types of public and private institutions where you may look for teaching positions abroad. Among these are state secular schools, religious schools, orthodox schools, and Arab schools. While the curriculum obviously varies across the board between these institutions, generally there is a consistent need for educators to teach subjects such as math, science, and languages.

Teaching English as a second language is generally the easiest way to land a position in Israel. Arabic and Hebrew are the two officially recognized Israeli languages, although English has become a vitally important second language to know, and so the demand for ESL educators to teach abroad in Israel continues to grow. Fluent English speakers often look for positions at international schools, language academies, or as a private tutor.

Because its education system is so competitive, international educators typically are expected to be well-qualified in order to be considered for a position. Having a college degree, additional certification, prior teaching experience, and being fluent in Hebrew are all examples of qualifications that will greatly increase your chances of getting hired to teach abroad in Israel.