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Teach Abroad for Long Term

Is your new career calling? Find long term English teaching opportunities abroad! These experiences tend to last longer than a year, and are meant for people ready to put down some roots in their destination with a multi-year contract. You’ll grow professionally and gain skills that can translate to multiple industries later on. Plus, you’ll gain the long-term experience needed to get the highest-paying TEFL jobs wherever you’re headed next. Below you’ll find everything you need to teach abroad long term!
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Xplore Costa Rica TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Thousands of people have made a long term career out of teaching English abroad. You'll most likely need to start your career with some short-term stints to gain experience, but there's nothing to stop you from turning it into years of travel!

To teach English abroad long term, you'll need to gain experience. Start with volunteer positions or take a TEFL class abroad to gain classroom experience. You'll then understand more about applying for long term jobs and contracts.

Some of the best places to teach English long term include South Korea, China, Japan, and UAE. These places are known for generous and accommodating relocation packages, and contracts that offer great pay.

Absolutely! Teaching English abroad is a great career. It's easy to build upon your experience year after year to earn higher salaries or relocate to different countries. Many English teachers go on to open their own teach abroad agencies.

Latest Program Reviews

Amazing education and community

July 18, 2025by: Jennifer Byres - CanadaProgram: The Language House TEFL - Join our Community & Teach Abroad!
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This school gave me a very thorough and intense education that made me feel prepared to be a first time teacher. By having experienced teachers in the classroom, I felt as if every minute of each class was so valuable and important. Not only do you have fun and enjoyable lectures, but also the opportunity to teach your own trial classroom with no fear. The community of the current and past students, as well as the teachers and other expats is so warm, inviting, and helpful. This school supports you before, during and after your Language House education and is the community that everyone needs.

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