Teaching Jobs in Kathmandu, Nepal

A number of institutions and schools offer teaching jobs in Kathmandu, however, aspiring ESL teachers should keep in mind that salaries are not likely to be high and positions are most often available on a voluntary basis. Nevertheless, those who land teaching jobs at private language schools can expect to make a good income. For many, the salary does not stand as the sole motivation for teaching in Nepal, instead opportunities to teach in Kathmandu are balanced with the very low cost of living and wonderful surrounding environment.  

Teaching jobs in Kathmandu are most commonly found at international schools and language centres. Some of the more prestigious private schools will require teachers to have one or two years of teaching experience, but will also give teachers the chance to work with students of different grade levels and ages. There are also opportunities to teach in Kathmandu at state-run public schools as well as monasteries.

In Nepal, the school year starts in late April and ends in March. Long periods of interruption are to be expected in Autumn for the Hindu festivals of Dussehra and Diwali. Working hours may vary greatly depending on the school and teachers are often required to work evenings or weekends. The Nepalese approach to education gives an important place to oral participation and kids are used to learning by repeating the teacher’s words. Nepalese students are known for being particularly well-mannered and shy.