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Short term English teaching abroad typically lasts less than three months—the perfect amount of time for those hoping for a self-sustaining short stint abroad. Keep in mind that with placements lasting less than three months, you won’t be able to fully immerse yourself in the local community and culture; however, you’ll still get some valuable work experience and make new friends! Find short term English teaching opportunities below.

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TEFL Certification in Guatemala with Job Placement Guarantee

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Teach English in a Homestay in France with Greenheart Travel

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The Language House TEFL - Join our Community & Teach Abroad!

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TEFL Worldwide Prague

Award-Winning TEFL Course in Prague, Czech Republic

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Meddeas
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Short term teach abroad is possible, but is much more often meant for volunteering. It can be difficult to secure a paid contract that's 3 months or less, since it's inconvenient and costly for local schools to deal with constant turnover.

If you'd like to teach English short term, try volunteering in countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Costa Rica. You may not be able to earn a salary, but you'll gain invaluable professional experience.

It can be tough to get a short term contract to teach English abroad. The best way to find short term paid contracts is by applying in the middle of a term or school year.

It'll be easiest to find short term English teaching jobs in places like Vietnam, Thailand, and Costa Rica. These destinations usually have volunteer opportunities that accept teachers on a rolling basis.

Sometimes. In most instances, it's rare to find short term paid teaching work since most schools prefer to have semi-permanent teaching staff. If you apply for jobs in the middle of a school year, you may find short term paid opportunities.

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April 16, 2025by: Schola Mudavanhu - ZimbabweProgram: Online TEFL Certification with Job Placement Guarantee
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I completed my online TEFL course a few days ago and I can confidently say it was an exceptional learning experience! Thumbs up to my trainer, Sean Barter, whose patience and expertise made the difficult parts of the course easier to grasp. Sean was always available to give feedback, support and answer questions. I chose this course because it offered 5 hours of practical teaching, 10 hours of coaching via zoom and detailed ESL modules. To be honest, when I signed up, I didn`t know what to expect. It turned out the course was engaging, informative and well structured - exceeding my expectation. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering a TEFL course!

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