Teach Abroad for Short Term
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.

109 Short Term Teaching Programs

International TEFL Academy
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Premier TEFL
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MAXIMO NIVEL
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BeyondTEFL
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Greenheart Travel
Teaching English in a homestay is your opportunity to become a la...
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The Language House TEFL
Have you ever dreamed of teaching English abroad? Start your jour...

TEFL Worldwide Prague
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TEFL Heaven
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Global Work & Travel
Why settle for an online TESOL course when you can combine teachi...

CONVERSASPAIN
Know that friend who won’t stop talking about their time abroad? ...

Meddeas
Gain international experience, inspire students, and explore Spai...

TEFL Madrid Academy
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Mente Argentina
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The Palestinian Center - Go Palestine
The Teach English in Palestine program is designed for those who ...

Buenos Aires TEFL Institute
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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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