Ireland is a charming mixture of big cities that aren’t too big, nature that isn’t too wild, and towns that aren’t too small. Most TEFL courses in Ireland are located in bigger cities, but it’s possible to find TEFL programs in smaller cities too, if chilling with rainy sheep is up your cobblestoned alley.

Dublin. The capital is the largest city in the country and offers the highest numbers of TEFL certification program options. For teachers that don’t mind tightening the budget a bit in exchange for a hoppin’ city, Dublin is the right option for TEFL certification in Ireland.

Cork. Located in southern Ireland, Cork is neighbors with the Jameson Whiskey Distillery and boasts a thriving music and theater scene. While not as large as Dublin, Cork still has a city feel to it, with a tinge of a college town atmosphere, as ten percent of its metropolitan population is comprised of university students from all over the world.

Galway. Known as Ireland’s Cultural Heart, Galway is a city of about 76,000 people that features a fantastic array of history and festivals to keep that heart beating strong. Because of the number of native Gaelic (Irish) speakers, Galway gives TEFL students a unique opportunity to teach older Irish citizens English.