It is fascinating that an entire nation can exist within this one city, but this fact also means there are not many choices when it comes to choosing a location to earn your TEFL certification in Singapore. Rather than cities, Singapore is divided into five regions: North, West, Northeast, Central, and East. Each is densely populated with many TEFL opportunities. You will not find any “rural” areas, but some regions tend to be more suburban and less crowded (the North region), while others are located in the heart of the central business district (the Central region).

No matter where you choose to live in Singapore, you will be close to the city center, which means that you will never get bored! The public transport system is known for being modern and efficient, and with the small size of the island, it will be incredibly easy to get around, with the longest commute being under an hour.

Singapore is located close to the equator and the tropical rainforest climate allows for fun in the sun all year round. Outside of learning to teach English, you will be able to spend plenty of time windsurfing and wakeboarding at East Coast Park, Singapore’s most popular beach with a thriving nightlife, or exploring some of the overnight biking excursions around the island. For the less outdoorsy, shop ’til you drop in the legendary malls or eat your way around the city. You can visit Singapore’s Gardens at night where the sky will be lit up by “supertrees” that will make you feel like you’ve entered the world of Avatar. And don’t forget to visit this nation-city’s mascot in Marina Bay, the famous Merlion.