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TEFL Courses in the United Arab Emirates

Made up of seven different emirates, each ruled by their own emir, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a land of luxury, oil, coasts, lakes, and deserts. From Abu Dhabi to Dubai, people of all backgrounds can find something to enjoy in the UAE, in fact, they always do! The majority of the population in the UAE is comprised of foreigners (true emirati can be pretty hard to come by). Offering one of the highest salaries for foreign English teachers in the world, the UAE is a great, albeit competitive, place to earn TEFL certification abroad. If you’re looking for a country that requires high quality in everything from food to vacation to salary, look no further!

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Accredited TEFL/TESOL Courses Online and in the UAE from $65

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by: Adelmira G - United Arab EmiratesProgram: Accredited TEFL/TESOL Courses Online and in the UAE from $65
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The courses ITT have are very good. I completed the 120 hour and the level 5 courses and enjoyed them very much. They have videos to watch throughout and a tutor is always there if you need her. They have connections in the UAE so they can help you to find a work.

A Guide to TEFL Courses in the United Arab Emirates

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Most TEFL programs in the United Arab Emirates run for six weeks and include both online and in class instruction. However, if your preference is solely face to face training, there are TEFL certification programs in the UAE that do that too. With the majority of teacher training organizations based in Dubai, you can earn TEFL certification, choose where you want to teach, and get placed all within a month and a half of arriving.

Dubai is the most popular place to get trained and teach English in the UAE because of its location and the amenities it offers. What most excites people about coming to Dubai is the amazing shopping and great food; but, what’s great about Dubai is that there are actually places for every kind of budget, so if you’re a teacher looking to save money, don’t think it’s possible to do so in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi is a great alternative location for TEFL courses in the UAE, as it offers all the same amenities as Dubai, minus the traffic jams and headaches. With money from oil pouring all over this city, it appears Abu Dhabi is hitting its prime. So, while Dubai might seem a hectic, forever-in-a-growth-spurt phase, Abu Dhabi has a laid back feel to it and the city is carefully planning its growth. As a final note, Abu Dhabi features some of the best food in the United Arab Emirates, whether it’s shawarma, kebabs, falafel, or even non-middle eastern food, Abu Dhabi has it all.

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