Peru, situated between Chile and Ecuador and bordering the South Pacific Ocean, is a developing country with a poverty level around 45% and widespread underemployment. However, there is a growing demand for English which bodes well for TEFL opportunities there. Its...
The United Kingdom or UK (comprising England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) is the home of English and TEFL schools abound here catering generally for small groups of foreign students in the country for a few weeks taking a short course. There are...
Speaking good English for many Asian people is an excellent plus when it comes to apply for work or placement in prestigious national universities and Western schools. As a result, there is a multi-billion dollar ELT industry and a huge demand for English teachers...
TEFL/TESOL in Afghanistan Although English used to be shunned by the Taliban in Afghanistan, it is now the language of choice for a growing number of foreign language schools springing up in a climate of more tolerance in the country. In many schools English is taught...
This article is about restrictions and practices for teachers wanting to teach English in countries belonging to the European Union (EU). The most common question on this is one of visas and whether non-EU citizens (Americans, Canadians, Australians, etc) can work...
Indonesia is a large and heavily populated country comprising some 17,508 islands with a population of 230 million people. It consists of many diverse ethnic, linguistic and religious groups (with a majority Muslim population). Working there you'll enjoy a typically...
Argentina is a huge, diverse country. In recent years it has had its fair share of political and economic problems and for many years was in a very poor financial state. There was some recovery but with the current global downturn Argentina is not thriving...
Saudi Arabia (or officially, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) is often touted as one of the highest paying destinations for English teachers. This article looks at what it's like to teach there, how to get work, what you need and what the conditions and rewards are like....
The UAE or United Arab Emirates is a federation 7 small states or emirates in the Middle East, namely Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. The UAE have a cosmopolitan population with many nationalities here for business and...
TEFL/TESOL in Qatar Thanks to its large oil and gas fields - it possesses more than 15% of the world's proven gas reserves - Qatar is one of the richest countries in the Gulf region. Qatar is an emirate with a small population largely made up of foreigners from...
TEFL/TESOL in Poland Poland joined the European Union (EU) in May 2004 therefore if you are an European Union national you can visit Poland as a tourist and stay up to 3 months on your (valid) EU Passport, without having to provide any other formal documentation....
Greece has traditionally been a popular destination for first time teachers. Although some years ago there were thousands of British and Irish teachers in the country (plus a few other nationalities) due to the recession and declining birthrate the number of teachers...
Germany is a beautiful and diverse country. It is clean and dynamic and life ranges from large industrial cities to some of the most unspoilt and gorgeous countryside in Europe. It is very regional, also, and traveling around you will find great variations not only in...
A good level of English is amongst the requirements of many employers in Costa Rica, consequently Costa Ricans attend English courses on regular basis to improve their chances of landing a good job. Needless to say this creates a demand for English teachers. English...
France is without doubt a beautiful country; laid back and vibrant at the same time. It attracts many visitors from abroad, a lot of whom fall in love and decide to stay there forever and the country is home to expats of all nationalities. Having said this there is...
The European Union or EU is a collection of European countries which have formed a social and economic union. This has had important consequences for teachers there. Essentially citizens of any EU country have the right to live and work in any other EU country and...
Russia, or more technically the Russian Federation, is the largest country in the world and spans 11 time zones. Its population is relatively small and unevenly distributed with the majority of the population in the European and Ural regions. It is a popular...
As with many South Asian countries where the economy is poor, well paid teaching opportunities in Cambodia don’t abound. However, two classes almost at the opposite end of the social spectrum are driving the ELT market in Cambodia. The new affluent Khmers, who want to...
The market for English teachers is growing in Brazil. In 2012 the British Council began a major initiative to offer free materials and lessons to students wanting to take the IELTS test. Undoubtedly they hope to raise enough awareness for the test to make money...
TEFL/TESOL in Thailand There are many good jobs in Thailand for English teachers. While in the past almost anyone could get in and teach there, these days standards have risen and competition for jobs is greater so the more qualifications and experience you have, the...
Italy is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for TEFL teachers. It offers beautiful landscapes, clean and well presented cities plus almost unrivaled heritage and a wealth of cultural history. Thousands of foreign TEFL teachers work in Italy and this...
Jordan is a country spanning the southern part of the Syrian Desert down to the Gulf of Aqaba. Jordan shares borders with Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, the Gulf of Aqaba to the southwest, and Israeland the West Bank to...
Spain borders Portugal and France and lies on the West of Europe. It is a large, relatively sparsely populated country (pop about 45 million) and attracts many tourists throughout the year. It has a diverse climate and can be cold in Winter in the North to...
Vietnam is a stunningly beautiful country with everything from bustling cities to serene mountains. It is well worth visiting if you get the chance. The major cities are often clean and full of old colonial landmarks and buildings but wherever you are in Vietnam...
TEFL/TESOL in Iran Slightly larger than Alaska, Iran is a Middle Eastern country with a strategic location on the Persian Gulf, which is a vital maritime pathway for crude oil transport. Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979. Today’s population is 98% Muslim,...
You can find near-perfect weather, lush produce and tasty food, an easy-going lifestyle and sociable people if you're working as an English teacher in Colombia. But what about the crime rate, violence and drug problem? It's probably just not what you think it is and...
Japan has one of the lowest scores on international English tests and has taken steps in recent years to improve English language teaching at schools with increased instruction and greater use of native English speaking teachers alongside Japanese teachers in the...
There is a high demand for English teachers in South Korea and it is a popular destination for teachers from right around the world. According to figures from 2011, almost 15,500 foreign English teachers were working in South Korea with about 10% of these being of...
Generally speaking, the demand for native speakers - with or without qualifications - is increasing in Latvia and the other Baltic States. However, the economic hardship that still prevails here means that relatively few paid opportunities exist for expatriate...
China is one of the major countries where English teachers are in demand. It attracts teachers from many English speaking countries and teaching English there is big business. The country's English language teaching industry is estimated to be worth over 2 billion...
