Teaching English Abroad

Teaching English abroad is a tried and tested way for people to earn a living while experiencing different cultures, traditions, languages, and lifestyles. Those who engage in TEFL/TESOL come from a wide variety of backgrounds and countries. The only requirements to teach English in a foreign country are a proficient command of the English language and a formal teacher training and certification from an internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL course provider such as TESOL International.

Recognized TEFL/TESOL Programs

The entry-level qualification to begin your new and exciting teaching job overseas is a certificate in TEFL or TESOL. The main difference between the two is that the term TEFL is used in the UK, while TESOL is predominantly used in the USA. Our courses are four weeks – 120 hours and include 6 to 10 hours of observed classroom practice with actual students of English.

Is Teaching English Overseas for Me?

There are literally thousands of English-teaching jobs available around the world in major cities or smaller towns and villages. Once you begin teaching English abroad, you are sure to make many friends–both local people and other language teachers. Popular TEFL/TESOL destinations are Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, France, UK, USA, Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica and many other countries. If you would like to live and work in a specific country, TEFL/TESOL is a great way, perhaps the only way, to achieve this.

Taking a TEFL/TESOL course will help you gain confidence and acquire the necessary skills to successfully manage an ESL classroom with the latest teaching techniques anywhere around the globe. TESOL International offers you a wide selection of internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL certification courses. Our courses are run by highly qualified, experienced professionals in the field.

Teaching English is a great way to see the world and to get to know other people; however, be aware that you will be engaged in professional employment, and your students’ and employer’s future depends on your professionalism and dependability. After a year or two teaching English abroad, you will have gained quite a lot of experience. At this stage, you may wish to consider whether to continue your TEFL/TESOL teaching career, or to enter a college or university to become even more qualified. Holding a degree will open greater opportunities and will allow for higher salaries.