Teaching English in Egypt

In the past, Egypt was a top destination for teaching English. However, as English has become more widespread over the years, opportunities teaching English in Egypt have decreased due to the fact that many Egyptian citizens are qualified to teach English themselves. That said, there are still numerous positions available, and Egypt offers some of the best paid TEFL teaching positions in Northern Africa. In the Sinai Desert, Cairo and Alexandria, securing a desirable position should come relatively easily. Many available jobs are in the fields of business and computers, so experience in these fields will definitely increase you chances of finding a job.

It is highly recommended to obtain a tourist visa to Egypt and travel to the country before applying for English teaching positions. There are a few publications that will list some job openings, but we recommend trying to make contacts who can find positions for you, or going through a human resources department at a particular company or school.

The students in Egypt are often some of the best to teach in the world. As most of them need to become fluent in English in order to obtain a job themselves, they are very diligent workers and excited to learn. The requirements for most teaching positions throughout Egypt are a University diploma and a TEFL certificate.

TEFL Courses in Alexandria

Sample Job Teaching English in Egypt

Our language school in Cairo is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic English Teachers for the different school stages. We are a Private English Language School located in Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. The number of students in each class average from 20-25 students. Qualifications include: Bachelor of Arts or Science; native speaking English teachers; TEFL qualified; excellent communicative skills with children; experience is an asset. Working Conditions include: Friday & Saturday off; working hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; paid furnished, accommodation; paid daily transportation to and from School; paid Visa & Work Permit; paid vacation, public holidays, and sick days; reimbursed roundtrip airfare ticket.

Egypt
Capital city	Cairo
Language	Arabic
Currency	Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Typical TEFL teacher salary	US$500
Major TEFL locations	Cairo, Alexandria