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How do Americans get a criminal background check for teaching English abroad? For Americans planning to teach English abroad, obtaining a criminal background check is often a critical part of the job or visa application process. Countries like South Korea, a major hub for foreign English teachers, mandate this check for securing an official work visa. Likewise, various nations and schools have similar prerequisites. Typically, the most frequently sought-after background check for American teachers is the FBI's Identity History Summary Check. Although locally-sourced checks are also accepted, the FBI's version is more universally recognized but may have longer processing times. Also read: What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? Table of Contents What is an FBI...  [Read more]

How do Americans get a criminal background check for teaching English abroad? If you plan on teaching English abroad there is a good chance that you will require some kind of criminal background check when applying for jobs or a work visa. For example, U.S. citizens who apply for English teaching jobs in South Korea, one of the largest markets for foreign teachers, will need a background check in order to get an official work visa. Many other countries and individual schools also require a background check, so it is important to be aware of how to get one and how long it might take to process. The most common type of check requested by employers and immigration departments when dealing with American teachers is an FBI criminal background check, which is also known as an Identity History...  [Read more]

Work in France Teaching EFL Date posted:2017-11-30 | Writer: American Village Camps | Email: [email protected] American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native level English speakers & love working with children. Our camps run in various locations in southeast or southwest France from February to October, annually. We’ve been running English immersion camps in France for over 20 years! Our English Language Counselors live at camp and lead activities & English classes for French children between the ages of 8 & 15 years old. Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care. QUALIFICATIONS: We only seek Language Counselors who are native level English speakers. TEFL qualifications preferred. -...  [Read more]

Summer Camp TEFL Positions in France Date posted:2017-01-04 | Writer: American Village Camps in France | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to work in France next spring or summer! American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native level English speakers & love working with children. Counselors live on camp, creating and leading activities, as well as English classes. Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care. We’ve been running English immersion camps in France for over 20 years! American Village camps are for French children between the ages of 7 & 17 years old. We hire North American, British, and French counselors for periods of 1 to 8 weeks at a variety of camp locations across...  [Read more]

Work in France Teaching English in a Summer Camp Date posted:2017-03-23 | Writer: American Village Camps in France | Email: [email protected] American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native level English speakers & love working with children at our camps in France. This is an ideal first EFL job. American Village camps are for French children, ages 7 to 17 years old. Our English-immersion camps have been creating a positive environment where it is fun, natural & necessary to use English for over 20 years. We use positivity and fun to get kids to love English. Counsellors live on camp - housing, meals and a salary are provided for every employee. There are 8 camp locations in France during the spring. You will create and lead activities,...  [Read more]

Opportunities in France Teaching EFL Date posted:2018-07-02 | Writer: American Village / NACEL | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to work in France this autumn! Now hiring for contracts of maximum length from 12 September to 27 October! American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native level English speakers & love working with children. We use positivity and fun to get kids to love English. Counsellors live on camp – housing, meals and a salary are provided for every employee. There are 5 camp locations in France during the autumn. Counsellors create and lead activities, as well as English classes. They are also responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care. They also are ONLY allowed to speak...  [Read more]

Summer Camp Jobs For EFL Teachers in France Date posted:2012-11-28 | Writer: American Village | Email: [email protected] American Village camps are for French children, ages 8 to 17 years old. We hire EFL counselors for 2 month intervals from March to August each year, at a variety of different locations in France. Our English-immersion camps create a positive environment where it is fun, natural & necessary to use English. We seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native English speakers & love working with children. This is a unique opportunity to experience rural France, working on a multi-cultural team and meeting people from all over the US and Canada- all while having fun with the campers under your care. Benefits include:...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in France This Spring! Date posted:2019-01-23 | Writer: American Village, Nacel | Email: [email protected] American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native level English speakers & love working with children. We’ve been running English immersion camps in France since 1994! Our English Language Counselors live at our immersion camps, scattered in the countryside across France. Working at American Village Camps is a good first ESL job. It gives you experience: - Implementing lesson plans (2 hrs of ESL class, daily) - Using ESL games - Working with beginners - Practicing TPR - Perfecting your communication skills - Meeting other ESL teachers - Getting international work experience All the while having fun with games and activities in...  [Read more]

English Language Camp Counselor in France Date posted:2021-01-28 | Writer: American Village | Email: [email protected] American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are fluent English speakers & love working with children.  We’ve been running English immersion camps in France since 1994! In 2021, we are running camps from April to August.You would be an English Language Counselor, living at our immersion camps,  which are scattered in the countryside across France. You would lead activities & English classes for French children between the ages of 7 & 17 years old. Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care.The average contract length is 6 – 8 weeks. Salary is 1170 euros per month....  [Read more]

Position Teaching English in Morocco Date posted:2018-04-17 | Writer: American Language Center Rabat | Email: [email protected] The American Language Center of Rabat, a member of the American Cultural Association of Morocco, has been serving the community for over 50 years and has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers.  Located in Hassan, Rabat, we are the only American Language Center in the province of Rabat.  A Moroccan-based, non-profit organization, ALC is funded solely by tuition and operates independently from any government affiliation or subsidy. ALC is the first choice for learners of English, serving over 16,000 language learners in Rabat-Salé each year.  Our facilities in Hassan include 28 modern and comfortable classrooms,...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Colombia Date posted:2016-12-01 | Writer: Teach English:ESL | Email: [email protected] Teach English:ESL are hiring EFL teachers to work with the Ministry of Education and National Training Services (two respected governmental organizations) in Colombia, South America teaching in under-privileged schools around the country. It's a paid position starting in JUNE/JULY 2017, with the option to sign a 6 or 11 month contract. You'd be co-teaching with a native Colombian teacher for approximately 20 hours each week and earning a stipend of 1,500,000 Colombian pesos each month. Plus, the added benefits are plenty: free two-week orientation with food and lodging, help with visa, airport pickup and transfer, free first month's accommodation (after the orientation, in your...  [Read more]

Can you teach English in Thailand without speaking Thai? Yes you can. Speaking Thai is not a requirement for teaching English in Thailand. Even if they are fluent in the language, ESL instructors in the majority of Thailand’s language institutions are not required to speak Thai in class. Is there a need for English teachers in Thailand? In general, there is a great demand for English teachers in Thailand. In fact, people in Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations now have a greater desire than ever before to learn English, raising the need for ESL instructors in this region. The growing economy also means people in Thailand now have more disposable income to spend on English education. Thus, there are more opportunities for ESL instructors, especially those with credentials like a...  [Read more]

What are TEFL jobs? Every year tens of thousands of people from all backgrounds leave behind their existing life and head overseas in search of fun, travel and adventure. They are able to do this by completing a TEFL certification course that gives them all the qualifications they need to apply for English language teaching jobs in countries all over the world. If you want to join this ever growing number of TEFL qualified teachers, there should be very little that can get in your way. Table of Contents Where can I teach English abroad? Which is the most popular region for teaching English abroad? Where can I earn the most money teaching English in Asia? What other popular spots are there for teaching English in Asia? Where are the most popular TEFL destinations in the Middle East? ...  [Read more]

What are TEFL jobs? Every year tens of thousands of people from all backgrounds leave behind their existing life and head overseas in search of fun, travel and adventure. They are able to do this by completing a TEFL certification course that gives them all the qualifications they need to apply for English language teaching jobs in countries all over the world. If you want to join this ever growing number of TEFL qualified teachers, there should be very little that can get in your way. Where can I teach English abroad? Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are...  [Read more]

TEFL Chiang Mai | TEFL Thailand Our TEFL course in Chiang Mai offers trainees the chance to earn an accredited TEFL certificate while experiencing a side of the real Thailand that so many passing tourists never have the chance to see. The Thai people love their beloved northern capital: a quaint, walled city surrounded by a moat and numerous mystical temples. Chiang Mai is also an exciting, modern city, which has successfully managed to combine its rich history and traditions with its increasingly modern side. Outside the city, Chiang Mai is surrounded by beautiful scenery of mountains, rivers, meadows, waterfalls, forests and valleys. Doi Suthep, topped by one of Thailand's holiest temples, rises behind the city, providing a dramatic backdrop and fine panoramic views. Chiang Mai has a...  [Read more]

Where to find TEFL jobs? Due to a strong demand in many countries, TEFL qualified teachers should have plenty of great options to choose from. Across Asia, Europe and Latin America there are countless opportunities available depending on your own personal preferences. Whether your main goal is to make as much money as possible, to experience living in a different culture, or to get right off of the beaten path, there is the ideal destination waiting for you. Table of Contents How to teach English in Asia? How do I get a job teaching English in South Korea? What are the requirements for teaching English in South Korea? What Kind of school will I work in teaching English in South Korea? What is the best way to apply for jobs teaching English in South Korea? How do I get a job...  [Read more]

Where to find TEFL jobs? Due to a strong demand in many countries, TEFL qualified teachers should have plenty of great options to choose from. Across Asia, Europe and Latin America there are countless opportunities available depending on your own personal preferences. Whether your main goal is to make as much money as possible, to experience living in a different culture, or to get right off of the beaten path, there is the ideal destination waiting for you. How to teach English in Asia? If you are looking for the widest choice of English language teaching jobs, look no further than Asia. Across the continent you will find countless opportunities in a wide range of fascinating countries, although the requirements do vary from one to the next. Some countries are only open to native...  [Read more]

The Best Government Programs For Teaching English in europe 03/25/2022 hello hi linda here back with another live session this week how are you all doing thank you so much for joining uh don't forget to like and subscribe i'm just gonna say it right of the bat we go live every week with another interesting topic so if you're interested if you want to learn more about itttt tefl teasal teaching abroad teaching online all of that good stuff give us a like and a follow you're already here you have nothing to lose all the good stuff happening here today as you can see we're going to talk about the best government programs for teaching in europe okay i did a live session before about um the best teaching programs all over the world in general i found some new good ones specifically for europe...  [Read more]

How much money can you make teaching English abroad? There are many different reasons why people choose to teach English abroad and the chance to earn good money is certainly one of them. How much you can realistically expect to earn is largely dependent on where in the world you choose to teach. The highest salaries are generally found in the Middle East and East Asia regions where teachers can typically live well and still save a considerable sum each month. In Europe and Latin America it is harder to save money, but you should still earn enough to live comfortably. How much can I earn teaching English in Thailand? Although the country's famously laid-back lifestyle attracts large numbers of foreign teachers, the average salary is generally less attractive when compared to other...  [Read more]

How much money can you make teaching English abroad? There are many different reasons why people choose to teach English abroad and the chance to earn good money is certainly one of them. How much you can realistically expect to earn is largely dependent on where in the world you choose to teach. The highest salaries are generally found in the Middle East and East Asia regions where teachers can typically live well and still save a considerable sum each month. In Europe and Latin America it is harder to save money, but you should still earn enough to live comfortably. Table of Contents How much can I earn teaching English in Thailand? Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Thailand? Who else employs English language teachers in Thailand? What is the cost of living...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Mandy has asked if I teach in a public or private school or is it all private? I can see a lot of questions already coming in, that's awesome. Great question from Amy. Should anyone even bother looking into teaching abroad while there are COVID lockdowns in place? Mandy says, I'm interested in teaching abroad but South Korea is my ultimate place to teach. I just got done with the TEFL course and I have to finish my practicum to get my certificate. Amy asks, does he still celebrate his...  [Read more]

Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know!   Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea. Let me just show you today's topic so that everybody who's joining knows what's happening today. Today we're talking about teaching English in South Korea and I'm so excited about this topic and it's actually been a super requested topic every time I do a live session. I've been living in Korea for almost six years and I have been teaching a few different classes. I have done summer camps and winter camps and teaching kids and teaching adults, teaching business English, teaching conversation, teaching full-time at a kindergarten and elementary school with afternoon programs and stuff like that....  [Read more]

Teaching English in China in 2023: Requirements, Job Market, and More 10/16/2022 Hi, welcome Linda here from ITTT. Thanks for joining today. Thanks for taking some time out of your day. I know it's a little bit later than usually, but that's because we have a guest today which I'm gonna announce and introduce in a short while. So thank you guys for being here. Yeah, this is what we're going to talk about today, teaching English in China, what you need to know for the next year. A lot of things have changed because of COVID, because of the pandemic, and all those things. So that's why we invited Dan from Teach English Global, and he's gonna tell us all about it today. So, yeah, thanks for being here, and as always, please don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss any of our...  [Read more]

Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! 02/03/2021 hi and welcome to another live session by itt my name is linda and i'm here today um to talk about teaching english in south korea so welcome welcome um i'm just gonna wait for um people to join please do let me know if you can hear me if you can see me or if you're not if you can't hear me if there's a problem if anything's wrong uh because that would be um bad obviously so yeah drop a comment um just leave a high and uh where you're tuning in from that would be really helpful let me know where you guys are watching from and um yeah i can see a few people have joined already hi thanks so much for joining awesome okay i got a yes i can hear you from mika awesome or micah sorry if i pronounce that wrong but yeah uh yeah...  [Read more]

China's Ban on Private ESL Tutoring: What You Need To Know 10/29/2021 hello hi welcome to another live session my name is linda from i t t t and as you can see today we're going to talk about china's ban on private esl tutoring everything you need to know what we know so far there's still a lot of ambiguity but i've done a lot of research i talked to a lot of people so hopefully i'll be able to tell you something you might not know yet and give a little bit of clarity into this topic but uh disclaimer you know things change all the time and there's still like i said a lot of ambiguity around this whole topic a lot of even experts aren't sure yet how everything is going to be implemented how it's going to look like in the future so just i want to say that up front and ittttt this is also...  [Read more]

Teaching English in 2021: Setting Realistic TEFL Goals 01/07/2021 hello and welcome to another live session from itt my name is linda and yeah it's so good to have you here if you can see me and if you can hear me please leave a comment that would be really really helpful so that i know that everything is working well because i think sometimes there is an issue with my mic i don't know what's wrong today um but oh okay somebody already said hi or hey hey mansi thanks for joining that's awesome okay so i guess you guys can hear me you can't see me so it's great perfect hello hi tiana cool so sometimes my mic kind of turns off i don't know why that is weird but at least i get a notification and i just have to turn it back on i'm so sorry about that don't know why that keeps happening...  [Read more]