Requirements To Be An Esl Teacher

Can you teach online with a TEFL certificate? You are ready to jump into teaching ESL online, but do you require a TEFL certificate to land a good online teaching job? Generally, the answer is yes, a TEFL certificate is required or considered an asset for the majority of the highest-paying online teaching jobs. Even though it might not be a requirement for all teaching platforms out there, your pay when teaching online as a certified TEFL teacher will be higher with certification than without certification. Completing a TEFL course also gives you the confidence and abilities necessary to teach someone a foreign language, which is no simple undertaking! Aside from a TEFL certificate, there are a few other requirements for teaching English online, which we will explore here. What are the...  [Read more]

Where can I teach English without a TEFL certificate? What qualities and qualifications do employers of ESL teachers look for? First we need to say that there are no hard and fast rules to answer this question. There are a huge range of requirements worldwide, depending on the country, type of school, nature of the job, type of contract and so forth. The information given here is therefore general. There are a number of generally recognized requirements that employers are looking for from their teachers. You may need one, two, three or all of the following to get any particular job. It is unlikely you will find a job without any of these: Many ESL teaching jobs worldwide require the minimum of a TEFL certification from this list. As the nature of the job, or country specific employment...  [Read more]

Where can I teach English without a TEFL certificate? What qualities and qualifications do employers of ESL teachers look for? First we need to say that there are no hard and fast rules to answer this question. There are a huge range of requirements worldwide, depending on the country, type of school, nature of the job, type of contract and so forth. The information given here is therefore general. There are a number of generally recognized requirements that employers are looking for from their teachers. You may need one, two, three or all of the following to get any particular job. It is unlikely you will find a job without any of these: Many ESL teaching jobs worldwide require the minimum of a TEFL certification from this list. As the nature of the job, or country specific employment...  [Read more]

What is the official TEFL website? The British Council estimates there are 1.55 billion English language learners around the world, and at least 10.2 million English teachers. www.theguardian.com/education/2013/nov/07/tefl-for-british-language-learners A fair proportion of these learners will be taught in language schools and through private lessons, including online teaching. There do not appear to be any official figures as to the number of TEFL and TESOL training centers worldwide, but it would be a fair guess to say they number in the thousands. Most countries in the world control education through government regulation and oversight. This is also true of private education provision. This means that each country’s government tends to make the rules and regulations concerning the...  [Read more]

What is the official TEFL website? The British Council estimates there are 1.55 billion English language learners around the world, and at least 10.2 million English teachers. www.theguardian.com/education/2013/nov/07/tefl-for-british-language-learners A fair proportion of these learners will be taught in language schools and through private lessons, including online teaching. There do not appear to be any official figures as to the number of TEFL and TESOL training centers worldwide, but it would be a fair guess to say they number in the thousands. Most countries in the world control education through government regulation and oversight. This is also true of private education provision. This means that each country's government tends to make the rules and regulations concerning the...  [Read more]

Can you teach online with a TEFL certificate? Absolutely! Possessing a TEFL certificate significantly enhances your prospects in the online teaching world. Most top-tier online ESL teaching platforms prioritize or even mandate a TEFL certification. Not only does it verify your teaching capabilities, but it also makes you eligible for higher-paying online teaching roles. Table of Contents What are the requirements for most online English teaching jobs? What certification do I need to teach English online? What are the requirements for most online English teaching jobs? In most cases, you will need to meet the following requirements to teach English online: That is all there is to it! There are even some platforms where you can work as an English teacher without a university degree. While...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Is there an Official Worldwide TEFL or TESOL Website? It is difficult to find any official figures regarding the number of TEFL and TESOL training centers worldwide, but it would be reasonable to estimate that they number in the thousands. The vast majority of countries worldwide regulate their education through the government, which applies to both public and private enterprises. Consequently, there are different regulations and requirements for each country concerning eligibility to teach ESL. Table of Contents You must have some form of ESL qualification. There must be some form of accreditation. You must have a good working knowledge of the English language. Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language?...  [Read more]

Jobs For EFL Instructors in Indonesia Date posted:2015-03-31 | Writer: Wall Street English | Email: [email protected] Wall Street English is one of the world's most successful private English language schools and currently employs TEFL certified teachers in 29 countries with over 470 centers. With just 6 years in business in Jakarta, WSE's success has been phenomenal – now over 8,000 students. The school’s design is one built on the principals of elegance and innovation, intent on redefining the way Indonesians think about English schools. Our schools are 5-star quality, high-end educational institutes with a modern, cosmopolitan gleam located in high-end shopping malls. Our students are mostly in their late teens, twenties or thirties, and are a blend of university students,...  [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]

TEFL in Mexico (Michoacan) Date posted:2004-11-26 | Writer: The New York School of English | Email: [email protected] LA PIEDAD, MICHOACAN, MEXICO - 2 HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS NEEDED for the period of January 29th, 2005 - June 30, 2005 The New York School of English currently holds two full time ESL teaching vacancies, here in La Piedad, for the Spring semester. La Piedad is a modern city, holding on to a great variety of old tradition, located in Central Mexico. The city offers a great opportunity to experience 'real' Mexico. The city is approximately 2 hours from Guadalajara, 2 hours from Guanajuato, 4 hours from Mexcio City, 4 hours from Puerta Vallarta, and 6 hours from Alcapulco. At the New York School of English, we take pride in offering an English Educational...  [Read more]

TEFL in Mexico - La Piedad Date posted:2006-07-04 | Writer: New York School of English | Email: [email protected] LA PIEDAD, MICHOACAN, MEXICO - Mature, Professional teachers needed. One teacher needed for the period of Aug. 26, 2006 - June 28, 2007 An additional teacher beginning mid January 2007. New York School of English offers: 1.$4000 peso monthly salary 2.Housing - Fully furnished teachers house: private bedroom, full kitchen, laundry facilities, television, cable, paid electric. ( a $2000+ peso value, paid by the school) 3.Classroom: fully furnished with computer, color television, video player, cd/cassette stereo, whiteboard. 4.Paid Christmas and Easter Vacations 5.Part time work schedule 6.No Saturday teaching requirement 7.Family owned, professionally managed, ESL...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed in Boston, USA (2) Date posted:2013-01-24 | Writer: Harvest English Institute | Email: [email protected]  Harvest English Institute is a Language school located in Boston seeking to hire EFL Teachers IMMEDIATELY for an Intensive English Program (for international students). We look for dynamic and enthusiastic teachers, who also have good classroom management skills. Requirements: You must be passionate about teaching and have1 year of ESL adult teaching experience in a classroom setting (sorry, tutoring and volunteer work does not meet this requirement). Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, such as TESOL, TEFL, CELTA. You can demonstrate your teaching skills at the interview Schedule:  Our classes meet 4 days per week (M-Th)...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Date posted:2017-04-27 | Writer: Australian Centre for Education | Email: [email protected] The Australian Centre for Education (ACE) is the largest, longest established, most respected, and best equipped ELT institute in Cambodia and has 200 teachers and 16,000 students. There are exciting teaching opportunities for fully qualified native level English-speaking teachers at our three campuses in Phnom Penh and one in Siem Reap province. Cambodia is a great place to live and work, why don't you give it a try? We are looking for YL, GEP, BEP and EAP teachers, those with at least one years experience are preferred as are teachers with current IELTS examiner status and teachers with experience using Moodle. A minimum commitment of six months is...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Jamaica Date posted:2018-04-26 | Writer: Jamaica Language School | Email: [email protected] Jamaica Language School is an ESL school in Ocho Rios, within walking distant of the beach, where cruise ships dock. Ocho Rios is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world and one of the most visited tourist towns in Jamaica. If you are a TEFL trained teacher with excellent verbal skills, and dedicated to help our language learners overcome their communication barriers and meet our minimum requirements, then were are looking for you.  Our instructors enjoy flexible hours and schedules, extensive training, competitive pay, and excellent opportunities for advancement, promotion, and bonuses. But best of all Jamaica Language School...  [Read more]

Vacancies in Saudi Arabia For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2015-01-28 | Writer: Skyline Global Solutions | Email: [email protected] New adventure! Hot salaries and more! TEFL qualified instructors- up to 46k Tax free with free housing. Skyline Global Solutions currently has multiple opportunities with an International School campus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as well as other institutions. Whether you are looking for something immediate, in the next month, or for the future... Skyline will take you there! We regularly have job openings for male and female teachers in Dammam, Khobar, Qasim, Riyadh, Shaqra, Tabuk to teach in universities, institutes and international schools. Duration: 1-2 year contracts. Benefits/Salary : Basic Salary: up to $46,000 USA Tax Free per...  [Read more]

Qualifications Best TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications Best TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts G.N. - Canada said: Volunteer teachingAn internet search will provide you with a plethora of suggestions for volunteer ESL teaching overseas. Besides a time commitment, many have a substantial financial requirement. If considering volunteering overseas, you would do well to research the opportunities to ensure the validity of the organization and to prevent unpleasant surprises upon reaching your destination. Some agencies require a bachelor?s degree and a substantial...  [Read more]

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Top 4 Asian Countries for Teaching English Abroad Mainland China and Taiwan form a very large part of the Asian ESL market. There are obviously many similarities but also many differences. In this blog we will look at some of the major differences in job requirement in these two regions. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic China Taiwan Japan South Korea Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic China It is said that there were around 100,000 foreign teachers working in China until recently, so that's a huge number. China is a vast country with huge demand for EFL teachers. There...  [Read more]

TEFL in Mexico / Michoacan Date posted:2004-08-20 | Writer: New York School of English | Email: [email protected] LA PIEDAD, MICHOACAN, MEXICO - 1 HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL TEACHER NEEDED IMMEDIATELY CONTACT INFORMATION : Mr. Euler - [email protected] The NEW YORK SCHOOL OF ENGLISH currently holdS 1 full time ESL teaching postion to begin on the 1st of September. The teacher must arrive in La Piedad no later than the 30th of August. La Piedad is a modern city, holding on to a great variety of old tradition, and is located in central Mexico. The city offers an excellent opportunity to experience 'real' Mexico. The city is located approximately 2 hours from Guadalajara, 1 hour from Guanajuato, 4 hours from Mexico City, 4 hours from Puerta Vallarta, and 6 hours from Alcapulco. At the...  [Read more]

TEFL in Mexico (La Piedad) Date posted:2005-11-08 | Writer: New York School of English | Email: [email protected] LA PIEDAD, MICHOACAN, MEXICO - PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS NEEDED Immediately The New York School of English ( Contact us) currently holds a full time ESL teaching vacancy, here in La Piedad, for the current school year. At the New York School of English, we take pride in offering an English Educational experience centered on PROFESSIONALISM, DEDICATION, AND PRIDE OF A JOB WELL DONE. We need dynamic, energetic, positive, outgoing, thorough, and flexible teachers. A GREAT ATTITUDE is a must. All teachers must realize they are entering a different culture. There are different values, different ways of thinking, and a different way of life in Mexico. If you have an open...  [Read more]

Regular Opportunities for TEFL Qualified Teachers in Saudi Arabia Date posted:2014-03-03 | Writer: Skyline Global Solutions | Email: [email protected] Whether you are looking for something immediate, in the next month or for the fall... Skyline will take you there! Skyline Global Solutions seeks qualified EFL Teachers for various Universities and Institutes in Saudi Arabia. We also have multiple opportunities for female teachers with an International School campus in Riyadh, as well as a school in Dammam. Experience the culture, the history, the Kingdom!  You will only find these positions through Skyline Global Solutions, a leader in international teaching jobs for Saudi Arabia. Skyline provides exclusive opportunities for teachers in western countries....  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in Japan - Nagoya (1) Date posted:2004-04-12 | Writer: ABC PLUS | Email: [email protected] The ages of our students range from 18 months to adult, but are predominantly children. We currently have 4 native English teachers and 4 friendly Japanese staff. We are currently looking for an experienced female teacher to start from July 12th 2004. Training will be provided and will commence on this date, so the successful applicant will arrive in Japan on or before July 10th. We are looking to welcome a highly motivated, creative and responsible teacher to our team, with the ability to motivate students to learn in a fun and stimulating environment. The ability to speak Japanese is an advantage but not a requirement. The successful applicant will be required to work either a...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Cambodia Date posted:2019-02-28 | Writer: Australian Centre for Education, Cambodia | Email: [email protected] Would you like to teach in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, Cambodia, a country located in the heart of Southeast Asia and ASEAN? Exciting teaching opportunities exist for TESOL qualified native level English-speaking teachers at the Australian Centre for Education (ACE) within IDP Education (Cambodia) at four campuses in Phnom Penh and one in Siem Reap. ABOUT US:The Australian Centre for Education was established by IDP Education in 1992 in Phnom Penh and is the most prestigious English language school in Cambodia with over 300 teachers and 20,000 students. ACE Siem Reap was established two years later and ACE's third campus in Phnom Penh opened in 2015. ACE...  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Top 8 Misconceptions About Teaching ESL In this blog post, we will look at 8 of the most widely held misconceptions regarding the teaching of ESL worldwide. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Misconception #1: It's really hard to find a job Misconception #1: You need a degree to teach English abroad. Misconception #3: Teaching English abroad doesn't pay well Misconception #4: You need to speak another language to teach ESL abroad Misconception #5: You have to teach kids Misconception #6: Teaching ESL is only a job for young people Misconception #7: You don't need a TEFL qualification, if you're a native English speaker Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out...  [Read more]

International School Daoxiang Lake Date posted:2024-03-07 | Writer: Tsinghua International School | Email: [email protected] Job Summary Vacancies for international teachers: Primary ESL Teacher Primary Homeroom Teacher Requirements Bachelor’s degree TEFL/TESOL certificate preferred Love being a teacher and wishing to work in the educational sector for a long time; Language requirement for International Candidates: Native English speaker with excellent verbal and written communication skills; At least 3 years of relevant subject teaching experience, with a teaching licence. Teaching experience in AP, A-Level or other international curricula is a plus; Good classroom management skills, and homeroom teacher work experience preferred Competent in the use of Office and other...  [Read more]

ESL Teaching Jobs with Odysee Education Date posted:2024-03-18 | Writer: Odysee Education | Email: [email protected] We are looking for English teachers for our schools across Indonesia to teach children and young adults (ages 5-18). Most of our vacancies start in July/August, but we do have some opportunities year round. Up to 25 hours teaching per week, Monday to Friday. Established in 2013, Odysee Education has more than 10,000 students in schools all over Indonesia, making it one of the top English program providers in the nation. As the saying goes “The youths are the future of our nation”, therefore it is of the utmost importance that the right education is provided. Hence, we have established a reputation for recruiting the best teachers, and pride ourselves in building a...  [Read more]

Teach English in Japan (6) Date posted:2014-07-08 | Writer: Foster Language School | Email: [email protected] Foster Language School is family-run school located in the university town of Higashi-Hiroshima city with a population of over 180,000 and National Hiroshima University. We are looking for a self-motivated and customer-service oriented person who has teaching experience in EFL/ESL at a variety of levels and age groups from 3 years old to adult. You must be willing to commit yourself for a minimum of 12 months, starting in September 2014 The requirements: -Applicant is supposed to have Bachelor's degree -Minimum of one year experience teaching English in Japan is preferred -TESOL/ TEFL /ESL and RSA certification preferred -Native English speaker who has a Canadian/ US/ Australian/...  [Read more]

Urgent Requirement For EFL Instructors in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Date posted:2011-10-24 | Writer: Virtual Vision Solutions | Email: [email protected] We are an international manpower recruitment company in Saudi Arabia. We have secured several staffing contracts with different government universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia and we are currently recruiting male EFL Instructors for December 2011.    Job Requirements:    1. Teachers must be English native speakers    2. Must have certificate/s in EFL, ESL, TEFL, TESL, TESOL, CELTA, DELTA, etc.with basic degree (preferably in English, Journalism, Mass Communications, Linguistics or relevant English studies).    3. A candidate with Masters Degree or PHD in English or Linguistics...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information The Best Countries For Teaching ESL in Europe Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) abroad is a great way to gain international experience, learn a new culture, and earn money while traveling. Europe is a particularly popular destination for ESL teachers, offering a wide variety of countries with different cultures and languages. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the best countries in Europe for teaching ESL, including factors such as cost of living, job opportunities, and cultural immersion experiences. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting out, these countries are sure to offer something for everyone. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Teaching English in the Czech...  [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]

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why I Suggest Taking a TEFL Course Teaching English as a foreign language is a professional activity that requires many qualities and skills. Without any prior form of study in the field, it could be very difficult for the teacher to pass on knowledge to their students and possibly at times even be at risk of being counterproductive in a classroom. TEFL course prepares future teachers or teachers needing extra training to be better equipped in their role. Moreover, TEFL certification is recognized worldwide and as such gives a better chance to get a job as a teacher abroad. Especially as it is becoming a requirement for international teaching. Table of Contents Benefits Range of Topics Methodology Do you want to teach English...  [Read more]