ESL Job
in Indonesia

The beauty and variety on offer in this Tropical archipelago attracts more than 5 million tourists each year.

This creates a massive market for ESL teaching as the locals strive to be part of an industry worth US$6 billion each year. As a result, there are ample opportunities for the ESL teacher throughout the islands, and almost as many beaches for you to relax on while you mark your students’ work!

All the Essentials:
Details about i-to-i ESL jobs in Indonesia

Earn up to IDR 8,500,000 ($840*) per month from just 23 hours' teaching each week. You’ll also receive a subsidized, air-conditioned room that’s just a short distance from the school. The school will also reimburse your flight (subject to conditions) once you’ve finished a 12-month contract.

The details will vary if you’re teaching in Bogor.

Details

• Salary: Up to IDR 8,500,000 ($840*) per month from 23 classroom hours. If you work in Bogor, you’ll earn up to 20% less.
• Accommodation: The subsidized accommodation is an air-conditioned room in a shared house. The building will have a TV, phone, hot water and a maid and be within walking distance or a short bus journey to the school. If you’re based in Bogor, you’ll be provided with accommodation for the first month, after which you will have to find your own place.
• Arrival: Someone from the school will pick you up at Sukarno-Hatta airport (Cengkareng) in Jakarta. They will take you to your house, so you can settle in before travelling to the school the next day for orientation.
• Locations: Schools are located in the city and outskirts of Jakarta, or in the suburb of Bogor.
• Contract lengths: 1 year
• Departure dates: Every month except October and December (subject to availability).

*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

Requirements

i-to-i's Overseas Partner requires that all candidates meet the following criteria:

• Native English speaker – you must have a native English passport (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada).
• ESL-certified (100-hour or 120-hour ESL course recommended).
• Educated to the age of 18 or later.

Teaching and Employment

• What age and level of students will I be teaching?
  A range of ages: 5-9 year olds, 9-14 year olds and 14 years up. Levels vary from beginner to post-advanced.
• How many students will there be in each class?
  Between 5 and 14.
• How long are the classes?
  Usually 80 minutes long, but there will be occasional 2 or 4 hour classes with breaks.
• Are there any teaching resources?
  Yes, your school will be fully resourced.
• Will I be teaching alone or team teaching?
  Once you’re settled in, you’ll teach alone; but for the first few days, your training may involve observing fellow teachers and being mentored by senior staff.
• What kind of school will I be teaching in?
  A private language school.
• How much will I be paid?
  Up to IDR 8,500,000 ($840*) per month from 23 classroom hours. Subsidised accommodation will cost you about IDR 1,000,000 per month including bills (telephone is separate). Other basic living expenses such as food will usually set you back approximately IDR 3,500,000 ($345*) per month.
• Do I receive a bonus or flight re-imbursement?
  Yes. If you complete your 12 month contract, the cost of your return ticket will be refunded (subject to conditions). If you’re working in Bogor, half of the cost will be reimbursed after the first month, the remainder on completion of the remaining 11.
• How many holiday days will I receive per year?
  Of your 22 paid holidays, 10 to 13 must be taken over Christmas or for Muslim holidays.
• What are my working hours?
  Each week, you’ll typically teaching for 23 hours in the afternoon and evening, with occasional morning classes. These will be spread over 6 days each week, with 18 Saturdays off per year.
• Can I renew my contract?
  Possibly, but you should discuss this with your school.
• What happens if I need to break my contract?
  As the school pays for your visa, if you break your contract you will need to partially reimburse them, proportionate to the time remaining on your contract. You will also forfeit your right to a flight reimbursement.
• When should I book my flights?
  You’ll have to purchase and book your own flights, but it’s best to wait until your teaching contract is signed.
• Who is my contract with?
  Your contract will be with your employer: the language school or institute. It will not be with i-to-i or with our overseas partner. If you have any problems while working, you’ll have to take them up with the employer themselves, rather than i-to-i.
• What visa do I need?
  Our in-country partner will help you with the visa requirements and application. This is partly why the job requirements are so important: some are also essential requirements for the visa.

*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

Recommended Training

While you can find work with limited ESL skills, our in-country partners suggest taking our top course, the 120-hour Weekend ESL Course, to give you the best chance of finding a good job. This will qualify for more specialised and challenging ESL jobs with higher salaries.