If you want to find a job before you arrive, have a look at the main TEFL job sites. Employers will usually only take on well-qualified teachers before they leave their home country.
Can I find work while in-country?
If you qualify for a working holiday visa, this is the best option. Simply look for language schools in the Yellow Pages or ask around once you’ve arrived.
What is the usual hiring process?
It’s the usual process of applying for jobs and going for interviews.
Is a work visa required to find paid work?
Yes. If you’re from the one of the scheme’s participating countries, your best option is a 12-month Working Holiday Visa.
If you’re not from one of these countries, it will be very difficult to obtain a visa.
Working holiday visa requirements:
From Austria, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, South Africa, Ukraine or the United States
Aged 30 or under
Have no children
Proof of funds (approx Cn$4,000)
Adequate travel insurance
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