Teach English in Yemen

Details

Summary

As in other Middle East countries, employers expect their teachers to have lots of qualifications.

Main TEFL regions

Sana'a, Aden

Types of teaching

In-company: General English, Business English, English for Specific Purposes
English medium schools: General English, English for Younger Learners
University language departments: General English

Accommodation

This is usually provided by your employer, or they’ll add a housing allowance to your salary.

Flight reimbursement

You’ll usually get free flights or a cash bonus at the end of a long contract.

Salary

US$1000-$1,600 per month, which is a fair bit lower than other Middle Eastern countries. Pay is commensurate with a teacher's qualifications and experience.

Taxes

No income tax!

Cost of living

Yemen isn’t as rich as its neighbours, so costs are lower. Food and transport are about half the price of the USA, while clothing is about a third of the price. However, getting a phone and internet connection are much more expensive.

Potential to save money

If you avoid spending too much – which isn’t that difficult given the lack of western-style entertainment – you should be able to save a decent amount of money each month.

How much TEFL training is recommended?

Realistically, you need to have a Maters Degree in TEFL to teach in a decent school or university. Smaller schools may employ you with just a BA and a TEFL certificate, but they’re probably not the kind of places where you’d want to work.

Common teaching conditions

Teaching conditions are much the same as elsewhere in the Middle East: lots of bureaucracy and the odd cultural clash, but dedicated students and plenty of vacation.

Be aware…

You will need a permit to travel outside of the capital city. The triangle made up of the regions Marib, Shibwa, and Jawf is well-known for kidnappings.