Hi everyone!

I've completed my 120-hour TEFL and I'd like to know more information about how I may apply for a job teaching English in Indonesia.

For anyone who's been there or is currently there - how safe is it, especially for women? How is the weather, does it get unbearably hot/cold? What are the schedule and working hours typically like?

Thanks so much =)

~ Sheela

Hi Sheelah, I have just signed up and am starting the 140 hour course and would like to know anything at all re Indonesia as a teaching destination as that's where I want to start my teaching-english career

Hi guys,

Not sure if you're still interested but I'm in working in Bali now so might be able to give you some help. First of all Bali is so touristy that it's quite different to the rest of Indonesia so it's easy to find English speakers everywhere and I've always felt safe, on the other hand you can expect that you will get ripped off when you go shopping. I even left my handbag in a taxi once but got everything back, nothing was stolen. I've been to parts of Java, Lombok and Sulawesi and have sometimes been alone in these places. It's likely people will approach you and want to talk or have a photo, it's innocent.

There are two seasons the hot (April-September) and rainy (October- March), the temperature ranges from 28 celcius to 35 and it's still hot in the rainy season, you just get downpours but not every day. Read any travel guide for info like this.

As for teaching I guess it depends- school hours vary and you'll be given paid preparation time. Most of the language schools are in the big cities on Java. Just google ESL jobs Jakarta and you'll find heaps.

Let me know if you need more help or if you're here now!

Lorna

Hi Sheela...

Ive just returned from 2 weeks in Indo, specifically Java and Bali. 

The best thing is that they are practically 2 different countries! Different religions, foods and local dialects.

Whilst i had a great time in Bali, i just loved Java. The people were so welcoming and i always felt safe, whether i was in a big city or a small village. Yogyakarta especially was a fantastic city, plenty to see, great night markets and easy to get around. When i complete the course i will definately be heading to Java to teach :)

Hi guys, was wondering if anyone could offer me some advice... I'm so eager to teach in Indonesia. 

I'm about to commence my TEFL course and would like to know how many of you have been placed despite not having a degree? I have a 3 year diploma (graduated in the top 5 of my class), am very well-educated, have worked and excelled in strategic positions in business (for leading brands) and am wondering if any of this is ever taken into consideration? I'd love to work somewhere in Indonesia or thereabouts and just want to manage my own expectations with regard to getting placed there...

Can you guys please let me know what your experiences have been and whether any of you do not have degrees but have still managed to secure TEFL work in Indo? Thanks so much!

Are you a native English speaker? I think this also ranks high, maybe more so than having a degree. The only thing you really need a degree for is the KITAS (working visa), but lots of people work on social/tourist visas.

I have seen however that if you wanted to work at an international school here they want you to have a teaching degree and specific classroom experience. But if you want to work for an English school (like EF) they're less picky.

Thats good information to find out (@ Lorna). I've been wondering about that for ages :)