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China

If the 20th Century was an American Century, then the 21st looks set to belong to China. But rather than making everyone else learn Chinese, they’ve decided to learn English, which is great news for TEFL teachers! There are an estimated 400 million people learning English in China, so the demand for English teachers is huge!
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Thailand

For people who regard quality of life as more important than how much you earn, Thailand is perhaps Asia’s top TEFL destination. There are plenty of jobs, the wages are pretty good, the cost of living is low and teaching in Thailand allows TEFLers to explore the country. Add that to the fact that Thai people are genuinely outgoing and welcoming and it’s easy to see why Thailand is such a top TEFL destination.
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Japan

Japan is one of the world’s top TEFL destinations: there are plenty of jobs, the wages are pretty good and Japanese students are renowned for being enthusiastic and polite. Japan is a great place to spend a year or two and once you land in Tokyo or Osaka, you’ll soon realize why it’s such a popular place to teach English as a foreign language.

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South Korea

The South Korean economy relies heavily on export to the US, Western Europe and Australasia, so having English language skills has become increasingly important for professional Koreans. Both wages and demand for TEFL teachers are high: so it’s a great choice, especially for first time teachers.
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Indonesia

Although it’s perhaps not an obvious choice, Indonesia has become one of the major players in the TEFL jobs market in Asia. It’s the fourth most populous nation on the planet, so there are lots of potential students. The demand is mainly driven by the oil business in cities such as Jakarta and Bandung and by tourism in places like Bali and Sumatra.
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China

If the 20th Century was an American Century, then the 21st looks set to belong to China. But rather than making everyone else learn Chinese, they’ve decided to learn English, which is great news for TEFL teachers! There are an estimated 400 million people learning English in China, so the demand for English teachers is huge!
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Spain

Many jobs in Spain require fluency in English, so the demand for native English TEFL teachers is huge. In fact, English language lessons are compulsory in all state schools and, while positions here are usually only offered to the more experienced TEFL teachers, pretty much every town and city has at least one Academia de Inglés that may employ less experienced teachers.
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France

As with much of Europe, French businesses are increasingly seeing English as a key skill for their employees. In fact, legislation states that French companies have to turn over at least 1.5% of their payroll to employee training. Much of this is spent on English language training, and there are thousands of private language companies out there looking for qualified TEFL teachers.
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Czech Republic

Prague is so overwhelmed by experienced TEFL teachers that it can be tricky to find work without years of experience or the help of specialist recruitment consultants. However if you venture out of the capital, working conditions, wages and your chances of finding TEFL jobs increase dramatically.
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Italy

Opportunities to teach English in Italy seem to be increasing every year. Many Italians see fluency in English as key to better employment prospects. Because of this there are innumerable small English language institutes in almost every city, from the French border to the far south in Sicily and Calabria.
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Greece

The TEFL industry in Greece is huge. All school children aged six to 16 learn English as part of the curriculum, and the vast majority supplement their state education with extra lessons at private language schools (frontisteria). Over the last few years a growing number of businesses have begun to favor employees with fluency in English. This has driven the demand for English teachers even higher.
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Spain

Many jobs in Spain require fluency in English, so the demand for native English TEFL teachers is huge. In fact, English language lessons are compulsory in all state schools and, while positions here are usually only offered to the more experienced TEFL teachers, pretty much every town and city has at least one Academia de Inglés that may employ less experienced teachers.
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Turkey

The TEFL jobs market in Turkey is buoyant. The country’s desire to join the European Union has led to a huge increase in the number of people taking English classes, and there are opportunities to teach English in both state schools and the growing number of English language institutes that have sprung up around the country.
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Turkey

The TEFL jobs market in Turkey is buoyant. The country’s desire to join the European Union has led to a huge increase in the number of people taking English classes, and there are opportunities to teach English in both state schools and the growing number of English language institutes that have sprung up around the country.
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Brazil

Over recent years Brazil’s economy has risen steadily and looks set to become one of the top five economies in the world in the years ahead. As with most countries enjoying financial growth, the demand for English language teachers is rising too. While there aren’t a huge number of jobs, people with specialist knowledge and experience can gain a visa and find work.
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Argentina

Argentina has a relatively healthy TEFL jobs market and the demand for trained TEFL teachers seems to remain pretty constant. Most TEFL jobs are to be found in the capital Buenos Aires and it’s usually a lot easier to find work once you’re in the country.
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Ecuador

No one goes to Ecuador to earn huge amounts of cash and improve their bank balance! But although the wages aren’t the highest, neither is the cost of living, so it’s still possible to live on the salary from your TEFL job. Most work is to be found in universities and private language schools.
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Costa Rica

Costa Rica is by far the most affluent country in Central America and much of this wealth is derived from the country’s close relationship with the USA. There is a governmental resolution to encourage English language education and English is taught in all primary schools. Most TEFL jobs for foreign teachers are to be found in the capital San Jose, the second city, Alajuela, and the tourist town of Manuel Antonio.
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Brazil

Over recent years Brazil’s economy has risen steadily and looks set to become one of the top five economies in the world in the years ahead. As with most countries enjoying financial growth, the demand for English language teachers is rising too. While there aren’t a huge number of jobs, people with specialist knowledge and experience can gain a visa and find work.
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South Africa

South Africa offers lots of opportunities for teaching English on a volunteer basis. There aren’t that many opportunities for paid work in the country, but the British Council do have an office in Johannesburg and there are some paid opportunities to teach English with businesses in cities such as Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban.
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South Africa

South Africa offers lots of opportunities for teaching English on a volunteer basis. There aren’t that many opportunities for paid work in the country, but the British Council do have an office in Johannesburg and there are some paid opportunities to teach English with businesses in cities such as Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban.
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What Kind of TEFL Jobs Are There?

Everyone from little kids at kindergartens to university graduates and high-powered businessmen are desperate to learn English, so there are lots of different opportunities to teach English abroad...

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Who TEFLs?

The simple answer is ‘all sorts of people’. Gap year students. Graduates. Retired people. People who can’t find a job they like at home. People who need a career break. Basically, if you’re looking for a way to work abroad and...

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Where Are The Top TEFL Destinations?

That really depends on you. There are excellent opportunities to teach English in most countries worldwide. Take a look at our TEFL Jobs Destinations section for information on all key TEFL jobs markets and FREE TEFL Jobs country guides.

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Three Ways i-to-i Can Help You Find TEFL Jobs Abroad

1. Paid TEFL Internships

The hassle-free way to start teaching English abroad. You don’t need any experience. You don’t even need to have a TEFL certificate, because we can give you full TEFL training before you leave. Your accommodation will be arranged for you, and you’ll get extra support during the five months you’ll be living and working overseas. A great choice for first time TEFL teachers.

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The perfect TEFL experience, you’ll get full TEFL training and gain invaluable TEFL experience while living in the Far East for up to 5 months!

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2. TEFL Jobs Placement Service

The TEFL Jobs Placement Service is completely free! You can earn up to $2300 a month, get FREE accommodation and some of the schools will even pay for your flights... so find out about current job opportunities abroad below!

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As you’d expect from a TEFL training company, we know a thing or two about finding TEFL jobs. Take a look at the How to Find Your Own TEFL Job page for loads of FREE resources and more information on the best places to find work teaching English abroad.

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China

Thailand

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

China

Spain

France

Czech Republic

Italy

Greece

Spain

Turkey

Turkey

Brazil

Argentina

Ecuador

Costa Rica

Brazil

South Africa

South Africa

What Kind of TEFL Jobs Are There?

Who TEFLs?

Where Are The Top TEFL Destinations?

Three Ways i-to-i Can Help You Find TEFL Jobs Abroad

1. Paid TEFL Internships

Thailand Internship

China Internship

2. TEFL Jobs Placement Service

3. Find Your Own TEFL Job

FREE TEFL Uncovered eBook