Country Guides: United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a diverse combination of native communities and people from across the world - the entire Commonwealth condensed into one small group of islands. From Lands End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, you'll never want for something to do: exciting nightlife, historic buildings, quaint villages and rolling green fields will fill your days to bursting point.
The UK has a well-developed, if occasionally unreliable transport system, and there are plenty of options from cheap flights to buses, coaches, ferries and trains – many of which travel along wonderfully scenic routes.
Demand For Teachers
High, competitive
Main TEFL Regions
London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bournemouth, Brighton, Hastings, Edinburgh
Main Types of Teacing
- Private Language Schools: General English, Business English, Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS
- Summer Schools/Study Tours: General English
- Migrant English Programs: General English, English for Younger Learners
Busiest Periods
June-August
Salary
- £180-£350 per week (£8-£20 per hour)
- Pay is commensurate with a teacher's qualifications and experience
Tax
23% (approx)
Visa Requirements
All EU citizens can work in the UK.
Passport holders aged under 30 from Australia, New Zealand and Canada can apply for a one year working holiday visa. Other teachers will find it difficult to obtain a work visa.
Requirements
- English speaker
- TEFL qualification
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