Teaching English in Indonesia
This vast archipelago consists of 17,500 islands off the southernmost tip of the Asian Mainland. Across the ocean lie Singapore, Australia and the Philippines, while overland you can reach East Timor, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. Surprisingly, Indonesia is the forth most populated country in the world with over 20 million people living within its borders.
Thousands of travellers visit Indonesia every year and this has caused the country's TEFL market to grow rapidly as local people try to tailor their skills towards the tourist industry. Demand for TEFL teachers is high but it can be difficult to secure positions at schools that offer good teaching conditions and reasonable salaries. Our TEFL Jobs solve this problem by finding you work in a respectable language institute and helping you to negotiate your contract.
A Few Details...
By using the free job placement service for Indonesia included in the 100-hour TEFL course, you will earn approximately $860 a month unless you're working in Bogor in which case you will earn about 20% less than this. You will have the opportunity to live in subsidised accommodation if you're working in or around Jakarta or you'll benefit from a months free accommodation while you find your own place if you're working in Bogor.
What can you expect in Indonesia?
- Salary: Up to IDR7,850,000, approximately $860 per month based on a 23 hour week (except for teachers in Bogor who will earn up to 20% less than this).
- Accommodation: If you choose to live in the accommodation subsidised by the school this will be your own air-conditioned room in a shared house. Houses have telephones, televisions, hot water and a maid and are within walking distance or a short journey by public transport to the school. The exception is for teachers in Bogor who will find their own accommodation (first 30 days will be provided for you).
- Arrival: You will be picked up at Sukarno-Hatta airport (Cengkareng) in Jakarta by a member of your school's management team. You will be taken to your house where you can rest until the following day when you will go to the school for your orientation.
- Locations: Schools are located in the city or outskirts of Jakarta, or in the suburb of Bogor.
- Contract lengths: 1 year
- Departure dates: There are departures every month except October and December (subject to availability).
Requirements for Indonesia
- Native English speaker with British, Irish, Canadian, Australian, American or New Zealand nationality.
- TEFL qualification (100-hour TEFL course included).
- Educated to the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions about teaching in Indonesia
1. What age and level of students will I be teaching?
You will be teaching a mix of 5-9 year olds, 9-14 year olds and 14 years up. Levels can be from beginner to post-advanced.
2. How many students will there be in each class?
Minimum 5, maximum 14.
3. How long are the classes?
80 minutes with some 120 minute or 4 hour classes (with a break) for adults.
4. Are there any teaching resources?
Yes, there are extensive resources.
5. Will I be teaching alone or team teaching?
You will be teaching alone, although in the first few days you may spend some time team teaching, observing fellow teachers and receiving mentoring from more experienced teachers, to help with your training.
6. What kind of school will I be teaching in?
You will be teaching in private language schools.
Frequently asked questions about employment in Indonesia
1. How much will I be paid?
Up to $860 per month based on a 23 hour week.
If you live in subsidized accommodation this will cost approximately $85 per month (including bills, except for the telephone) while normal rent could be twice as much as this. Other basic living expenses, including food, could be expected to cost around $300 per month.
2. Do I receive a bonus or flight re-imbursement?
A return ticket (up to a limit and subject to guidelines) will be reimbursed on completion of your 12 month contract. For those working in Bogor half of your flight cost will be reimbursed after 1 month, the remainder on completion of the year.
Cost of living in Indonesia is approximately $261 per month.
3. How many holiday days will I receive per year?
You will receive 22 paid holidays, 10 to 13 of which must be taken over Christmas or for Muslim holidays.
4. What are my working hours?
Typically teaching hours will be 23 hours per week in the afternoon and evening, with occasional morning classes. You will work 6 days a week with 18 Saturdays off per year.
5. Can I renew my contract?
Your contract may be extendable; you would need to discuss this with your school.
6. What happens if I need to break my contract?
The total cost of your visa to the school is approximately $1000 - if you break your contract you will need to return a proportion of this money e.g. if you leave after 6 months you will pay approximately $500. Also, your flight costs will not be reimbursed if you do not complete your contract.
100 Hour TEFL course
Our most comprehensive TEFL course not only gives you in-depth theory and practical training, but also specialist courses for every teaching situation. Increasing the number of hours of study will also give you more confidence, make your CV more attractive and maximize your earning potential.
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