Teaching English in Indonesia

This vast archipelago consisting of 17,500 islands is a popular hot-spot attracting thousands of travellers every year. This has caused the TEFL market to grow rapidly as locals Indonesians struggle to adapt their skills to the tourist industry.

As a teacher in Indonesia, you can expect ample opportunities, a low cost of living and flexible teaching requirements. For all these reasons, Indonesia is quite easily the perfect place to begin your TEFL career!

Recommended Training

While you can find a teaching job with basic TEFL skills, our in-country partners recommend our top-level courses in order to find you the best job abroad!

• 100-hour Online TEFL Course
• 120-hour Weekend TEFL Course

A top level course will increase your prospects, as you’ll qualify for more specialised and challenging TEFL jobs with higher salaries.

The Employment Basics

• Salary: Earn up to IDR 8,500,000 ($840*) a month
• Requirements: You must be a native English speaker and educated to the age of 18
• Contract Lengths: 12 months

How to Apply

1. Get in touch with us

• If you don’t have a TEFL qualification, give us a call on 800-352-1793.
• If you’re already TEFL qualified, send us your details and we’ll be in touch with you shortly.

2. We’ll provide you with all the details you need to start your application

3. Our in-country partners will then begin their search for your dream job!

Please note: The job placement service does not guarantee that an applicant will be offered a position. A job offer will be made providing you meet the initial requirements, successfully pass any interview process and that a suitable position is matched to your profile.
i-to-i UK Limited is acting as an employment agency for the purposes of the job placement service.

*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

What can you expect in Indonesia?

• Salary: Up to IDR 8,500,000 ($840*) 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).

*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

Requirements for Indonesia

i-to-i's Overseas Partner requires that all candidates meet the following criteria:

• Native English speaker with British, Irish, Canadian, Australian, American or New Zealand nationality.
• TEFL qualification (100-hour or 120-hour TEFL course recommended).
• 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 IDR 8,500,000 ($840*) per month based on a 23 hour week.

If you live in subsidized accommodation this will cost approximately IDR 1,000,000 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 IDR 3,500,000 ($345*) 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.

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.

7. When should I book my flights?

It is your responsibility to book and pay for your flights, and to arrive in good time for your flight. We advise you refrain from booking your flights until you have signed your teaching contract.

8. Who is my contract with?

The contract you sign will be with the language school or institute that you will be teaching at, not with i-to-i or with our overseas partner.

9. What visa do I need?

Our in-country partner will advise on the visa process and requirements for this. It is important that you meet all the requirements outlined for the placement as some or all of these may be essential requirements to get the correct working visa.

*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

100 Hour Online and 120 Weekend TEFL course

i-to-i's overseas partner requires that all applicants have a TEFL qualification to apply for the positions. If you need to get TEFL qualified, i-to-i's 100 Hour Online and 120 Weekend TEFL courses are our most comprehensive TEFL courses, providing you with in-depth TEFL training. Not only will you receive in-depth theory 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.

Choosing the 120-Hour Weekend TEFL course also adds practical training your certification!

• Internationally Recognised Certificate
• 20 hour Weekend TEFL Course*
• 20 hour Specialist Certificate in Grammar
• 40 hour Online Course
• Video & audio tutorials
• Personal 1 to 1 tutor support
• Lifetime Access to Teaching Helpdesk
• 40 hours in 8 Specialist Certificates

*Not included in the 100-hour Online TEFL Course