TEFL DESTINATIONS

Where in the world will you teach EFL?

English is the global language and, as such, EFL teachers are in high demand.

Many countries have systems in place to provide visa sponsorship for native English speakers teaching EFL. 

The English teaching market is varied and ranges from teaching kindergarten and public elementary school students to teaching private business classes. Each position requires a slightly different set of skills but our TEFL courses provide you with these, so have no fear!

As a new English as a Foreign Language teacher, or even a seasoned professional, you will likely have questions about individual countries. Which country pays the most? Which country has the best apartments? Which place is generally the safest for women? Which country provides the best and most affordable healthcare? The list goes on and on, and so it should! It is only natural to have a whole list of questions about a foreign country where you plan to spend a year or longer of your life. 

We have tried our best to provide you with information pertaining to EFL teaching in a number of the most popular destinations. Unfortunately, things do change (e.g., Corona virus, terrorism, etc.), so while we do our best to keep this information regularly updated, it is not always possible to get everything exact.

Destinations

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – Not usually required

Teaching Experience – Sometimes required

Nationality – Any – Proof of English fluency

Visa – Required

Salary – $800-$1000 / month
Benefits – None

Cost of Living – Very Cheap
Healthcare Standards – 5.7% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 69.4 years

Happiness Rank – 114th
Tourist Attractions – Angkor Wat (temple complex)

  

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – BA/BSc

Teaching Experience – Required

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $1500-$2000+ / month
Benefits – Housing + Airfare

Cost of Living – Quite Cheap
Healthcare Standards – 5.5% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 76.4 years

Happiness Rank – 82nd
Tourist Attractions – Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Duoyishu Rice Terraces, Yangshuo, Forbidden City,  Chengdu Pandas etc.

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – BA/BSc

Teaching Experience – Usually required

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $2000-$2500+ / month
Benefits – Sometimes Housing + Airfare

Cost of Living – Moderate to Expensive
Healthcare Standards – 5.8% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 84.6 years

Happiness Rank – 75th
Tourist Attractions – Victoria Harbor, Victoria Peak, Lantau Island

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – BA/BSc

Teaching Experience – Required

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $700-$1300+ / month
Benefits – None

Cost of Living – Very Cheap
Healthcare Standards – 4.7% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 68.8 years

Happiness Rank – 127th
Tourist Attractions – Taj Mahal, Leh, Amritsar, etc.

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – BA/BSc Preferred

Teaching Experience – Not Required

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $700-$1000+ / month
Benefits – Housing + Airfare

Cost of Living – Quite Cheap
Healthcare Standards – 2.9% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 69.3 years

Happiness Rank – 92nd
Tourist Attractions – Mount Bromo, Bali, Bukit Lawang Orangutan Sanctuary

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – BA/BSc

Teaching Experience – Often Required

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $2100-$2500+ / month
Benefits – Sometimes Airfare Included

Cost of Living – Expensive
Healthcare Standards – 10.2% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 84.2 years

Happiness Rank – 53nd
Tourist Attractions – Kyoto Temples, Mount Fuji, Snow Monkeys, Osaka Castle, etc.

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – Preferred

Teaching Experience – Not Required

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $500-$1000+ / month
Benefits – None

Cost of Living – Very Cheap
Healthcare Standards – 1.9% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 65.8 years

Happiness Rank – 104th
Tourist Attractions – Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – Preferred

Teaching Experience – Not Required

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $500-$1000+ / month
Benefits – None

Cost of Living – Very Cheap
Healthcare Standards – 1.9% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 65.8 years

Happiness Rank – 104th
Tourist Attractions – Cameron Highlands, Langkawi, Perhentian Islands, Petronas Towers

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – Preferred

Teaching Experience – Sometimes Not Required

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $1200-$1800+ / month
Benefits – Usually None

Cost of Living – Cheap
Healthcare Standards – 2.3% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 66.8 years

Happiness Rank – 124th
Tourist Attractions – Bagan, Inle Lake, Shwedagon Pagoda, Amarapura, etc.

TEFL Certification – Required 100 Hours
Degree – Preferred

Teaching Experience – Preferred

Nationality – Native English Speaker (UK preferred)

Visa – Required

Salary – $1000-$2500+ / month
Benefits – Sometimes Housing

Cost of Living – Moderate
Healthcare Standards – 7.1% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 71.9 years

Happiness Rank – 57th
Tourist Attractions – Red Square, St. Petersburg, The Hermitage Museum, Lake Baikal

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – BA/BSc

Teaching Experience – Not Required

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $1600-$2500+ / month
Benefits – Housing + Airfare

Cost of Living – Moderate
Healthcare Standards – 7.4% GDP (WHO, 2015) 

Life Expectancy – 82.7 years

Happiness Rank – 56th
Tourist Attractions – Jeju Island, DMZ, Seoraksan Mountain, Namsan Tower, Gyeongju

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – Preferred

Teaching Experience – Not Required

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $1300-$2000+ / month
Benefits – Usually Housing

Cost of Living – Moderate
Healthcare Standards – 6.4% GDP (WHO, 2017) 

Life Expectancy – 77.3 years

Happiness Rank – 25th
Tourist Attractions – Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, Taipei 101, Sun Moon Lake, etc.

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – BA/BSc

Teaching Experience – Preferred

Nationality – Native English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $1000-$1400+ / month
Benefits – Sometimes Airfare + Housing

Cost of Living – Cheap to Moderate
Healthcare Standards – 3.7% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 75.5 years

Happiness Rank – 45th
Tourist Attractions – Krabi, Full Moon Party, Ayuthaya, Maya Beach, Sky Lantern Festival, etc.

TEFL Certification – Required 120 Hours
Degree – BA/BSc

Teaching Experience – Often Required

Nationality – Fluent English Speaker

Visa – Required

Salary – $1000-$2000+ / month
Benefits – None

Cost of Living – Quite Cheap
Healthcare Standards – 7.1% GDP (WHO, 2016) 

Life Expectancy – 76.3 years

Happiness Rank – 91st
Tourist Attractions – Sapa, Mui Ne, Hoi An, Halong Bay, American War Museum & Tunnels, Mekong Delta, etc.

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