| The economy of Libya is on a progressive path as the | | | | Candidates with experience of 5 years and above are |
| government is displacing focus from its oil industry to | | | | in higher demand for TEFL teaching though newly |
| other sectors. Libya is a small but rapidly developing | | | | qualified graduates will be considered for regular |
| country that is encouraging overall growth and | | | | English teaching. The candidates should be dynamic |
| expansion of its economy. | | | | and confident to be able to teach to a different kind of |
| Jobs in Middle East are always a lucrative option | | | | student lot. There are several benefits given to the |
| owing to the high salaries and comfortable lifestyle. | | | | teachers- both TEFL and English- apart from their |
| Career opportunities in Libya are blossoming across all | | | | basic salaries. |
| industries to both expand the economy and generate | | | | Teachers are entitled to get full accommodation plus |
| maximum possible employment. Libya was considered | | | | free regular meals in addition to the basic salary. They |
| an underdeveloped country of the African continent | | | | are also eligible to get free air tickets along with |
| but it is quick shedding that image by undergoing fast | | | | transportation from airport to the accommodation. |
| transition. With investments from foreign countries, it is | | | | Moreover, transportation from working place to home |
| exploring other industrial sectors like building & | | | | and vice-versa is also provided to the teachers. But, |
| construction, medical & nursing, banking & finance and | | | | before accepting a job in Libya, conduct a research on |
| education & teaching. | | | | the company and the country through internet. Try to |
| Teaching jobs in Libya have great prospects as half of | | | | contact one of the country's government offices to |
| the country's population is below the age of 16. | | | | get more information of internet doesn't help. Gain |
| Besides this, majority of Libyans are not able to | | | | information about the company through people already |
| communicate in English, making it all the more essential | | | | working and living in Libya by joining online forums and |
| to teach them. The demand for good educational | | | | communities of expats. |
| facilities is, thus, in abundance and needs to be | | | | Whenever moving to a new country, it is suggested |
| addressed urgently. For this, the government has | | | | that one should take the time to learn about the culture |
| drafted a policy according to which every citizen is | | | | and lifestyle. Conforming to the rules helps acceptance |
| liable to get education increasing the number of jobs | | | | into the community and prevents one from offending |
| for teachers in Libya. Since English language has | | | | the locals. For example, people in Libya do not smoke |
| become an important means of communication | | | | in public and the use of alcohol & drugs is also |
| globally, jobs for English teachers are aplenty in the | | | | prohibited. Women wear a headscarf and dress |
| country. | | | | conservatively covering their arms and legs fully. This |
| So, if you are well versed in English and have a flair for | | | | may not be the same in one's own country which |
| teaching, you can apply for jobs in Libya. Several posts | | | | makes it extremely necessary to know the customs, |
| for TEFL teachers and general English teachers are | | | | laws, dress codes, code of conduct, etc. to be |
| lying vacant in the country in want of appropriate | | | | followed while in the new country. Also, it makes |
| candidates. The qualification required to teach in Libya | | | | adjusting to the new environs easier if one has the |
| is good hold of English language and basic computer | | | | clear picture of what to expect there. |
| knowledge. Knowing Arabic language and experience | | | | If one is ready to compromise with the liberty and earn |
| of Business English & ESP will be an asset. | | | | good money, Libya is the right place. |