| From Europe to Asia, the market is an increasingly | | | | offers fabulous architecture, a low cost of living and |
| diverse and exciting place to start a career. The | | | | very friendly people. The demand for teachers is high |
| volume of teaching job opportunities across the globe | | | | so teachers can earn between 16,000-24,000kc per |
| are ever growing and the demand for qualified | | | | month ($750-$1100 USD / £380-£560). If |
| teachers is rising. So where is the best place to start | | | | you are interested in learning Czech, your employers |
| teaching abroad? Here we'll guide you through three of | | | | may offer cheap language courses. They may even |
| our favourites. Overview of the TEFL jobs we offer. | | | | help you find accommodation with a local family to help |
| Korea | | | | you get settled in. Obviously there are opportunities in |
| As one of the world's most technologically advanced | | | | the country capital Prague, but it is recommended that |
| countries, the quality of life in South Korea is high. | | | | those wanting an authentic experience try one of the |
| South Korean's are also regarded as some of the | | | | smaller regions such as Pilsen or Brno, where you are |
| friendliest and most hospitable people in the world. The | | | | less likely to be treated like a tourist. |
| demand for qualified TEFL teachers far exceeds the | | | | Mexico |
| supply and as a result employers are willing to provide | | | | Mexico is a great place to gain experience as a TEFL |
| higher salaries. Typically 12 month contracts are | | | | teacher, while taking in the unique culture, extraordinary |
| offered, although in some cases you may be able to | | | | sights and wide range of activities. Few countries offer |
| negotiate a minimum of 6 months. You will usually be | | | | the rich geography of Mexico, from surreal desert |
| doing about 40 hours a week, 22 hours worth of | | | | landscapes to snow-capped volcanoes, you'll never be |
| teaching and 18 hours of office work. Most schools will | | | | short of things to look at. You'll also be able to soak up |
| be willing to offer a starting salary of 1.8 million Won | | | | the countries rich and varied history with visits to |
| ($1900 USD / £950) per month, although pay | | | | Mayan pyramids. The demand for teachers in Mexico |
| could be up to 50% higher depending on qualifications. | | | | is enormous, so you'll be able to find a job, whether |
| In addition, schools may cover the cost of your air fare, | | | | you're a first-timer or a seasoned pro. Salaries seem |
| provide good accommodation free of charge, sort out | | | | low, starting between $350-$700 USD (£180- |
| your working visa and even provide severance pay. | | | | £350) per month, but are more than enough to |
| The Czech Republic | | | | provide a good quality of life. Since hiring rarely takes |
| So what makes the Czech Republic one of the most | | | | place via the internet or telephone, it is recommended |
| popular TEFL destinations in the world? The most | | | | you contact a local TEFL programmes and tutors and |
| obvious answer is that cheap beer is every teachers | | | | ask them to help you get in contact with good local |
| raison d'être! Aside from this the Czech Republic | | | | schools. |