Can you get a job teaching English abroad? Yes.
Can you get a job as an English teacher even without a degree? Yes!
Most people don’t know that not having a college degree is not a hindrance to getting hired as an English teacher abroad. Good news! If you’re a native English speaker, you can actually teach English abroad even without a degree.
There are almost one billion people learning how to speak English in the world. Thus, there is a huge demand for English teachers abroad. The opportunities are endless for aspiring teachers. However, there are also limitations.
Follow this guide to get a teaching job abroad:
1. Know your teaching options
The truth is, there are different standards from one school and one country to another. Research which schools allow you to hire foreign teachers without degrees.
Some countries won’t require a degree and most English teachers are employed without a degree, a TEFL certification or prior teaching experience in English is required. For example, some countries in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America don’t require a degree for English teachers.
Check a destination with plenty of job opportunities for you.
China & Cambodia
Without a doubt, China has the largest job market for English teachers in the world. Sometimes, they will require a TEFL certification or teaching experience.
Some schools in Cambodia also hire foreign English teachers. You can also enjoy the great Southeast Asian culture and food, on top of amazing beaches and weather.
France, Italy, Germany
Some Western European countries like Italy, France, and Germany, also hire teachers without degrees. Again, you would need a TEFL certification or experience.
Mexico, Peru, Argentina
Schools throughout Central and South America hire foreign English teachers even without college degrees. This region is the best option for aspiring English teachers.
Always remember to do these things:
TEFL Certification
Enhance your chances of getting hired with a TEFL Certification. You need to have proper training in methods, classroom management, and lesson planning.
Be patient in finding a job
It can be a bit longer apply for teaching jobs. Most schools hire English teachers without a degree.
Check for Local Opportunities
Check first for opportunities locally before checking abroad.
Volunteering
This is a great way to gain experience for your CV.
Part Time Jobs
Be ready to take on jobs on the side, apart from your full-time teaching job.
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Hello, I am Jessica from India, I am a counselor/special Educator working in Bangalore. I am getting married this year and would be shifting to Jordon as my fiance is working in one of the companies.
I would like take assistance on how I should go with the recruitment procedures there? Where to send resume and which one will be the best to apply?
By Jessica (Feb, 2019) |
Very surprising is the fact that some of these so-called native speakers of English sometimes make some grammatical ,structural and lexical errors.I can challenge them to it .Is it because of their ascent that distinuishes them as good English speakers? Errors like wrong usage of pronouns ,wrong use of tenses in conditional sentences and their derivatives characterise some of their seemingly convincing and seemingly correct English.Africans are not trusted that they could deliver on the job.It is time this canker was uprooted .Im in the United Arab Emirates looking for a teaching job and hardly land one up to now.Im even thinking of getting back to my country.Im getting fraustrated every pasing day with with my quest for job.I have a degree in mathematics from University of Cape Coast and yet Iv not nit been able to get even a primary school to teach here in any of the emirates .I've been through a three-year teacher training college before upgrading myself with bachelor of education .I can equally teach English as well.But the dicriminatory and racist attitudes against our colour.It is very embarassing when they are treated nicely in our country but their counterparts are very racist towards us .
By Dokli Anthony (Sep, 2018) |
Well, that was truly a revelation that one can teach English in some countries even without a degree., just with TEFL qualification.
By Rajkumar Chakravarthy (Jul, 2018) |
I am surprised that many jobs ask only for teachers from developed countries while there are great teachers from the developing countries who are left out just because of their background. How can this be corrected?
By Katherine K (Apr, 2018) |
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I am not a native English speaker but I do teach English for students and people from my town in Jordan. I lived in Chicago for 15 years and I became USA citizen. I learned English there. I am talented in teaching English , I create my own way of teaching , I used many English teaching sites from the net. People like my way and the technique I use.
By Zaki aldawoud (Sep, 2018) |