Being a teacher has its fair share of perks and challenges.
Teaching abroad is another story. Once you find yourself in a foreign country with students relying on you for answers, you will realize that teaching abroad is not child’s play.
Though challenging, teaching abroad offers better opportunities for teachers including better salary and career prospects. Securing teaching
jobs abroad can be tough, as you will be competing with applicants from all over the world. Most countries prefer local teachers who can speak their native tongue. However, in countries such as the UAE where the population is widely diverse, there is a huge demand for international teachers and teaching jobs abroad.
This page includes a list of all current vacancies and teaching jobs abroad. You may find vacancies in some of the world's top education hubs, at schools and universities in
Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
UAE,
Qatar,
Kuwait,
Oman,
Saudi Arabia.
What is the salary for teachers working abroad?
Most countries are compensating teachers with decent wages. Teachers abroad with several years of experience, a relevant degree, and certification will be able to make more, regardless of their destination.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE) - $48,000 per year
- France - $35,000 per year
- Ireland - $40,000 per year
- Korea - $80,000 - 85,000 per year
- Luxembourg $140,000 per year
- China- $12,000 per year
- Denmark - $42,000 - 43,000 per year
- Hungary- $20,000 per year
- Japan - $60,000 per year
- England - $20,000 – $40,000 per year
- Mexico - $20,000 per year
What are the benefits of Teaching Abroad?
Travel
Teaching abroad is one of the few professions that allows you to do that while maintaining a stable, fulfilling
teaching job abroad.
Culture
Working and living in a new place allows teachers to become integrated into the society, enabling them to better understand different peoples and make new friends.
Salary Package
Furnished housing or a housing allowance is usually provided, including airfare and health insurance.
What are the qualifications required to teach abroad?
If you plan to get an international teaching job, you must have certain qualifications apart from a degree in Education or a specialization in your field of interest. For instance, if you want to teach English, you may have to acquire ESL or EFL, TESOL, qualifications.