People who want to travel are increasing their teaching qualifications and opting to receive TESOL certification, enabling them to quickly find work to teach English overseas. Jobs are available in almost every country in the world for ESL teachers, and although the qualifications and experience requirements vary according to each country’s individual requirements, 99% of the time if you have received a TESOL certificate that is from an accredited institution you are good go to!

Many ESL teachers who recently complete their program will find that the school/institution that provided them with their TESOL training will also assist them find work in their country of choice, and provide support to get them properly set up to make the transition into the new country easy. Online websites that are dedicated to TESL and TEFL also provide extensive listings of employment opportunities in most countries.

Teachers of TESOL who hold professional qualifications looking for teach English overseas Jobs will find work in most countries either directly through replying to online advertisements or privately. The process of applying is usually pretty standard an can be done even once they already arrived pre-hired to the country they would prefer to work in. Some countries do require postgraduate qualifications in TESOL although the primary degree does not necessarily need to be teaching related. This should not deter those who do not hold tertiary qualifications, as many countries will accept employment visa requests from those without the qualifications if they are offered work within the country.

The conditions and payments available to those teaching English vary according to country and may vary according to locations within individual countries. Teachers planning to travel may find it useful to make contact with other teachers who teach at the school or location they are applying to and seek clarification of the standard of accommodation offered. Advertisements for “furnished accommodation” may also mean different things in different locations so do some research before you jump into it.

For the teacher taking advantage of the worldwide shortage of teachers of English as a Second Language, there are endless opportunities to teach English overseas. Jobs provide exposure to not only the culture of the chosen country but working and living somewhere new provides a unique opportunity to engage with its people. Teachers who themselves would like to learn a foreign language will find many opportunities to practice the language if they choose a country that speaks it. A “win-win” situation if you will.

Teaching English overseas jobs during summer holiday breaks are becoming popular with university students who seek to gain invaluable experience in their chosen careers. Short-term assignments are available to those who can’t commit to a long-term contract, and these may be available in the business or industry that the student is studying. There are many opportunities to work and teach English overseas, jobs specializing in a particular industry will often welcome the international perspective that a teacher can bring to their own students, while providing them with ESL classes.

People who want to take advantage of the opportunities to teach English internationally will find many educational institutions both campus-based and online right in their home country that provide TESOL Certification Programs. Courses available will vary in standards and accreditation and selection of a suitable course may depend on which country is preferred to work in. Certification assures teachers a world of opportunity to teach English overseas. Jobs available to teachers are plentiful and the experiences offered unforgettable.