What qualifications do I need to teach English abroad?

What qualifications do I need to teach English abroad?

Wondering how to get a job teaching English abroad?

This one’s easy. To teach English abroad, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in any subject/major, and an ESL teaching qualification (such as a TESOL certification) at the minimum!

For more on getting TESOL certified to teach English abroad, check out the following:

TESOL   FAQ

What is TESOL ?

ESL   vs. TESL vs. TESOL

Is a TESOL   certificate worth the cost?

English teaching job requirements for graduates of all majors

If you have your bachelor’s degree but no formal teaching qualification or previous teaching experience, you’ll be best suited for ESL jobs abroad (more commonly known as TESOL   jobs for those of you who hail from the UK). With your bachelor’s degree and TESOL   certification, you could be teaching English in China, South Korea or Japan in no time!

For the latest ESL teaching vacancies in China, check out Teach Away’s Explore Program >

These English teaching jobs abroad are usually found in language schools attended by adults, and also children after school hours. A TESOL   certification (at least 100 hours in length) is the minimum ESL qualification normally required for a teaching job with ESL/language schools around the world.

While it’s true that there are select teaching opportunities out there with overseas schools that claim you don’t require any qualifications at all - just strong native English speaking, reading and writing skills - approach these roles with caution. More often than not, these salaries tend to be much lower and working conditions may not be up to industry standards.

ESL jobs

As a general rule, reputable, well-paying ESL schools abroad are usually more selective when it comes to requirements for their teaching positions.

Why’s that? Well, for starters, there are a few other issues with teaching without your bachelor’s degree and TESOL course that will affect both you and the students you’ll have responsibility for.

If you don’t want to venture overseas, there are also lots of opportunities to teach English online with your bachelor’s degree and TESOL . Discover the perks of teaching English online here and check out our latest online English teaching jobs!

If you’re serious about being a capable English teacher, your main goal should be for your students to be successful. In order for them to achieve their best in their English classes, you’ll need some basic skills and knowledge around effective teaching techniques for English language learners (ELLs). You’ll also need to have an understanding of their challenges and strengths in their English classes, depending on their cultural backgrounds, age and education levels.

That’s why Teach Away partnered with TESOL in China to create a TESOL   course that covers the essential knowledge employers overseas look for when hiring ESL teachers from overseas.

TESOL   quiz

English teaching job requirements for licensed teachers

If you have a formal teaching qualification (for example, you majored or have a master’s degree in education) you’re a great fit for English teaching jobs in international elementary and high schools around the world. This holds true regardless of whether you’re a new graduate or experienced teacher in your home country.

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