Hey Linda! Great question! Yes, we would still recommend that you get TEFL certified even though you have a degree in English. Even certified English teachers in the U.S. will still get TEFL certified, as the skills for working in an ESL classroom abroad are very unique. Here are 2 articles to check out.
Zachery, The majority of schools around the world do not pay for your housing, they pay you a wage or salary and you pay for your apartment just like what you are doing now. A few wealthier nations will pay as a way to get you started with lower first month expenses but at the end of the day you get paid the same amount taking the housing or not. Jobs are jobs, they are not Peace Corp assignments...
It really depends on the location of where you want to go and the qualifications they are looking for. You already have qualifications in your field, so if you want to continue teaching math and science, then you shouldn't need a TEFL. People generally forget that a TEFL means "Teaching English as a Foreign Language." If you can prove otherwise that you are proficient in English, then you won't...
Hey Shabnam! Thanks for reaching out. We specialize in paid teaching jobs abroad, so currently Fiji and Maldives wouldn't be places that provide solid paid opportunities for teachers. We do currently have teachers in about 80 countries worldwide all over Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, so you have many other options! Here is some information about teaching English abroad as a non...
Hi! Traveling & living abroad with a pet is possible, but regulations for bringing in a pet from outside will vary by country. Also, you need to consider other factors, such as the costs of transporting a pet abroad, finding housing that will accept the pet, and making sure that your pet has proper documentation and vaccinations. You should talk to your vet, and research individual countries to...
Hey Nora, It's a requirement to have a 4-year-university degree to teach English in South Korea. It's not something that we require as an organization, but the entire country of South Korea requires teachers to have a degree. - ITA
Hi, great question! We firmly believe you are never too old for a new adventure! The only age requirement for this program is that you are 21+ :)