Location
  • Myanmar
Length
52+ weeks
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Middle School High School University Students Adults
General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Native English Speaker
  • A degree equivalent to a U.S. 4 year bachelor’s degree
  • A TEFL/TESOL certification
  • Ages 20-50
  • Citizen of the US, CA, UK, Ireland, Au, NZ,
  • No criminal record
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Middle School High School University Students Adults
Housing
Apartment
Weekly Classroom Hours
40
Age Min.
19

Pricing

Salary / Benefits
Paid teaching position in Myanmar
1 week orientation (+ optional 3 week TESOL certification) in Yangon
Monthly salary of $750-$1,150 USD
Business visa sponsorship
Full background check and screening on school/position
Assistance in finding accommodation
Price Details
What's Included:
--Full time, paid teaching placement in Myanmar
--Contract negotiation on your behalf
--Airport pickup in Yangon
--One week orientation in Yangon
--Accommodation during orientation in Yangon
--TESOL Course Option: accommodation is included for the entire month of your course as well
--Basic language training
--International Medical and Accident Insurance provided by Greenheart Travel for the entire duration of your contract
--Professional local staff provides orientation and assistance when settling in and throughout your program
--24 hour emergency support for duration of the program
--Pre-departure support and orientation from an experienced Greenheart Travel Program Manager
What's Included
Some Accommodation Some Activities SIM cards Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
Airfare Meals Wifi
Jun 04, 2025
Oct 07, 2019
19 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Greenheart Travel’s paid English teaching program in Myanmar is your chance to make an incredible impact in the classroom while getting paid to travel. Most teaching placements are in private international schools or language schools in Yangon, the former capital and largest city in Myanmar.

The positions are full time, meaning that hours will range from 35-40 hours per week, five days per week, and you may teach students who are young children up through high school and even young adults.

Program at-a-glance:
-Paid teaching position in Myanmar
**No Bachelor's or college diploma required**
- 1-week orientation (+ optional 3 week TESOL certification) in Yangon with other travelers
- Monthly salary of $650-$900 USD
-Business visa sponsorship
-Full background check and screening on school/position
- Assistance in finding accommodation

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Program Highlights

  • Airport Pickup and One week orientation in Yangon, Myanmar
  • Accommodation during orientation in Yangon
  • Basic language training included in your program
  • International Medical and Accident Insurance provided by Greenheart Travel for 6 months
  • Assistance from a personal program manager before, during and after your teaching contract

Program Reviews

4.75 Rating
based on 8 reviews
  • 5 rating 75%
  • 4 rating 25%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Benefits 4.5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.65
  • Facilities 4.4
  • Safety 5
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Kyleen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

When in Mandalay

I decided to come to Myanmar on a whim. As a fresh university graduate, I was grappling with the question most grads struggle with: what now? I found myself scrolling through Greenheart Travel’s teaching programs, and the thumbnail for Myanmar caught my eye. Within 15 minutes, I submitted my preliminary application for the program. 3 months later, I was placed at a private school in Mandalay. 4 months later, I landed in Yangon for my week long orientation. The entire process was incredibly easy. Between placing me at my school, helping me find a place to live, and answering all of my questions, both organizations, Greenheart Travel and their partner, NelcXplore, were extremely helpful. I’m very much looking forward to the rest of my time in Mandalay.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The thing that caught me off guard the most upon arriving in Myanmar was the sheer number of stray dogs wandering the streets
201 people found this review helpful.
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Ali
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Don't overlook Myanmar! Absolutely amazing

I wasn't originally planning to go to Myanmar but I could not have been happier that I did. Myanmar is a truly special country that will always have a special place in my heart. Greenheart supported me throughout the beginning of the process and made me feel comfortable traveling to a country I didn't know much about. It was also great to have a job and an apartment ready for me when I arrived. As Myanmar was a less popular destination at the time, we had a smaller TESOL group but I really enjoyed this. I made lifelong friends through the Greenheart program and throughout my time in Myanmar. I loved being able to travel around the country, connect with my students and other travelers, and really feel like I was part of a local community. Myanmar is so special and I encourage everyone to travel there!!

What would you improve about this program?
The partner program Greenheart works with in Myanmar was not as supportive as Greenheart itself. I found some of the employees rude and dismissive. Luckily they weren't involved in our daily work after the TESOL course.
193 people found this review helpful.
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Lilly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Placement in Myanmar

I am currently teaching in Myanmar through the help of Greenheart travel. I love my school and my experience so far. I highly recommend the group and country to anyone interested in teaching abroad. Greenheart Travel was able to provide me answers before arriving which was very reassuring. They also suggested Myanmar to me, which was a country I never heard of before arriving. They were still able to provide answers even though this country is not as well known and I had a different case compared to other participants. The placement week in Myanmar gives you a basic understanding of the culture and things to do. It is a very relaxed country and it is up to your placement group and team to decide on the activities and how involved you want to be in the placement week.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice to future travelers is that Asia is not about efficiency it’s about making sure everyone involved in a decision is happy so finding a placement and getting answers can take time, so learn to have patience.
190 people found this review helpful.
Riding the Circle Train in Yangon, Myanmar
Morgan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Greenheart Travel was the best choice for working in Myanmar!

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189 people found this review helpful.
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William
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching Abroad in Myanmar

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What would you improve about this program?
The main issues with the program are that it is based in a country that is rapidly changing and has a very relaxed culture when it comes to timetables and making concrete plans in advance. Greenheart did everything I would have wanted them to do, and could do in the circumstances, so I think the program itself is more or less perfect!
189 people found this review helpful.
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Chase
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Life-Changing and Magical Experience!

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What would you improve about this program?
My experience with Greenheart Travel and in Myanmar couldn't have been better. The only improvement I'd recommend is already in the works—more options to teach English outside of Yangon! Yangon is a fantastic city to be placed in as an English teacher, but there's so much more to the country than this bustling, former capital. I'd love to go back when more placements are available to teach in smaller, rural areas!
194 people found this review helpful.
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Maureen
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching in Myanmar for Greeheart Travel

Teaching in Yangon was such a positive experience. I taught both adults (Listening and Speaking) and young learners in a summer school NELC. The ages of the young students ranged from 5 up to 15. What a motivated people the Burmese are!

If anyone wants a first hand experience of how rapidly South East Asia is changing and growing, Greenheart Travel has the program. The scaffolding is there and the personal attention from the staff at Xplore Asia, who manages the program, is first rate.
I highly recommend it.

For me, just having been there to help these people was so rewarding...I hope to return!

What would you improve about this program?
A better living experience in the area....
189 people found this review helpful.
Renee
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teach in the Golden Land

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What would you improve about this program?
Streamline the process for providing documents and travel information among participants, Greenheart & NELC-Xplore.
185 people found this review helpful.

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